Magnetic sensors for electronic devices

    公开(公告)号:US10571973B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-02-25

    申请号:US15582107

    申请日:2017-04-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device can include a first and second portions that are pivotally coupled to each other so that the electronic device can have at least a closed configuration and an open configuration. A magnetic sensor system can be carried by the electronic device to detect the closed configuration so that the electronic device can automatically turn to a mode, such as a sleep mode, when the electronic device is bought to the closed configuration. A magnetic sensor can have a detection axis that targets a horizontal component of a magnetic field. A triggering magnetic element can be laterally offset relative to the magnetic sensor. The magnetic sensor can also be a magneto-resistive sensor. The electronic device can also include a second set of magnetic sensor system to confirm when the electronic device is brought to the closed configuration.

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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11906775B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-20

    申请号:US17653569

    申请日:2022-03-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G02B6/0088 G02B6/0015 G02F1/133331

    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing that at least partially defines an exterior surface and an internal volume. The electronic device also includes a display assembly that is at least partially disposed in the internal volume. The display assembly includes a light guide including a transparent plate and a light source positioned at an end of the transparent plate. A light-blocking component is affixed to the housing and at least partially covers a portion of the transparent plate. A translucent portion extends from the light-blocking component and overlaps the transparent plate.

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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220342144A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-27

    申请号:US17653569

    申请日:2022-03-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing that at least partially defines an exterior surface and an internal volume. The electronic device also includes a display assembly that is at least partially disposed in the internal volume. The display assembly includes a light guide including a transparent plate and a light source positioned at an end of the transparent plate. A light-blocking component is affixed to the housing and at least partially covers a portion of the transparent plate. A translucent portion extends from the light-blocking component and overlaps the transparent plate.

    Integrated sensor in clutch assembly for determining angle of display

    公开(公告)号:US11853129B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-12-26

    申请号:US16252193

    申请日:2019-01-18

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 G06F1/1637 H05K5/0017

    Abstract: This application relates to a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a housing including (i) a lower case, and (ii) an upper case pivotally coupled to the lower case with a hinge assembly. The housing includes a processor capable of providing instructions, an operational component in communication with the processor, where the processor is capable of executing a function, and a magnetic detection system included within the hinge assembly. The magnetic detection system includes a magnetic element capable of generating a magnetic field, and a magnetic sensor capable of determining an angle between the lower case and the upper case based on the magnetic field, where when the processor determines that the angle between the lower case and the upper case satisfies a predetermined threshold angle, the processor provides the instructions to the operational component to execute the function.

    BIOMETRIC KEY INCLUDING A TEXTURED CERAMIC COVER

    公开(公告)号:US20210397808A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-12-23

    申请号:US17462952

    申请日:2021-08-31

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, the electronic device having a keyboard including a biometric input device. The biometric input device may be a biometric key or button. A cap of a biometric key or button may include a textured ceramic cover, such as a textured sapphire cover. The cap may further include a rear decorative coating and a front antireflective coating disposed on or over the textured ceramic cover. The cap may have one or more visual and or tactile properties which resemble those of an adjacent key of the keyboard.

    Biometric key including a textured ceramic cover

    公开(公告)号:US11113494B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-07

    申请号:US16812297

    申请日:2020-03-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, the electronic device having a keyboard including a biometric input device. The biometric input device may be a biometric key or button. A cap of a biometric key or button may include a textured ceramic cover, such as a textured sapphire cover. The cap may further include a rear decorative coating and a front antireflective coating disposed on or over the textured ceramic cover. The cap may have one or more visual and or tactile properties which resemble those of an adjacent key of the keyboard.

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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12147071B1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-19

    申请号:US18412035

    申请日:2024-01-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing that at least partially defines an exterior surface and an internal volume. The electronic device also includes a display assembly that is at least partially disposed in the internal volume. The display assembly includes a light guide including a transparent plate and a light source positioned at an end of the transparent plate. A light-blocking component is affixed to the housing and at least partially covers a portion of the transparent plate. A translucent portion extends from the light-blocking component and overlaps the transparent plate.

    Biometric key including a textured ceramic cover

    公开(公告)号:US11734942B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-08-22

    申请号:US17462952

    申请日:2021-08-31

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06V40/13 G02B1/115

    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, the electronic device having a keyboard including a biometric input device. The biometric input device may be a biometric key or button. A cap of a biometric key or button may include a textured ceramic cover, such as a textured sapphire cover. The cap may further include a rear decorative coating and a front antireflective coating disposed on or over the textured ceramic cover. The cap may have one or more visual and or tactile properties which resemble those of an adjacent key of the keyboard.

    BIOMETRIC KEY INCLUDING A TEXTURED CERAMIC COVER

    公开(公告)号:US20210142030A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-13

    申请号:US16812297

    申请日:2020-03-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, the electronic device having a keyboard including a biometric input device. The biometric input device may be a biometric key or button. A cap of a biometric key or button may include a textured ceramic cover, such as a textured sapphire cover. The cap may further include a rear decorative coating and a front antireflective coating disposed on or over the textured ceramic cover. The cap may have one or more visual and or tactile properties which resemble those of an adjacent key of the keyboard.

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