公开(公告)号：US09778685B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US13246707

申请日：2011-09-27

Applicant: Emery A. Sanford ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen B. Lynch

Inventor： Emery A. Sanford ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen B. Lynch

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04B3/54 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04L25/49

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04B3/54 ,  H04L25/4902 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device having a housing structure that is configured to receive at least one glass cover is disclosed. The glass cover serves to cover a display assembly provided within the electronic device. The glass cover can be secured to the housing structure so as to facilitate providing a narrow border between an active display area and an outer edge of the housing structure. The enclosure for the electronic device can be thin yet be sufficiently strong to be suitable for use in electronic devices, such as portable electronic devices.

公开(公告)号：US09602914B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US12950793

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Anna-Katrina Shedletsky ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Douglas J. Weber

Inventor： Anna-Katrina Shedletsky ,  Adam D. Mittleman ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Eric S. Jol ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Douglas J. Weber

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04B3/00 ,  H04R1/28 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R11/02 ,  H04R23/00 ,  H04R17/00 ,  H04R1/24 ,  H04R11/00 ,  H04R1/42 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04R5/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/2834 ,  H04N5/642 ,  H04R1/245 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R1/42 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R11/00 ,  H04R11/02 ,  H04R17/00 ,  H04R23/00 ,  H04R23/004 ,  H04R2499/11 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: An integrated audible sound output system incorporated in a personal media device is described. The integrated audible sound output system includes a first audio output port, the first audio output port acoustically coupled with the audible sound generator unit by way of a first air path and a second audio output port. In the described embodiments, the second audio output port is acoustically coupled with the audible sound generator unit by way of a second air path. The first and the second air paths cooperate to pass the audible sound generated by the audible sound generator unit to the external environment by way of the first audio port and the second audio port.

公开(公告)号：US09437132B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US13308119

申请日：2011-11-30

Applicant: Benjamin Mark Rappoport ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  John Patrick Ternus ,  Julian Christoph Hoenig ,  Richard Paul Howarth ,  Scott Andrew Myers ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

Inventor： Benjamin Mark Rappoport ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  John Patrick Ternus ,  Julian Christoph Hoenig ,  Richard Paul Howarth ,  Scott Andrew Myers ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: G02F1/13 ,  G09G3/32 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: G09G3/3225 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F2203/04804 ,  G09G2300/0456 ,  G09G2300/046 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  G09G2360/14 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H01L27/323

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed for applying concealment of components of an electronic device. In one embodiment, an electronic device may include a component that is disposed behind a display (e.g., a transparent organic light-emitting diode (OLED) display) that is configured to selectively become transparent at certain transparency regions. Additionally, the electronic device includes data processing circuitry configured to determine when an event requesting that the component be exposed occurs. The data processing circuitry may control portions of the display to become transparent, to expose the component upon the occurrence of the event requesting that the component be exposed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于应用电子设备的组件的隐藏的系统，方法和设备。 在一个实施例中，电子设备可以包括设置在显示器（例如，透明有机发光二极管（OLED）显示器）之后的部件，其被配置为在某些透明区域选择性地变得透明。 另外，电子设备包括数据处理电路，配置为确定何时发生请求暴露组件的事件。 数据处理电路可以控制显示器的部分变得透明，以在事件发生时暴露组件以请求组件被暴露。

公开(公告)号：US09373463B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US13610676

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Christopher Matthew Werner

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Christopher Matthew Werner

IPC: H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/64 ,  H01H13/7057 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H04M1/23

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/64 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/7057 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2221/078 ,  H01H2225/01 ,  H04M1/236 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for providing inputs to an electronic device with a button assembly. The button assembly may include a center region, a first end region that may extend from a first side of the center region, and a second end region that may extend from a second side of the center region. Each one of the first end region and the second end region may include a first flexibility, and the center region may include a second flexibility that may be less than the first flexibility.

Abstract translation: 这涉及用于向具有按钮组件的电子设备提供输入的系统和方法。 按钮组件可以包括中心区域，可从中心区域的第一侧延伸的第一端区域和可以从中心区域的第二侧延伸的第二端区域。 第一端区域和第二端区域中的每一个可以包括第一柔性，并且中心区域可以包括可以小于第一柔性的第二柔性。

公开(公告)号：US09286826B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13284096

申请日：2011-10-28

Applicant: Derek Wright ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott A. Myers

Inventor： Derek Wright ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott A. Myers

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  G09G3/32 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L27/32

CPC classification number: G09G3/3208 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  H01L27/3276 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H05K1/115

Abstract: An electronic device may include a display. The display may be an organic light-emitting diode display. The organic light-emitting diode display may have a substrate layer, a layer of organic light-emitting diode structures, and a layer of sealant. Vias may be formed in the substrate layer by laser drilling. The vias may be filled with metal using electroplating or other metal deposition techniques. The vias may be connected to contacts on the rear surface of the display. Components such as flexible printed circuits, integrated circuits, connectors, and other circuitry may be mounted to the contacts on the rear surface of the display.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括显示器。 显示器可以是有机发光二极管显示器。 有机发光二极管显示器可以具有基底层，有机发光二极管结构层和密封剂层。 可以通过激光钻孔在基板层中形成通孔。 通孔可以使用电镀或其他金属沉积技术填充金属。 通孔可以连接到显示器后表面上的触点。 诸如柔性印刷电路，集成电路，连接器和其它电路的部件可以安装到显示器后表面上的触点上。

公开(公告)号：US09084357B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13610734

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: Anna-Katrina Shedletsky ,  Christopher M. Werner ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Ming Leong ,  Phillip Michael Hobson

Inventor： Anna-Katrina Shedletsky ,  Christopher M. Werner ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Ming Leong ,  Phillip Michael Hobson

IPC: G06F3/047 ,  H05K7/06 ,  H01R43/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: H05K7/06 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F3/047 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M1/0274 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  Y10T29/49169

Abstract: Systems and methods for routing cables in an electronic device are provided. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a touch sensor having a number of traces, a display component, and a mechanical button, each of which may be coupled to a circuit board via a single flexible circuit cable. This may save valuable space within the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在电子设备中布线电缆的系统和方法。 在一些实施例中，电子设备可以包括具有多个迹线的触摸传感器，显示部件和机械按钮，每个触摸传感器可以经由单个柔性电路电缆耦合到电路板。 这可以节省电子设备中的宝贵空间。

公开(公告)号：US08893373B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13594767

申请日：2012-08-24

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Christopher M. Werner

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Christopher M. Werner

IPC: G01R31/28

CPC classification number: G06F1/1637 ,  H04M1/0266

Abstract: An assembly method suitable for assembling a portable electronic device having a housing with an undercut portion is disclosed. The method includes aligning a non-display portion of a display assembly with the undercut portion of the housing, the display assembly comprising a display, a protective top layer covering a top side of the display portion and the non-display portion and a battery module attached to an underside of the display assembly, electrically connecting the battery to a circuit previously installed in the housing, angling the display assembly in relation to a front opening of the housing in a tilted configuration such that the non-display portion is partially inserted into the undercut portion of the housing, and in the tilted configuration, performing a pre-install functional test on the display and fully inserting the display assembly into the housing only when the pre-install functional test is successfully completed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种组装方法，其适用于组装具有底切部分的外壳的便携式电子设备。 该方法包括将显示组件的非显示部分与壳体的底切部分对准，显示组件包括显示器，覆盖显示部分的顶侧的保护顶层和非显示部分以及电池模块 附接到显示组件的下侧，将电池电连接到预先安装在壳体中的电路，使显示组件相对于壳体的前开口以倾斜的构型倾斜，使得非显示部分被部分插入 壳体的底切部分，并且在倾斜构造中，仅在预安装功能测试成功完成时，在显示器上执行预安装功能测试并将显示组件完全插入壳体。

公开(公告)号：US08878060B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13286006

申请日：2011-10-31

Applicant: Derek Wright ,  Erik A. Uttermann ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Inventor： Derek Wright ,  Erik A. Uttermann ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  F16J15/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  H04M1/0202 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device may include housing structures, electronic components, and other structures. A gap may be formed between the structures. A membrane structure may be used to bridge the gap to form and environmental seal and electrical pathway between the structures. The membrane structure may be deployed using a temporary biasing member or may be installed by forming an inflatable structure. The inflatable structure may include an elastomeric balloon that may be pressurized. Adhesive such as conductive adhesive may be used in attaching the membrane structure to the structures in the electronic device. An inflatable structure may be depressurized following installation in an electronic device to minimize residual forces.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括壳体结构，电子部件和其他结构。 可以在结构之间形成间隙。 可以使用膜结构来桥接间隙以在结构之间形成和环境密封和电路径。 膜结构可以使用临时偏置构件展开，或者可以通过形成可充气结构来安装。 可膨胀结构可以包括可被加压的弹性体球囊。 诸如导电粘合剂的粘合剂可以用于将膜结构附接到电子设备中的结构。 可充气结构可以在安装在电子设备中之后被减压，以使剩余力最小化。

公开(公告)号：US08816977B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US13171295

申请日：2011-06-28

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Stephen Lynch

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Stephen Lynch

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04102

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain flexible displays and internal components. An internal component may be positioned under the flexible display. The internal component may be an output device such as a speaker that transmits sound through the flexible display or an actuator that deforms the display in a way that is sensed by a user. The internal component may also be a microphone or pressure sensor that receives sound or pressure information through the flexible display. Structural components may be used to permanently or temporarily deform the flexible display to provide tactile feedback to a user of the device.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含柔性显示器和内部组件的电子设备。 内部组件可以位于柔性显示器下方。 内部组件可以是诸如扬声器的输出设备，该扬声器通过柔性显示器发送声音，或者以使用户感测的方式使显示器变形的致动器。 内部组件也可以是通过柔性显示器接收声音或压力信息的麦克风或压力传感器。 结构部件可以用于永久地或暂时地变形柔性显示器，以向设备的用户提供触觉反馈。

公开(公告)号：US20130088671A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13253844

申请日：2011-10-05

Applicant: Paul S. Drzaic ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  John P. Ternus

Inventor： Paul S. Drzaic ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Scott A. Myers ,  Benjamin M. Rappoport ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  John P. Ternus

IPC: G02F1/1335 ,  G09F13/04 ,  H01L33/08

CPC classification number: G02F1/13452 ,  G02F2201/42

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display having a thin-film transistor layer. One or more holes in the thin-film transistor layer may be used to form pathways from display circuitry to other circuitry underneath the display. One or more conductive bridges may pass through holes in the thin-film transistor layer and may have one end that couples to the display circuitry and a second end that couples to a printed circuit underneath the display. These conductive bridges may be formed from wire bonding. Wire bond connections may be encapsulated with potting material to improve the reliability of the wire bond and increase the resiliency of the display. Display signal lines may be routed through holes in a thin-film transistor layer to run along a backside of the display thereby reducing the need for space in the border region for display circuitry.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以设置有具有薄膜晶体管层的显示器。 可以使用薄膜晶体管层中的一个或多个孔来形成从显示电路到显示器下方的其它电路的路径。 一个或多个导电桥可以通过薄膜晶体管层中的孔，并且可以具有耦合到显示电路的一端和耦合到显示器下方的印刷电路的第二端。 这些导电桥可以由引线接合形成。 引线键合连接可以用封装材料封装，以提高引线接合的可靠性并增加显示器的弹性。 显示信号线可以通过薄膜晶体管层中的孔进行布线，以沿着显示器的背面延伸，从而减少对显示电路边界区域的空间的需要。