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公开(公告)号:US20230315166A1
公开(公告)日:2023-10-05
申请号:US18330956
申请日:2023-06-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. Wang , Keith J. Hendren , Nicholas L. Qu , Dinesh C. Mathew , Adam T. Garelli
CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 , G06F1/1647 , G06F1/1654 , G06F1/1669 , G06F3/0412 , G06F3/044
Abstract: A computing device can be reconfigurable to include one or more electrical devices in various configurations. The computing device can include a base forming an input surface configured to receive user input. The base can receive one or more input devices, such as, displays or keyboards. The base can include a hinge rotatably attached to the base and configured to removably retain an electronic device, such as, a display. The computing device can include a coupling mechanism having a first retaining portion and a second retaining portion rotatably coupled to an intermediate portion. The first and second retaining portions can be configured to removably retain electrical devices to the coupling mechanism.
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公开(公告)号:US11775031B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-03
申请号:US17383251
申请日:2021-07-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Keith J. Hendren , Dinesh C. Mathew , Bryan W. Posner , Adam T. Garelli
IPC: G06F1/16
CPC classification number: G06F1/1686 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1683
Abstract: An electronic device can include a base portion and a display portion rotatably mounted to the base portion. The display portion can have a display housing including a trim that at least partially defines an orifice and a portion of the exterior surface of the electronic device. A display call can be positioned at the orifice in contact with the trim and can be secured to the display housing.
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公开(公告)号:US11720176B2
公开(公告)日:2023-08-08
申请号:US17843756
申请日:2022-06-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Christiaan A. Ligtenberg , Brett W. Degner , Ron A. Hopkinson , Asif Hussain , Dinesh C. Mathew , Mikael M. Silvanto , Chang Zhang , Zheng Gao , Robert Y. Cao , Keith J. Hendren , Bryan W. Posner , Simon R. Lancaster-Larocque , Alex J. Lehmann
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F1/16 , H03K17/96 , H01H13/785 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , G06F3/04886 , G06F3/0354 , H03K17/94 , G06F3/02 , H03K17/98 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/044 , G06V40/10 , H10N30/20 , G06F3/0488 , H01H13/703 , H01H13/705 , G06F1/26 , H01H3/12
CPC classification number: G06F3/016 , G06F1/165 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1662 , G06F3/017 , G06F3/0213 , G06F3/0216 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/0412 , G06F3/0414 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/0446 , G06F3/0447 , G06F3/0488 , G06F3/04144 , G06F3/04886 , G06V40/107 , H01H13/703 , H01H13/705 , H01H13/785 , H01H13/85 , H01H13/86 , H03K17/943 , H03K17/9622 , H03K17/9643 , H03K17/9647 , H03K17/98 , H10N30/20 , G06F1/169 , G06F1/266 , G06F2203/04102 , G06F2203/04105 , G06F2203/04106 , H01H3/125 , H01H2201/036 , H01H2215/05 , H01H2215/052 , H01H2219/002 , H01H2219/004 , H01H2219/046 , H01H2219/056 , H01H2223/002 , H03K2217/94089 , H03K2217/96003 , H03K2217/9653
Abstract: A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display and a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion. The base portion may include a bottom case and a top case, formed from a dielectric material, coupled to the bottom case. The top case may include a top member defining a top surface of the base portion and a sidewall integrally formed with the top member and defining a side surface of the base portion. The portable computer may also include a sensing system including a first sensing system configured to determine a location of a touch input applied to the top surface of the base portion and a second sensing system configured to determine a force of the touch input.
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公开(公告)号:US20220035414A1
公开(公告)日:2022-02-03
申请号:US17451452
申请日:2021-10-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Keith J. Hendren , Adam T. Garelli , Bryan W. Posner , Denis H. Endisch , Dinesh C. Mathew , Paul X. Wang
IPC: G06F1/16
Abstract: A computing device can include a housing including a peripheral housing defining an aperture, the peripheral housing having a constant cross-sectional area. The computing device can also include a display having a first major surface and a second major surface opposing the first major surface, the display disposed within the aperture defined by the peripheral housing and attached to the housing at one or more locations such that the first major surface and the second major surface of the display are substantially unobstructed by any other portion of the computing device.
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公开(公告)号:US20210407748A1
公开(公告)日:2021-12-30
申请号:US17447251
申请日:2021-09-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. Wang , Abidur R. Chowdhury , Bart K. Andre , Dinesh C. Mathew , Keith J. Hendren
IPC: H01H13/86
Abstract: Keyboards and other input devices are provided with at least one flexible layer that extends over or under the keycaps. The flexible layer spans interkey spaces and lies between inner and outer keycaps. The flexible layer prevents intrusion of invasive material to the keyboard mechanisms and simplifies the appearance of the keyboard area. Some flexible layers help align keycaps by connecting inner and outer keycaps or by providing a mechanical connection interface for the keycaps. Some membranes used in the flexible layer have a layered or composite construction that increases durability and tear resistance by attaching or infusing a mesh material or other tough material to a less durable, elastic material.
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公开(公告)号:US11139129B2
公开(公告)日:2021-10-05
申请号:US16584560
申请日:2019-09-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. Wang , Abidur R. Chowdhury , Bart K. Andre , Dinesh C. Mathew , Keith J. Hendren
Abstract: Keyboards and other input devices are provided with at least one flexible layer that extends over or under the keycaps. The flexible layer spans interkey spaces and lies between inner and outer keycaps. The flexible layer prevents intrusion of invasive material to the keyboard mechanisms and simplifies the appearance of the keyboard area. Some flexible layers help align keycaps by connecting inner and outer keycaps or by providing a mechanical connection interface for the keycaps. Some membranes used in the flexible layer have a layered or composite construction that increases durability and tear resistance by attaching or infusing a mesh material or other tough material to a less durable, elastic material.
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公开(公告)号:US11137908B2
公开(公告)日:2021-10-05
申请号:US16818951
申请日:2020-03-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. Wang , Keith J. Hendren , Alex J. Lehmann
IPC: G06F3/0488 , G02B27/01 , G06F3/0481
Abstract: The operation of a keyboard, another input device, and/or any surface can be enhanced by features of a head-mounted device, which can display feedback, outputs, or other features based on the user's actions. For example, the head-mounted device can display text generated by the user's operation of the keyboard. The text can be displayed in a manner that allows a user to readily see the keyboard, the user's hands, and the text that is generated by operation of the keyboard. The head-mounted device can further display features that facilitate the user's operation of the keyboard. For example, suggested text, keystrokes, or other features correlated with keys of the keyboard can be displayed for selection by a user. By further example, the keyboard can be displayed in a position and orientation that conforms to an arrangement of the user's hands within a field of view of the head-mounted device.
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公开(公告)号:US20210098212A1
公开(公告)日:2021-04-01
申请号:US16584560
申请日:2019-09-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. Wang , Abidur R. Chowdhury , Bart K. Andre , Dinesh C. Mathew , Keith J. Hendren
IPC: H01H13/86
Abstract: Keyboards and other input devices are provided with at least one flexible layer that extends over or under the keycaps. The flexible layer spans interkey spaces and lies between inner and outer keycaps. The flexible layer prevents intrusion of invasive material to the keyboard mechanisms and simplifies the appearance of the keyboard area. Some flexible layers help align keycaps by connecting inner and outer keycaps or by providing a mechanical connection interface for the keycaps. Some membranes used in the flexible layer have a layered or composite construction that increases durability and tear resistance by attaching or infusing a mesh material or other tough material to a less durable, elastic material.
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公开(公告)号:US10942571B2
公开(公告)日:2021-03-09
申请号:US16262754
申请日:2019-01-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Keith J. Hendren , Dinesh C. Mathew , Bryan W. Posner , Denis H. Endisch , Alex J. Lehmann , Robert Y. Cao
Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to an electronic device that provides discrete haptic output in separate regions of a device housing. These regions may both accept input and provide haptic output. Typically, a haptic output provided in a first region is imperceptible to a user touching an abutting region.
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公开(公告)号:US10699856B2
公开(公告)日:2020-06-30
申请号:US16275160
申请日:2019-02-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: James J. Niu , Keith J. Hendren , Craig C. Leong , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. , Bruce E. Berg , John M. Brock
IPC: H01H13/14 , H01H23/12 , H01H3/02 , B32B37/24 , B32B43/00 , B32B38/10 , B32B38/14 , G06F3/02 , G06F3/023 , H01H13/705 , H01H11/00 , H01H13/10 , H01H13/46 , H01H3/12
Abstract: A key mechanism including one or more butterfly hinges. Each butterfly hinge may include a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. Hinged coupling mechanisms couple respective arms of the wings together. Additionally or alternatively, a key mechanism can include one or more half-butterfly hinges. Each half-butterfly hinge includes a double wing design operative to move between a depressed position and non-depressed position. A hinged coupling mechanism couples one set of corresponding arms of the wings together, while the other set of corresponding arms are not coupled together.
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