18066123. MICROPHONE PORT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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MICROPHONE PORT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Megan L. Banh of San Francisco CA (US)

William C. Lukens of San Francisco CA (US)

MICROPHONE PORT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18066123 titled 'MICROPHONE PORT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device with a housing containing a microphone port.

  • The housing has an interior surface with a first aperture and an internal volume.
  • The microphone port is located within the internal volume.
  • The microphone port includes a structure with a cylindrical sidewall and a radial shelf.
  • A mesh is fixed to the shelf of the microphone port.

Potential Applications

  • Smartphones
  • Tablets
  • Laptops
  • Wearable devices

Problems Solved

  • Protecting the microphone from dust and debris
  • Improving sound quality by providing a structured port for the microphone

Benefits

  • Enhanced durability of the microphone
  • Improved audio recording quality
  • Better user experience with clear sound input


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device can include a housing including a sidewall having an interior surface defining a first aperture and an internal volume. The device can also include a microphone port disposed in the internal volume. The microphone port can include a structure having a cylindrical sidewall and a shelf extending radially inward from the cylindrical sidewall. The microphone port can also include a mesh fixed to the shelf.