Steven Felton Roach

US Patent:

20230084538, Mar 16, 2023

Filed:

Dec 7, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/544262

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Annie Manuja - Sunnyvale CA, US
Christopher D. Guichet - Mountain View CA, US
Erik G. de Jong - San Francisco CA, US
Jorge L. Rivera Espinoza - San Jose CA, US
Patrick J. Crowley - San Jose CA, US
Steven C. Roach - Martinez CA, US
Venkatesh Rajendran - San Jose CA, US
William C. Lukens - San Francisco CA, US
Woojin Jung - San Mateo CA, US
Yue Chen - San Jose CA, US
Zhiwei Gu - Cupertino CA, US
Derek Iwamoto - Sunnyvale CA, US
Siddharth Nangia - San Francisco CA, US
Scott D. Morrison - Austin TX, US
Kevin A. Klenk - Sunnyvale CA, US
Neeloy Roy - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H01Q 1/24
H01Q 1/22
H01Q 9/04
H01Q 1/52

Abstract:

A wireless communication system may include an electronic device having a wireless communication module. The wireless communication module may include an antenna radiating element on a first surface, a ground ring surrounding the antenna radiating element on the first surface, and a radio component mounted to a second surface. The wireless communication module may be incorporated into a system package that also includes other components. Encapsulation material may cover the wireless communication module and other components. A shielding material may cover the encapsulation material and be coupled to the ground ring. An opening in the shielding material may be aligned with the antenna radiating element. If desired, the wireless communication system may include external equipment having a wireless communication module communicatively coupled to the wireless communication module to convey firmware testing, debugging, restore, and/or other data.

US Patent:

20210389799, Dec 16, 2021

Filed:

Sep 11, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/019185

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Sameer Pandya - Sunnyvale CA, US
Tyler S. Atura Bushnell - Mountain View CA, US
Christopher M. Werner - San Jose CA, US
Steven C. Roach - San Francisco CA, US
Colin M. Ely - Sunnyvale CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 1/16

Abstract:

An input component for an electronic device can include a dial that defines an exterior surface and a shaft affixed to the dial. The dial and the shaft can be rotatable about a central axis of the shaft and the shaft can include a protruding portion that defines a channel. A collar can surround a portion of the shaft and can be at least partially disposed in the channel. A bushing can be positioned between the collar and the protruding portion of the shaft, with the bushing defining a groove.

US Patent:

20210068688, Mar 11, 2021

Filed:

Mar 6, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/811783

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Brian R. Land - Woodside CA, US
Naoto Matsuyuki - Kasugai-shi, Aichi-ken, JP
Erik L. Wang - Redwood City CA, US
William C. Lukens - San Francisco CA, US
Steven C. Roach - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 5/024
A61B 5/00
H01L 31/101
G06F 1/16

Abstract:

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.

US Patent:

20210076545, Mar 11, 2021

Filed:

Jun 11, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/899143

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Brian R. Land - Woodside CA, US
Naoto Matsuyuki - Kasugai-shi, JP
Erik L. Wang - Redwood City CA, US
William C. Lukens - San Francisco CA, US
Steven C. Roach - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

H05K 9/00
G06F 1/16
H04N 5/225
H04M 1/02

Abstract:

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. A conductive component can be in electrical communication with the opaque portion and one or more components of the electronic device.

US Patent:

20200064774, Feb 27, 2020

Filed:

Dec 16, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/221549

Inventors:

- Cupertino CA, US
Sameer Pandya - Sunnyvale CA, US
Steven C. Roach - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

G04B 3/04
G04C 3/00
G04G 21/02
G04G 21/08
G04G 17/08
G04G 17/04
G04G 17/06

Abstract:

An electronic device, such as a watch, has a crown assembly having a shaft and a user-rotatable crown. The user-rotatable crown may include a conductive cap that is mechanically and electrically coupled to the shaft and functions as an electrode. The conductive cap may be coupled to the shaft using solder or another conductive attachment mechanism. The shaft may electrically couple the conductive cap to a processing unit of the electronic device. One or more additional electrodes may be positioned on the exterior surface of the electronic device. The conductive cap is operable to be contacted by a finger of a user of the electronic device while another electrode is positioned against skin of the user. The processing unit of the electronic device is operable to determine a biological parameter, such as an electrocardiogram, of the user based on voltages at the electrodes.