18462603. OPAQUE SPLITS EMBEDDED IN TRANSPARENT MEDIA FOR OPTICAL EMITTER/DETECTOR ISOLATION simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
OPAQUE SPLITS EMBEDDED IN TRANSPARENT MEDIA FOR OPTICAL EMITTER/DETECTOR ISOLATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Maegan K. Spencer of Emerald Hills CA (US)
Brian R. Land of Woodside CA (US)
Naoto Matsuyuki of Kasugai-shi (JP)
Erik L. Wang of Redwood City CA (US)
William C. Lukens of San Francisco CA (US)
Steven C. Roach of San Francisco CA (US)
OPAQUE SPLITS EMBEDDED IN TRANSPARENT MEDIA FOR OPTICAL EMITTER/DETECTOR ISOLATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18462603 titled 'OPAQUE SPLITS EMBEDDED IN TRANSPARENT MEDIA FOR OPTICAL EMITTER/DETECTOR ISOLATION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic device with a housing, an electromagnetic radiation emitter and detector, and an optical component. The optical component has transparent portions above the emitter and detector, and an opaque portion in between, creating a flush exterior surface for the device.
- The electronic device has a housing with an aperture and an internal volume.
- It includes an electromagnetic radiation emitter and detector.
- An optical component is placed in the aperture.
- The optical component has transparent portions above the emitter and detector.
- An opaque portion is located between the transparent portions.
- The arrangement creates a flush exterior surface for the device.
Potential Applications
- Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
- Medical devices that require precise optical measurements.
- Industrial equipment that relies on electromagnetic radiation detection.
Problems Solved
- Provides a sleek and seamless design for electronic devices.
- Protects the electromagnetic radiation emitter and detector.
- Enhances the accuracy and reliability of optical measurements.
Benefits
- Improved aesthetics and user experience with a flush exterior surface.
- Increased durability and protection for the internal components.
- Enhanced performance and accuracy of electromagnetic radiation detection.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic device can include a housing defining an aperture and at least partially defining an internal volume of the electronic device, an electromagnetic radiation emitter and an electromagnetic radiation detector disposed in the internal volume, and an optical component disposed in the aperture. The optical component can include a first and second transparent portions disposed above the electromagnetic radiation detector and the electromagnetic radiation emitter, and an opaque portion disposed between the first and second transparent portions and extending a thickness of the optical component. The first transparent portion, the second transparent portion, and the opaque portion can define a flush exterior surface of the electronic device.
