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公开(公告)号：US11949466B1
公开(公告)日：2024-04-02
申请号：US18132895
申请日：2023-04-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Daniel J. Hiemstra , Tengxing Wang , Erik G. De Jong , Zaki Moustafa , Xinping Zeng , Vincent Chauvin , Osamu Yabe
CPC classification number: H04B5/0025 , A44C5/00 , A44C5/0007 , G04G17/04 , H01Q1/273 , H01Q7/00 , H04B5/0081 , H04W4/80
Abstract: Wearable electronic devices, such as smart watches, can be provided with a band for securing the device to a wearer. The device and the band can include near-field communications (NFC) components that allow the device to uniquely identify the band. Device operations such as the color, theme, or content displayed on the device can be based, in part, on the identification of a particular band. The band may include a miniature NFC tag in an attachment portion of the band that is configured to be received in a recess in a housing of the device. An NFC module for reading the NFC tag can be provided within the recess of the housing, so that the attachment portion of the band and the recess in the device housing position and align the NFC tag with the NFC module when the band is attached to the device.
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公开(公告)号：US11602201B1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-14
申请号：US16566806
申请日：2019-09-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Scott W. Slabaugh , Tatsuya Sano , Jen-Chun Hsu , Osamu Yabe , Zaki Moustafa , Motohide Hatanaka , Hsiang Hung Chen , Eiryo Shiraishi
Abstract: A band for securing an electronic device to a user may include a monolithic band body having proximal and distal ends for coupling to a body of the electronic device. The monolithic band body may include an elastic material that is elastically stretchable between (1) a fitted mode where the electronic device is secured to a limb of the user, and (2) a stretched mode for fitting over the limb of the user.
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公开(公告)号：US10730210B2
公开(公告)日：2020-08-04
申请号：US15032696
申请日：2013-10-31
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Derek C. Krass , Douglas J. Weber , Jen-Chun Hsu , Osamu Yabe
IPC: B29C43/18 , B29C70/46 , B32B25/10 , B32B5/04 , A44C5/00 , A61B5/00 , B29C35/02 , B29C43/08 , B29C65/00 , B29K283/00 , B32B3/26 , B29K83/00 , B29K105/08 , B29K309/08
Abstract: Systems and methods of providing a composite material that is bendable but substantially resists stretching under tension. One embodiment may take the form of a composite material formed by over-molding a woven glass fiber with silicone. The woven glass fiber may be rolled out with a silicon polymer melted into the woven fabric as the rolling process continues. The composite of the two materials may provide a material that bends easily but does not substantially stretch.
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公开(公告)号：US12007727B2
公开(公告)日：2024-06-11
申请号：US17475195
申请日：2021-09-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： William Leith , Daniel W. Labove , Rimple Bhatia , Osamu Yabe , Yoji Hamada , Timothy S. Lui
Abstract: Characteristics of a watch band can change when placed in different configurations, and each of these characteristics can be correlated with each of the various configurations. The characteristics can be measured to detect in which of the various configurations the watch band is in. For example, the watch band can include an adjustable capacitor that changes it capacitance when the watch band changes its configuration. For example, the capacitance can change based on stretching of the watch band, bending of the watch band, and/or securement and release of an engagement element. The watch or another device can perform one or more operations based on the detected characteristic and configuration of the watch band.
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公开(公告)号：US11860588B1
公开(公告)日：2024-01-02
申请号：US17200650
申请日：2021-03-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Maegan K. Spencer , Ryan C. Perkins , Benjamin J. Kallman , Daniel J. Hiemstra , Colin M. Ely , William C. Lukens , Osamu Yabe , Jorge L. Rivera Espinoza , David D. Dashevsky , Eugene C. Cheung , Prashanth S. Holenarsipur , Tyler S. Bushnell , Zaki Moustafa
IPC: G04G9/00 , G04G21/02 , G04G21/04 , A44C5/00 , A44C5/14 , G06K7/14 , G06K19/06 , G06K19/07 , G06K7/10
CPC classification number: G04G9/0064 , A44C5/0053 , A44C5/147 , G04G21/02 , G04G21/04 , G06K7/10366 , G06K7/1413 , G06K7/1417 , G06K19/06028 , G06K19/06037 , G06K19/0723
Abstract: A watch can include a watch body and a band for securing the watch to the user. The watch body can detect an identification of the band or combination of band portions, which can serve as an input to initiate actions performed by the watch body. For example, a type, model, color, size, or other characteristic of a band can be determined and used to select a corresponding action performed by the watch body. Identification of the band can be performed by components of the watch body that also serve other purposes. The watch body can respond to the identification of a particular band by performing particular functions, such as changing an aspect of a user interface or altering settings of the watch body.
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公开(公告)号：US11666124B2
公开(公告)日：2023-06-06
申请号：US16844942
申请日：2020-04-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Timothy S. Lui , Osamu Yabe , Zebinah P. Masse , Clayton J. McCoy , Benjamin A. Stevenson , Hsiang Hung Chen
CPC classification number: A44C5/145 , A44C5/0053 , A44C5/0069 , A44C5/147 , D04C1/06 , G04B37/0008
Abstract: A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.
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公开(公告)号：US11241068B2
公开(公告)日：2022-02-08
申请号：US16844940
申请日：2020-04-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Timothy S. Lui , Osamu Yabe , Zebinah P. Masse , Clayton J. McCoy , Benjamin A. Stevenson , Hsiang Hung Chen
Abstract: A stretchable watch band can include braided strands that provide a comfortable fit around the wrist of the user. The watch band can stretch and conform to the user based on the elasticity within each strand and based on the ability of the strands to move relative to each other. End sections of the watch band can include attachment elements that securely connect the watch band to a housing of the watch. The end sections can be configured to releasable connect to the housing in a manner that is reliable and easy for a user. Additionally, the watch band can provide a smooth transition from the size and/or shape of the housing to a size and/or shape of a continuous section of the watch band. Additionally, the watch band can conceal portions thereof other than the braided strands when connected to the housing of the watch.
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公开(公告)号：US20210137226A1
公开(公告)日：2021-05-13
申请号：US17122963
申请日：2020-12-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Osamu Yabe , Derek C. Krass , Scott W. Slabaugh , Michael Brickner , Julian Hoenig , Wayne Cowan , Rico Zörkendörfer , Christopher J. Stringer , Ian Davison
Abstract: Attachment systems for attaching a wearable electronic device to a user including a sizing band and a retaining band are disclosed. The sizing band includes at least one sizing eyelet and a band-insertable end. The retaining band includes at least a post for insertion into the sizing eyelet of the sizing band and a concealment aperture configured to receive the band-insertable end of the sizing band. On a bottom surface of the retaining band can be a recessed guide bed configured to guide the band-insertable end along the bottom surface of the retaining band. A wearable electronic device can couple to both the sizing band and the retaining band by accepting an end portion of each band into receiving channels extending into opposite sidewalls of the housing.
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公开(公告)号：US10123593B2
公开(公告)日：2018-11-13
申请号：US15867621
申请日：2018-01-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ryan C. Perkins , Michael J. Webb , Stephen Dey , Osamu Yabe , Hsiang Hung Chen
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of an electronic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing includes a catch member or other such locking assembly configured to releasably secure the attachment unit within the housing.
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公开(公告)号：US20160037876A1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-11
申请号：US14684138
申请日：2015-04-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ryan C. Perkins , Michael J. Webb , Stephen Dey , Osamu Yabe , Hsiang Hung Chen
IPC: A44C5/14
CPC classification number: A44C5/14 , A44B11/2596 , A44B11/263 , A44C5/147 , A44C5/2085 , A44D2203/00 , G04B37/1486
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a locking assembly for an attachment system of an electronic device. More specifically, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to an attachment unit that is configured to be inserted and removed from a housing of a consumer product. The attachment unit and/or the housing includes a catch member or other such locking assembly configured to relaseably secure the attachment unit within the housing.
Abstract translation: 本公开的实施例提供了一种用于电子设备的附接系统的锁定组件。 更具体地，本公开的实施例涉及被配置为从消费品的壳体插入和移除的附接单元。 附接单元和/或壳体包括捕获构件或其它这样的锁定组件，其被配置为相对地将附接单元固定在壳体内。
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