Electronic device with mapping circuitry
    53.
    发明授权
    Electronic device with mapping circuitry 有权
    带映射电路的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US09456307B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-27

    申请号:US13904838

    申请日:2013-05-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: H04W4/026 G01C3/08 G01C15/002

    Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with electronic components such as mapping circuitry for measuring distances, areas, volumes or other properties of objects in the surrounding environment of the device. The mapping circuitry may include a laser sensor and device position detection circuitry. The device may include processing circuitry configured to gather laser sample data and device position data using the laser sensor and the device position detection circuitry. The laser sample data and the device position data may be gathered while pointing a laser beam generated with a laser in the laser sensor at one or more sample points on a surface such as a surface of a wall. By tracking the device position and orientation using the device position detection circuitry, the objects may be mapped while gathering laser sample data from any position with respect to the object.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有电子部件,例如用于测量设备的周围环境中的物体的距离,面积,体积或其他属性的映射电路。 映射电路可以包括激光传感器和设备位置检测电路。 该装置可以包括配置成使用激光传感器和装置位置检测电路来收集激光采样数据和装置位置数据的处理电路。 可以在将激光产生的激光束指向激光传感器中的一个或多个采样点的表面(例如墙壁的表面)上的同时收集激光采样数据和设备位置数据。 通过使用设备位置检测电路跟踪设备位置和方向,可以在从相对于对象的任何位置收集激光采样数据的同时映射对象。

    Reversible USB connector with compliant member to spread stress and increase contact normal force
    54.
    发明授权
    Reversible USB connector with compliant member to spread stress and increase contact normal force 有权
    可逆USB连接器,具有柔性元件,以扩展应力并增加接触法向力

    公开(公告)号:US09350125B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US14183254

    申请日:2014-02-18

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    Abstract: Embodiments can provide reversible or dual orientation USB plug connectors for mating with standard USB receptacle connectors, e.g., a standard Type A USB receptacle connector. Accordingly, the present invention may be compatible with any current or future electronic device that includes a standard USB receptacle connector. USB plug connectors according to the present invention can have a 180 degree symmetrical, double orientation design, which enables the plug connector to be inserted into a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two intuitive orientations. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may reduce the potential for USB connector damage and user frustration during the incorrect insertion of a USB plug connector into a corresponding USB receptacle connector of an electronic device. Reversible USB plug connectors according to the present invention may include a compliant member or structural support for distributing stress and increasing contact normal force at the tongue of the reversible USB plug connector.

    Abstract translation: 实施例可以提供用于与标准USB插座连接器(例如标准A型USB插座连接器)配合的可逆或双向定位USB插头连接器。 因此,本发明可以与包括标准USB插座连接器的任何当前或未来的电子设备兼容。 根据本发明的USB插头连接器可以具有180度对称的双向定向设计,这使得插头连接器能够以两个直观的方向中的任一个插入到相应的插座连接器中。 因此,本发明的实施例可以在将USB插头连接器错误地插入电子设备的相应的USB插座连接器期间减少USB连接器损坏和用户沮丧的可能性。 根据本发明的可逆USB插头连接器可以包括用于在可逆USB插头连接器的舌部处分布应力和增加接触法向力的柔性构件或结构支撑件。

    Assembly of a Handheld Electronic Device
    55.
    发明申请
    Assembly of a Handheld Electronic Device 审中-公开
    手持电子装置的组装

    公开(公告)号:US20150311011A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:US14796223

    申请日:2015-07-10

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Several mechanical features of an electronic device are provided. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a bezel coupled to a housing. The bezel may include one or more snaps extending into the electronic device which may be operative to engage a cantilever spring extending from the inner surface of the housing. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a window that is formed by coupling an outer layer to an inner layer that is larger than the outer layer. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a chassis for supporting the window. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a grounding clip for simultaneously grounding the bezel, the housing and a circuit board. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a switch that includes a button molded into a base using a double shot process. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a switch supporting bracket that includes a slot operative to receive a pin of the bezel. In some embodiments, the housing of the electronic device may be manufactured using a forging process.

    Abstract translation: 提供了电子设备的几个机械特性。 在一些实施例中,电子设备可以包括联接到壳体的边框。 挡板可以包括延伸到电子设备中的一个或多个卡扣,其可操作以接合从壳体的内表面延伸的悬臂弹簧。 在一些实施例中,电子设备可以包括通过将外层耦合到比外层大的内层形成的窗口。 在一些实施例中,电子设备可以包括用于支撑窗口的底盘。 在一些实施例中,电子设备可以包括接地夹,用于同时接地边框,壳体和电路板。 在一些实施例中,电子设备可以包括开关,其包括使用双重注射工艺模制成基座的按钮。 在一些实施例中,电子设备可以包括开关支撑支架,该开关支撑支架包括可操作地接收所述边框的销的槽。 在一些实施例中,可以使用锻造工艺来制造电子设备的壳体。

    USING AN AUDIO CABLE AS AN INDUCTIVE CHARGING COIL
    57.
    发明申请
    USING AN AUDIO CABLE AS AN INDUCTIVE CHARGING COIL 审中-公开
    使用音频线作为电感充电线圈

    公开(公告)号:US20140369518A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-18

    申请号:US14262320

    申请日:2014-04-25

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    CPC classification number: H04R1/1033 H02J7/00 H04R1/06 H04R1/1091 H04R25/00

    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to a technique for inductively charging an electronic device. This technique involves winding an audio cable for the electronic device around a charging mechanism multiple times so that one or more conductors in the audio cable form an inductive receiving coil. Next, a magnetic field is created through the charging mechanism to induce a current in the inductive receiving coil. Finally, the induced current in the inductive receiving coil is used to charge a rechargeable battery for the electronic device.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及用于对电子设备进行感应充电的技术。 该技术涉及将电子设备的音频电缆绕在充电机构周围多次,使得音频电缆中的一个或多个导体形成感应接收线圈。 接下来,通过充电机构产生磁场,以感应感应接收线圈中的电流。 最后,感应接收线圈中的感应电流用于对电子设备的可再充电电池充电。

    Shock mounting cover glass in consumer electronic devices
    58.
    发明授权
    Shock mounting cover glass in consumer electronic devices 有权
    消费电子设备中的防震玻璃

    公开(公告)号:US08896995B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-25

    申请号:US13670289

    申请日:2012-11-06

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for shock mounting glass for an electronic device are disclosed. The glass for the electronic device can provide an outer surface for at least a portion of a housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a compliant interface between the glass and the electronic device housing. In another embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a mechanically actuated retractable. For example, an outer glass member for an electronic device housing can be referred to as cover glass, which is often provided at a front surface of the electronic device housing.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于电子设备的用于冲击安装玻璃的装置,系统和方法。 用于电子设备的玻璃可以为电子设备的壳体的至少一部分提供外表面。 在一个实施例中,冲击安装可以在玻璃和电子设备壳体之间提供柔顺的界面。 在另一个实施例中,冲击安装可以提供机械致动的可缩回。 例如,用于电子设备外壳的外玻璃构件可以被称为盖玻璃,其通常设置在电子设备外壳的前表面处。

    Electronic Devices With Sidewall Displays
    59.
    发明申请
    Electronic Devices With Sidewall Displays 有权
    带侧壁显示器的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US20140240289A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-28

    申请号:US14273315

    申请日:2014-05-08

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain flexible displays that are bent to form displays on multiple surfaces of the devices. Bent flexible displays may be bent to form front side displays and edge displays. Edge displays may be separated from front side displays or from other edge displays using patterned housing members, printed or painted masks, or by selectively activating and inactivating display pixels associated with the flexible display. Edge displays may alternately function as virtual buttons, virtual switches, or informational displays that are supplemental to front side displays. Virtual buttons may include transparent button members, lenses, haptic feedback components, audio feedback components, or other components for providing feedback to a user when virtual buttons are activated.

    Abstract translation: 可以提供包含柔性显示器的电子设备,其弯曲以在设备的多个表面上形成显示器。 弯曲的柔性显示器可以弯曲以形成前侧显示器和边缘显示器。 边缘显示器可以与前侧显示器或使用图案化外壳构件,印刷或涂漆的掩模或通过选择性地激活和失活与柔性显示器相关联的显示像素与其他边缘显示器分离。 边缘显示器可以交替地用作正面显示器补充的虚拟按钮,虚拟交换机或信息显示器。 虚拟按钮可以包括透明按钮构件,透镜,触觉反馈组件,音频反馈组件或用于当虚拟按钮被激活时向用户提供反馈的其他组件。

    Configurable buttons for electronic devices
    60.
    发明授权
    Configurable buttons for electronic devices 有权
    用于电子设备的可配置按钮

    公开(公告)号:US08717199B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US13909919

    申请日:2013-06-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Configurable buttons for electronic devices such as portable electronic devices are provided. A configurable button may have a button member that moves relative to a device housing when it is desired to activate a switch. The button may have an associated touch sensor. The touch sensor may detect when a user's finger touches a particular portion of the button member. Contact with only this portion of the button member is generally inadvertent, so an actuator may be used to prevent or otherwise restrict motion of the button relative to a device housing. This prevents inadvertent activation of the button when a user is manipulating portions of an electronic device such as clip or lid, but does not intend to depress the button.

    Abstract translation: 提供了诸如便携式电子设备之类的电子设备的可配置按钮。 当想要激活开关时,可配置按钮可以具有相对于设备外壳移动的按钮构件。 按钮可以具有相关联的触摸传感器。 触摸传感器可以检测用户的手指何时触摸按钮构件的特定部分。 仅与按钮构件的该部分接触通常是无意的,因此可以使用致动器来防止或以其他方式限制按钮相对于装置壳体的运动。 这防止当用户操纵诸如夹子或盖子的电子设备的部分但是不打算按下按钮时按钮的无意激活。

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