Clickable and tactile buttons for a touch surface
    3.
    发明授权
    Clickable and tactile buttons for a touch surface 有权
    用于触摸表面的可点击和触觉按钮

    公开(公告)号:US08462133B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-11

    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 AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    5.
    发明申请
    ASSEMBLY OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE 有权
    电子装置的组装

    公开(公告)号:US20120073115A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-29

    申请号:US13218692

    申请日:2011-08-26

    Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a plate placed behind a screen formed from a window and a display module to provide the screen with additional stiffness (e.g., to resist dropping events). The window may be maintained in the electronic device by trapping the window between a bezel and the display module. In some embodiments, the window may include a chamfered edge operative to be received by a recessed edge in the bezel. In some embodiments, the input mechanism of the electronic device may be metallic and need to be grounded, but may be surrounded by plastic components or other non-grounding components. The electronic device may include screws operative to pass through a circuit board to reach a frame, which may serve as a ground, where the screws are located in proximity of the button. In some embodiments, the circuit board may include an additional component for grounding the button

    Abstract translation: 提供电子设备。 电子设备可以包括放置在由窗户形成的屏幕后面的板和显示模块,以向屏幕提供额外的刚度(例如,抵抗掉落事件)。 通过将窗口夹在挡板和显示模块之间,窗口可以保持在电子设备中。 在一些实施例中,窗口可以包括可操作以由边框中的凹入边缘接收的倒角边缘。 在一些实施例中,电子设备的输入机构可以是金属的并且需要接地,但是可以被塑料部件或其他非接地部件包围。 电子设备可以包括可操作地穿过电路板以到达可用作接地的框架的螺钉,其中螺钉位于按钮附近。 在一些实施例中,电路板可以包括用于使按钮接地的附加部件

    SPEAKER CLIP
    6.
    发明申请
    SPEAKER CLIP 有权
    扬声器夹

    公开(公告)号:US20110274303A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-10

    申请号:US12774395

    申请日:2010-05-05

    Abstract: Certain embodiments may take the form of an electronic device having a main housing encapsulating operative circuitry for the device. The electronic device includes an attachment member moveably coupled to the metal housing. The attachment member has an acoustical device located therein that is communicatively coupled to the operative circuitry in the main housing. The attachment member includes a recessed portion for positioning the acoustical device within the attachment member.

    Abstract translation: 某些实施例可以采用电子设备的形式,其具有封装用于该设备的操作电路的主壳体。 电子设备包括可移动地联接到金属外壳的附接构件。 附接构件具有位于其中的声学装置,其通信地联接到主壳体中的操作电路。 附接构件包括用于将声学装置定位在附接构件内的凹部。

    Universal serial bus plug and receptacle coupling arrangements
    7.
    发明授权
    Universal serial bus plug and receptacle coupling arrangements 有权
    通用串行总线插头和插座耦合布置

    公开(公告)号:US07878840B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-01

    申请号:US12652637

    申请日:2010-01-05

    CPC classification number: H01R13/6276 H01R13/6582

    Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus socket-equipped arrangement (USB-SEA) configured for mating with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug having a plug metal housing and an aperture disposed in the plug metal housing. The arrangement includes a plug-receiving cavity configured to receive the USB plug. The arrangement further includes a spring-loaded mechanism disposed within the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is biased toward an interior region of the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is also configured to slide along the connector metal housing of the USB plug when the USB plug is inserted into the plug-receiving cavity and to movably mate with the aperture disposed in the plug metal housing when the USB plug is in a terminal mating position with the USB socket assembly. The spring-loaded mechanism represents one of a spring-loaded ball and a spring-loaded pin.

    Abstract translation: 通用串行总线插座配置(USB-SEA)被配置为与具有插头金属外壳和设置在插头金属外壳中的孔的通用串行总线(USB)插头配合。 该装置包括被配置为接收USB插头的插头接收腔。 该装置还包括设置在插头接收腔内的弹簧加载机构。 弹簧加载机构偏向插头接收腔的内部区域。 弹簧加载机构还被配置为当USB插头插入插头接收腔中时沿着USB插头的连接器金属外壳滑动,并且当USB插头处于USB插头时,可移动地与设置在插头金属外壳中的孔配合 与USB插座组件的端子配合位置。 弹簧加载机构表示弹簧加载球和弹簧加载销中的一个。

    PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请
    PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE 有权
    便携式电子设备

    公开(公告)号:US20100226509A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-09

    申请号:US12398160

    申请日:2009-03-04

    Abstract: Electronic devices such as compact portable media players are provided. A housing for an electronic device may be relatively compact. The housing may include a door assembly with an attached spring-loaded clip. The electronic device may include a hold switch. Depending on the state of the hold switch, the electronic device may be in an off mode, a continuous playback mode, or a shuffle playback mode. The electronic device may not have integrated media playback controls such as play, pause, rewind, fast forward, etc. As one example, the electronic device may connect to an accessory that has media playback controls. Buttons and other user interfaces may be included in the accessory and user input information may be conveyed between the accessory and the electronic device using a wired path including audio connectors. The electronic device may include a printed circuit board assembly that is nested together with a battery assembly.

    Abstract translation: 提供诸如小型便携式媒体播放器之类的电子设备。 用于电子设备的外壳可以相对紧凑。 壳体可以包括具有附接的弹簧加载的夹子的门组件。 电子设备可以包括保持开关。 根据保持开关的状态,电子设备可以处于关闭模式,连续重放模式或随机播放模式。 电子设备可能没有诸如播放,暂停,倒带,快进等的集成媒体播放控制。作为一个示例,电子设备可以连接到具有媒体播放控制的附件。 按钮和其他用户界面可以包括在附件中,并且可以使用包括音频连接器的有线路径在附件和电子设备之间传送用户输入信息。 电子设备可以包括与电池组件一起嵌套的印刷电路板组件。

    ACCESSORY CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES
    9.
    发明申请
    ACCESSORY CONTROLLER FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES 有权
    电子设备附件控制器

    公开(公告)号:US20100054493A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-04

    申请号:US12203866

    申请日:2008-09-03

    Abstract: Accessories such as headsets for electronic devices are provided. A headset may be provided with a button controller assembly that has user-actuated buttons. The button controller assembly may be formed of housing portions that float with respect to each other. Plastic engagement structures may limit the amount of unimpeded travel that is exhibited by the housing portions. The housing portions may be formed from first and second housings. A rigid frame may be mounted within the second housing. The first housing may flex along its length when the user squeezes the first and second housings together to actuate a desired button. Housings may be formed as double-shot plastic parts having first and second plastics with different properties. Integrated circuits and a microphone may be mounted within the button controller assembly. A nonoperational microphone port may be provided as a visual indicator that the button controller contains a microphone.

    Abstract translation: 还提供了诸如电子设备耳机等附件。 耳机可以设置有具有用户致动按钮的按钮控制器组件。 按钮控制器组件可以由相对于彼此浮动的壳体部分形成。 塑料接合结构可以限制由壳体部分展现的无障碍行程的数量。 壳体部分可以由第一和第二壳体形成。 刚性框架可以安装在第二壳体内。 当使用者将第一和第二壳体挤压在一起以驱动期望的按钮时,第一壳体可以沿其长度弯曲。 壳体可以形成为具有不同性质的第一和第二塑料的双击塑料部件。 集成电路和麦克风可以安装在按钮控制器组件内。 可以提供非操作麦克风端口作为按钮控制器包含麦克风的视觉指示器。

    Button antenna for handheld devices
    10.
    发明授权
    Button antenna for handheld devices 有权
    手持设备的按钮天线

    公开(公告)号:US07639187B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-29

    申请号:US11527192

    申请日:2006-09-25

    CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 H01Q1/088 H01Q1/244 H01Q1/44

    Abstract: Antennas, handheld electronic devices containing antennas, and methods for using antennas and handheld electronic devices are provided. A handheld device may have a conductive case. The antenna can be formed as part of a button such as a pushbutton. The pushbutton may protrude from the conductive case sufficiently to allow good transmission and reception of wireless signals. The protruding antenna contains a radiating element, while the conductive case serves as a ground. The radiating element may be formed from a low-profile antenna structure such as a planar antenna structure formed on a circuit board substrate. The pushbutton may be used to control operation of the handheld electronic device. With one suitable arrangement, actuation of the pushbutton antenna causes the antenna to protrude from the case and turns on transceiver circuitry in the handheld device.

    Abstract translation: 提供天线,包含天线的手持电子设备,以及使用天线和手持电子设备的方法。 手持设备可以具有导电壳体。 天线可以形成为诸如按钮之类的按钮的一部分。 按钮可以充分地从导电壳突出,以允许良好的无线信号的发送和接收。 突出天线包含辐射元件,而导电壳体用作接地。 辐射元件可以由诸如形成在电路板基板上的平面天线结构的薄型天线结构形成。 该按钮可用于控制手持式电子设备的操作。 通过一种合适的布置,按钮天线的致动使得天线从壳体突出并且打开手持设备中的收发器电路。

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