公开(公告)号：WO2017040093A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：PCT/US2016/048081

申请日：2016-08-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SMITH, Samuel Gilkison ,  COSTER, Daniel J. ,  CORBIN, Sean S. ,  KUNA, Melody L. ,  HEGDE, Siddhartha ,  COUSINS, Benjamin A. ,  MURPHY, Robert Sean

IPC: G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F1/1628 ,  G06F1/1615 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/20 ,  G06F2200/1633

Abstract: An accessory device for use with an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a cover configured to overlay an electronic device (or device) or fold to form a support structure for the electronic device. The cover may include an attachment feature that electrically couples with the device, and a keyboard foldable with respect to the cover. Further, the keyboard may include a retention feature designed to receive the attachment feature in a folded configuration of the cover. The accessory device may further include an electrically conductive fabric that folds with the cover. The accessory device may include an array of magnets throughout the attachment feature, the cover, and the keyboard. The magnets may be used to magnetically couple together 1) segments of the cover, 2) the cover and the keyboard assembly, 3) and/or the device with the cover.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子设备的附件装置。 附件设备可以包括被配置为覆盖电子设备（或设备）或折叠以形成电子设备的支撑结构的盖。 盖可以包括与装置电耦合的附接特征，以及可相对于盖折叠的键盘。 此外，键盘可以包括设计成在盖的折叠构造中接收附接特征的保持特征。 附件装置还可以包括与盖折叠的导电织物。 附件装置可以包括贯穿附件特征的磁体阵列，盖子和键盘。 磁体可用于磁耦合在一起1）盖的部分，2）盖和键盘组件，3）和/或与盖的设备。

公开(公告)号：WO2018057146A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：PCT/US2017/046536

申请日：2017-08-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： STANLEY, Craig M. ,  PORTER, Simon K. ,  SHEERIN, John H. ,  TRAINER, Glenn K. ,  DELLA ROSA, Jason C. ,  HUWE, Ethan L. ,  MCINTOSH, Sean T. ,  WANG, Erik L. ,  STRINGER, Christopher J. ,  ANDERSON, Molly J. ,  PARKER, Samuel G. ,  WU, Meiting ,  MENDEZ, Javier ,  LIU, Rong ,  COUSINS, Benjamin A. ,  SUN, Yupin ,  QI, Jun ,  BRINSFIELD, Jason W.

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R1/28 ,  H04R1/30 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04R3/12 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R31/00

Abstract: This disclosure relates to speakers and more specifically to an array speaker for distributing music uniformly across a room. A number of audio drivers can be radially distributed within a speaker housing so that an output of the drivers is distributed evenly throughout the room. In some embodiments, the exit geometry of the audio drivers can be configured to bounce off a surface supporting the array speaker to improve the distribution of music throughout the room. The array speaker can include a number of vibration isolation elements distributed within a housing of the array speaker. The vibration isolation elements can be configured reduce the strength of forces generated by a subwoofer of the array speaker.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及扬声器，并且更具体地涉及用于在房间中均匀分配音乐的阵列扬声器。 多个音频驱动器可以径向分布在扬声器外壳内，使得驱动器的输出均匀分布在整个房间内。 在一些实施例中，音频驱动器的出口几何形状可以被配置为从支撑阵列扬声器的表面弹回，以改善整个房间内的音乐分布。 阵列扬声器可以包括分布在阵列扬声器的壳体内的多个振动隔离元件。 隔振元件可以配置成减小阵列扬声器超低音扬声器产生的力量。

公开(公告)号：WO2016025890A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：PCT/US2015/045367

申请日：2015-08-14

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  STRINGER, Christopher J. ,  COSTER, Daniel J. ,  SHAFFER, Benjamin A. ,  COUSINS, Benjamin A. ,  KUNA, Melody ,  CORBIN, Sean S. ,  BROCK, John M. ,  MURPHY, Robert S. ,  WILSON, JR., Thomas W.

Inventor： STRINGER, Christopher J. ,  COSTER, Daniel J. ,  SHAFFER, Benjamin A. ,  COUSINS, Benjamin A. ,  KUNA, Melody ,  CORBIN, Sean S. ,  BROCK, John M. ,  MURPHY, Robert S. ,  WILSON, JR., Thomas W.

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01R13/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/704 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2219/048 ,  H01H2221/058

Abstract: An input device, such as a keyboard, includes one or more keys that each includes a keycap operable to move within an aperture of a frame to activate a switch and fabric disposed over the frame and keycap. A first region of the fabric is bonded to the keycap and a second region of the fabric is bonded to the frame. The first region may be an embossed region and the second region may be an unembossed region. The fabric may dampen sound from within the keyboard, such as noise related to movement of the keycap, activation of the switch, and so on. The fabric may also form a barrier that restricts passage of contaminants into the aperture and/or other portions of the input device.

Abstract translation: 诸如键盘的输入设备包括一个或多个键，每个键包括可操作以在框架的孔内移动的键帽，以激活布置在框架和键帽上的开关和结构。 织物的第一区域粘合到键帽，并且织物的第二区域粘合到框架。 第一区域可以是压花区域，第二区域可以是未压纹区域。 织物可以抑制键盘内的声音，例如与键帽的移动有关的噪音，开关的启动等等。 织物还可以形成限制污染物进入孔和/或输入装置的其它部分的阻挡层。

公开(公告)号：WO2020069374A1

公开(公告)日：2020-04-02

申请号：PCT/US2019/053547

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： MCINTOSH, Sean T. ,  DELLA ROSA, Jason C. ,  PARKER, Samuel G. ,  COUSINS, Benjamin A. ,  HUWE, Ethan L. ,  STANLEY, Craig M. ,  TWEHUES, Brian R. ,  GHAHRI SARABI, Mohammad Soroush ,  GRINKER, Scott C. ,  ANDERSEN, Esge ,  SIAHAAN, Edward ,  JUHNKE, Ethan W. ,  ZHANG, Mei ,  HUA, Thanh P. ,  JI, Qigen ,  ZHU, Hao ,  SANG, Haochuan ,  CHAWAN, Arun D. ,  PANECKI, Lee M. ,  LEBLANC, Jason J. ,  WU, Meiting

IPC: H04R1/08 ,  H04R1/10

Abstract: Embodiments describe an eartip including an eartip body having an attachment end and an interfacing end opposite from the attachment end. The eartip body can include an inner eartip body having a sidewall extending between the interfacing end and the attachment end, the sidewall defining a channel and having a first thickness near the attachment end and a second thickness different from the first thickness at the interfacing end. The eartip can also include an attachment structure coupled to the inner eartip body at the attachment end, the attachment structure having an inner surface and an outer surface. The attachment structure can include an upper region interfacing with the sidewall and defining discrete through-holes, a lower region below the upper region where the inner surface defines a plurality of recesses positioned around the lower region, and a mesh extending across the channel and into the upper region.

公开(公告)号：WO2017023636A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：PCT/US2016/044176

申请日：2016-07-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： COLAHAN, Ian P. ,  KASAR, Darshan R. ,  RASMUSSEN, Timothy J. ,  BAKER, John J. ,  YANG, Shannon X. ,  COUSINS, Benjamin A.

IPC: A45C11/00 ,  A45C13/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/0047 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J2007/005 ,  H04B1/3883 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M1/72527

Abstract: An accessory device for an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include a unitary body having a first region, a second region, and a hinge positioned between the first region and the second region. When a force is applied to the first region, the first region may bend or pivot at the hinge. When bent, the first region allows the electronic device to slide into or out of the accessory device. Further, the electronic device may slide into or out of the accessory device in a straight or linear manner. Also, the accessory device may further include a power supply designed to supply electrical current to a battery of the electronic device. The accessory device may further include a connector that electrically connects the power supply with the electronic device. The sliding motion of the electronic device prevents the connector from damage by bending.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于电子设备的附件装置。 附件装置可以包括具有第一区域，第二区域和位于第一区域和第二区域之间的铰链的整体。 当力施加到第一区域时，第一区域可以在铰链处弯曲或枢转。 当弯曲时，第一区域允许电子设备滑入或移出附件设备。 此外，电子设备可以以直线或线性的方式滑入或离开附件设备。 此外，附件装置还可以包括设计成向电子设备的电池供应电流的电源。 附件装置还可以包括将电源与电子装置电连接的连接器。 电子装置的滑动运动防止连接器弯曲损坏。