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公开(公告)号:US20250068216A1
公开(公告)日:2025-02-27
申请号:US18947346
申请日:2024-11-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. Wang , Keith J. Hendren , Nicholas L. Qu , Dinesh C. Mathew , Adam T. Garelli
Abstract: A computing device can be reconfigurable to include one or more electrical devices in various configurations. The computing device can include a base forming an input surface configured to receive user input. The base can receive one or more input devices, such as, displays or keyboards. The base can include a hinge rotatably attached to the base and configured to removably retain an electronic device, such as, a display. The computing device can include a coupling mechanism having a first retaining portion and a second retaining portion rotatably coupled to an intermediate portion. The first and second retaining portions can be configured to removably retain electrical devices to the coupling mechanism.
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公开(公告)号:US12197246B2
公开(公告)日:2025-01-14
申请号:US18388311
申请日:2023-11-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Keith J Hendren , Paul X Wang , Adam T. Garelli , Brett W. Degner , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Dinesh C. Mathew
Abstract: An electronic device may include a glass housing member that includes an upper portion defining a display area, a lower portion defining an input area, and a transition portion joining the upper portion and the lower portion and defining a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. The electronic device may include a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a visual output at the display area. The electronic device may include an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect inputs at the input area. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the glass housing member and configured to support the computing device.
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公开(公告)号:US11960334B2
公开(公告)日:2024-04-16
申请号:US18301975
申请日:2023-04-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Mikael M. Silvanto , Bartley K. Andre , Adam T. Garelli , Simon Regis Louis Lancaster-Larocque , Robert Y. Cao , Dinesh C. Mathew , Jacob S. Kononiuk , Robert J. Lockwood , Bryan W. Posner , Kevin M. Keeler , Bruce E. Berg , Yi-Chen Kuo , Kevin M. Robinson , Houtan R. Farahani
CPC classification number: G06F1/1683 , E05D11/0054 , E05D11/0081 , E05D2011/0072 , E05D11/1028 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1681
Abstract: Cable assemblies for providing electrical communication between hinged sections of an electronic device are described. The cable assemblies can include a cover that covers one or more cables that run through a hinge region of the electronic device. The cable and cover can be drawn over a mandrel of the hinge region. The cover and the portions of the mandrel can be visible to a user at the hinge region of the electronic device. The cover can be sufficiently rigid to guide a path of the cable and protect the cable from bending beyond a prescribed angle during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region. The cover can also be sufficiently rigid to prevent ceasing or folding of the cover and the cable during rotation of the electronic device at the hinge region.
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公开(公告)号:US20230400892A1
公开(公告)日:2023-12-14
申请号:US18455600
申请日:2023-08-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Keith J. Hendren , Dinesh C. Mathew , Bryan W. Posner , Adam T. Garelli
IPC: G06F1/16
CPC classification number: G06F1/1686 , G06F1/1683 , G06F1/1656
Abstract: An electronic device can include a base portion and a display portion rotatably mounted to the base portion. The display portion can have a display housing including a trim that at least partially defines an orifice and a portion of the exterior surface of the electronic device. A display call can be positioned at the orifice in contact with the trim and can be secured to the display housing.
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公开(公告)号:US11822385B2
公开(公告)日:2023-11-21
申请号:US17871366
申请日:2022-07-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Keith J. Hendren , Paul X. Wang , Adam T. Garelli , Brett W. Degner , Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Dinesh C. Mathew
CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 , G06F1/1643 , G06F1/1652 , G06F1/1662 , G06F3/0412
Abstract: An electronic device may include a glass housing member that includes an upper portion defining a display area, a lower portion defining an input area, and a transition portion joining the upper portion and the lower portion and defining a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. The electronic device may include a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a visual output at the display area. The electronic device may include an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect inputs at the input area. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the glass housing member and configured to support the computing device.
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公开(公告)号:US20230088181A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-23
申请号:US18054077
申请日:2022-11-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. Wang , Abidur R. Chowdhury , Adam T. Garelli , Bart K. Andre , Dinesh C. Mathew , Keith J. Hendren
Abstract: Low-profile computer supports include features to reduce the thickness and improve the portability or storage capability of a computer system while it is disassembled, packaged, shipped, or moved. Some computer systems have a computing device and a dock device that can be stored and moved separately or that can store or support accessories associated with the computer system. Some computer systems have a movable stand configured to transition between a collapsed state and a deployed or standing state. Some stands include handles or grips for moving the computer systems while collapsed. Other computer systems include handles or grips to provide areas to more easily carry the computer systems. The handles or grips can have features such as a flexible material to hide or mask their appearance on the computer system.
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公开(公告)号:US11513383B2
公开(公告)日:2022-11-29
申请号:US17031767
申请日:2020-09-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Lauren M. Farrell , Adam T. Garelli , Brian P. Graves , David P. Tarkington , Eric L. Benson , Erik A. Zweigle , Kwonil D. Fleischman , Paul X. Wang , Simon S. Lee , Tingjun Xu , Nicholas A. Rundle
IPC: G02F1/1333 , G02B5/08 , G02B5/10 , F21V8/00
Abstract: An electronic device can include a housing that at least partially defines an exterior surface and an internal volume of the electronic device, and a display assembly at least partially disposed in the internal volume. The display assembly can include a transparent cover that at least partially defines the exterior surface of the electronic device, a backlight unit disposed between the cover and the housing, a frame coupling the cover to the backlight unit, a portion of the frame at least partially defining an aperture, and an electronic component disposed in the internal volume and extending through the aperture.
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公开(公告)号:US11435840B2
公开(公告)日:2022-09-06
申请号:US17207329
申请日:2021-03-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Adam T. Garelli , Senem E. Emgin , Terrence L. Van Ausdall , Antonio Clarke
Abstract: Computing devices, input devices, keyboard assemblies, and related systems include a set of conductive traces or leads configured to transfer a capacitive load from an appendage of a user or another capacitive load source from a remote location, such as on a keycap of the keyboard, to a conductive portion or electrode on the keyboard that is positioned near a touch-sensitive interface of a computing device. The capacitive load is thereby transferable through the conductive traces or leads to the touch-sensitive interface without having to directly apply the load, such as by touching a finger to the interface. This can reduce or eliminate the need for on-screen controls or keyboard interface elements in a touch screen device without having to use a more expensive and energy-draining wired or wireless connection between the computing device and a keyboard case or accessory for the computing device.
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公开(公告)号:US11188118B2
公开(公告)日:2021-11-30
申请号:US16749056
申请日:2020-01-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dinesh C. Mathew , Keith J. Hendren , Jun Qi , Victor H. Yin , Thomas Wilson, Jr. , Adam T. Garelli
IPC: G06F1/16 , H04M1/02 , G02F1/1335 , H04N5/225 , G02F1/133
Abstract: An electronic device may have a display. Inactive portions of the display such as peripheral portions of the display may be masked using an opaque masking layer. An opening may be provided in the opaque masking layer to allow light to pass. For example, a logo may be viewed through an opening in the opaque masking layer and a camera may receive light through an opening in the opaque masking layer. The display may include upper and lower polarizers, a color filter layer, and a thin-film transistor layer. The opaque masking layer may be formed on the upper polarizer, may be interposed between the upper polarizer and the color filter layer, or may be interposed between the color filter layer and the thin-film transistor layer. The upper polarizer may have unpolarized windows for cameras, logos, or other internal structures.
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公开(公告)号:US20210325942A1
公开(公告)日:2021-10-21
申请号:US17361254
申请日:2021-06-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Karan Bir , Adam T. Garelli , Bryan W. Posner , Denis H. Endisch , Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque
Abstract: Apparatuses and systems can mitigate the ingress of debris such as small foreign particles or fluids passing into a joint of an electronic device. Some aspects of the systems prevent particles from passing between a flexible cable and a mandrel surface used to limit bending of the cable. Other aspects provide particle relief features including gaps, grooves, or reduced-size sections of the mandrel so that particles can pass into them and thereby cause no damage or pass out of the electronic device. Another aspect provides a protective layer configured to limit pressure applied to the cable by particles or other contaminants. These apparatuses and systems can improve the life and durability of the mandrel and cable, thereby improving the reliability of operating the electronic device.
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