公开(公告)号：US11003213B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-11

申请号：US16437830

申请日：2019-06-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Peteris K. Augenbergs

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  H01L27/12

Abstract: An electronic device housing may have upper and lower portions that are attached with a hinge. At least one portion of the housing may have a rear planar surface and peripheral sidewalls having edges. A display module may be mounted in the housing. The display module may have glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor substrate. The color filter glass layer may serve as the outermost glass layer in the display module. The edges of the display module may be aligned with the edges of the peripheral housing sidewalls to create the appearance of a borderless display for the electronic device. The display module may be provided with an opening that allows a camera or other electronic components to receive light. Traces may be provided on the underside of the thin-film transistor substrate to serve as signal paths for the electrical components.

公开(公告)号：US10261540B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US15428014

申请日：2017-02-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Peteris K. Augenbergs ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Steve Hotelling ,  Lynn Youngs ,  Kuo-Hua Sung

IPC: G02F1/1362 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01J9/20 ,  G02F1/1368 ,  G02F1/133 ,  G02F1/1333

Abstract: An electronic device display may have a color filter layer and a thin film transistor layer. A layer of liquid crystal material may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin film transistor layer. A layer of polarizer may be laminated onto the surface of the color filter layer. Laser trimming may ensure that the edges of the polarizer are even with the edges of the color filter layer. The thin film transistor layer may have an array of thin film transistors that control pixels of the liquid crystal material in the display. Driver circuitry may be used to control the array. The driver circuitry may be encapsulated in a planarized encapsulant on the thin film transistor layer or may be mounted to the underside of the color filter layer. Conductive structures may connect driver circuitry on the color filter layer to the thin film transistor layer.

公开(公告)号：US20190056832A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-21

申请号：US16169385

申请日：2018-10-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chris Ligtenberg ,  Euan S. Abraham ,  Jun Qi ,  Paul S. Drzaic ,  Po-Wen Chiu ,  Ron Hopkinson ,  Michelle Goldberg ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Mikael Silvanto ,  Erin Turullols

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G02F1/167 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G02F1/1334

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device may include a display, a processor in communication with the display and an enclosure connected to the display. The computing device may also include an input/output (I/O) device in communication with the processor. The I/O device may also be connected to the enclosure. Additionally, the I/O device may include a modifiable display that may substantially match the appearance of the enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20180032105A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15782458

申请日：2017-10-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Thomas W. Wilson, JR. ,  Victor H. Yin ,  Bryan W. Posner ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Peteris K. Augenbergs

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H01L27/12 ,  G02F1/1333

CPC classification number: G06F1/1637 ,  G02F1/133308 ,  G02F2001/133317 ,  G02F2001/13332 ,  G02F2001/133331 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  H01L27/1214 ,  H01L27/1218 ,  H01L27/124 ,  H05K5/0017

Abstract: An electronic device housing may have upper and lower portions that are attached with a hinge. At least one portion of the housing may have a rear planar surface and peripheral sidewalls having edges. A display module may be mounted in the housing. The display module may have glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor substrate. The color filter glass layer may serve as the outermost glass layer in the display module. The edges of the display module may be aligned with the edges of the peripheral housing sidewalls to create the appearance of a borderless display for the electronic device. The display module may be provided with an opening that allows a camera or other electronic components to receive light. Traces may be provided on the underside of the thin-film transistor substrate to serve as signal paths for the electrical components.

公开(公告)号：US09829932B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US14593930

申请日：2015-01-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Euan Abraham ,  John M. Brock ,  Matthew P. Casebolt ,  Robert L. Coish ,  Laura M. DeForest ,  Michelle Goldberg ,  Bradley Joseph Hamel ,  Ron Hopkinson ,  Jim Hwang ,  Caitlin E. Kalinowski ,  Steven Keiper ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Eugene Kim ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Jay K. Osborn ,  John Raff ,  Nicholas A. Rundle ,  David J. Yeh

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  H05K5/00 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F1/16 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B41/00 ,  H05K5/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B41/005 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/187 ,  H05K5/0008 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in the base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

公开(公告)号：US09123485B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US14473932

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Chad A. Bronstein ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris Ligtenberg

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/83 ,  G03F7/20 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/86

CPC classification number: G03F7/70708 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/064 ,  H01H2221/03 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Embodiments of a backlit keyboard assembly are described. A keycap assembly is mounted into a case web having intersecting ribs. A flange, which can be angled, is on the bottom perimeter of the keycap and a correspondingly shaped flange is on each rib of the case web. An overlap of the keycap flange and the case web flanges prevents direct sighting of the backlight light source and also provides a more evenly distributed halo around the keycap, thereby improving both aesthetics and functionality by providing better light control and contrast.

Abstract translation: 描述背光键盘组件的实施例。 键帽组件安装到具有相交肋的壳体腹板中。 可以成角度的凸缘位于键帽的底部周边上，并且相应形状的凸缘位于壳体腹板的每个肋上。 键帽凸缘和外壳腹板凸缘的重叠防止背光源的直接瞄准，并且还提供围绕键帽的更均匀分布的光晕，从而通过提供更好的光控制和对比度来改善美观和功能。

公开(公告)号：US20140367241A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14473932

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Chad A. Bronstein ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris Ligtenberg

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: G03F7/70708 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/064 ,  H01H2221/03 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Embodiments of a backlit keyboard assembly are described. A keycap assembly is mounted into a case web having intersecting ribs. A flange, which can be angled, is on the bottom perimeter of the keycap and a correspondingly shaped flange is on each rib of the case web. An overlap of the keycap flange and the case web flanges prevents direct sighting of the backlight light source and also provides a more evenly distributed halo around the keycap, thereby improving both aesthetics and functionality by providing better light control and contrast.

Abstract translation: 描述背光键盘组件的实施例。 键帽组件安装到具有相交肋的壳体腹板中。 可以成角度的凸缘位于键帽的底部周边上，并且相应形状的凸缘位于壳体腹板的每个肋上。 键帽凸缘和外壳腹板凸缘的重叠防止背光源的直接瞄准，并且还提供围绕键帽的更均匀分布的光晕，从而通过提供更好的光控制和对比度来改善美观和功能。

公开(公告)号：US20130201111A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-08

申请号：US13770799

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Alex J. Crumlin ,  Nicholas Vincent King ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  James E. Orr, IV

IPC: G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0237 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2217/038 ,  H01H2219/016 ,  H01H2219/037 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/062

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that provide increased control of backlit keys for a keyboard. Some embodiments may include controllers within the keyboard that are capable of dynamically programming illumination of the keyboard based upon interaction, where each key of the keyboard may be individually programmed in a dynamic manner. For example, a spell checking function may be executing on a computer system, and as the user types various words, the keyboard may dynamically program the illumination of keyboard controllers such that the next letter of the word being typed is illuminated by the keyboard. Also, different keyboard illumination schemes may be generated based upon mouse movements by the user and/or based upon which application is currently executing.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供对键盘的背光键的增加的控制的方法和装置。 一些实施例可以包括键盘内的控制器，其能够基于交互来动态地编程键盘的照明，其中键盘的每个键可以以动态方式单独编程。 例如，拼写检查功能可以在计算机系统上执行，并且当用户键入各种单词时，键盘可以动态地对键盘控制器的照明进行编程，使得键入的单词的下一个字母被键盘照亮。 此外，可以基于用户的鼠标移动和/或基于当前正在执行哪个应用来生成不同的键盘照明方案。