公开(公告)号：US08701279B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13218692

申请日：2011-08-26

Applicant: John Benjamin Filson ,  Duane Lawrence Fowler

Inventor： John Benjamin Filson ,  Duane Lawrence Fowler

IPC: H05K3/36

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M1/0252 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H05K5/0013 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/49947

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The device may include a plate placed behind a screen formed from a window and a display module to provide the screen with additional stiffness (e.g., resist dropping events).The window may be maintained in the electronic device by trapping the window between a bezel and the display module. In some embodiments, the window may include a chamfered edge operative to be received by a recessed edge in the bezel. In some embodiments, the input mechanism of the electronic device may be metallic and need to be grounded, but may be surrounded by plastic or other non-grounding components. The device may include screws operative to pass through a circuit board to reach a frame, which may serve as a ground, where the screws are located in proximity of the button. In some embodiments, the circuit board may include an additional component for grounding the button.

Abstract translation: 提供电子设备。 该装置可以包括放置在由窗户形成的屏幕后面的板和显示模块，以向屏幕提供额外的刚度（例如，抗蚀剂落下事件）。窗口可以通过将窗口夹在边框和 显示模块。 在一些实施例中，窗口可以包括可操作以由边框中的凹入边缘接收的倒角边缘。 在一些实施例中，电子设备的输入机构可以是金属的并且需要接地，但是可以被塑料或其它非接地部件包围。 该装置可以包括可操作地穿过电路板的螺钉，以到达可以用作接地的框架，其中螺钉位于按钮附近。 在一些实施例中，电路板可以包括用于使按钮接地的附加部件。

公开(公告)号：US08467829B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US13590066

申请日：2012-08-20

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station that allows a media player to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices capable of receiving information over the wireless connection. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器与其他媒体设备通信的对接站。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 并将媒体项本地发送到手持式媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程收件人。

公开(公告)号：US08452037B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US12774395

申请日：2010-05-05

Applicant: John Benjamin Filson ,  Eugene Whang ,  Matthew Rohrbach

Inventor： John Benjamin Filson ,  Eugene Whang ,  Matthew Rohrbach

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/028 ,  H04R1/021 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/026 ,  H04R17/005 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Certain embodiments may take the form of an electronic device having a main housing encapsulating operative circuitry for the device. The electronic device includes an attachment member moveably coupled to the metal housing. The attachment member has an acoustical device located therein that is communicatively coupled to the operative circuitry in the main housing. The attachment member includes a recessed portion for positioning the acoustical device within the attachment member.

Abstract translation: 某些实施例可以采用电子设备的形式，其具有封装用于该设备的操作电路的主壳体。 电子设备包括可移动地联接到金属外壳的附接构件。 附接构件具有位于其中的声学装置，其通信地联接到主壳体中的操作电路。 附接构件包括用于将声学装置定位在附接构件内的凹部。

公开(公告)号：US08368654B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-05

申请号：US12242723

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Michael Nathaniel Rosenblatt ,  Benjamin Lyon ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Gordon Cameron ,  Cameron Frazier

Inventor： Michael Nathaniel Rosenblatt ,  Benjamin Lyon ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Gordon Cameron ,  Cameron Frazier

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/042 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0516 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: Integrated touch sensor and solar panel configurations that may be used on portable devices, particularly handheld portable devices such as a media player or phone are disclosed. The integrated touch sensor array and solar cell stack-ups may include electrodes that are used both for collecting solar energy and for sensing on a touch sensor array. By integrating both the touch sensors and the solar cell layers into the same stack-up, surface area on the portable device may be conserved. In addition to being used for capacitive sensing, the integrated touch sensor and solar panel configurations may also be used for optical sensing.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以在便携式设备上使用的集成触摸传感器和太阳能电池板配置，特别是诸如媒体播放器或电话的手持便携式设备。 集成触摸传感器阵列和太阳能电池堆叠可以包括用于收集太阳能并用于在触摸传感器阵列上感测的电极。 通过将触摸传感器和太阳能电池层集成到相同的叠层中，可以节省便携式设备上的表面积。 除了用于电容感应之外，集成式触摸传感器和太阳能电池板配置也可用于光学感测。

公开(公告)号：US08315043B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12234437

申请日：2008-09-19

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  Douglas Weber

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  Douglas Weber

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00 ,  B23P19/00

CPC classification number: H05K7/1401 ,  B32B3/08 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B7/10 ,  B32B15/043 ,  B32B15/18 ,  B32B15/20 ,  B32B2307/304 ,  B32B2307/734 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  H05K5/0086 ,  H05K5/02 ,  Y10T29/5313 ,  Y10T29/53174 ,  Y10T156/1028 ,  Y10T156/1041 ,  Y10T428/12201 ,  Y10T428/12271 ,  Y10T428/12347 ,  Y10T428/12493

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for forming a housing, such as for an electronic device, from multi-layer materials are disclosed. The multi-layer materials include at least two layers. Typically, one or more of the layers are metal. However, different layers of the multi-layer materials can be different metals. In one embodiment, an inner layer of the multi-layer materials can be provided with or form internal features that can be for attaching parts or components to the multi-layer materials. In another embodiment, processing of an inner layer of the multi-layer materials can facilitate part formation with increased curvature and/or internal part clearance. In another embodiment, the multi-layer materials can include an intermediate layer that facilitates creation of internal features that can be for attaching parts or components to the multi-layer materials. In still another embodiment, the multi-layer materials can provide a protective layer that serves to protect an outer surface of the housing during manufacturing and/or assembly.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于从多层材料形成用于电子设备的壳体的方法和装置。 多层材料包括至少两层。 通常，一层或多层是金属。 然而，多层材料的不同层可以是不同的金属。 在一个实施例中，多层材料的内层可以设置有或形成内部特征，其可以将部件或部件附接到多层材料。 在另一个实施例中，多层材料的内层的加工可以增加曲率和/或内部间隙的部件形成。 在另一个实施例中，多层材料可以包括中间层，其有助于产生可以将部件或部件附接到多层材料的内部特征。 在另一个实施例中，多层材料可以提供用于在制造和/或组装期间保护壳体的外表面的保护层。

公开(公告)号：US08271038B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US11875661

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  John Benjamin Filson

IPC: H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/72558 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: A media player system is disclosed. One aspect of the media player system pertains to a docking station that allows a media player to communicate with other media devices. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a wireless media player system that includes a hand held media player capable of transmitting information over a wireless connection and one or more media devices capable of receiving information over the wireless connection. Another aspect of the media player system pertains to a method of wirelessly connecting the hand held media player to another device. The method includes selecting a media item on the hand held media player; selecting one or more remote recipients on the hand held media player; and transmitting the media item locally to the hand held media player, and wirelessly to the selected remote recipients.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种媒体播放器系统。 媒体播放器系统的一个方面涉及允许媒体播放器与其他媒体设备通信的对接站。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及一种无线媒体播放器系统，其包括能够通过无线连接发送信息的手持媒体​​播放器和能够通过无线连接接收信息的一个或多个媒体设备。 媒体播放器系统的另一方面涉及将手持式媒体播放器无线连接到另一设备的方法。 该方法包括选择手持媒体播放器上的媒体项目; 选择手持媒体播放器上的一个或多个远程收件人; 并将媒体项本地发送到手持式媒体播放器，并且无线地发送到所选择的远程收件人。

公开(公告)号：USD660732S1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US29386021

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Fred Bould ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Brian Huppi ,  David Sloo ,  Erik Charlton ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael James Matas ,  Pei-Wen Hung ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

Designer： Fred Bould ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Brian Huppi ,  David Sloo ,  Erik Charlton ,  Matthew Lee Rogers ,  Michael James Matas ,  Pei-Wen Hung ,  Shigefumi Honjo ,  Anthony Michael Fadell

公开(公告)号：US20120130546A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13033573

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Michael James MATAS ,  David SLOO ,  Michael PLITKINS ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS ,  John Benjamin FILSON ,  Brian HUPPI ,  Fred BOULD

Inventor： Michael James MATAS ,  David SLOO ,  Michael PLITKINS ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Matthew Lee ROGERS ,  John Benjamin FILSON ,  Brian HUPPI ,  Fred BOULD

IPC: G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2130/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  H01R9/2416 ,  H04W4/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A user-friendly programmable thermostat is described that includes a circular body having a large central display surrounded by a ring that can be rotated an pressed inward by a user so as to receive user input in a simple elegant fashion. Different colors can be displayed to the user to indicate currently active HVAC functions, and different shades of colors can be displayed to a user to indicate an estimated amount of time and/or energy for reaching a target temperature. The thermostat is wall mountable and is made up of a head unit removeably mounted to a backplate. A locking mechanism can be provided so as to increase security against unauthorized removal of the head unit. The backplate can be adapted to be mounted on a wall so as to be level, for example by including a bubble level on the backplate. One or more vents are preferably located on the sides of the body, such as in a gap beneath the translatably mounted ring, and/or in a gap between the head unit and the backplate. The target temperature for the device can be altered in response to sensing rotation of the rotating ring, and the programmed schedule can be displayed to and altered by the user in response to sensing rotation of the ring and the translational movement of the ring. Historical information such as temperature and cost information can be displayed to a user in response to sensing rotating of the rotating ring. One or more device settings can be displayed to and edited by a user in response to sensing rotating of the rotating member and the translational movement. According to some embodiments, text characters can be entered by the user.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用户友好的可编程恒温器，其包括具有由环围绕的大的中央显示器的圆形主体，所述环可以由使用者向内按压而旋转，以便以简单的优雅方式接收用户输入。 可以向用户显示不同的颜色以指示当前活动的HVAC功能，并且可以向用户显示不同色调的颜色以指示用于达到目标温度的估计的时间量和/或能量。 恒温器可壁式安装，并由可拆卸地安装到背板的头部单元组成。 可以提供锁定机构，以便提高防止未经授权的头部单元的移除的安全性。 背板可以适于安装在墙壁上以便水平，例如通过在背板上包括气泡高度。 一个或多个通风口优选地位于主体的侧面上，例如位于可平移安装的环之下的间隙中，和/或在头单元和背板之间的间隙中。 响应于感测旋转环的旋转，可以改变装置的目标温度，并且响应于感测环的旋转和环的平移运动，可以向用户显示和改变编程的时间表。 响应于感测旋转环的旋转，可以向用户显示诸如温度和成本信息的历史信息。 响应于感测旋转构件的旋转和平移运动，用户可以显示和编辑一个或多个设备设置。 根据一些实施例，用户可以输入文本字符。

公开(公告)号：US20120126020A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US13034666

申请日：2011-02-24

Applicant: John Benjamin FILSON ,  Daniel Adam WARREN ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Sheng-Nan YU

Inventor： John Benjamin FILSON ,  Daniel Adam WARREN ,  Anthony Michael FADELL ,  Sheng-Nan YU

IPC: G05D23/19 ,  H01R4/28 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: F24F11/0012 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  F24D19/10 ,  F24D19/1084 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F11/32 ,  F24F11/39 ,  F24F11/46 ,  F24F11/47 ,  F24F11/52 ,  F24F11/56 ,  F24F11/61 ,  F24F11/62 ,  F24F11/63 ,  F24F11/64 ,  F24F11/89 ,  F24F2110/00 ,  F24F2110/10 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  F24F2120/20 ,  F24F2130/40 ,  F24F2140/60 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/1902 ,  G05D23/1917 ,  H01R9/2416 ,  H04W4/70 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02B10/70 ,  Y02D70/12 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/162 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A thermostat and related methods is provided for controlling an HVAC system. The thermostat includes wiring terminals adapted and configured to make an electrical connection with an HVAC system wires such as common, heating and cooling control and return wires. The making of the connection with a common wire actuates switching open a loop of an electrical circuit used for power harvesting. According to some embodiments, the wiring terminal includes actuation of a moveable part of the terminal so as to accommodate the common wire that in turn actuates the switching open the power harvesting loop. More than one other loop can be switched. According to some embodiments, the wiring terminal can be used to automatically connect and/or disconnect Rc and Rh circuits when one or both Rc and Rh wires are present. According to some embodiments, the wiring terminal can be used for electronically sensing the presence of the HVAC system wire.

Abstract translation: 提供恒温器和相关方法来控制HVAC系统。 恒温器包括适配和配置为与HVAC系统电线（例如通用，加热和冷却控制和回流）进行电连接的接线端子。 使用公用导线进行连接可以开启用于电力收集的电路的开环。 根据一些实施例，接线端子包括对端子的可移动部分的致动，以便适应共同的电线，该公共电线又致动开关电力收集环路的开关。 可以切换多个其他循环。 根据一些实施例，当存在一个或两个Rc和Rh电线时，接线端子可用于自动连接和/或断开Rc和Rh电路。 根据一些实施例，接线端子可用于电子地感测HVAC系统线的存在。

公开(公告)号：US08171194B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12857218

申请日：2010-08-16

Applicant: Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Phillip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

Inventor： Emily Clark Schubert ,  Wang Chun Leung ,  Gregory T. Lydon ,  Scott Krueger ,  Paul Phillip Holden ,  John Archibald ,  Lawrence G. Bolton ,  Donald J. Novotney ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  David Tupman

IPC: G06F13/42

CPC classification number: G06F13/409 ,  H01R13/6456 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R27/00 ,  H01R31/06 ,  H01R2105/00

Abstract: An interface and protocol allow a media player to communicate with external accessories over a transport link. The protocol includes a core protocol functionality and a number of accessory lingoes. Examples of accessory lingoes include a microphone lingo, a simple remote lingo, a display remote lingo, an RF transmitter lingo, and an extended interface lingo.

Abstract translation: 接口和协议允许媒体播放器通过传输链路与外部附件进行通信。 该协议包括核心协议功能和许多附件语言。 附件语言的示例包括麦克风语音，简单的遥控语言，显示器远程语音，射频发射器语言和扩展接口语言。