公开(公告)号：US20220180667A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-09

申请号：US17409570

申请日：2021-08-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sawyer I. COHEN ,  Justin D. CROSBY ,  Ruchir M. DAVE ,  Martin E. JOHNSON ,  Benjamin J. POPE ,  Darius A. SATONGAR

IPC: G06V40/50 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06V40/16

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates techniques for audio-assisted enrollment of biometric features. In some embodiments, methods and devices for assisting users with enrollment of biometric features, using spatial audio cues, are described.

公开(公告)号：US20150370376A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14766639

申请日：2014-02-06

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jonah A. HARLEY ,  Peter W. RICHARDS ,  Brian Q. HUPPI ,  Omar Sze LEUNG ,  Dhaval N. SHAH ,  Martin P. GRUNTHANER ,  Steven P. HOTELLING ,  Miguel C CHRISTOPHY ,  Vivek KATIYAR ,  Tang Yew TAN ,  Christopher J. BUTLER ,  Erik G. DE JONG ,  Ming SARTEE ,  Rui QIAO ,  Steven J. MARTISAUSKAS ,  Storrs T. HOEN ,  Richard Hung Minh DINH ,  Lee E. HOOTON ,  Ian A. SPRAGGS ,  Sawyer I. COHEN ,  David A. PAKULA

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A device configured to determine the location and magnitude of a touch on a surface of the device. The device includes a transparent touch sensor that is configured to detect a location of a touch on the transparent touch sensor. The device also includes a force-sensing structure disposed at the periphery of the transparent touch sensor. The force sensor includes an upper capacitive plate and a compressible element disposed on one side of the upper capacitive plate. The force sensor also includes a lower capacitive plate disposed on a side of the compressible element that is opposite the upper capacitive plate.

Abstract translation: 被配置为确定设备表面上的触摸的位置和大小的设备。 该设备包括被配置为检测透明触摸传感器上的触摸位置的透明触摸传感器。 该装置还包括设置在透明触摸传感器的周边处的力感测结构。 力传感器包括上电容板和设置在上电容板一侧的可压缩元件。 力传感器还包括设置在可压缩元件的与上电容板相对的一侧上的下电容板。

公开(公告)号：US20170003575A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15264394

申请日：2016-09-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Marwan RAMMAH ,  Eric N. NYLAND ,  Matthew D. HILL ,  Sawyer I. COHEN ,  Scott A. MYERS ,  David A. PAKULA ,  Michael Benjamin WITTENBERG ,  Ashutosh Y. SHUKLA

IPC: G03B17/12 ,  G02B7/00 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: G03B17/12 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G03B17/02 ,  G03B43/00 ,  H04M1/0264 ,  H04N5/2257

Abstract: An electronic device having a securing member for a camera module is disclosed. The securing member may include several flexible spring elements extending around the camera module to maintain the position of the camera module during an assembly process of the electronic device. The securing member and the housing may be made from an electrically conductive material or materials. In this manner, the securing member may further provide the camera module with an electrical ground to prevent excessive electric charge within the camera module. In some embodiments, an alignment member is positioned on the housing and aligns the camera module and/or securing member with an aperture of the housing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有相机模块固定部件的电子装置。 固定构件可以包括围绕照相机模块延伸的多个柔性弹簧元件，以在电子设备的组装过程期间保持相机模块的位置。 固定构件和壳体可以由导电材料或材料制成。 以这种方式，固定构件还可以向相机模块提供电接地，以防止相机模块内的过度电荷。 在一些实施例中，对准构件定位在壳体上并且使相机模块和/或固定构件与壳体的孔对准。

公开(公告)号：US20230401032A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-14

申请号：US18237849

申请日：2023-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sawyer I. COHEN ,  Justin D. CROSBY ,  Ruchir M. DAVE ,  Martin E. JOHNSON ,  Benjamin J. POPE ,  Darius A. SATONGAR

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G06V40/16 ,  G06V40/60

CPC classification number: G06F3/167 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06V40/166 ,  G06V40/16 ,  G06V40/172 ,  G06V40/67 ,  G06V40/50

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates techniques for audio-assisted enrollment of biometric features. In some embodiments, methods and devices for assisting users with enrollment of biometric features, using spatial audio cues, are described.

公开(公告)号：US20170063420A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US14842728

申请日：2015-09-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ashutosh Y. SHUKLA ,  Sawyer I. COHEN ,  Scott A. MYERS ,  David A. PAKULA

IPC: H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M1/18

Abstract: An electronic device that includes a deformable feature designed to seal two or more parts of the electronic device is disclosed. The deformable feature may be designed to deform, in response to a force applied to the deformable feature, with little or no compression. The deformable feature may include a cavity or relief volume extending along the deformable feature to define a space or void in the deformable feature. In response to a force, the deformable feature may deform such that a material (or materials) defining the deformable feature occupies or extends into the space or void, or in a location previously occupied by the space or void. The deformable feature may provide a protective seal between two or more parts that prevents ingress of contaminants, such as a liquid.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括设计成密封电子设备的两个或多个部分的可变形特征的电子设备。 可变形特征可以被设计成响应于施加到可变形特征的力而变形，几乎没有或没有压缩。 可变形特征可以包括沿着可变形特征延伸的空腔或释放空间，以限定可变形特征中的空间或空隙。 响应于力，可变形特征可以变形，使得限定可变形特征的材料（或材料）占据或延伸到空间或空隙中，或在先前由空间或空隙占据的位置。 可变形特征可以在两个或更多个部件之间提供防止密封，防止诸如液体的污染物进入。

公开(公告)号：US20160380663A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15263259

申请日：2016-09-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ashutosh Y. SHUKLA ,  Tyler B. CATER ,  Sawyer I. COHEN ,  Edward S. HUO ,  David A. PAKULA ,  Benjamin Shane BUSTLE ,  Dhaval N. SHAH ,  Yaocheng ZHANG ,  Vivek KATIYAR

IPC: H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: H04B1/3888 ,  H01H13/06 ,  H01H2205/016 ,  H01H2207/032 ,  H01H2213/00 ,  H01H2213/002 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H04B2001/3894 ,  H04M1/0249 ,  H04M1/026 ,  H04M1/236

Abstract: This application relates to various button related embodiments for use with a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, a snap clip can be integrated with a button bracket to save space where two separate brackets would take up too much space in the portable electronic device. In other embodiments, a tactile switch can be waterproofed by welding a polymeric layer atop a tactile switch assembly. In this way water can be prevented from contacting moisture sensitive components of the tactile switch assembly. The weld joining the polymeric layer to the tactile switch can include at least one gap to trapped gas surrounding the tactile switch assembly to enter and exit during heat excursions caused by various operating and/or assembly operations.