Mounted shock sensor
    71.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US08375767B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-19

    申请号:US12986832

    申请日:2011-01-07

    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.

    FAULT DETECTION AND MONITORING IN BATTERIES
    72.
    发明申请
    FAULT DETECTION AND MONITORING IN BATTERIES 有权
    电池故障检测和监测

    公开(公告)号:US20120133521A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-31

    申请号:US12955784

    申请日:2010-11-29

    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a battery pack that includes a fault-monitoring mechanism for detecting faults in the battery pack and indicating the faults to a user. The battery pack also includes a battery cell and enclosure material that encloses the battery cell. The fault may correspond to penetration of the battery pack, a puncture in the enclosure material, a short circuit within the battery cell, and/or a change in pressure within the battery pack. To detect the fault, the fault-monitoring mechanism may utilize a conductive mechanism, a color-changing mechanism, and/or a sensor mechanism in the battery pack.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供一种电池组,其包括用于检测电池组中的故障并向用户指示故障的故障监视机构。 电池组还包括封闭电池单元的电池单元和外壳材料。 故障可能对应于电池组的穿透,外壳材料中的穿刺,电池单元内的短路,和/或电池组内的压力变化。 为了检测故障,故障监视机构可以利用电池组中的导电机构,变色机构和/或传感器机构。

    Electronic device with automatic mode switching
    73.
    发明授权
    Electronic device with automatic mode switching 有权
    具有自动模式切换的电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US08184423B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-22

    申请号:US13012638

    申请日:2011-01-24

    Abstract: An automatic hold switch is disclosed. The automatic hold switch provides a means for automatically switching a hold feature on and off. When the hold feature is on, one or more input devices of a portable electronic device are disabled or prevented from providing input signals. When the hold feature is off, one or more input devices of a portable electronic device are enabled or allowed to provide input signals. Because the user no longer has to manually control the hold feature, the number of actions that need to be taken by the user is reduced. In one example, the automatic hold switch is embodied with light sensors that detect when the device is in a dark environment and when the device is in a light environment. A dark environment indicates to the portable electronic device that the user wishes not to input and therefore the hold feature is turned on. A lighted environment indicates to the portable electronic device that the user wishes to input and therefore the hold feature is turned off.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种自动保持开关。 自动保持开关提供自动切换保持功能的手段。 当保持功能打开时,便携式电子设备的一个或多个输入设备被禁用或防止提供输入信号。 当保持功能关闭时,便携式电子设备的一个或多个输入设备被启用或允许提供输入信号。 因为用户不再需要手动控制保持功能,所以减少了用户需要采取的动作数量。 在一个示例中,自动保持开关实施有光传感器,其检测设备何时处于黑暗环境中以及当设备处于光环境中时。 黑暗的环境向便携式电子设备指示用户希望不输入,因此保持功能被打开。 点亮的环境向便携式电子设备指示用户希望输入,因此保持功能被关闭。

    Antennas for handheld electronic devices
    75.
    发明授权
    Antennas for handheld electronic devices 有权
    手持电子设备天线

    公开(公告)号:US08138977B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-20

    申请号:US11890865

    申请日:2007-08-07

    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。

    USING AN AUDIO CABLE AS AN INDUCTIVE CHARGING COIL
    79.
    发明申请
    USING AN AUDIO CABLE AS AN INDUCTIVE CHARGING COIL 有权
    使用音频线作为电感充电线圈

    公开(公告)号:US20110188677A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-04

    申请号:US12700518

    申请日:2010-02-04

    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。

    MOUNTED SHOCK SENSOR
    80.
    发明申请
    MOUNTED SHOCK SENSOR 有权
    安装式震动传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20110100124A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-05

    申请号:US12986832

    申请日:2011-01-07

    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。

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