Apple inc. (20240256003). HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE simplified abstract
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HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jacob Barton of Campbell CA (US)
Kevin Y. Chung of San Jose CA (US)
Shayla A. Schoensee of Campbell CA (US)
HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240256003 titled 'HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE
The abstract describes an electronic device with an input button assembly that includes an input member positioned on the exterior surface of a housing component, with two input regions. The assembly also includes a beam structure within the enclosure, coupled to the input member, and strain sensing elements at different locations on the beam structure.
- The electronic device features an input button assembly with an input member on the housing component's exterior surface.
- The input member has two input regions for user input.
- A beam structure within the enclosure is connected to the input member and can be deflected by user input.
- Strain sensing elements are located at different points on the beam structure to detect deflection.
Potential Applications: - This technology could be used in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or remote controls. - It could enhance user experience by providing a responsive and durable input mechanism.
Problems Solved: - Provides a reliable and durable input button assembly for electronic devices. - Offers a mechanism to detect user input accurately.
Benefits: - Improved user experience with responsive input buttons. - Increased durability and longevity of the input button assembly.
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Input Button Assembly for Electronic Devices This technology could be utilized in the consumer electronics industry for the development of more reliable and user-friendly devices. It could also be integrated into industrial control systems for enhanced user interaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the strain sensing element work in detecting user input? 2. What are the potential cost implications of integrating this technology into electronic devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device may include an input button assembly including an input member positioned along a side exterior surface of a housing component and defining a first input region proximate a first end of the input member and a second input region proximate a second end of the input member, the input member configured to receive a user input. the input button assembly may further include a beam structure at least partially within the enclosure and coupled to the input member, the beam structure configured to be deflected as a result of the user input, a first strain sensing element at a first location of the beam structure, and a second strain sensing element at a second location of the beam structure.
