18243523. HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Jiachen Xu of Milpitas CA (US)

Jason M. Gillier of San Jose CA (US)

Matthew S. Rogers of San Jose CA (US)

Michael D. Quinones of Campbell CA (US)

Nicholas G. Merz of Menlo Park CA (US)

Que Anh S. Nguyen of San Jose CA (US)

Weidi Zhu of Milpitas CA (US)

Zirui Wang of Shenzhen (CN)

HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18243523 titled 'HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device with a display and an enclosure. The enclosure consists of a housing, a front cover, and a rear cover. The rear cover is made of glass material containing metal nanoparticles that give color to the glass. The glass has a specific dielectric constant in a frequency range. The rear cover has two portions with different thicknesses and colors.

• The electronic device has a display and an enclosure.
• The enclosure includes a housing, a front cover, and a rear cover.
• The rear cover is made of glass material with metal nanoparticles.
• The metal nanoparticles give color to the glass material.
• The glass material has a specific dielectric constant in a frequency range.
• The rear cover has two portions with different thicknesses and colors.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
• Display panels for TVs or monitors.
• Wearable devices like smartwatches or fitness trackers.
• Automotive displays or infotainment systems.

Problems solved by this technology:

• Provides a visually appealing and customizable design for electronic devices.
• Offers a wide range of color options for the rear cover.
• Enhances the aesthetic appeal of the device.

Benefits of this technology:

• Allows for unique and personalized designs for electronic devices.
• Provides a durable and visually appealing rear cover made of glass material.
• Offers a wide range of color options to suit different preferences.
• Enhances the overall aesthetic appeal of the device.

Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device may include a display and an enclosure. The enclosure may include a housing, a front cover coupled to the housing and comprising a front cover member positioned over the display, and a rear cover coupled to the housing and including a rear cover member. The rear cover member may be formed from a glass material including metal nanoparticles configured to impart color to the glass material and having a dielectric constant from 5.5 to 7.5 in a frequency band from 5 GHz to 45 GHz. The rear cover member may include a first portion defining a first thickness and characterized by a first color, and a second portion defining a second thickness, greater than the first thickness, and characterized by a second color, different from the first color.