公开(公告)号：WO2012096891A3

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：PCT/US2012020658

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  DARNELL DEAN F

Inventor： MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  DARNELL DEAN F

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  B29C45/14 ,  B62D29/00 ,  H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H04B1/38

CPC classification number: H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q9/0421 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q13/103 ,  H04B1/38

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include antenna structures that are formed from an internal ground plane and a peripheral conductive housing member. The internal ground plane and peripheral conductive housing member may be separated by a gap. The internal ground plane may be formed from sheet metal structures having engagement features such as tabs bent upwards at an angle. Plastic structures may be insert molded over the engagement features. When the internal ground plane is mounted in the electronic device, the plastic structures may bridge the gap between the internal ground plane and the peripheral conductive housing member. An adjustable structure such as a washer with a selectable thickness may be mounted to the peripheral conductive housing member opposing conductive structures across the gap. The thickness may be adjusted to adjust antenna performance.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含无线通信电路的电子设备。 无线通信电路可以包括由内部接地平面和外围导电壳体构件形成的天线结构。 内部接地平面和外围导电外壳构件可以间隔开。 内部接地平面可以由具有接合特征的金属板结构形成，例如以一定角度向上弯曲的凸片。 塑料结构可以在接合特征上嵌入成型。 当内部接地平面安装在电子设备中时，塑料结构可以桥接内部接地平面和外围导电壳体构件之间的间隙。 诸如具有可选择厚度的垫圈的可调结构可以安装到外围导电外壳构件上，跨越间隙与导电结构相对置。 可以调节厚度以调整天线性能。

公开(公告)号：WO2005067604A3

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：PCT/US2005000307

申请日：2005-01-05

Applicant: OQO INC ,  BELL JORY ,  PRICHARD MICHAEL ,  MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  BETTS-LACROIX JONATHAN

Inventor： BELL JORY ,  PRICHARD MICHAEL ,  MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  BETTS-LACROIX JONATHAN

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: A docking station is disclosed for use with a mobile computing device. The form factor of the docking station may be similar to that of a conventional computer, such as a laptop computer or tablet computer. A mobile computing device, which may have the form factor of a personal digital assistant, may be docked in the docking station by connecting connectors on the docking station and the mobile computing device. The combined docking station and mobile computing device may form a computer which has a form factor and provide functionality similar to that of a conventional computer, such as a laptop computer or tablet computer. The docking station may, for example, include a cavity into which the mobile computing device may be inserted to dock the mobile computing device in the docking station.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于移动计算设备的坞站。 对接站的形状因子可以类似于常规计算机，例如膝上型计算机或平板计算机。 可以具有个人数字助理的形式因素的移动计算设备可以通过连接坞站和移动计算设备上的连接器而对接在坞站中。 组合的对接站和移动计算设备可以形成具有外形尺寸并且提供类似于常规计算机（例如膝上型计算机或平板计算机）的功能的计算机。 对接站可以例如包括空腔，移动计算设备可以插入该空腔中以将移动计算设备对接在坞站中。

公开(公告)号：WO2012096892A2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：PCT/US2012020659

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  MYERS SCOTT A ,  TAN TANG YEW ,  RANADE JAYDEEP V ,  PASCOLINI MATTIA

Inventor： MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  MYERS SCOTT A ,  TAN TANG YEW ,  RANADE JAYDEEP V ,  PASCOLINI MATTIA

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/48

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2266 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/48

Abstract: An electronic device may be provided with a display and wireless circuits. The wireless circuits may include antenna structures and radio-frequency transceiver circuitry that transmits and receives radio-frequency signals using the antenna structures. A ground plane for the antenna structures may be located in the center of the electronic device under the display. A resonating element may be used to reduce signal interference that otherwise arises when simultaneously operating the display and the antenna structures. The resonating element may be implemented using an L-shaped structure have an arm that extends parallel to one of the edges of the display.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以配备有显示器和无线电路。 无线电路可以包括使用天线结构来发射和接收射频信号的天线结构和射频收发器电路。 天线结构的地平面可以位于显示器下面的电子设备的中心。 谐振元件可用于减少在同时操作显示器和天线结构时产生的信号干扰。 谐振元件可以使用具有平行于显示器的边缘之一延伸的臂的L形结构来实现。

公开(公告)号：WO2012096894A3

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：PCT/US2012/020662

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MERZ, Nicholas, G., L. ,  MYERS, Scott, A. ,  DARNELL, Dean, F. ,  SCHLUB, Robert, W.

Inventor： MERZ, Nicholas, G., L. ,  MYERS, Scott, A. ,  DARNELL, Dean, F. ,  SCHLUB, Robert, W.

IPC: H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q13/10 ,  H01Q9/42

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include antenna structures that are formed from an internal ground plane and a peripheral conductive housing member. A conductive path may be formed that connects the peripheral conductive housing member and the internal ground plane. The conductive path may include a flex circuit. A metal structure may be welded to the peripheral conductive housing member. A solder pad and other traces in the flex circuit may be soldered to the metal structure at one end of the conductive path. At the other end of the conductive path, the flex circuit may be attached to the ground plane using a bracket, screw, and screw boss.

公开(公告)号：WO2012096894A2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-19

申请号：PCT/US2012020662

申请日：2012-01-09

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  MYERS SCOTT A ,  DARNELL DEAN F ,  SCHLUB ROBERT W

Inventor： MERZ NICHOLAS G L ,  MYERS SCOTT A ,  DARNELL DEAN F ,  SCHLUB ROBERT W

IPC: H01Q1/22

CPC classification number: H01Q1/50 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/48 ,  H01Q9/42 ,  H01Q13/10

Abstract: Electronic devices may be provided that contain wireless communications circuitry. The wireless communications circuitry may include antenna structures that are formed from an internal ground plane and a peripheral conductive housing member. A conductive path may be formed that connects the peripheral conductive housing member and the internal ground plane. The conductive path may include a flex circuit. A metal structure may be welded to the peripheral conductive housing member. A solder pad and other traces in the flex circuit may be soldered to the metal structure at one end of the conductive path. At the other end of the conductive path, the flex circuit may be attached to the ground plane using a bracket, screw, and screw boss.

Abstract translation: 可以提供包含无线通信电路的电子设备。 无线通信电路可以包括由内部接地平面和外围导电壳体构件形成的天线结构。 可以形成连接外围导电壳体构件和内部接地平面的导电路径。 导电路径可以包括柔性电路。 金属结构可以焊接到外围导电壳体构件。 柔性电路中的焊盘和其它迹线可以在导电路径的一端焊接到金属结构。 在导电路径的另一端，柔性电路可以使用支架，螺钉和螺钉凸台附接到接地平面。

公开(公告)号：WO2005067604A2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：PCT/US2005/000307

申请日：2005-01-05

Applicant: OQO INCORPORATED ,  BELL, Jory ,  PRICHARD, Michael ,  MERZ, Nicholas, G., L. ,  BETTS-LACROIX, Jonathan

Inventor： BELL, Jory ,  PRICHARD, Michael ,  MERZ, Nicholas, G., L. ,  BETTS-LACROIX, Jonathan

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F13/00 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: A docking station is disclosed for use with a mobile computing device. The form factor of the docking station may be similar to that of a conventional computer, such as a laptop computer or tablet computer. A mobile computing device, which may have the form factor of a personal digital assistant, may be docked in the docking station by connecting connectors on the docking station and the mobile computing device. The combined docking station and mobile computing device may form a computer which has a form factor and provide functionality similar to that of a conventional computer, such as a laptop computer or tablet computer. The docking station may, for example, include a cavity into which the mobile computing device may be inserted to dock the mobile computing device in the docking station.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于移动计算设备的对接站。 对接站的形状因子可以类似于常规计算机，例如膝上型计算机或平板电脑的形状因子。 可以具有个人数字助理的形式因素的移动计算设备可以通过连接对接站和移动计算设备上的连接器而对接在对接站中。 组合的对接站和移动计算设备可以形成具有形状因子并提供与常规计算机（诸如膝上型计算机或平板计算机）类似的功能的计算机。 例如，对接站可以包括空腔，移动计算设备可以插入到该空腔中以将移动计算设备对接在对接站中。