18484996. SWITCH MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC CROWN ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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SWITCH MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC CROWN ASSEMBLY

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Sameer Pandya of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Antonio Herrera of Woodside CA (US)

Colin M. Ely of Sunnyvale CA (US)

SWITCH MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC CROWN ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18484996 titled 'SWITCH MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC CROWN ASSEMBLY

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a switch module for an electronic device that detects translational inputs and establishes a conductive path from an input surface to a processing unit. This switch module can be part of a crown assembly that detects rotational inputs, translational inputs, touch inputs, and/or biological signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. It includes a conductive dome and a friction guard positioned between the conductive dome and the actuation member of the crown assembly, which together define a portion of the conductive path.

  • The switch module detects translational inputs and establishes a conductive path from the input surface to the processing unit.
  • It can be used in a crown assembly to detect rotational inputs, translational inputs, touch inputs, and/or biological signals.
  • The switch module includes a conductive dome and a friction guard that define a portion of the conductive path.
  • The conductive dome and/or friction guard are positioned between the input surface and the actuation member of the crown assembly.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Electronic devices with improved input detection capabilities.
  • Crown assemblies for devices that require rotational and translational input detection.
  • Devices that can detect touch inputs and biological signals such as ECG signals.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Improved accuracy and sensitivity in detecting translational inputs.
  • Enhanced input detection capabilities for electronic devices.
  • Integration of touch input and biological signal detection in electronic devices.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved user experience with more accurate and responsive input detection.
  • Versatile input detection capabilities for a wide range of electronic devices.
  • Potential for integrating multiple input detection functionalities into a single device.


Original Abstract Submitted

A switch module for an electronic device detects translational inputs and defines at least portion of a conductive path from an input surface of the electronic device to a processing unit of the electronic device. The switch module may be a component of a crown assembly for detecting rotational inputs, translational inputs, touch inputs and/or biological signals such as electrocardiogram (ECG) signals. The switch module may include a conductive dome and a friction guard that is positioned between the conductive dome and the actuation member of the crown assembly. The conductive dome and/or the friction guard may define at least a portion of the conductive path from the input surface to the processing unit.

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