公开(公告)号：US20130343589A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13973467

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Gary Thomason ,  Kevin S. Fetterman ,  Laura M. DeForest ,  Ron Hopkinson ,  Michelle Goldberg ,  Ruchi Goel ,  John Raff ,  Timothy S. Hibbard

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1688 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: A portable computing device having a substantially non-conducting outer housing and alternative electrical grounding and audio system architectures is disclosed. The device can be a laptop computer having a main logic board, a keyboard assembly, an audio source positioned below the keyboard assembly, and an equalizer electrically coupled to the audio source, with each of these components being electrically coupled to a universal grounding structure. The audio source emits sound waves that are propagated through the keyboard assembly and between gaps between keyboard keys and the outer housing. Settings for the equalizer can be selected to account for sound absorption and amplification characteristics of the sound waves along these sound transmission paths. The universal grounding structure includes a plurality of separate ground components that are electrically intercoupled, each being substantially smaller than the overall portable computing device, and also includes an electromagnetic interference shield around the main logic board.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有基本不导电的外壳和替代的电接地和音频系统结构的便携式计算设备。 该装置可以是具有主逻辑板，键盘组件，位于键盘组件下方的音频源以及电耦合到音频源的均衡器的笔记本电脑，其中每个部件电耦合到通用接地结构。 音频源发出通过键盘组件传播的声波，以及键盘键和外壳之间的间隙。 可以选择均衡器的设置以考虑沿着这些声音传播路径的声波的吸声和放大特性。 通用接地结构包括电互相耦合的多个单独的接地部件，每个独立的接地部件均小于整个便携式计算设备，并且还包括围绕主逻辑板的电磁干扰屏蔽。

公开(公告)号：US20180067523A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15802339

申请日：2017-11-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Gary Thomason ,  Kevin S. Fetterman ,  Laura M. DeForest ,  Ron Hopkinson ,  Michelle Goldberg ,  Ruchi Goel ,  John Raff ,  Timothy S. Hibbard

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1688 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: A portable computing device having a substantially non-conducting outer housing and alternative electrical grounding and audio system architectures is disclosed. The device can be a laptop computer having a main logic board, a keyboard assembly, an audio source positioned below the keyboard assembly, and an equalizer electrically coupled to the audio source, with each of these components being electrically coupled to a universal grounding structure. The audio source emits sound waves that are propagated through the keyboard assembly and between gaps between keyboard keys and the outer housing. Settings for the equalizer can be selected to account for sound absorption and amplification characteristics of the sound waves along these sound transmission paths. The universal grounding structure includes a plurality of separate ground components that are electrically intercoupled, each being substantially smaller than the overall portable computing device, and also includes an electromagnetic interference shield around the main logic board.

公开(公告)号：US20160050681A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14828283

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jaime Tolentino ,  Camille Chen ,  Michael Jason Giles ,  Huy Le ,  Gary Thomason ,  David A. Hardell

IPC: H04W72/08 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W28/02

CPC classification number: H04W72/085 ,  H04B15/00 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04B17/345 ,  H04L1/0001 ,  H04L1/20 ,  H04L5/0007 ,  H04L5/0012 ,  H04L5/0066 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W28/0236 ,  H04W28/04 ,  H04W52/245 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W72/1215 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for mitigating the effects of interference between multiple air interfaces located on an electronic device. In one embodiment, the air interfaces include a WLAN interface and PAN (e.g., Bluetooth) interface, and information such as Receiver Signal Strength Index (RSSI) as well as system noise level information are used in order to intelligently execute interference mitigation methodologies, including the selective application of modified frequency selection, variation of transmitter power, and/or change of operating mode (e.g., from multiple-in multiple-out (MIMO) to single-in, single-out (SISO)) so as to reduce isolation requirements between the interfaces. These methods and apparatus are particularly well suited to use cases where the WLAN interface is operating with high data transmission rates. Business methods associated with the foregoing technology are also described.

Abstract translation: 用于减轻位于电子设备上的多个空中接口之间的干扰影响的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，空中接口包括WLAN接口和PAN（例如，蓝牙）接口，并且使用诸如接收机信号强度指数（RSSI）的信息以及系统噪声电平信息来智能地执行干扰减轻方法，包括 选择性地应用修改的频率选择，发射机功率的变化和/或操作模式的改变（例如，从多输入多输出（MIMO）到单输入，单输出（SISO）），以便减少隔离 接口之间的要求。 这些方法和装置特别适用于WLAN接口以高数据传输速率运行的情况。 还描述了与上述技术相关联的业务方法。

公开(公告)号：US09839041B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14828283

申请日：2015-08-17

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jaime Tolentino ,  Camille Chen ,  Michael Jason Giles ,  Huy Le ,  Gary Thomason ,  David A. Hardell

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04W72/08 ,  H04B15/00 ,  H04L1/00 ,  H04W52/24 ,  H04W72/12 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04W28/02 ,  H04L1/20 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/04 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04B17/345

CPC classification number: H04W72/085 ,  H04B15/00 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04B17/345 ,  H04L1/0001 ,  H04L1/20 ,  H04L5/0007 ,  H04L5/0012 ,  H04L5/0066 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W28/0236 ,  H04W28/04 ,  H04W52/245 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W72/1215 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for mitigating the effects of interference between multiple air interfaces located on an electronic device. In one embodiment, the air interfaces include a WLAN interface and PAN (e.g., Bluetooth) interface, and information such as Receiver Signal Strength Index (RSSI) as well as system noise level information are used in order to intelligently execute interference mitigation methodologies, including the selective application of modified frequency selection, variation of transmitter power, and/or change of operating mode (e.g., from multiple-in multiple-out (MIMO) to single-in, single-out (SISO)) so as to reduce isolation requirements between the interfaces. These methods and apparatus are particularly well suited to use cases where the WLAN interface is operating with high data transmission rates. Business methods associated with the foregoing technology are also described.

公开(公告)号：US09829930B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US13973467

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Gary Thomason ,  Kevin S. Fetterman ,  Laura M. DeForest ,  Ron Hopkinson ,  Michelle Goldberg ,  Ruchi Goel ,  John Raff ,  Timothy S. Hibbard

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R9/06 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1688 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: A portable computing device having a substantially non-conducting outer housing and alternative electrical grounding and audio system architectures is disclosed. The device can be a laptop computer having a main logic board, a keyboard assembly, an audio source positioned below the keyboard assembly, and an equalizer electrically coupled to the audio source, with each of these components being electrically coupled to a universal grounding structure. The audio source emits sound waves that are propagated through the keyboard assembly and between gaps between keyboard keys and the outer housing. Settings for the equalizer can be selected to account for sound absorption and amplification characteristics of the sound waves along these sound transmission paths. The universal grounding structure includes a plurality of separate ground components that are electrically intercoupled, each being substantially smaller than the overall portable computing device, and also includes an electromagnetic interference shield around the main logic board.

公开(公告)号：US09113349B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US13725608

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jaime Tolentino ,  Camille Chen ,  Michael Jason Giles ,  Huy Le ,  Gary Thomason ,  David A. Hardell

IPC: H04L1/00 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04B15/00 ,  H04W52/24 ,  H04W72/12 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04L1/20 ,  H04L5/00 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W28/04 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/06 ,  H04B17/345

CPC classification number: H04W72/085 ,  H04B15/00 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04B17/345 ,  H04L1/0001 ,  H04L1/20 ,  H04L5/0007 ,  H04L5/0012 ,  H04L5/0066 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W28/0236 ,  H04W28/04 ,  H04W52/245 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W72/1215 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for mitigating the effects of interference between multiple air interfaces located on an electronic device. In one embodiment, the air interfaces include a WLAN interface and PAN (e.g., Bluetooth) interface, and information such as Receiver Signal Strength Index (RSSI) as well as system noise level information are used in order to intelligently execute interference mitigation methodologies, including the selective application of modified frequency selection, variation of transmitter power, and/or change of operating mode (e.g., from multiple-in multiple-out (MIMO) to single-in, single-out (SISO)) so as to reduce isolation requirements between the interfaces. These methods and apparatus are particularly well suited to use cases where the WLAN interface is operating with high data transmission rates. Business methods associated with the foregoing technology are also described.

Abstract translation: 用于减轻位于电子设备上的多个空中接口之间的干扰影响的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，空中接口包括WLAN接口和PAN（例如，蓝牙）接口，并且使用诸如接收机信号强度指数（RSSI）的信息以及系统噪声电平信息来智能地执行干扰减轻方法，包括 选择性地应用修改的频率选择，发射机功率的变化和/或操作模式的改变（例如，从多输入多输出（MIMO）到单输入，单输出（SISO）），以便减少隔离 接口之间的要求。 这些方法和装置特别适用于WLAN接口以高数据传输速率运行的情况。 还描述了与上述技术相关联的业务方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130182589A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-18

申请号：US13725608

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jaime Tolentino ,  Camille Chen ,  Michael Jason Giles ,  Huy Le ,  Gary Thomason ,  David A. Hardell

IPC: H04W24/02

CPC classification number: H04W72/085 ,  H04B15/00 ,  H04B17/318 ,  H04B17/345 ,  H04L1/0001 ,  H04L1/20 ,  H04L5/0007 ,  H04L5/0012 ,  H04L5/0066 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W24/02 ,  H04W28/0236 ,  H04W28/04 ,  H04W52/245 ,  H04W72/02 ,  H04W72/1215 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W84/18 ,  H04W88/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for mitigating the effects of interference between multiple air interfaces located on an electronic device. In one embodiment, the air interfaces include a WLAN interface and PAN (e.g., Bluetooth) interface, and information such as Receiver Signal Strength Index (RSSI) as well as system noise level information are used in order to intelligently execute interference mitigation methodologies, including the selective application of modified frequency selection, variation of transmitter power, and/or change of operating mode (e.g., from multiple-in multiple-out (MIMO) to single-in, single-out (SISO)) so as to reduce isolation requirements between the interfaces. These methods and apparatus are particularly well suited to use cases where the WLAN interface is operating with high data transmission rates. Business methods associated with the foregoing technology are also described.

Abstract translation: 用于减轻位于电子设备上的多个空中接口之间的干扰影响的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，空中接口包括WLAN接口和PAN（例如，蓝牙）接口，并且使用诸如接收机信号强度指数（RSSI）的信息以及系统噪声电平信息，以智能地执行干扰减轻方法，包括 选择性地应用修改的频率选择，发射机功率的变化和/或操作模式的改变（例如，从多输入多输出（MIMO）到单输入，单输出（SISO）），以便减少隔离 接口之间的要求。 这些方法和装置特别适用于WLAN接口以高数据传输速率运行的情况。 还描述了与上述技术相关联的业务方法。