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公开(公告)号:US20180276449A1
公开(公告)日:2018-09-27
申请号:US15985562
申请日:2018-05-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Benjamin J. Pope , Shawn Arnold , Barry J. Corlett , Terry L. Gilton , Syed Husaini , Steven Webster , Scott A. Myers , Matthew D. Hill , Benjamin B. Lyon
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a set of capacitive elements configured for capacitively coupling to a user fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed under a control button or display element of an electronic device, for example one or more of a control button and a display component. A responsive element is responsive to proximity of the user fingerprint, for example one or both of a first circuit responsive to motion of the control button, and a second circuit responsive to a coupling between the fingerprint and a surface of the display element. The fingerprint sensor is disposed closer to the fingerprint than the responsive element. The control button or display component may include an anisotropic dielectric material, for example sapphire.
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公开(公告)号:US20180103557A1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-12
申请号:US15581433
申请日:2017-04-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: James A. Wright , Guangtao Zhang , Raymund W.M. Kwok , Karl Ruben F. Larsson , Christopher S. Graham , Matthew D. Hill , Abhijeet Misra
CPC classification number: H05K5/04 , G06F1/182 , H01Q1/38 , H01Q7/00 , H02J50/10 , H04M1/0202 , H05K5/03 , H05K7/1427
Abstract: An enclosure is formed by coupling an outer cover to a back enclosure piece. The enclosure defines an interior volume for receiving components of an electronic device. The back enclosure piece is formed from a metal frame component and a non-metal outer cover. A metal layer overlaps the metal frame component and the outer cover within the interior volume. The metal layer has a thickness that provides support and shatter resistance to the non-metal outer cover. The metal layer can form an inductor of a wireless power transfer circuit.
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公开(公告)号:US20170351902A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-07
申请号:US15684203
申请日:2017-08-23
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Benjamin J. Pope , Shawn Arnold , Barry J. Corlett , Terry L. Gilton , Syed Husaini , Steven Webster , Scott A. Myers , Matthew D. Hill , Benjamin B. Lyon
CPC classification number: G06K9/00087 , G06F3/044 , G06K9/0002 , G06K9/0004 , G06K9/00053 , G06K9/00073
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a set of capacitive elements configured for capacitively coupling to a user fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed under a control button or display element of an electronic device, for example one or more of a control button and a display component. A responsive element is responsive to proximity of the user fingerprint, for example one or both of a first circuit responsive to motion of the control button, and a second circuit responsive to a coupling between the fingerprint and a surface of the display element. The fingerprint sensor is disposed closer to the fingerprint than the responsive element. The control button or display component may include an anisotropic dielectric material, for example sapphire.
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公开(公告)号:US20170109565A1
公开(公告)日:2017-04-20
申请号:US15393610
申请日:2016-12-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Benjamin J. Pope , Shawn Arnold , Barry J. Corlett , Terry L. Gilton , Syed Husaini , Steven Webster , Scott A. Myers , Matthew D. Hill , Benjamin B. Lyon
IPC: G06K9/00
CPC classification number: G06K9/00087 , G06F3/044 , G06K9/0002 , G06K9/0004 , G06K9/00053 , G06K9/00073
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a set of capacitive elements configured for capacitively coupling to a user fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed under a control button or display element of an electronic device, for example one or more of a control button and a display component. A responsive element is responsive to proximity of the user fingerprint, for example one or both of a first circuit responsive to motion of the control button, and a second circuit responsive to a coupling between the fingerprint and a surface of the display element. The fingerprint sensor is disposed closer to the fingerprint than the responsive element. The control button or display component may include an anisotropic dielectric material, for example sapphire.
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公开(公告)号:US20170031398A1
公开(公告)日:2017-02-02
申请号:US14815278
申请日:2015-07-31
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Scott A. Myers , Ihtesham H. Chowdhury , Richard Hung Minh Dinh , Benjamin J. Pope , Matthew D. Hill , Dhaval N. Shah , Martin J. Auclair
CPC classification number: G06F1/206 , G06F1/1628 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/182 , G06F2200/1633 , G06F2200/1634 , H04M1/026 , H04M1/72563
Abstract: An electronic device is configured to detect the presence or absence of a case that is positioned over at least one surface of the electronic device. When a case is present, the electronic device is configured to determine one or more characteristics of the case and adjust one or more operations of the electronic device based on at least one characteristic of the case.
Abstract translation: 电子设备被配置为检测位于电子设备的至少一个表面上的壳体的存在或不存在。 当存在壳体时,电子设备被配置为基于壳体的至少一个特征来确定壳体的一个或多个特性并且调整电子设备的一个或多个操作。
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公开(公告)号:US20160073529A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-10
申请号:US14552295
申请日:2014-11-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Jared M. Kole , Shayan Malek , Matthew D. Hill , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , Gregory N. Stephens
IPC: H05K5/02
CPC classification number: H04B1/3816 , H04M1/026
Abstract: Several embodiments for ejecting a SIM tray from an electronic device are disclosed. In some embodiments, a lever positioned behind the tray can be actuated to eject the tray. In some embodiments, a pivot mechanism can be actuated to eject the tray. In other embodiments, a gear mechanism can be actuated to eject the tray. In other embodiments, a spring element can be actuated to eject the tray. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a key feature that allows the tray to eject only when a tool is used having a mating key feature with the key feature of the electronic device.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于从电子设备弹出SIM托盘的几个实施例。 在一些实施例中,位于托盘后面的杠杆可被致动以弹出托盘。 在一些实施例中,可以致动枢转机构以弹出托盘。 在其他实施例中,可以致动齿轮机构以弹出托盘。 在其他实施例中,可以致动弹簧元件以弹出托盘。 在一些实施例中,电子设备可以包括键功能,其允许仅当使用具有与电子设备的关键特征的匹配键特征的工具时才能弹出托盘。
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公开(公告)号:US09135495B1
公开(公告)日:2015-09-15
申请号:US14709388
申请日:2015-05-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Benjamin J. Pope , Shawn Arnold , Barry J. Corlett , Terry L. Gilton , Syed Husaini , Steven Webster , Scott A. Myers , Matthew D. Hill , Benjamin B. Lyon
CPC classification number: G06K9/00087 , G06F3/044 , G06K9/0002 , G06K9/0004 , G06K9/00053 , G06K9/00073
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a set of capacitive elements configured for capacitively coupling to a user fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed under a control button or display element of an electronic device, for example one or more of a control button and a display component. A responsive element is responsive to proximity of the user fingerprint, for example one or both of a first circuit responsive to motion of the control button, and a second circuit responsive to a coupling between the fingerprint and a surface of the display element. The fingerprint sensor is disposed closer to the fingerprint than the responsive element. The control button or display component may include an anisotropic dielectric material, for example sapphire.
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公开(公告)号:US20150062419A1
公开(公告)日:2015-03-05
申请号:US14255893
申请日:2014-04-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Lee E. Hooton , Douglas S. Brodie , Matthew D. Hill , Nicholas G. Merz , Scott A. Myers , Terence N. Tam
IPC: H04N5/225
CPC classification number: H04N5/2254 , H04M1/026 , H04M1/0264 , H04N5/2251 , H04N5/2252 , H04N5/2257
Abstract: This application relates primarily to various apparatus and method for securing and protecting a camera module within a device housing. The securing and protecting elements are configured to take up minimal space within the device housing so that available space for the camera module is maximized. In some embodiments the securing elements can also include grounding features.
Abstract translation: 本申请主要涉及用于在设备外壳内固定和保护相机模块的各种装置和方法。 固定和保护元件被配置成占据设备壳体内的最小空间,使得相机模块的可用空间最大化。 在一些实施例中,固定元件还可以包括接地特征。
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公开(公告)号:US20240007556A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-04
申请号:US18368534
申请日:2023-09-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Matthew D. Hill , Derek C. Krass , Benjamin Shane Bustle , Lucy Elizabeth Browning , Michael Benjamin Wittenberg , James B. Smith , Ashutosh Y. Shukia , Scott A. Myers
IPC: H04M1/02
CPC classification number: H04M1/0249 , H04M1/02 , H04M1/0247 , H04M1/23
Abstract: An enclosure and a method for forming an enclosure are disclosed. The enclosure may be formed from metal, such as aluminum, and further include a non-metal portion allowing for transmission and receipt of electromagnetic waves. The non-metal portion may be interlocked to the enclosure and in particular, to a region within the enclosure including a first material having a relatively high strength and stiffness compared to the non-metal portion. Interlocking means may include forming dovetail cuts into the enclosure to receive the non-metal portion, a hole or cavity drilled into the enclosure which includes internal threads, and a rod inserted into the first material to provide a tension to the non-metal portion. Methods of assembling internal components using anodization are also disclosed.
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公开(公告)号:US11662772B2
公开(公告)日:2023-05-30
申请号:US17220592
申请日:2021-04-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: David A. Pakula , Daniel W. Jarvis , Shimon Elkayam , Brandon R. Garbus , Christopher S. Graham , Karl Ruben F. Larsson , Ashley E. Fletcher , Jared M. Kole , Eric S. Jol , Aaron A. Oro , Michael D. Quinones , Gregory N. Stephens , Ian A. Spraggs , James A. Bertin , Simon C. Helmore , Melissa A. Wah , Matthew D. Hill , Jon F. Housour , Douglas G. Fournier , Christopher S. Tomasetta
IPC: H04N5/225 , H04M1/02 , H02J50/70 , G06V40/16 , G06F1/16 , H02J50/10 , G06F1/26 , H04N23/45 , H04N23/51
CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 , G06F1/1658 , G06F1/1686 , G06F1/26 , H02J50/10 , H02J50/70 , H04M1/0202 , H04N23/45 , H04N23/51 , G06V40/172 , H04M1/0264 , H04M1/0277
Abstract: An electronic disclosed herein may include a band formed from metal that combines with a bottom wall formed from a non-metal to form an enclosure that carries internal components. The electronic device may include a transparent cover and a display assembly partially covered by a border having a uniform dimension. The electronic device may include a vision system designed for facial recognition of a user of the electronic device. A bracket assembly may hold the vision system. The bracket assembly may not be affixed to the enclosure and may move relative to the enclosure. The electronic device may include a battery assembly having multiple battery components coupled together. The electronic device may further include a receiver coil for wireless charging of the battery assembly. The electronic device may include a circuit board assembly having stacked circuit boards. The electronic device may further include a dual camera assembly.
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