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公开(公告)号：US11227623B1
公开(公告)日：2022-01-18
申请号：US16868360
申请日：2020-05-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nikolas T. Vitt , Christopher T. Eubank , Jonathan D. Sheaffer , Tomlinson Holman
IPC: G10L25/51 , G10L15/00 , H04R3/04 , H04R3/00 , H04R5/04 , H04R5/033 , H04R5/027 , G06F3/01 , H04R3/12
Abstract: Audio processing with audio transparency can include receiving a user content audio signal and receiving a microphone signal. The microphone signal can contain sensed sound of a user environment. Strength of the sensed sound can be increased based on strength of the user content audio signal, to reduce a masking of the sensed sound during playback. The sensed sound and the user content audio signal can be combined in a composite output audio signal used to drive a speaker. Other aspects are also described and claimed.
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公开(公告)号：US10750287B2
公开(公告)日：2020-08-18
申请号：US16206693
申请日：2018-11-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jesse A. Lippert , Nikolas T. Vitt , Christopher Wilk , Rex T. Ehman
IPC: H04R25/00 , H04R9/02 , H04R1/02 , H04R1/44 , H04R3/00 , H04R1/24 , H04R29/00 , H04R7/08 , H04R7/12
Abstract: An acoustic module, such as a microphone or speaker module, includes an acoustic membrane that vibrates to produce acoustic waves and an acoustic cavity through which acoustic waves produced by the membrane travel. A liquid removal mechanism removes liquid from the acoustic cavity. Such a liquid removal mechanism may include the acoustic membrane, heating elements, hydrophobic and/or hydrophilic surfaces, and so on. In some cases, the liquid removal mechanism may remove liquid from the acoustic cavity upon connection of the acoustic module and/or an associated electronic device to an external power source.
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43.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20200097086A1
公开(公告)日：2020-03-26
申请号：US16292927
申请日：2019-03-05
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Tyler S. Bushnell , Justin D. Crosby , Kevin Truong , Nikolas T. Vitt , Daniel Corona
Abstract: A portable electronic device is described in this disclosure. The portable electronic device can take many forms including for example a smart watch, a smart phone, or a tablet computing device. The portable electronic device can include a device housing component; and a display assembly coupled to the device housing component. The display assembly includes a protective cover that shields a display component from damage. The portable electronic device also includes an actuator configured to apply a vibratory input to the display assembly. In some embodiments, the actuator contacts both the device housing component and the protective cover of the display assembly. In some embodiments, the actuator is affixed only to an interior-facing surface of the display component.
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公开(公告)号：US20200073338A1
公开(公告)日：2020-03-05
申请号：US16291216
申请日：2019-03-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jiahui Liang , Shannon X. Yang , William C. Lukens , Mandeep Gill , Jeanny Wang , William S. Lee , Stephen P. Jackson , Rex T. Ehman , Colin M. Ely , Nikolas T. Vitt , Trevor J. Ness
Abstract: An electronic watch may include a housing at least partially defining an interior cavity divided into at least a first volume and a second volume, a pressure-sensing component positioned within the first volume, a speaker positioned within the first volume, a processor positioned within the second volume, a battery positioned within the second volume, and a barometric vent that allows air pressure equalization between the first volume and an external environment.
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公开(公告)号：US10425738B2
公开(公告)日：2019-09-24
申请号：US15980120
申请日：2018-05-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jesse A. Lippert , Nikolas T. Vitt , Christopher Wilk , Rex T. Ehman
IPC: H04R25/00 , H04R9/02 , H04R1/02 , H04R1/44 , H04R3/00 , H04R1/24 , H04R29/00 , H04R7/08 , H04R7/12
Abstract: An acoustic module, such as a microphone or speaker module, includes an acoustic membrane that vibrates to produce acoustic waves and an acoustic cavity through which acoustic waves produced by the membrane travel. A liquid removal mechanism removes liquid from the acoustic cavity. Such a liquid removal mechanism may include the acoustic membrane, heating elements, hydrophobic and/or hydrophilic surfaces, and so on. In some cases, the liquid removal mechanism may remove liquid from the acoustic cavity upon connection of the acoustic module and/or an associated electronic device to an external power source.
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公开(公告)号：US10209123B2
公开(公告)日：2019-02-19
申请号：US15245856
申请日：2016-08-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Nikolas T. Vitt , Ruchir M Dave , Jesse A. Lippert , Brad G. Boozer , Neal D. Evans , David S. Wilkes, Jr.
IPC: G01H15/00 , G01N29/028 , G01H13/00
Abstract: An acoustic module is coupled to an acoustic passage. The acoustic module includes an acoustic transducer coupled to a diaphragm. A controller or other circuitry measures an impedance of the acoustic transducer. Based on the impedance, the controller determines whether the impedance indicates that the acoustic passage is blocked. The controller may determine that the acoustic passage is blocked by liquid that is present in the acoustic passage. When the controller determines based on the impedance that liquid is present in the acoustic passage, the controller may drive out, purge, and/or otherwise remove the liquid, such as by using the acoustic transducer to vibrate the diaphragm.
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公开(公告)号：US10044232B2
公开(公告)日：2018-08-07
申请号：US14245817
申请日：2014-04-04
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Justin D. Crosby , Nikolas T. Vitt , Gary P. Geaves
Abstract: A first electronic device includes a first coil that is operative in at least two modes. In a first mode, the first coil may be utilized to moves a membrane to produce one or more sound waves, register movement of a membrane to detect one or more sound waves, or generates one or more haptic outputs. In the second mode, the first coil may be used to inductively transmit power to and/or inductively receive power from a second coil included in a second electronic device. In various cases, the second coil may be a dedicated inductive power transmission coil. In other cases, the second coil may be capable of multimode operation similar to the first coil.
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公开(公告)号：US10034073B2
公开(公告)日：2018-07-24
申请号：US15192817
申请日：2016-06-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Neal Evans , Jesse A. Lippert , Nikolas T. Vitt
Abstract: An electronic device having a composite acoustic membrane to inhibit water ingress and to allow sound transmission, is disclosed. Embodiments include an electroacoustic transducer within an encased space of a casing, and a composite acoustic membrane between the electroacoustic transducer and an acoustic port in the casing. The acoustic membrane may include a nonporous region at least partly covering the acoustic port, and a porous region to vent the electroacoustic transducer volume to the encased space and/or to an environment surrounding the casing. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
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公开(公告)号：US20170041706A1
公开(公告)日：2017-02-09
申请号：US15192817
申请日：2016-06-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Neal Evans , Jesse A. Lippert , Nikolas T. Vitt
CPC classification number: H04R1/086 , H04R2499/11 , H04R2499/13
Abstract: An electronic device having a composite acoustic membrane to inhibit water ingress and to allow sound transmission, is disclosed. Embodiments include an electroacoustic transducer within an encased space of a casing, and a composite acoustic membrane between the electroacoustic transducer and an acoustic port in the casing. The acoustic membrane may include a nonporous region at least partly covering the acoustic port, and a porous region to vent the electroacoustic transducer volume to the encased space and/or to an environment surrounding the casing. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有抑制水进入并允许声音传播的复合声膜的电子装置。 实施例包括在壳体的封闭空间内的电声换能器，以及在电声换能器和壳体中的声学口之间的复合声膜。 声膜可以包括至少部分地覆盖声学端口的无孔区域，以及将电声换能器体积排放到封装空间和/或围绕壳体的环境的多孔区域。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。
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公开(公告)号：US12153477B2
公开(公告)日：2024-11-26
申请号：US17934499
申请日：2022-09-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniela M. Deschamps , Brad G. Boozer , Stephen P. Jackson , Nikolas T. Vitt , David W. Robison , Rebecca J. Russell , Megan L. Banh , Ryan C. Perkins
Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing sidewall defining an opening and a display component, such as a display cover, disposed in the opening to form a gap between the housing sidewall and the display component. In at least one example, the cavity is defined by the sidewall and the display cover with the cavity in fluid communication with an external environment through the gap. In at least one example, an epoxy component at least partially defines the cavity and can be in direct contact with the housing sidewall.
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