公开(公告)号：WO2009085060A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：PCT/US2008/008682

申请日：2008-07-15

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  MINOO, Jahan

Inventor： TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J. ,  MINOO, Jahan

IPC: G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G09B23/28

Abstract: Systems, methods, computer-readable media, and other means are described for utilizing touch-based input components that provide localized haptic feedback to a user. The touch-based input components can be used and/or integrated into any type of electronic device, including laptop computers, cellular telephones, and portable media devices. The touch-based input components can use, for example, a grid of piezoelectric actuators to provide vibrational feedback to a user, while the user scrolls around a click wheel, slides across a trackpad, or touches a multi-touch display screen.

Abstract translation: 描述了系统，方法，计算机可读介质和其他装置，以便利用向用户提供局部触觉反馈的基于触摸的输入组件。 基于触摸的输入组件可以被使用和/或集成到任何类型的电子设备中，包括膝上型计算机，蜂窝电话和便携式媒体设备。 基于触摸的输入部件可以使用例如压电致动器的网格来向用户提供振动反馈，同时用户在点击滚轮周围滚动，滑过触控板或触摸多点触摸显示屏幕。

公开(公告)号：WO2011014314A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：PCT/US2010/039496

申请日：2010-06-22

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher, D. ,  DILEO, Claudio, V. ,  MINOO, Jahan

Inventor： PREST, Christopher, D. ,  DILEO, Claudio, V. ,  MINOO, Jahan

IPC: H01H13/7057

CPC classification number: H01H13/7057 ,  H01H9/0228 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/76 ,  H01H13/81 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2203/038 ,  H01H2203/056 ,  H01H2221/074 ,  H01H2233/096 ,  H01H2239/01 ,  H01H2239/048 ,  H04R1/1041

Abstract: Accessories such as headsets for electronic devices are provided. A headset may be provided with a button controller assembly that has user-actuated buttons and a microphone. The microphone may be formed by mounting a microphone transducer on a printed circuit board. A housing may be mounted over the transducer to form a sealed cavity for the transducer. Circuitry may be mounted on portions of the printed circuit board that extend beyond the edges of the microphone housing. The button controller assembly may have dome switches. The dome switches may have a housing that encloses dome switch components and that forms a structural internal part for the button controller. The dome switch housing structure may have tabs or other engagement features that mate with corresponding engagement features in a button member. The button member may be pressed by a user to actuate a desired dome switch.

Abstract translation: 还提供了诸如电子设备耳机等附件。 耳机可以设置有具有用户致动按钮和麦克风的按钮控制器组件。 麦克风可以通过将麦克风换能器安装在印刷电路板上而形成。 壳体可以安装在换能器上以形成用于换能器的密封腔。 电路可以安装在印刷电路板的延伸超出麦克风外壳边缘的部分上。 按钮控制器组件可以具有圆顶开关。 圆顶开关可以具有围绕圆顶开关部件并且形成用于按钮控制器的结构内部部件的壳体。 圆顶开关壳体结构可以具有与按钮构件中的相应接合特征相配合的突片或其它接合特征。 按钮构件可以由使用者按压以致动所需的穹顶开关。

公开(公告)号：WO2009045678A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：PCT/US2008/075198

申请日：2008-09-04

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  HOLDEN, Paul Phillip ,  RABU, Stan ,  TERLIZZI, Jeff ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse

Inventor： MINOO, Jahan ,  HOLDEN, Paul Phillip ,  RABU, Stan ,  TERLIZZI, Jeff ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse

IPC: G06F13/42

CPC classification number: G06F13/4282

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided that enable identification of an accessory device or other peripheral device via a serial communication link. An electronic device (e.g., a media player or portable media device) may identify an accessory device using a serial communication link when the accessory device is attached or coupled to the electronic device. Based on serial communications, for example, the electronic device may discover and identify an accessory device to determine whether one or more preferences or functionalities should be set or enabled. The electronic device may also discover whether an accessory device or its manufacturer, distributor, or retailer is authorized or licensed to enable certain functionalities or set certain preferences when connect to the electronic device. Therefore, aspects of a serial communication link that may already exist in many electronic devices for data communication usage may be repurposed to provide identification or authorization of accessories or other peripheral devices.

Abstract translation: 提供了能够通过串行通信链路识别附件设备或其他外围设备的系统和方法。 当附件设备附接或耦合到电子设备时，电子设备（例如，媒体播放器或便携式媒体设备）可以使用串行通信链路识别附件设备。 基于串行通信，例如，电子设备可以发现并识别附件设备，以确定是否应该设置或启用一个或多个偏好或功能。 电子设备还可以发现附件设备或其制造商，分销商或零售商是否被授权或许可以启用某些功能，或者在连接到电子设备时设置某些偏好。 因此，用于数据通信使用的许多电子设备中可能已经存在的串行通信链路的方面可能被重新利用以提供附件或其他外围设备的标识或授权。

公开(公告)号：WO2009032797A3

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：PCT/US2008/074866

申请日：2008-08-29

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  KRUEGER, Scott ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse L. ,  LAEFER, Jay

Inventor： MINOO, Jahan ,  KRUEGER, Scott ,  DOROGUSKER, Jesse L. ,  LAEFER, Jay

IPC: G06F21/02 ,  G06F21/20 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R29/00

Abstract: A smart cable apparatus includes resources that provide for additional functionality such as cable authentication and cable identification. The cable apparatus can be configured for coupling an electronic device such as a media player to other electronic devices such as media player accessories. The cable apparatus includes one or more processing components that can be integrated as part of the cable apparatus. The one or more processing components can be configured to identify the type of signal the cable apparatus is intended to carry, and to communicate that information to the electronic device to which it is connected. The one or more processing components can also be configured to process authentication inquires to indicate whether the cable apparatus is an authorized accessory for the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：WO2011084195A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：PCT/US2010/049919

申请日：2010-09-23

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  WALSH, Robert ,  TERLIZZI, Jeff ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  BOLTON, Lawrence G.

Inventor： WALSH, Robert ,  TERLIZZI, Jeff ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  BOLTON, Lawrence G.

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/32

CPC classification number: G06F1/266 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/3209

Abstract: A portable computing device (PCD) can selectively supply power to an accessory during PCD hibernation. In some embodiments, the PCD's default behavior is to disable accessory power output during hibernation, and this default behavior can be overridden in response to a request from a connected accessory. The accessory can use the power supplied during PCD hibernation to detect user input (or other) events and wake the PCD from hibernation in response to a detected event. Some accessories can wake the PCD by emulating accessory detachment and reattachment.

Abstract translation: 在PCD休眠期间，便携式计算设备（PCD）可以选择性地向附件提供电力。 在一些实施例中，PCD的默认行为是在休眠期间禁用附件功率输出，并且响应于所连接的附件的请求，可以覆盖该默认行为。 附件可以使用PCD休眠期间提供的电源来检测用户输入（或其他）事件，并响应于检测到的事件将PCD从休眠状态唤醒。 一些配件可以通过模拟附件拆卸和重新连接来唤醒PCD。

公开(公告)号：WO2008153943A9

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：PCT/US2008/007127

申请日：2008-06-05

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MINOO, Jahan, Christian

Inventor： MINOO, Jahan, Christian

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: Systems and methods include a circuit for detecting the insertion of a component into a docking station, e.g., an audio plug. When the component is inserted into the docking station, an electronic switch can be opened. When the switch is opened, a detector (e.g., monostable multivibrator) for detecting a change in state of the switch can be activated. Responsive to the detected change in state, the detector can issue a signal to a control device. Responsive to the signal, the controller can look to a resistive identification circuit and, based on its resistance, determine whether the component has just been inserted or removed from the docking station.

公开(公告)号：WO2011150403A9

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：PCT/US2011/038452

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  GOLKO, Albert, J ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  JOL, Eric ,  MINOO, Jahan,C. ,  SPRAGGS, Ian ,  FRAZIER, Cameron ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  AASE, Jonathan ,  SANDER, Wendell B. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J.

Inventor： GOLKO, Albert, J ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  JOL, Eric ,  MINOO, Jahan,C. ,  SPRAGGS, Ian ,  FRAZIER, Cameron ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  AASE, Jonathan ,  SANDER, Wendell B. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J.

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H01R4/01 ,  H01R13/504

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

公开(公告)号：WO2011150403A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：PCT/US2011/038452

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: ZENITH INVESTMENTS LLC ,  GOLKO, Albert J ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  JOL, Eric ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  SPRAGGS, Ian ,  FRAZIER, Cameron ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  AASE, Jonathan ,  SANDERS, Wendel ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

Inventor： GOLKO, Albert J ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  JOL, Eric ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  SPRAGGS, Ian ,  FRAZIER, Cameron ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  AASE, Jonathan ,  SANDERS, Wendel ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H01R4/01 ,  H01R13/504

CPC classification number: H01R13/6273 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6485 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H05K9/0007

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

Abstract translation: 一种双向连接器，具有具有第一和第二主要相对侧面的连接器接头以及由连接器接头承载的多个电触点。 多个触点包括形成在第一主侧的第一组外部触点和形成在第二主侧的第二组外部触点。 第一组多个触点与第二组多个触点对称地间隔开，并且连接器凸片成形为具有180度对称性，使得其可以插入并且在两个插入取向中的任一个中可操作地连接到相应的插座连接器。

公开(公告)号：WO2011084198A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：PCT/US2010/050411

申请日：2010-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  LYDON, Gregory, T. ,  LOO, Kenneth ,  BOLTON, Lawrence, G. ,  YEPEZ, Robert, G. ,  ANANNY, John, M.

Inventor： MINOO, Jahan ,  LYDON, Gregory, T. ,  LOO, Kenneth ,  BOLTON, Lawrence, G. ,  YEPEZ, Robert, G. ,  ANANNY, John, M.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/266

Abstract: An accessory for use with a portable computing device is provided. The accessory includes a keypad and a pedestal to house the control circuitry and provide mechanical stability for the accessory. The accessory includes a metal mass that performs dual functions of providing the mass for stability as well as acting as a ground connection for the keypad and other control circuitry. The accessory includes a connector for interfacing with a portable computing device and an additional connector for interfacing with an additional accessory.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于便携式计算设备的附件。 附件包括一个键盘和一个底座，用于容纳控制电路并为附件提供机械稳定性。 附件包括金属质量体，其执行提供质量以保证稳定性以及用作键盘和其它控制电路的接地连接的双重功能。 附件包括用于与便携式计算设备接口的连接器和用于与附加附件接口的附加连接器。

公开(公告)号：WO2009032797A2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：PCT/US2008074866

申请日：2008-08-29

Applicant: APPLE INC ,  MINOO JAHAN ,  KRUEGER SCOTT ,  DOROGUSKER JESSE L ,  LAEFER JAY

Inventor： MINOO JAHAN ,  KRUEGER SCOTT ,  DOROGUSKER JESSE L ,  LAEFER JAY

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: H01R29/00 ,  G06F21/44 ,  H01R9/2475 ,  H01R13/6691

Abstract: A smart cable apparatus includes resources that provide for additional functionality such as cable authentication and cable identification. The cable apparatus can be configured for coupling an electronic device such as a media player to other electronic devices such as media player accessories. The cable apparatus includes one or more processing components that can be integrated as part of the cable apparatus. The one or more processing components can be configured to identify the type of signal the cable apparatus is intended to carry, and to communicate that information to the electronic device to which it is connected. The one or more processing components can also be configured to process authentication inquires to indicate whether the cable apparatus is an authorized accessory for the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 智能电缆装置包括提供诸如电缆认证和电缆标识之类的附加功能的资源。 电缆装置可以被配置用于将诸如媒体播放器之类的电子设备耦合到其他电子设备，例如媒体播放器附件。 电缆装置包括一个或多个处理部件，其可以集成为电缆装置的一部分。 一个或多个处理组件可以被配置为识别电缆装置意图携带的信号的类型，并且将该信息传送给与其连接的电子设备。 一个或多个处理组件还可以被配置为处理认证查询以指示电缆装置是否是电子设备的授权附件。