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公开(公告)号:US10579184B2
公开(公告)日:2020-03-03
申请号:US15829819
申请日:2017-12-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Erik A. Uttermann , Rico Zorkendorfer , Andrew Lauder , Sean S. Corbin
IPC: G06F3/041 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/038 , G06F3/0488 , G08C17/02 , G06F1/16 , H04W4/80
Abstract: A portable input device is described. The portable input device can wirelessly send control signals to an external circuit. The control signals can derive from touch or gestures applied to a touch sensitive surface. The control signals can also include a mouse click equivalent control signal generated by mechanical manipulation of the portable input device.
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公开(公告)号:US10303215B2
公开(公告)日:2019-05-28
申请号:US16049404
申请日:2018-07-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Sean S. Corbin , Andrew D. Lauder
IPC: G06F1/16 , G06F3/02 , G06F3/14 , A45C11/00 , A45C13/00 , A45C15/00 , A63B71/06 , B60R11/00 , B60R11/02 , G06F3/0482 , G06F3/0488 , H04B1/3822
Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US10303209B2
公开(公告)日:2019-05-28
申请号:US15913724
申请日:2018-03-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Samuel Gilkison Smith , Daniel J. Coster , Sean S. Corbin , Melody L. Kuna , Siddhartha Hegde , Benjamin A. Cousins , Robert Sean Murphy
Abstract: An accessory device for use with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a cover configured to overlay an electronic device (or device) or fold to form a support structure for the electronic device. The cover may include an attachment feature that electrically couples with the device, and a keyboard foldable with respect to the cover. Further, the keyboard may include a retention feature designed to receive the attachment feature in a folded configuration of the cover. The accessory device may further include an electrically conductive fabric that folds with the cover. The accessory device may include an array of magnets throughout the attachment feature, the cover, and the keyboard. The magnets may be used to magnetically couple together 1) segments of the cover, 2) the cover and the keyboard assembly, 3) and/or the device with the cover.
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公开(公告)号:US09870861B2
公开(公告)日:2018-01-16
申请号:US14860448
申请日:2015-09-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Hao Zhu , Sean S. Corbin , Amy Qian , Richard D. Kosoglow
CPC classification number: H01F41/02 , H01F13/003
Abstract: An efficient magnetic assembly having magnetic regions is formed by applying a magnetic field from a magnetizer to predefined portions of a monolithic substrate corresponding to the magnetized regions. In the described embodiment, the magnetic field is of sufficient strength and is applied for a sufficient amount of time to magnetize the corresponding portions of the monolithic substrate. A distance between at least two adjacent magnetized regions corresponding to a neutral zone is determined and based upon the determination, the monolithic substrate is shifted an amount less than the distance corresponding to the neutral zone and the magnetic field is re-applied to at least the shifted portion of the monolithic substrate.
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公开(公告)号:US20170003818A1
公开(公告)日:2017-01-05
申请号:US15268816
申请日:2016-09-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Erik A. Uttermann , Rico Zorkendorfer , Andrew Lauder , Sean S. Corbin
IPC: G06F3/041 , G08C17/02 , G06F1/16 , G06F3/0488 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/038
CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 , G06F1/1613 , G06F3/03547 , G06F3/0383 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/0412 , G06F3/0414 , G06F3/04883 , G06F2203/0338 , G06F2203/0384 , G06F2203/04101 , G06F2203/04104 , G06F2203/04105 , G06F2203/04808 , G08C17/02 , G08C2201/30 , H04W4/80
Abstract: A portable input device is described. The portable input device can wirelessly send control signals to an external circuit. The control signals can derive from touch or gestures applied to a touch sensitive surface. The control signals can also include a mouse click equivalent control signal generated by mechanical manipulation of the portable input device.
Abstract translation: 描述便携式输入设备。 便携式输入设备可以无线地向外部电路发送控制信号。 控制信号可以从应用于触敏表面的触摸或手势获得。 控制信号还可以包括通过便携式输入设备的机械操纵产生的鼠标点击等效控制信号。
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公开(公告)号:US11480998B2
公开(公告)日:2022-10-25
申请号:US16680424
申请日:2019-11-11
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Stephen R. McClure , Sean S. Corbin , John P. Ternus , Kevin D. Gibbs , Jeremy C. Franklin , Elvis M. Kibiti , John Raff , Jules B. Henry , Benjamin Rappoport , Derek W. Wright , Erik A. Uttermann , Ming Yu , Carl R. Peterson
Abstract: A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include at least a single piece housing. The single piece housing can be machined from a single billet of material, such as a billet of aluminum. The single piece housing can include ledges with a surface receiving a trim bead and a cover. Corner brackets can be attached to the single piece housing to improve the damage resistance of the housing.
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公开(公告)号:US10796863B2
公开(公告)日:2020-10-06
申请号:US14826590
申请日:2015-08-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Christopher J. Stringer , Daniel J. Coster , Benjamin A. Shaffer , Benjamin A. Cousins , Melody Kuna , Sean S. Corbin , John M. Brock , Robert S. Murphy , Thomas W. Wilson, Jr.
IPC: H01H13/86 , H01H13/704 , H01H13/7065 , H01H13/83 , H01H13/88 , G06F1/16 , G06F3/02
Abstract: An input device, such as a keyboard, includes one or more keys that each includes a keycap operable to move within an aperture of a frame to activate a switch and fabric disposed over the frame and keycap. A first region of the fabric is bonded to the keycap and a second region of the fabric is bonded to the frame. The first region may be an embossed region and the second region may be an unembossed region. The fabric may dampen sound from within the keyboard, such as noise related to movement of the keycap, activation of the switch, and so on. The fabric may also form a barrier that restricts passage of contaminants into the aperture and/or other portions of the input device.
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公开(公告)号:US10121581B2
公开(公告)日:2018-11-06
申请号:US14500887
申请日:2014-09-29
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Hao Zhu , John C. DiFonzo , Sean S. Corbin
IPC: H01F13/00
Abstract: An article having a multiple magnetic polarities and a method for making the article are disclosed. The article can be a monolithic substrate form from a metallic material or materials. The article may include a first magnetic polarity and a second magnetic polarity opposite the first magnetic polarity. Methods for making the article include provide either providing a monolithic substrate having a first magnetic polarity, or applying a first magnetic field to the monolithic substrate to impart a first magnetic polarity. The method may also include raising the temperature of the monolithic substrate in order to reduce the coercivity of the monolithic substrate. The temperature of the monolithic substrate may also be selectively raised to lower the coercivity of the monolithic substrate in associated areas. By lowering the coercivity, the second magnetic polarity may be imparted on the monolithic substrate.
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公开(公告)号:US09494980B2
公开(公告)日:2016-11-15
申请号:US14622419
申请日:2015-02-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Sean S. Corbin , Andrew D. Lauder
CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 , A45C11/00 , A45C13/002 , A45C15/00 , A45C2011/003 , A45C2200/15 , A63B71/0622 , A63B2071/0658 , B60R11/0252 , B60R2011/0005 , B60R2011/0017 , B60R2011/0057 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1626 , G06F1/1643 , G06F1/1647 , G06F1/1652 , G06F1/1654 , G06F1/1656 , G06F1/1673 , G06F1/1681 , G06F3/0202 , G06F3/0482 , G06F3/04883 , G06F3/1446 , H04B1/3822
Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.
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公开(公告)号:US09065175B2
公开(公告)日:2015-06-23
申请号:US13655215
申请日:2012-10-18
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Sean S. Corbin , Taylor H. Gilbert , Rodney A. Gomez Angulo , Yi Jiang , Conor P. Lenahan , Qingxiang Li , Stephen R. McClure , Robert W. Schlub , Salih Yarga , Jiang Zhu
CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 , H01Q1/38 , H04N5/2257 , H05K1/0215 , H05K1/189 , H05K2201/0281 , H05K2201/10409
Abstract: An electronic device may have a conductive housing with an antenna window. Antenna structures may be mounted adjacent to the antenna window. The antenna structures may have a dielectric carrier. Patterned metal antenna traces may be formed on the surface of the dielectric carrier. A proximity sensor may be formed from a flexible printed circuit mounted on the dielectric carrier. The flexible printed circuit may have a tail that contains a transmission line for feeding the antenna structures. The transmission line may include a positive signal conductor that is maintained at a desired distance from the conductive housing using a polymer sheet. A portion of the antenna structures may protrude between a microphone and a camera module. Plastic camera module housing structures may have an inner surface coated with a shielding metal. A U-shaped conductive fabric layer may be used as a grounding structure.
Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有带有天线窗口的导电壳体。 天线结构可以安装在天线窗口附近。 天线结构可以具有电介质载体。 图案化的金属天线迹线可以形成在电介质载体的表面上。 接近传感器可以由安装在电介质载体上的柔性印刷电路形成。 柔性印刷电路可以具有包含用于馈送天线结构的传输线的尾部。 传输线可以包括使用聚合物片材从导电壳体保持在期望距离的正信号导体。 天线结构的一部分可以在麦克风和相机模块之间突出。 塑料相机模块外壳结构可以具有涂覆有屏蔽金属的内表面。 可以使用U形导电织物层作为接地结构。
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