公开(公告)号：US20220141566A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-05

申请号：US17648418

申请日：2022-01-19

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  G10K11/178

Abstract: A low-profile earbud is disclosed that sits securely within an ear of a user. The earbud includes a protruding portion that passes through a channel defined by the tragus and anti-tragus of the ear. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can take the form of a cable configured to supply power and transfer data to the earbud. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can provide additional space for electrical components and sensors supporting the earbud.

公开(公告)号：US10834497B2

公开(公告)日：2020-11-10

申请号：US15613079

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig M. Stanley ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Glenn K. Trainer

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/28 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/30 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R31/00 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H05K1/02 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R7/12 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R9/02 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R3/12 ,  G06F3/16 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H05K1/14

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.

公开(公告)号：US10728652B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-28

申请号：US16375735

申请日：2019-04-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig M. Stanley ,  Simon K. Porter ,  John H. Sheerin ,  Glenn K. Trainer ,  Jason C. Della Rosa ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Sean T. McIntosh ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Molly J. Anderson

IPC: H04R1/28 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/30 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R31/00 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H05K1/02 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R7/12 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R9/02 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R3/12 ,  G06F3/16 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H05K1/14

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured to reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.

公开(公告)号：US10694276B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16748464

申请日：2020-01-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G10K11/178 ,  H04R11/02 ,  H04R5/04 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R5/033

Abstract: A low-profile earbud is disclosed that sits securely within an ear of a user. The earbud includes a protruding portion that passes through a channel defined by the tragus and anti-tragus of the ear. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can take the form of a cable configured to supply power and transfer data to the earbud. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can provide additional space for electrical components and sensors supporting the earbud.

公开(公告)号：US10582284B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-03

申请号：US15169563

申请日：2016-05-31

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Scott C. Grinker ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Craig M. Stanley

IPC: H04R1/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G10K11/178 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R5/04 ,  H04R11/02

Abstract: A low-profile earbud is disclosed that sits securely within an ear of a user. The earbud includes a protruding portion that passes through a channel defined by the tragus and anti-tragus of the ear. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can take the form of a cable configured to supply power and transfer data to the earbud. In some embodiments, the protruding portion can provide additional space for electrical components and sensors supporting the earbud.

公开(公告)号：US20190230434A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-25

申请号：US16375735

申请日：2019-04-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig M. Stanley ,  Simon K. Porter ,  John H. Sheerin ,  Glenn K. Trainer ,  Jason C. Della Rosa ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Sean T. McIntosh ,  Erik L. Wang ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Molly J. Anderson

IPC: H04R1/28 ,  H01H13/02 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R7/12 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R9/02 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H04R31/00 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R1/30 ,  H04R1/26 ,  G06F3/044 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V3/00 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04R3/12

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured to reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.

公开(公告)号：US10251008B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

申请号：US15037302

申请日：2014-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John J. Baker ,  Martin E. Johnson ,  Afrooz Family ,  Michael B. Howes ,  Craig M. Stanley ,  Brad G. Boozer

IPC: H04S7/00 ,  G10L17/04 ,  G10L17/06 ,  H04R1/08 ,  H04R1/40

Abstract: An audio system that adjusts one or more beam patterns emitted by one or more loudspeaker arrays based on the preferences of users/listeners is described. The audio system includes an audio receiver that contains a listener location estimator, a listener identifier, and a voice command processor. Inputs from the listener location estimator, the listener identifier, and the voice command processor are fed into an array processor. The array processor drives the one or more loudspeaker arrays to emit beam patterns into the listening area based on inputs from each of these devices. By examining the location, preferred usage settings, and voice commands from listeners, the generated beam patterns are customized to the explicit and implicit preferences of the listeners with minimal direct input. Other embodiments are also described.

公开(公告)号：US20180087767A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15613073

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Glenn K. Trainer ,  Rong Liu ,  Benjamin A. Cousins ,  Yupin Sun ,  Jun Qi ,  Jason W. Brinsfield ,  Ethan L. Huwe ,  Craig M. Stanley ,  Molly J. Anderson ,  Javier Mendez

IPC: F21V33/00 ,  F21V5/00 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  H04R1/02 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R3/12

CPC classification number: H04R1/2888 ,  F21V3/00 ,  F21V5/007 ,  F21V23/0485 ,  F21V33/0056 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/165 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/960785 ,  H04R1/025 ,  H04R1/026 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/2811 ,  H04R1/2826 ,  H04R1/30 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R7/12 ,  H04R7/127 ,  H04R7/18 ,  H04R9/022 ,  H04R9/025 ,  H04R9/06 ,  H04R31/006 ,  H04R2201/028 ,  H04R2201/34 ,  H04R2201/401 ,  H04R2400/03 ,  H04R2400/13 ,  H04R2420/07 ,  H05K1/0274 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K2201/09063 ,  H05K2201/10106 ,  H05K2201/10378

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.

公开(公告)号：US09769929B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14720248

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Craig M. Stanley ,  Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Nathan P. Bosscher ,  John J. Baker ,  Brad G. Boozer

IPC: H05K7/14 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K1/02

CPC classification number: H05K1/189 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/183 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/111 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K1/184 ,  H05K3/0058 ,  H05K2201/10083 ,  H05K2201/10106 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: An array of electrical components may be mounted in openings in an electronic device housing. The housing may have a cylindrical shape or other curved shape. A support structure such as a hollow cylindrical tube may be mounted within the interior of the housing. The electrical components may have terminals that mate with corresponding contacts on a flexible printed circuit. Interconnect paths on the flexible printed circuit may be used to route signals for the electrical components. The flexible printed circuit may be wrapped into the shape of a cylindrical tube and may be mounted on an interior surface of the cylindrical housing or on the exterior surface of the support structure.

公开(公告)号：US09629272B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14720376

申请日：2015-05-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Phillip Michael Hobson ,  Nathan P. Bosscher ,  John J. Baker ,  Craig M. Stanley ,  Brad G. Boozer

IPC: H05K7/14 ,  H01R11/11

CPC classification number: G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/183

Abstract: An array of electrical components may be mounted in openings in an electronic device housing. Gaskets may be used to seal the electrical components to a housing wall. The housing wall may be planar or may have a cylindrical shape or other curved shape. The electrical components may be mounted to the housing wall using screws and nuts. Each nut may have a central member with opposing stops at the ends of the central member. An opening in each central member may receive a screw to allow the nut to rotate between an installation position and a locked position. The openings in the housing wall may have scalloped extensions that allow the nuts to clear the housing wall while the components are being inserted into the housing. Following installation, the nuts may be rotated into the locked positions.