公开(公告)号：WO2010039383A3

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：PCT/US2009055591

申请日：2009-09-01

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  DEGNER BRETT W ,  KESSLER PATRICK ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS A ,  WILSON THOMAS W JR ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  CASEBOLT MATTHEW P

Inventor： DEGNER BRETT W ,  KESSLER PATRICK ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS A ,  WILSON THOMAS W JR ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  CASEBOLT MATTHEW P

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H01H25/041

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入装置。 输入装置包括能够检测靠近物体的可移动的触敏轨迹板，以产生跟踪控制信号。 输入装置还包括能够检测可移动轨迹板的移动以便产生一个或多个其它控制信号（例如，按钮信号）的移动指示器。 控制信号可用于在可操作地耦合到输入设备的电子设备中执行动作。

公开(公告)号：WO2013022899A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-14

申请号：PCT/US2012/049870

申请日：2012-08-07

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  PONG, Josh ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  DIFONZO, John C. ,  NARAJOWSKI, Dave ,  SPRINGER, Greg ,  MONSEF, Eric ,  KIM, Min Chul

Inventor： GAO, Zheng ,  PONG, Josh ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  DIFONZO, John C. ,  NARAJOWSKI, Dave ,  SPRINGER, Greg ,  MONSEF, Eric ,  KIM, Min Chul

IPC: H01R13/508 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R13/717 ,  H01R12/57

CPC classification number: H01R13/582 ,  H01R4/18 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R13/508 ,  H01R13/5808 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6471 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R13/6592 ,  H01R13/665 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H01R43/048 ,  H01R43/205 ,  Y10T29/49204 ,  Y10T29/4922

Abstract: A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.

Abstract translation: 一种磁连接器系统，其具有耐久且可靠的结构并且在保持足够的保持强度的同时降低了高度 连接器插入件可以利用压接件来压接电缆的编织物。 压接片可以固定在插入件中的吸引板和板上以获得机械可靠性。 保持夹可用于将壳固定到吸引板。 连接器插座可以采用导磁标签来提高保持强度。

公开(公告)号：WO2011056380A3

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：PCT/US2010052738

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  MATHEW DINESH C ,  WILSON THOMAS W JR ,  YIN VICTOR H ,  POSNER BRYAN W ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  DEGNER BRETT W ,  AUGENBERGS PETERIS K ,  GARELLI ADAM T

Inventor： MATHEW DINESH C ,  WILSON THOMAS W JR ,  YIN VICTOR H ,  POSNER BRYAN W ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  DEGNER BRETT W ,  AUGENBERGS PETERIS K ,  GARELLI ADAM T

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G02B6/0011 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/0033 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device such as a portable computer may have a housing with a rectangular recess in which layers of display structures such as a light guide panel layer and other light guide structures are directly mounted without intervening chassis members. Mating alignment features in the housing and display structures may be used to align the display structures relative to the housing. A display may be formed from glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor glass layer. Backlight for the display may be generated by an array of light-emitting diodes. The light guide panel may direct light from the light-emitting diodes through the glass layers. A clamp may be used to hold the light-emitting diodes and light guide structures in place in the recess. An undercut in the housing may also hold the light guide structures in place.

Abstract translation: 诸如便携式计算机的电子设备可以具有带有矩形凹部的外壳，其中诸如导光板层和其他光导结构的显示结构层直接安装而不介入底架部件。 在外壳和显示器结构中配合对齐特征可用于使显示器结构相对于外壳对齐。 显示器可以由诸如滤色器玻璃层和薄膜晶体管玻璃层的玻璃层形成。 显示器的背光可以由发光二极管阵列产生。 导光板可以引导来自发光二极管的光通过玻璃层。 夹具可用于将发光二极管和光导结构保持在凹槽中。 壳体中的底切也可以将光导结构保持在适当位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2008030563A3

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：PCT/US2007/019551

申请日：2007-09-05

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris, A.

Inventor： LIGTENBERG, Chris, A.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H04M1/02 ,  G06F3/045

Abstract: A system including a capacitive array element capable of sensing touch from either side is described. A connected processor unit, either in the device or the host system, may be adapted to interpret signals from the capacitive array element as a cursor or view movement with six degrees of freedom. The track pad device may include a display element and the capacitive array element may be translucent. The display element and the array element may be configured with respect to each other, where different configurations can be associated with different operating modes. For example, when the array element lies over the display screen so that the display screen is viewable through the array element, the array element can function as a touch screen. In another configuration, the array element may generate signals indicating a user's touch from one or the other or both sides of the array element.

公开(公告)号：WO2012047379A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/047796

申请日：2011-08-15

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  MURPHY, Sean, R. ,  RAFF, John ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew, Phillip ,  COISH, Robert, L. ,  YEH, David, J. ,  KIM, Eugene ,  BROCK, John, M. ,  ABRAHAM, Euan

Inventor： DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  MURPHY, Sean, R. ,  RAFF, John ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew, Phillip ,  COISH, Robert, L. ,  YEH, David, J. ,  KIM, Eugene ,  BROCK, John, M. ,  ABRAHAM, Euan

IPC: G06F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  F16B35/06 ,  F16B41/005 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/187 ,  H05K5/0008 ,  H05K5/0217 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A portable computing device includes at least a base portion of a lightweight material that includes at least a wedge shaped top case having a trough formed at an interfacing edge thereof. The trough includes a raised portion having a first contact surface and a receiving area, and a bottom case coupled to the top case to form a complete housing for at least a portion of the portable computing device for enclosing at least a plurality of operational components and a plurality of structural components. The portable computing device also includes at least a lid portion pivotally connected to the base portion by a hinge assembly. In the described embodiments, the lid portion has a display in communication with one or more of the plurality of components in said base portion by way of or more electrical conductors that electrically connect the base portion to the lid portion.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式计算设备至少包括轻质材料的基部，其至少包括形成在其界面边缘处的槽形的楔形顶壳。 槽包括具有第一接触表面和接收区域的凸起部分，以及联接到顶部壳体的底部壳体，以形成用于至少一部分便携式计算设备的完整外壳，用于封闭至少多个操作部件， 多个结构部件。 便携式计算装置还包括至少一个通过铰链组件枢转地连接到基部的盖部分。 在所描述的实施例中，盖部分具有通过电连接基部与盖部分的多个电导体在所述基部中的多个部件中的一个或多个部件连通的显示器。

公开(公告)号：WO2011056380A2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：PCT/US2010/052738

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MATHEW, Dinesh, C. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  YIN, Victor, H. ,  POSNER, Bryan, W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  AUGENBERGS, Peteris, K. ,  GARELLI, Adam, T.

Inventor： MATHEW, Dinesh, C. ,  WILSON, Thomas, W., Jr. ,  YIN, Victor, H. ,  POSNER, Bryan, W. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  DEGNER, Brett, W. ,  AUGENBERGS, Peteris, K. ,  GARELLI, Adam, T.

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G02B6/0011 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/0033 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An electronic device such as a portable computer may have a housing with a rectangular recess in which layers of display structures such as a light guide panel layer and other light guide structures are directly mounted without intervening chassis members. Mating alignment features in the housing and display structures may be used to align the display structures relative to the housing. A display may be formed from glass layers such as a color filter glass layer and a thin-film transistor glass layer. Backlight for the display may be generated by an array of light-emitting diodes. The light guide panel may direct light from the light-emitting diodes through the glass layers. A clamp may be used to hold the light-emitting diodes and light guide structures in place in the recess. An undercut in the housing may also hold the light guide structures in place.

Abstract translation: 诸如便携式计算机的电子设备可以具有矩形凹部的壳体，其中直接安装诸如导光板层和其它导光结构的显示结构层，而没有中间的底座构件。 可以使用壳体和显示结构中的配合对准特征来相对于壳体对准显示结构。 显示器可以由玻璃层形成，例如滤色器玻璃层和薄膜晶体管玻璃层。 用于显示器的背光可以由一组发光二极管产生。 导光板可以将来自发光二极管的光引导通过玻璃层。 可以使用夹具将发光二极管和导光结构保持在凹部中的适当位置。 壳体中的底切也可以将光导结构保持在适当位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2011047094A2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：PCT/US2010/052563

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  RAFF, John ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  DEFOREST, Laura M. ,  DIFONZO, John C. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  GOLDBERG, Michelle ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  HIBBARD, Timothy S. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  LEGGETT, William F. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  REID, Gavin J. ,  SCHWALBACH, Charles A. ,  BERGERON, Kathleen A. ,  FETTERMAN,, Kevin S. ,  HUANG, Chung-Tse ,  ZELIFF, Zachary Joseph ,  THOMASON, Gary ,  GOEL, Ruchi ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  AGARWAL, Anand N. ,  BERG, Bruce E. ,  LIN, Bingjiun ,  COISH, Robert L.

Inventor： RAFF, John ,  ANDRE, Bartley K. ,  DEFOREST, Laura M. ,  DIFONZO, John C. ,  GAO, Zheng ,  GOLDBERG, Michelle ,  HAMEL, Bradley J. ,  HIBBARD, Timothy S. ,  HOPKINSON, Ron ,  LEGGETT, William F. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  REID, Gavin J. ,  SCHWALBACH, Charles A. ,  BERGERON, Kathleen A. ,  FETTERMAN,, Kevin S. ,  HUANG, Chung-Tse ,  ZELIFF, Zachary Joseph ,  THOMASON, Gary ,  GOEL, Ruchi ,  CASEBOLT, Matthew P. ,  AGARWAL, Anand N. ,  BERG, Bruce E. ,  LIN, Bingjiun ,  COISH, Robert L.

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/1616 ,  B29K2705/02 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1658 ,  G06F1/1688

Abstract: A multipart computer housing is described. The multipart computer housing includes at least a structural support layer and a body. The body includes at least an outer layer formed of lightweight flexible material and an inner layer attached to the outer layer. The inner layer is connected to the support layer forming a load path between the inner layer and the structural support layer. A load applied to the multipart computer housing is transferred by way of the load path to the support layer without substantially affecting the outer layer.

Abstract translation: 描述了多部分计算机外壳。 多部分计算机外壳至少包括结构支撑层和主体。 该主体至少包括由轻质柔性材料形成的外层和连接到外层的内层。 内层连接到支撑层，形成内层和结构支撑层之间的载荷路径。 施加到多部分计算机外壳的负载通过负载路径传递到支撑层而基本上不影响外层。

公开(公告)号：WO2010039656A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：PCT/US2009/058619

申请日：2009-09-28

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  DIFONZO, John, C. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  CULBERT, Michael

Inventor： DIFONZO, John, C. ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris ,  CULBERT, Michael

IPC: G02B6/38 ,  H01R13/66 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H01R23/00 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3886 ,  G06F1/26 ,  H01R13/6205 ,  H01R13/6616 ,  H01R13/6675 ,  H01R27/02

Abstract: Circuits, apparatus, and methods that provide a connector system that can supply both power and data to a mobile computing or other type of device using a single connection. Further examples also provide a power and data adapter that can provide power and data to a mobile computing device using a single cable. Further examples provide an easy disengagement when a cable connected to the connector is pulled. One such example provides a magnetic connector that uncouples without binding when its cord is pulled. Another example prevents power from being provided at a connector insert until the connector insert is placed in a connector receptacle.

Abstract translation: 提供连接器系统的电路，装置和方法，其可以使用单个连接向移动计算或其他类型的设备提供电力和数据。 其他示例还提供能够使用单个电缆向移动计算设备提供电力和数据的电力和数据适配器。 当连接到连接器的电缆被拉动时，进一步的示例提供了容易的脱离接合。 一个这样的例子提供了一种磁性连接器，当拉动绳索时，该连接器可解耦而不绑定。 另一个例子是防止在将连接器插件放置在连接器插座中的情况下在连接器插头处提供电力。

公开(公告)号：WO2006026183A3

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：PCT/US2005029467

申请日：2005-08-17

Applicant: APPLE COMPUTER ,  HOTELLING STEVEN P ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  KERR DUNCAN ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  STRICKON JOSHUA A ,  HUPPI BRIAN Q ,  CHAUDHRI IMRAN ,  CHRISTIE GREG ,  ORDING BAS

Inventor： HOTELLING STEVEN P ,  LIGTENBERG CHRIS ,  KERR DUNCAN ,  ANDRE BARTLEY K ,  STRICKON JOSHUA A ,  HUPPI BRIAN Q ,  CHAUDHRI IMRAN ,  CHRISTIE GREG ,  ORDING BAS

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K7/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，一种便携式计算机具有耦合到基座组件的显示器组件，以在闭合位置和打开位置之间交替。 掌托区域由设置在基座组件表面上的触摸板形成。 在替代实施例中，设置在基座组件上的触摸板具有基本上延伸到基座组件的掌托区域中的宽度。

公开(公告)号：WO2012109010A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-16

申请号：PCT/US2012/022450

申请日：2012-01-24

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  NIU, James J. ,  WELCH, Harold J. ,  BRONSTEIN, Chad A. ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris

Inventor： NIU, James J. ,  WELCH, Harold J. ,  BRONSTEIN, Chad A. ,  KESSLER, Patrick ,  LIGTENBERG, Chris

IPC: H01H13/83

CPC classification number: G03F7/70708 ,  G03F7/70733 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/064 ,  H01H2221/03 ,  H01H2223/036 ,  H01H2227/028 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Embodiments of a backlit keyboard assembly are described. A keycap (202) assembly is mounted into a case web (104) having intersecting ribs. A flange (210), which can be angled, is on the bottom perimeter of the keycap (202) and a correspondingly shaped flange (212) is on each rib of the case web (104). An overlap of the keycap flange (210) and the case web flanges (212) prevents direct sighting of the backlight light source (208) and also provides a more evenly distributed halo around the keycap (202), thereby improving both aesthetics and functionality by providing better light control and contrast.

Abstract translation: 描述背光键盘组件的实施例。 键帽（202）组件安装到具有相交肋的壳体网（104）中。 可以成角度的凸缘（210）在键帽（202）的底部周边上，并且相应的成形凸缘（212）位于壳体网（104）的每个肋上。 键帽凸缘（210）和外壳腹板凸缘（212）的重叠防止了背光源（208）的直接瞄准，并且还提供围绕键帽（202）的更均匀分布的晕环，从而通过以下方式改善美观和功能： 提供更好的灯光控制和对比度。