公开(公告)号：US08427379B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12859701

申请日：2010-08-19

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

IPC: H01Q1/24

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  Y10T29/49016

Abstract: A modular material antenna assembly is provided that includes an antenna block having a portion with a shape that interlocks with a corresponding portion of an electrically non-conductive frame and secures the antenna block to the electrically non-conductive frame. The electrically non-conductive frame is attached to an interior of an electrically conductive housing so that the electrically non-conductive frame and the electrically conductive housing form an integrated structure. An antenna flex is then mechanically secured to the antenna block. The antenna flex may also be electrically connected to a circuit board. The frame is designed to support a cover glass for the portable electronic device and may be affixed to a housing. The dielectric constant of the antenna block is substantially less than the dielectric constant of the frame.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种模块化材料天线组件，其包括天线块，天线块具有与非导电性框架的相应部分互锁的形状的部分，并将天线块固定到非导电框架。 电非导电框架附接到导电外壳的内部，使得非导电框架和导电壳体形成一体的结构。 然后将天线弯曲机构地固定到天线块。 天线弯曲部也可以电连接到电路板。 框架被设计成支撑用于便携式电子设备的盖玻片并且可以固定到壳体。 天线块的介电常数基本上小于框架的介电常数。

公开(公告)号：US08388385B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

申请号：US13098367

申请日：2011-04-29

Applicant: Eric S. Jol ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Inventor： Eric S. Jol ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: H01R24/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6583 ,  B60S1/3879 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H01R13/2407 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: A personal media device includes at least a housing having at least a highly curved portion. The housing includes at least one opening suitably sized to accommodate a multi-pin connector. A portion of the multi-pin adapter associated with the highly curved portion includes at least a spring loaded, small form factor, electrical contact arranged to provide EMI ground contact when a plug is inserted into and engages the multi-pin connector assembly. In one embodiment, the spring loaded electrical contact takes the form of a dimple formed of conductive material such as stainless steel or copper.

Abstract translation: 个人介质装置至少包括具有至少高弯曲部分的壳体。 壳体包括至少一个开口，其尺寸适于容纳多针连接器。 与高弯曲部分相关联的多针适配器的一部分包括至少一个弹簧加载的小形状因数，电接触件布置成当插头插入并接合多针连接器组件时提供EMI接地接触。 在一个实施例中，弹簧加载的电接触采取由诸如不锈钢或铜的导电材料形成的凹坑的形式。

公开(公告)号：US20130019207A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-17

申请号：US13180433

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F1/1607 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0489 ,  G06F2203/04809 ,  H04M1/0256

Abstract: Various embodiments of removable user interfaces, electronic computing devices, and systems are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a body having a bend and a user interface area, a connector adapted to couple to a corresponding connector on an electronic device, and a plurality of conductive elements. The bend enables the user interface area to wrap around a portion of the electronic device when the connector is coupled to the corresponding connector on the electronic device. In another embodiment, a portable electronic system includes a removable user interface and an electronic computing device having a display surface, where the removable user interface is couplable to the electronic computing device such that the removable user interface is disposed over at least a part of the display surface.

Abstract translation: 描述可移动用户界面，电子计算设备和系统的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括具有弯曲部和用户界面区域的主体，适于联接到电子设备上的相应连接器的连接器以及多个导电元件。 当连接器连接到电子设备上的相应连接器时，该弯曲使得用户接口区域能绕在电子设备的一部分上。 在另一个实施例中，便携式电子系统包括可拆卸的用户接口和具有显示表面的电子计算设备，其中可移动用户接口可耦合到电子计算设备，使得可移动用户接口被布置在至少一部分 显示表面。

公开(公告)号：US20130010405A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13177165

申请日：2011-07-06

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Andrew J. M. Janis ,  Teodor Dabov

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Andrew J. M. Janis ,  Teodor Dabov

IPC: H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/022 ,  H04M1/0268 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  H05K5/0226

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain multiple housing portions. The housing portions may be coupled together using hinges. The hinges may include hinges based on a three-bar linkage, hinges based on a four-bar linkage, hinges with slotted members, hinges formed from flexible support structures, and hinges based on flexible housing structures. Flexible displays may be mounted to the housing portions overlapping the hinges. When the housing portions in a device are rotated relative to each other, the flexible display may bend. The hinge may be configured to allow the flexible display to be placed in a front-to-front configuration in which an active side of the display faces itself or a back-to-back configuration. Engagement structures may be used to help the housing grip external objects and to hold the housing portions together. The hinges may be provided with rotational detents to help hold the flexible display in desired positions.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含多个壳体部分的电子设备。 壳体部分可以使用铰链联接在一起。 铰链可以包括基于三杆连杆的铰链，基于四杆连接件的铰链，带有开槽构件的铰链，由柔性支撑结构形成的铰链以及基于柔性壳体结构的铰链。 柔性显示器可以安装到与铰链重叠的壳体部分。 当装置中的壳体部分相对于彼此旋转时，柔性显示器可以弯曲。 铰链可以被配置为允许柔性显示器被放置在前置配置中，其中显示器的活动侧面向自身或背对背配置。 可以使用接合结构来帮助外壳夹住外部物体并将壳体部分保持在一起。 铰链可以设置有旋转棘爪以帮助将柔性显示器保持在期望的位置。

公开(公告)号：US07886573B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US12428257

申请日：2009-04-22

Applicant: Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Inventor： Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: G01P15/00

CPC classification number: G01P15/06 ,  H01H29/002 ,  H01H35/14

Abstract: This application is directed to a shock sensor mounted in an electronic device. The shock sensor includes both active and passive shock detection methods that allow a technician to determine whether the electronic device was subjected to a shock event that exceeded an impact threshold level. The shock sensor may include shock detection contacts that form an electrical circuit that remains open in the absence of a shock event that exceeds an impact threshold level. In response to a significant shock event, a movable component or substance of the shock sensor may move from a first position to a second position, thereby closing the electrical circuit formed by the shock detection contacts. The change in circuit may be detected and used to provide active indication of whether the electronic device has been subjected to a substantial shock event. In addition, the shock sensor may be observed to passively determine whether the electronic device has been subjected to a substantial shock event.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及安装在电子设备中的冲击传感器。 冲击传感器包括主动和被动冲击检测方法，其允许技术人员确定电子设备是否经受超过冲击阈值水平的冲击事件。 冲击传感器可以包括形成在没有超过冲击阈值水平的冲击事件的情况下保持打开的电路的冲击检测触点。 响应于显着的冲击事件，冲击传感器的可移动部件或物质可以从第一位置移动到第二位置，从而关闭由冲击检测触点形成的电路。 可以检测电路的变化并用于提供电子设备是否已经受到实质的冲击事件的主动指示。 此外，可以观察到冲击传感器被动地确定电子设备是否已经受到实质的冲击事件。

公开(公告)号：US20110012845A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12615191

申请日：2009-11-09

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04111 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K1/09 ,  H05K2201/0108 ,  H05K2201/0326 ,  H05K2201/0391

Abstract: An electronic device may have a touch screen display. The display may have a touch sensor structure that determines the location at which external objects touch the display. The touch sensor structure may have a clear substrate on which conductive capacitive touch sensor electrodes are formed. The electrodes may be formed from a transparent conductive material such as indium-tin oxide. The clear substrate may be formed from a flexible material such as a polymer. The polymer may be a clear polyimide. Copper traces or other conductive traces may be used to route sensor signals from the capacitive touch sensor electrodes to processing circuitry in the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有触摸屏显示器。 显示器可以具有确定外部物体触摸显示器的位置的触摸传感器结构。 触摸传感器结构可以具有透明基板，在其上形成导电电容式触摸传感器电极。 电极可以由诸如氧化铟锡的透明导电材料形成。 透明基材可以由柔性材料如聚合物形成。 聚合物可以是透明的聚酰亚胺。 可以使用铜迹线或其它导电迹线将传感器信号从电容式触摸传感器电极路由到电子设备中的处理电路。

公开(公告)号：US20090205444A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12428257

申请日：2009-04-22

Applicant: Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Inventor： Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: G01P15/105

CPC classification number: G01P15/06 ,  H01H29/002 ,  H01H35/14

Abstract: This application is directed to a shock sensor mounted in an electronic device. The shock sensor includes both active and passive shock detection methods that allow a technician to determine whether the electronic device was subjected to a shock event that exceeded an impact threshold level. The shock sensor may include shock detection contacts that form an electrical circuit that remains open in the absence of a shock event that exceeds an impact threshold level. In response to a significant shock event, a movable component or substance of the shock sensor may move from a first position to a second position, thereby closing the electrical circuit formed by the shock detection contacts. The change in circuit may be detected and used to provide active indication of whether the electronic device has been subjected to a substantial shock event. In addition, the shock sensor may be observed to passively determine whether the electronic device has been subjected to a substantial shock event.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及安装在电子设备中的冲击传感器。 冲击传感器包括主动和被动冲击检测方法，其允许技术人员确定电子设备是否经受超过冲击阈值水平的冲击事件。 冲击传感器可以包括形成在没有超过冲击阈值水平的冲击事件的情况下保持打开的电路的冲击检测触点。 响应于显着的冲击事件，冲击传感器的可移动部件或物质可以从第一位置移动到第二位置，从而关闭由冲击检测触点形成的电路。 可以检测电路的变化并用于提供电子设备是否已经受到实质的冲击事件的主动指示。 此外，可以观察到冲击传感器被动地确定电子设备是否已经受到实质的冲击事件。

公开(公告)号：US07541939B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11725008

申请日：2007-03-15

Applicant: Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Inventor： Stephen P. Zadesky ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G01P15/06 ,  H01H29/002 ,  H01H35/14

Abstract: This application is directed to a shock sensor mounted in an electronic device. The shock sensor includes both active and passive shock detection methods that allow a technician to determine whether the electronic device was subjected to a shock event that exceeded an impact threshold level. The shock sensor may include shock detection contacts that form an electrical circuit that remains open in the absence of a shock event that exceeds an impact threshold level. In response to a significant shock event, a movable component or substance of the shock sensor may move from a first position to a second position, thereby closing the electrical circuit formed by the shock detection contacts. The change in circuit may be detected and used to provide active indication of whether the electronic device has been subjected to a substantial shock event. In addition, the shock sensor may be observed to passively determine whether the electronic device has been subjected to a substantial shock event.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及安装在电子设备中的冲击传感器。 冲击传感器包括主动和被动冲击检测方法，其允许技术人员确定电子设备是否经受超过冲击阈值水平的冲击事件。 冲击传感器可以包括形成在没有超过冲击阈值水平的冲击事件的情况下保持打开的电路的冲击检测触点。 响应于显着的冲击事件，冲击传感器的可移动部件或物质可以从第一位置移动到第二位置，从而关闭由冲击检测触点形成的电路。 可以检测电路的变化并用于提供电子设备是否已经受到实质的冲击事件的主动指示。 此外，可以观察到冲击传感器被动地确定电子设备是否已经受到实质的冲击事件。

公开(公告)号：US20090040115A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：US11890865

申请日：2007-08-07

Applicant: Zhijun Zhang ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Robert W. Schlub ,  Ruben Caballero

Inventor： Zhijun Zhang ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Robert W. Schlub ,  Ruben Caballero

IPC: H01Q1/22

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/36 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q9/0414 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H01Q21/28

Abstract: Handheld electronic devices are provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include antenna structures. An antenna may be located in an upper right corner of the handheld device as the handheld device is operated in a portrait mode. When the handheld device is rotated counterclockwise and operated in a landscape mode, the antenna is located in an unobstructed upper left corner of the device. The antenna may be formed from a strip of conductor. A proximal end of the strip of conductor may be connected to a transmission line. A distal end of the strip of conductor may be routed away from housing surfaces by bends formed in the strip. A printed circuit board in the handheld electronic device may have a hole. The distal end of the strip of conductor may be located adjacent to the hole.

Abstract translation: 提供了包含无线通信电路的手持电子设备。 无线通信电路可以包括天线结构。 当手持设备以肖像模式操作时，天线可以位于手持设备的右上角。 当手持设备逆时针旋转并以横向模式操作时，天线位于设备的无障碍左上角。 天线可以由导体条形成。 导体条的近端可以连接到传输线。 导体条带的远端可以通过形成在条带中的弯曲而远离壳体表面。 手持电子设备中的印刷电路板可以具有孔。 导体条的远端可以位于邻近孔的位置。

公开(公告)号：US10180732B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-15

申请号：US13605544

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/04 ,  H01H3/02

Abstract: An input device that includes both a movement detector, such as mechanical switch, and positional indicator, such as touch pad touch screen, and/or touch sensing housing is disclosed. These two input devices can be used substantially simultaneously to provide a command to the device. In this manner, different commands can be associated with depressing a moveable member in different areas and a single moveable member can perform like several buttons.