公开(公告)号：US20150349619A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14728505

申请日：2015-06-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett W. Degner ,  Bradley J. Hamel ,  David H. Narajowski ,  Jonah A. Harley ,  Michael E. Leclerc ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Samuel Bruce Weiss ,  Storrs T. Hoen

IPC: H02K41/035 ,  H02K7/08 ,  G08B6/00

CPC classification number: H02K33/00 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H02K7/08 ,  H02K33/02 ,  H02K35/00 ,  H02K35/02 ,  H02K41/0356 ,  H04M19/047

Abstract: Embodiments described herein may take the form of an electromagnetic actuator that produces a haptic output during operation. Generally, an electromagnetic coil is wrapped around a central magnet array. A shaft passes through the central magnet array, such that the central array may move along the shaft when the proper force is applied. When a current passes through the electromagnetic coil, the coil generates a magnetic field. The coil is stationary with respect to a housing of the actuator, while the central magnet array may move along the shaft within the housing. Thus, excitation of the coil exerts a force on the central magnet array, which moves in response to that force. The direction of the current through the coil determines the direction of the magnetic field and thus the motion of the central magnet array.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以采取在操作期间产生触觉输出的电磁致动器的形式。 通常，电磁线圈缠绕在中心磁体阵列周围。 轴通过中心磁体阵列，使得当施加适当的力时，中心阵列可以沿着轴移动。 当电流通过电磁线圈时，线圈产生磁场。 线圈相对于致动器的壳体是静止的，而中心磁体阵列可以沿壳体内的轴移动。 因此，线圈的激励对中心磁体阵列施加力，响应于该力而移动。 通过线圈的电流的方向确定磁场的方向，从而确定中心磁体阵列的运动。

公开(公告)号：US09123485B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US14473932

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Chad A. Bronstein ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris Ligtenberg

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/83 ,  G03F7/20 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H13/86

CPC classification number: G03F7/70708 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/064 ,  H01H2221/03 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Embodiments of a backlit keyboard assembly are described. A keycap assembly is mounted into a case web having intersecting ribs. A flange, which can be angled, is on the bottom perimeter of the keycap and a correspondingly shaped flange is on each rib of the case web. An overlap of the keycap flange and the case web flanges prevents direct sighting of the backlight light source and also provides a more evenly distributed halo around the keycap, thereby improving both aesthetics and functionality by providing better light control and contrast.

Abstract translation: 描述背光键盘组件的实施例。 键帽组件安装到具有相交肋的壳体腹板中。 可以成角度的凸缘位于键帽的底部周边上，并且相应形状的凸缘位于壳体腹板的每个肋上。 键帽凸缘和外壳腹板凸缘的重叠防止背光源的直接瞄准，并且还提供围绕键帽的更均匀分布的光晕，从而通过提供更好的光控制和对比度来改善美观和功能。

公开(公告)号：US20140367241A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14473932

申请日：2014-08-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James J. Niu ,  Harold J. Welch ,  Chad A. Bronstein ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris Ligtenberg

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: G03F7/70708 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/064 ,  H01H2221/03 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Embodiments of a backlit keyboard assembly are described. A keycap assembly is mounted into a case web having intersecting ribs. A flange, which can be angled, is on the bottom perimeter of the keycap and a correspondingly shaped flange is on each rib of the case web. An overlap of the keycap flange and the case web flanges prevents direct sighting of the backlight light source and also provides a more evenly distributed halo around the keycap, thereby improving both aesthetics and functionality by providing better light control and contrast.

Abstract translation: 描述背光键盘组件的实施例。 键帽组件安装到具有相交肋的壳体腹板中。 可以成角度的凸缘位于键帽的底部周边上，并且相应形状的凸缘位于壳体腹板的每个肋上。 键帽凸缘和外壳腹板凸缘的重叠防止背光源的直接瞄准，并且还提供围绕键帽的更均匀分布的光晕，从而通过提供更好的光控制和对比度来改善美观和功能。

公开(公告)号：US20140009441A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US14021349

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Traer Bernstein ,  Avi Cieplinski ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Paul Puskarich ,  Marcelo H. Coelho ,  Aleksandar Pance

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63B2022/0092 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/0227 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G09G5/006

Abstract: Electronic devices may use touch pads that have touch sensor arrays, force sensors, and actuators for providing tactile feedback. A touch pad may be mounted in a computer housing. The touch pad may have a rectangular planar touch pad member that has a glass layer covered with ink and contains a capacitive touch sensor array. Force sensors may be mounted under each of the four corners of the rectangular planar touch pad member. The force sensors may be used to measure how much force is applied to the surface of the planar touch pad member by a user. Processed force sensor signals may indicate the presence of button activity such as press and release events. In response to detected button activity or other activity in the device, actuator drive signals may be generated for controlling the actuator. The user may supply settings to adjust signal processing and tactile feedback parameters.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以使用具有触摸传感器阵列的触摸板，力传感器和用于提供触觉反馈的致动器。 触摸板可以安装在计算机外壳中。 触摸板可以具有矩形平面触摸板构件，其具有覆盖有墨的玻璃层并且包含电容式触摸传感器阵列。 力传感器可以安装在矩形平面触摸板构件的四个角的每一个下方。 力传感器可以用于测量用户对平面触摸板构件的表面施加多少的力。 处理的力传感器信号可以指示按钮活动的存在，例如按压和释放事件。 响应于检测到的按钮活动或设备中的其他活动，可以产生致动器驱动信号以控制致动器。 用户可以提供设置来调整信号处理和触觉反馈参数。