Antennas for handheld electronic devices
    81.
    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
    85.
    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
    86.
    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。

    Light activated hold switch
    87.
    发明授权
    Light activated hold switch 有权
    灯激活保持开关

    公开(公告)号:US07894177B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-22

    申请号:US11323378

    申请日:2005-12-29

    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。

    Clickable and Tactile Buttons for a Touch Surface
    88.
    发明申请
    Clickable and Tactile Buttons for a Touch Surface 有权
    触摸表面的可点击和触觉按钮

    公开(公告)号:US20100079403A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-01

    申请号:US12240559

    申请日:2008-09-29

    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for provide physical buttons for use on a touch surface are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus includes a display arrangement and a first button attachment structure. The display arrangement includes a first surface which has a first touch-sensitive area. The first touch-sensitive area is capable of sensing touch. The first button attachment structure includes a first attachment area and a first button actuation area. The first attachment area is mounted on the first surface such that the first button actuation is aligned at least partially over the first touch-sensitive area. The first button actuation area is arranged to deform when a force is applied to the first button actuation area to engage the first touch-sensitive area.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供在触摸表面上使用的物理按钮的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,一种装置包括显示装置和第一按钮附接结构。 显示装置包括具有第一触敏区域的第一表面。 第一个触敏区域能够感应触摸。 第一按钮附接结构包括第一附接区域和第一按钮致动区域。 第一附接区域安装在第一表面上,使得第一按钮致动至少部分地对准第一触敏区域。 第一按钮致动区域布置成当力施加到第一按钮致动区域以接合第一触敏区域时变形。

    ASSEMBLY OF A HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    89.
    发明申请
    ASSEMBLY OF A HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE 有权
    手持电子装置的组装

    公开(公告)号:US20090067141A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-12

    申请号:US12204350

    申请日:2008-09-04

    Abstract: This invention is directed to several mechanical features of an electronic device. The electronic device may include a spring for simultaneously grounding several components. The electronic device may include several interlocking fences for protecting electronic device components from RF radiation. The electronic device may include an antenna assembly that includes distinct components for functional and aesthetic purposes. The electronic device may include a window for permitting RF transmissions. The electronic device may include a metal frame for stiffening the electronic device. The electronic device may include a bezel used for aesthetic purposes and to support numerous electronic device components. The electronic device may include a flexible housing operative to elastically deform to assemble the electronic device. The electronic device may include an unsupported button.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电子设备的几个机械特征。 电子设备可以包括用于同时接地多个部件的弹簧。 电子设备可以包括用于保护电子设备组件免受RF辐射的几个互锁围栏。 电子设备可以包括天线组件,其包括用于功能和美学目的的不同组件。 电子设备可以包括用于允许RF传输的窗口。 电子设备可以包括用于加强电子设备的金属框架。 电子设备可以包括用于美学目的的边框并且支持许多电子设备组件。 电子设备可以包括可弹性变形以组装电子设备的柔性外壳。 电子设备可以包括不受支持的按钮。

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