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公开(公告)号：US20220075327A1
公开(公告)日：2022-03-10
申请号：US17527985
申请日：2021-11-16
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL , Sameer PANDYA , Steven P. CARDINALI
Abstract: A watch can include a user input component that employs an optical sensor to receive input from a user. The input components provide an ability for a user to interact with the watch in a manner similar to how a user would interact with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable. The user can provide motions and gestures near the input component that the input component can detect and interpret and user inputs to control an aspect of the watch. The motions and gestures provided by the user can be directly detected with optical systems of the input component, so that the number of moving parts are reduced and space within the watch is more efficiently utilized. While providing these benefits, the input component provides a user experience that simulates user interactions with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable.
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公开(公告)号：US20190081387A1
公开(公告)日：2019-03-14
申请号：US15874805
申请日：2018-01-18
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Sameer PANDYA , Mario MARTINIS , Baris OZGEN , Tyler S. BUSHNELL , Sherry TANG , Henry H. YANG , Christopher M. WERNER , Jayesh NATH , Carlo DI NALLO , Andrea RUARO
Abstract: Aspects of the subject technology relate to electronic devices with antennas. The antenna may be a display-integrated antenna. An antenna feed for the antenna may be located in a recess in a sidewall of a housing of the device. The antenna feed may be coupled to transceiver circuitry on a logic board of the device by a pair of flex circuits. A first one of the pair of flex circuits may form a portion of an antenna feed assembly. A second one of the pair of flex circuits may be an impedance-matching flex having an end that is soldered to the main logic board. The antenna may be coupled to a conductive portion of the housing of the device.
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公开(公告)号：US20220100151A1
公开(公告)日：2022-03-31
申请号：US17033542
申请日：2020-09-25
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Sameer PANDYA , Daniel J. HIEMSTRA , Zaki MOUSTAFA
Abstract: Wearable electronic devices, such as watches, can provide a seal member to form a fluid barrier between an inner chamber therein and outer chambers, as well as an external environment. Components within the sealed inner chamber can be protected from elements from the external environment (e.g., water ingress, etc.). The components outside of the inner chamber can include sensor modules and the like. Such components can be operatively connected to components within the inner chamber, for example, by a flex circuit that extends across the seal member. The component can interact with a watchband when coupled to a watch housing of the watch.
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公开(公告)号：US20200029660A1
公开(公告)日：2020-01-30
申请号：US16591511
申请日：2019-10-02
Applicant: Apple, Inc.
Inventor： Yiwen WU , Erik G. de JONG , Colin M. ELY , Sameer PANDYA
Abstract: A watch band is disclosed. The watch band maintains a substantially constant tension throughout changes in its length while worn by a user. Such changes in length may occur automatically to accommodate changes in the size and circumference of a user's wrist as they move their wrist normally. By maintaining a constant tension, the watch band also maintains a constant force on the user's wrist, and causes a watch body attached to the watch band to also maintain a constant force on the user's wrist. This can increase a user's comfort, since the watch will not get tighter or constrict their wrist as they straighten and bend their wrist. It can also help optimize operation of any sensors in the watch band or watch body that benefit from being held against the user's wrist with a constant force, such as some physiological sensors.
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公开(公告)号：US20200033815A1
公开(公告)日：2020-01-30
申请号：US16523815
申请日：2019-07-26
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL , Sameer PANDYA , Steven P. CARDINALI
Abstract: A watch can include a user input component that employs an optical sensor to receive input from a user. The input components provide an ability for a user to interact with the watch in a manner similar to how a user would interact with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable. The user can provide motions and gestures near the input component that the input component can detect and interpret and user inputs to control an aspect of the watch. The motions and gestures provided by the user can be directly detected with optical systems of the input component, so that the number of moving parts are reduced and space within the watch is more efficiently utilized. While providing these benefits, the input component provides a user experience that simulates user interactions with a crown that is rotatable and/or translatable.
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公开(公告)号：US20190036529A1
公开(公告)日：2019-01-31
申请号：US16144901
申请日：2018-09-27
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL , Adam T. CLAVELLE , Sameer PANDYA , Sherry TANG
CPC classification number: H03K17/9618 , G06F1/163 , G06F1/1656 , H03K17/962
Abstract: A touch and force sensitive rocker switch or button array for a portable electronic device can include multiple dome switches or force sensors, as well as a capacitive sensing surface that can detect finger location and swipes. A cosmetic surface can cover the entire elongated switch/button and portions of device housing proximate the button, and can be configured to transfer each of multiple types of input there through to the button and also provide a seal to the device housing interior. The cosmetic surface can be a flexible polymer to allow local deformation, and/or the entire surface can tilt or bend to permit inputs to transfer there through. The elongated button/switch can be raised from a surface of the device, and can be located along a side of the device, with a front face of the device being a touchscreen, such as for a smart phone or watch.
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公开(公告)号：US20200244262A1
公开(公告)日：2020-07-30
申请号：US16845694
申请日：2020-04-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL , Adam T. CLAVELLE , Sameer PANDYA , Sherry TANG
Abstract: A touch and force sensitive rocker switch or button array for a portable electronic device can include multiple dome switches or force sensors, as well as a capacitive sensing surface that can detect finger location and swipes. A cosmetic surface can cover the entire elongated switch/button and portions of device housing proximate the button, and can be configured to transfer each of multiple types of input there through to the button and also provide a seal to the device housing interior. The cosmetic surface can be a flexible polymer to allow local deformation, and/or the entire surface can tilt or bend to permit inputs to transfer there through. The elongated button/switch can be raised from a surface of the device, and can be located along a side of the device, with a front face of the device being a touchscreen, such as for a smart phone or watch.
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公开(公告)号：US20180083620A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-22
申请号：US15269951
申请日：2016-09-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Tyler S. BUSHNELL , Adam T. CLAVELLE , Sameer PANDYA , Sherry TANG
CPC classification number: H03K17/9618 , G06F1/163 , G06F1/1656 , H03K17/962
Abstract: A touch and force sensitive rocker switch or button array for a portable electronic device can include multiple dome switches or force sensors, as well as a capacitive sensing surface that can detect finger location and swipes. A cosmetic surface can cover the entire elongated switch/button and portions of device housing proximate the button, and can be configured to transfer each of multiple types of input there through to the button and also provide a seal to the device housing interior. The cosmetic surface can be a flexible polymer to allow local deformation, and/or the entire surface can tilt or bend to permit inputs to transfer there through. The elongated button/switch can be raised from a surface of the device, and can be located along a side of the device, with a front face of the device being a touchscreen, such as for a smart phone or watch.
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公开(公告)号：US20180081400A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-22
申请号：US15272167
申请日：2016-09-21
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Sameer PANDYA , Rui QIAO , Richard D. SHUMA , William GREENBAUM
CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 , F16J15/064 , G06F1/1626 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/0416 , G06F2203/04105
Abstract: An electronic device having a housing that defines an interior volume, the housing being suitable for carrying at least a processor within the internal volume, the housing comprising an edge that defines an opening that provides access to the internal volume. The electronic device can have a cover carried at the edge of the housing and within the opening and having an external surface capable of receiving an external force and a sealing element disposed between the housing and the cover, with the sealing element preventing intrusion of liquid into the internal volume. The sealing element can include a sealing material and a sensor contained within the sealing material that senses that an external force is applied to the external surface of the cover and, in response, provides a signal to the processor.
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