CASE WITH INPUT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240288949A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-29

    申请号:US18115571

    申请日:2023-02-28

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Joshua A. HOOVER

    Abstract: Input mechanisms can employ a case for an electronic device that provides input capabilities to enhance the user experience when using the case in concert with the electronic device. For example, a case can provide an electromechanical touch sensor to provide the user with an input mechanism that does not require actuation of the button of the electronic device. The electronic device, upon detecting the presence of the case, can disable one or more buttons and perform actions corresponding to the buttons when signals are received from the case.

    CASE WITH INPUT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE

    公开(公告)号:US20240393888A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-11-28

    申请号:US18789305

    申请日:2024-07-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Joshua A. HOOVER

    Abstract: Input mechanisms can employ a case for an electronic device that provides input capabilities to enhance the user experience when using the case in concert with the electronic device. For example, a case can provide an electromechanical touch sensor to provide the user with an input mechanism that does not require actuation of the button of the electronic device. The electronic device, upon detecting the presence of the case, can disable one or more buttons and perform actions corresponding to the buttons when signals are received from the case.

    WEARABLE DEVICE WITH DIRECTIONAL AUDIO

    公开(公告)号:US20220095049A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-24

    申请号:US17383260

    申请日:2021-07-22

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A wearable device can provide an audio module that is operable to provide audio output from a distance away from the ears of the user. For example, the wearable device can be worn on clothing of the user and direct audio waves to the ears of the user. Such audio waves can be focused by a parametric array of speakers that limit audibility by others. Thus, the privacy of the audio directed to the user can be maintained without requiring the user to wear audio headsets on, over, or in the ears of the user. The wearable device can further include microphones and/or connections to other devices that facilitate calibration of the audio module of the wearable device. The wearable device can further include user sensors that are configured to detect, measure, and/or track one or more properties of the user.

    ACCESSORY DEVICE WITH CONCEALED INTERNAL BUTTONS FEATURES

    公开(公告)号:US20250082078A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-13

    申请号:US18427687

    申请日:2024-01-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An accessory device with a button includes modifications and features to conceal internal features of the button as well as block light from passing through some locations of the button. The button may include several pillars and a compressible member between the pillars. The compressible member may conform to the shape of the pillars. In some exemplary implementations, the button may further include a seal that extends around the perimeter of the button to conceal internal features of the button. Additionally, the button may include extensions that further conceal internal components. Still further, the button may include an anti-reflective coating. Modifications to a sidewall may include a compressible member that inclines toward the button and/or an elevated lip used in conjunction with the extension of the button to conceal internal features.

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