公开(公告)号：US20240260900A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18637372

申请日：2024-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. CARDINALI ,  William C. LUKENS ,  Katherine E. TONG ,  Trevor J. NESS

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B10/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/681 ,  A61B5/14517 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/4266 ,  A61B5/7435 ,  A61B5/746 ,  A61B10/0064 ,  A61B5/1112 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/14507 ,  A61B5/6801 ,  A61B5/6802 ,  A61B5/6813 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  Y02A90/10

Abstract: A wearable consumer electronic product includes at least a housing arranged to carry operational components comprising a processor and a band having a pliable band body and a securing means arranged to secure the band body to the housing. In one embodiment, the pliable band body has a size and shape suitable for wrapping around an individual appendage and that includes an opening that leads to a cavity within the band body suitable for accumulating an amount of water and a band sensor embedded within the band body in communication with the cavity.

公开(公告)号：US20170079583A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15226729

申请日：2016-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. CARDINALI ,  William C. LUKENS ,  Katherine E. TONG ,  Trevor J. NESS

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B10/00 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/01

CPC classification number: A61B5/681 ,  A61B5/14517 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/4266 ,  A61B5/7435 ,  A61B5/746 ,  A61B10/0064

Abstract: A wearable consumer electronic product includes at least a housing arranged to catty operational components comprising a processor and a band having a pliable band body and a securing means arranged to secure the band body to the housing. In one embodiment, the pliable band body has a size and shape suitable for wrapping around an individual appendage and that includes an opening that leads to a cavity within the band body suitable for accumulating an amount of water and a band sensor embedded within the band body in communication with the cavity.

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

IPC: G04G21/08 ,  G04G11/00 ,  G04G17/04 ,  G04G21/06

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.

公开(公告)号：US20190086875A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16151199

申请日：2018-10-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. CARDINALI ,  Katherine E. TONG ,  Trevor J. NESS ,  William C. LUKENS

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G04G21/02 ,  G04G9/00

CPC classification number: G04G21/00 ,  G04G9/0064 ,  G04G21/025

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a housing and a band attached to the housing. The band has an indicator with a variably and/or progressively illuminable portion. The indicator of the band conveys to a user an analog representation of the completion progress of an activity or task tracked by wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device also includes a processing unit within the housing, and a sensor operatively coupled to the processing unit. In some cases, the sensor is a motion sensor such as an accelerometer or a gyroscope. In other examples, the sensor is a health sensor or a biometric sensor. Sensor data is used to update the indicator.

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

IPC: G04G21/08 ,  G04G21/06 ,  G04G17/04 ,  G04G11/00

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.

公开(公告)号：US20170212558A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15004768

申请日：2016-01-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. ELY ,  Adam T. CLAVELLE ,  Steven P. CARDINALI

IPC: G06F1/18 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  F16B37/12 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/183 ,  F16B11/006 ,  F16B37/048 ,  F16B37/125 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1688 ,  H05K5/0017 ,  H05K5/0217

Abstract: This application relates to an insert nut for a housing of a computing device. The insert nut can include a threaded interior surface for receiving a screw, and a ribbed exterior surface for receiving an adhesive between ribs of the ribbed exterior surface. At least one of the ribs can include at least one notch that allows for an adhesive to flow between ribs. When the insert nut is pressed into an adhesive filled cavity, the adhesive can flow over the notch and between the ribs of the insert nut. Thereafter, the adhesive can be cured in order to secure the insert nut to the housing. This arrangement allows for screws to be secured into the insert nut rather than directly into the housing, thereby reducing cracks that can otherwise form in the housing.

公开(公告)号：US20170089795A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15246471

申请日：2016-08-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  David M. PELLETIER ,  William C. LUKENS ,  Steven P. CARDINALI ,  Rex T. EHMAN

IPC: G01L19/06 ,  G01L9/04 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G01L19/0672 ,  G01L9/0051 ,  G01L9/0072 ,  G01L9/0077

Abstract: An electronic device having a pressure detection system is disclosed. The electronic device may include one or more elements designed to detect pressure exerted on the electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a membrane and a detection mechanism, both of which bend in response to a pressure change at the membrane. The membrane may be electrically coupled with a circuit that detects the bending of the membrane and correlates the bending with a pressure change at the membrane. A can may be hermetically sealed with the membrane and surround the circuit to shield the circuit from liquid ingress. In some embodiments, a light transmitter and light receiver are used to detect the bending of the membrane. The light may reflect from the membrane at different angles, based upon a shape of the membrane, and contact the receiving element at different locations, corresponding to pressure change.