SHOCK MOUNTING COVER GLASS IN CONSUMER ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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Abstract
Apparatus, systems and methods for shock mounting glass for an electronic device are disclosed. The glass for the electronic device can provide an outer surface for at least a portion of a housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a compliant interface between the glass and the electronic device housing. In another embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a mechanically actuated retractable. For example, an outer glass member for an electronic device housing can be referred to as cover glass, which is often provided at a front surface of the electronic device housing.
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40 Claims
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1-20. -20. (canceled)
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21. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a housing; a display coupled to the housing; a cover; and an opaque force sensor that couples the cover to the housing. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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an enclosure; a cover glass; a display, coupled to the enclosure, that is visible through the cover glass; and a force sensor that couples the cover glass to the housing and is not disposed directly between the display and the cover glass. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A portable electronic device, comprising:
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a body; a display coupled to the housing; a glass layer; and a sensor that; couples the glass layer to the body; is optically opaque; and is operable to detect strain of the glass layer or the body. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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