Remote control device
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11610476B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-21

    申请号:US16886286

    申请日:2020-05-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A remote control device includes a housing and an upper element. The top surface of the upper element can be partitioned to include different frictionally engaging surfaces. At least one frictionally engaging surface can be used as an input surface that receives user inputs such as touch or force inputs. An input device, such as a force sensing switch, can be positioned in the housing and used in determining an amount of force applied to the input surface. The bottom surface of the upper element below the second surface can be affixed to the housing in a manner that permits the input surface to bend based on the applied force.

    Computer display or cover glass/cell attachment to frame

    公开(公告)号:US11604491B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-14

    申请号:US15649164

    申请日:2017-07-13

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: The described embodiments relate generally to computing devices including liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and more particularly to methods for attaching a cover glass layer to a structural housing while minimizing an amount of stress transferred through the cover glass layer to the LCD module. A continuous and compliant foam adhesive can be used to bond the cover glass layer to a structural. The compliant bond can absorb and distribute local stress concentrations caused by structural loads, mismatched surfaces and differing thermal expansion rates between various structures and cover glass layer. This can reduce stress concentrations in the cover glass layer that can lead to stress induced birefringence in the LCD cell. In other embodiments, the cover glass layer can be attached using magnets or a tongue and groove design.

    Low profile computer support
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11528820B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-13

    申请号:US17079334

    申请日:2020-10-23

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Low-profile computer supports include features to reduce the thickness and improve the portability or storage capability of a computer system while it is disassembled, packaged, shipped, or moved. Some computer systems have a computing device and a dock device that can be stored and moved separately or that can store or support accessories associated with the computer system. Some computer systems have a movable stand configured to transition between a collapsed state and a deployed or standing state. Some stands include handles or grips for moving the computer systems while collapsed. Other computer systems include handles or grips to provide areas to more easily carry the computer systems. The handles or grips can have features such as a flexible material to hide or mask their appearance on the computer system.

    CAMERA INTEGRATION FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES

    公开(公告)号:US20220345604A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-27

    申请号:US17659621

    申请日:2022-04-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A portable electronic device can have a housing including a wall, the wall at least partially defining an external surface, and the housing defining an aperture disposed opposite the wall. A display assembly can be positioned at the aperture and a retention component can be positioned at least partially in an internal volume defined by the housing. The portable electronic device can also have an optical component that includes an optical component housing defining a camera aperture and a camera module positioned at the camera aperture. The optical component can be configured to be removably retained against the wall by the retention component and to be removably retained against the display assembly by the retention component.

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