PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-12213260-B2
Application Number: US-202117447561-A
Country: US
Kind Code: B2

Title: Electronic device

Abstract:
A portable or wearable electronic device can include a device housing defining an internal volume, and an electronic component disposed in the internal volume. The electronic component can be an input component and can have a component housing. The electronic device can also include an antenna feed assembly disposed in the internal volume. The antenna feed assembly can include a conductive grounding component electrically connected to the component housing and the device housing, and an antenna feed component electrically connected to the grounding component and disposed adjacent to the component housing. The conductive grounding component can surround a first major surface and a second major surface of the component housing.

Claims:
What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A portable electronic device, comprising:
 a housing at least partially defining an internal volume and an exterior surface, the housing including a first portion and a second portion electrically isolated from the first portion; 
 a display assembly at least partially disposed in the internal volume, the display assembly comprising:
 a display layer defining an active area; 
 a flexible tail comprising a first end portion extending from the display layer and a second end portion connected directly to a printed circuit board, the flexible tail having a bend region between the first end portion and the second end portion; and 
 an insulating material at least partially surrounding the display layer, the insulating material including at least a portion of the flexible tail embedded in the insulating material and positioned between the first portion and the second portion; and 
 
 a transparent cover overlaying the display assembly. 
 
     
     
       2. The portable electronic device of  claim 1 , further comprising an antenna radiating element at least partially embedded in the insulating material. 
     
     
       3. The portable electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the insulating material comprises a first portion and a second portion affixed to the housing, the first portion having a lower Young&#39;s modulus than the second portion. 
     
     
       4. The portable electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the insulating material defines the exterior surface and is directly bonded or adhered to the housing. 
     
     
       5. The portable electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the insulating material is transparent. 
     
     
       6. The portable electronic device of  claim 5 , further comprising an ambient light sensor disposed in the insulating material. 
     
     
       7. The portable electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the insulating material defines a watertight seal between the display assembly and the housing. 
     
     
       8. The portable electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the housing comprises a sidewall that defines a slot between the first portion and the second portion; and 
 a portion of the insulating material defines the exterior surface and is disposed in the slot. 
 
     
     
       9. The portable electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the exterior surface is defined by the insulating material and is adjacent to a portion of the exterior surface defined by the housing. 
     
     
       10. A portable electronic device, comprising:
 a housing having a first housing portion and a second housing portion at least partially defining an internal volume; 
 a display assembly at least partially disposed in the internal volume, the display assembly comprising:
 a display layer defining an active area; 
 a flexible tail extending from the display layer, the flexible tail having a bend region and a portion extending underneath the display layer adjacent to the bend region; and 
 an insulating material at least partially surrounding the display layer and electrically isolating the first housing portion and the second housing portion, the insulating material embedding the flexible tail, including the portion extending underneath the display layer adjacent to the bend region; and 
 
 a transparent cover overlaying the display assembly. 
 
     
     
       11. The portable electronic device of  claim 10 , further comprising an energy absorbing component positioned in a recessed region defined by a sidewall of the housing. 
     
     
       12. The portable electronic device of  claim 11 , wherein the energy absorbing component substantially fills the recessed region. 
     
     
       13. The portable electronic device of  claim 10 , further comprising an adhesive securing the insulating material to a sidewall of the housing.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) 
     This claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/153,865, filed 25 Feb. 2021, and entitled “ELECTRONIC DEVICE,” the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. 
    
    
     FIELD 
     The described embodiments relate generally to electronic devices. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to wearable electronic devices. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Electronic devices are increasingly being designed with device portability in mind, for example, to allow users to use these devices in a wide variety of situations and environments. In the context of wearable devices, these devices can be designed to include many different functionalities and to be operated in many different locations and environments. The components of an electronic device, for example, the processors, memory, antennas, display, and other components can partially determine a level of performance of the electronic device. Further, the arrangement of these components with respect to one another in the device can also determine the level of performance of the electronic device. 
     Continued advances in electronic devices and their components have enabled considerable increases in performance. Existing components and structures for electronic devices can, however, limit the levels of performance of such devices. For example, while some components can achieve high levels of performance in some situations, the inclusion of multiple components in devices sized to enhance portability can limit the performance of the components, and thus, the performance of the device. Consequently, further tailoring and arrangement of components for electronic devices to provide additional or enhanced functionality, without introducing or increasing undesirable device properties, can be desirable. 
     SUMMARY 
     According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a portable electronic device can include a device housing defining an internal volume, an electronic component at least partially disposed in the internal volume, the electronic component including a component housing, and an antenna feed assembly. The antenna feed assembly can include a conductive grounding component electrically connected to the component housing and the device housing, the conductive grounding component at least partially surrounding a first major surface and a second major surface of the component housing, and an antenna feed component electrically connected to the conductive grounding component and disposed adjacent to the component housing. 
     In some examples, the portable electronic device can further include a processor disposed in the internal volume, and a flexible electrical connector coupled to the antenna feed component and the processor. The portable electronic device can further include a display assembly at least partially disposed in the internal volume, the display assembly including a display layer defining an active area, and a resonating element electrically connected to the antenna feed component. The device housing includes a sidewall, and the electronic device further includes an adjustable grounding component moveably attached to the sidewall, the adjustable grounding component electrically connected to the sidewall and the resonating element. The antenna feed assembly can be a first antenna feed assembly, and the electronic device can include a second antenna feed assembly positioned in the internal volume opposite the first antenna feed assembly. At least one of the first antenna feed assembly and the second antenna feed assembly can be configured to selectively drive a resonating element at one or more desired frequencies, or act as an electrical ground for the resonating element. The first antenna feed assembly can be configured to drive a resonating element at one or more frequencies selected from a first band of frequencies, and the second antenna feed assembly can be configured to drive the resonating element at one or more frequencies selected from a second band of frequencies that are lower than the first band of frequencies. The electronic component can include a user input component. The electronic component can be a first electronic component, and the electronic device further includes a second electronic component positioned adjacent to the first electronic component and electrically connected to the grounding component. The conductive grounding component can include copper. 
     According to some aspects, a portable electronic device can include a housing at least partially defining an internal volume and an exterior surface, and a display assembly at least partially disposed in the internal volume, the display assembly can include a display layer defining an active area, a flexible tail extending from the display layer, the flexible tail defining a bend region, an insulating material at least partially surrounding the display layer, the insulating material at least partially defining the exterior surface and including at least a portion of the flexible tail embedded therein, and a transparent cover overlaying the display assembly. 
     In some examples, the portable electronic device can further include an antenna radiating element at least partially embedded in the insulating material. The insulating material can include a first portion and a second portion affixed to the housing, the first portion having a lower Young&#39;s modulus than the second portion. A portion of the insulating material that defines the exterior surface can be positioned between the transparent cover and a sidewall of the housing. The housing can include a sidewall that defines a slot, and a portion of the insulating material that defines the exterior surface can be disposed in the slot. A portion of the exterior surface defined by the insulating material can be flush with a portion of the exterior surface defined by the housing. 
     According to some aspects, a display assembly for an electronic device can include a display layer defining an active area, a printed circuit board disposed opposite the display layer, the printed circuit board defining a major surface can have a width greater than or equal to a width of the display layer, a flexible tail extending from the display layer and connected to the printed circuit board, the flexible tail defining a bend region, and an insulating material disposed adjacent to a periphery of the major surface of the printed circuit board, the insulating material can be least partially surrounding the flexible tail. 
     In some examples, the flexible tail can be flush with the major surface of the printed circuit board at a periphery thereof. The display assembly can further include a conductive adhesive disposed adjacent to at least a portion of a periphery of the major surface and electrically connected to the printed circuit board. The display assembly can further include a conductive layer electrically connected to the printed circuit board and disposed adjacent to at least a portion of a periphery of the major surface, the conductive layer defining a gap, and a portion of the flexible tail connected to the printed circuit board can be disposed in the gap. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The disclosure will be readily understood by the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like structural elements, and in which: 
         FIG.  1 A  shows a perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  1 B  shows a top perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  1 C  shows a bottom perspective view of the electronic device of  FIG.  1 B . 
         FIG.  1 D  shows an exploded view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  2 A  shows a cross-sectional top view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  2 B  shows a cross-sectional top view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 A  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 B  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 C  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 D  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 E  shows a bottom view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 F  shows a perspective view of a connector of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 G  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 H  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 I  shows a perspective view of a portion of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  3 J  shows a side view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  4 A  shows a cross-sectional top view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  4 B  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  4 C  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  4 D  shows top and bottom views of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  5 A  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  5 B  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  5 C  shows a perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  5 D  shows side views of a portion of the component of  FIG.  5 C . 
         FIG.  6    shows an exploded view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  7 A  shows a bottom perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  7 B  shows a bottom perspective view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  8 A  shows a bottom view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  8 B  shows an exploded view of the component of  FIG.  8 A . 
         FIG.  8 C  shows a bottom view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 A  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 B  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 C  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 D  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 E  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 F  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 G  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  9 H  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  10    shows a perspective view of a battery of an electronic device. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims. 
     The architecture and components of the electronic devices described herein can allow for configurations and designs that can maximize the available space or volume in an internal volume defined by a housing of the device that is available to be occupied by one or more components. For example, certain aspects of device performance, such as battery life, can be improved by increasing the size or volume of the battery of the device. Additionally, or alternatively, the device itself could be reduced in size while achieving similar or even improved levels of performance. 
     In addition to saving space or providing other useful or desirable features, the architectures and components described herein can also present challenges to traditional techniques for grounding or tuning antennas present in the device. Accordingly, the devices and components described herein can include configurations and features that allow for the optimization and improvement of the performance of one or more antennas contained in such a device. For example, one or more components can act as both operational components and antenna radiating elements. The grounding of various components of the device, as well as the antennas, can also be controlled, tuned, or designed in order to achieve desired levels of performance. 
     These and other embodiments are discussed below with reference to  FIGS.  1 A- 10   . However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these Figures is for explanatory purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. Furthermore, as used herein, a system, a method, an article, a component, a feature, or a sub-feature including at least one of a first option, a second option, or a third option should be understood as referring to a system, a method, an article, a component, a feature, or a sub-feature that can include one of each listed option (e.g., only one of the first option, only one of the second option, or only one of the third option), multiple of a single listed option (e.g., two or more of the first option), two options simultaneously (e.g., one of the first option and one of the second option), or combination thereof (e.g., two of the first option and one of the second option). 
       FIG.  1 A  shows an example of an electronic device  100 . The electronic device shown in  FIG.  1 A  is a watch, such as a smartwatch. The smartwatch of  FIG.  1 A  is merely one representative example of a device that can be used in conjunction with the systems and methods disclosed herein. Electronic device  100  can correspond to any form of wearable electronic device, a portable media player, a media storage device, a portable digital assistant (“PDA”), a tablet computer, a computer, a mobile communication device, a GPS unit, a remote control device, or other electronic device. The electronic device  100  can be referred to as an electronic device, or a consumer device. In some examples, the electronic device  100  can include a housing  101  that can carry operational components, for example, in an internal volume at least partially defined by the housing. The electronic device  100  can also include a strap  103 , or other retaining component that can secured the device  100  to a body of a user as desired. Further details of the electronic device are provided below with reference to  FIG.  1 B . 
       FIG.  1 B  illustrates a smartwatch  200  that can be substantially similar to, and can include some or all of the features of the devices described herein, such as electronic device  100 . The device  200  can include a housing  202 , and a display assembly  204  attached to the housing. The housing  202  can substantially define at least a portion of an exterior surface of the device  200 . 
     The display assembly  204  can include a glass, a plastic, or any other substantially transparent exterior layer, material, component, or assembly. The display assembly  204  can include multiple layers, with each layer providing a unique function, as described herein. Accordingly, the display assembly  204  can be, or can be a part of, an interface component. The display assembly  204  can define a front exterior surface of the device  200  and, as described herein, this exterior surface can be considered an interface surface. In some examples, the interface surface defined by display assembly  204  can receive inputs, such as touch inputs, from a user. 
     In some examples, the housing  202  can be a substantially continuous or unitary component and can define one or more openings to receive components of the electronic device  200 . In some examples, the device  200  can include input components such as one or more buttons  206  and/or a crown  208  that can be disposed in the openings. In some examples, a material can be disposed between the buttons  206  and/or crown  208  and the housing  202  to provide an airtight and/or watertight seal at the locations of the openings. The housing  202  can also define one or more openings or apertures, such as aperture  210  that can allow for sound to pass into or out of the internal volume defined by the housing  202 . For example, the aperture  210  can be in communication with a microphone component disposed in the internal volume. In some examples, the housing  202  can define or include a feature, such as an indentation to removably couple the housing  202  and a strap or retaining component. 
       FIG.  1 C  shows a bottom perspective view of the electronic device  200 . The device  200  can include a back cover  212  that can be attached to the housing  202 , for example, opposite the display assembly  204 . The back cover  212  can include ceramic, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof. In some examples, the back cover  212  can include an at least partially electromagnetically transparent component  214 . The electromagnetically transparent component  214  can be transparent to any desired wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, such as visible light, infrared light, radio waves, or combinations thereof. In some examples, the electromagnetically transparent component  214  can allow sensors and/or emitters disposed in the housing  202  to communicate with the external environment. Together, the housing  202 , display assembly  204  and back cover  212  can substantially define an internal volume and an external surface of the device  200 . 
       FIG.  1 D  illustrates an exploded view of a smartwatch  300  that can be substantially similar to, and can include some or all of the features of the devices described herein, such as electronic devices  100  and  200 . The device  300  can include a housing  302 , a display assembly  304 , and a back cover  312 . Together, the housing  302 , display assembly  304 , and back cover  312  can define an exterior surface and an internal volume of the device  300 . 
     The housing  302  can be a substantially continuous or unitary component, and can define one or more openings  316 ,  338  to receive components of the electronic device  300  and/or to provide access to an internal portion of the electronic device  300 . In some examples, the device  300  can include input components such as one or more buttons  306  and/or a crown  308  that can be disposed in the openings  318 ,  320 . 
     The display assembly  304  can be received by and can be attached to the housing  302 . The display assembly can include a cover including a transparent material, such as plastic, glass, and/or ceramic. The display assembly  304  can also include a display stack or display assembly that can include multiple layers and components, each of which can perform one or more desired functions. For example, the display stack can include a display layer  324  that can include a touch detection layer or component, a force sensitive layer or component, and one or more display layers or components that can include one or more pixels and/or light emitting portions to display visual content and/or information to a user. In some examples, the display layer or component  324  can include a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, and/or any other form of display. The display layer  324  can also include one or more electrical connectors to provide signals and/or power to the display layer  324  from other components of the device  300 . 
     In some examples, the device  300  can include a gasket or seal  326  that can be disposed between the display assembly  304  and the housing  302  to substantially define a barrier to the ingress of liquids or moisture into the internal volume from the external environment at the location of the seal  326 . As described herein, the seal  326  can include polymer, metal, and/or ceramic materials. The device  300  can also include a seal  334  that can be disposed between the housing  302  and the back cover  312  to substantially define a barrier to the ingress of liquids or moisture into the internal volume from the external environment at the location of the seal  334 . As described herein, the seal  334  can include polymer, metal, and/or ceramic materials. The seal  334  can be substantially similar to and can include some or all of the features of the seal  326 . 
     The device  300  can also include internal components, such as a haptic engine  328 , a battery  330 , an audio module  336 , and a logic board  332 , also referred to as a main logic board  332  that can include a system in package (SiP) disposed thereon, including one or more integrated circuits, such as processors, sensors, and memory. The SiP can also include a package. 
     In some examples, the device  300  can include one or more wireless antennas that can be in electrical communication with one or more other components of the device  300 . In some examples, one or more antennas can receive and/or transmit wireless signals at one or more frequencies and can be, for example, one or more of a cellular antenna such as an LTE antenna, a Wi-Fi antenna, a Bluetooth antenna, a GPS antenna, a multi-frequency antenna, and the like. The antenna or antennas can be communicatively coupled to one or more additional components of the electronic device  300 . In some examples, one or more other components of the device  300  can include a portion or part of an antenna, such as a radiating element thereof. 
     The internal components can be disposed within the internal volume defined at least partially by the housing  302 , and can be affixed to the housing  302  via adhesives, internal surfaces, attachment features, threaded connectors, studs, posts, or other features, that are formed into, defined by, or otherwise part of the housing  302  and/or the cover  322  and/or back cover  312 . 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in an electronic device, as described herein. The components can include any combination of the features described herein, and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of a device, as well as the concepts regarding their use can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various examples of electronic devices and electronic device components including some having various features in various arrangements are described below, with reference to  FIGS.  2 A- 5 D . 
       FIG.  2 A  shows a top cross-sectional view of an electronic device  400  that can be substantially similar to, and can include some or all of the features of the electronic devices described herein. In some examples, a housing  402  can define an internal volume with components contained therein. Several components have been omitted for simplicity, but the housing  402  can contain various electronic components, such as a battery  430 , a haptic feedback module  428  positioned near or adjacent to the battery  430 . The device  400  can include other electronic components, such as an input component, or crown  408 . In some examples, the device  400  can include one or more antennas and the associated components necessary to send and/or receive signals through these antennas. 
     In some examples, the electronic device  400  shown in  FIG.  2 A , and any of the electronic devices described herein, can include one or more wireless antennas that can send and/or receive information at one or more frequencies or ranges of frequencies. For example, an electronic device  400  can include one or more antennas that can drive frequencies associated with one or more wireless network protocols. In some examples, one or more antennas of the device  400  can operate at cellular frequencies, LTE frequencies, 5G frequencies, Wi-Fi frequencies, ultra-wideband (UWB) frequencies, Bluetooth frequencies, GPS frequencies, and/or any other frequencies as desired. In some examples, one or more antennas of the device  400  can operate at frequencies between about 100 MHz and about 100 GHz, or between about 500 MHz and about 60 GHz. 
     In some examples, in order to provide for desired levels of antenna performance and efficiency over as wide a range of frequencies as desired, an antenna can be coupled or in communication with more than one antenna feed or antenna feed assembly. As shown in  FIG.  2 A , the device  400  can include a first antenna feed assembly  440  and a second antenna feed assembly  442 . In some examples, the first antenna feed assembly  440  is configured to drive a resonating element or antenna at one or more frequencies selected from a first band of frequencies, while the second antenna feed assembly  442  is configured to drive the resonating element or antenna at one or more frequencies selected from a second band of frequencies that are different, such as higher or lower, than the first band of frequencies. In some examples, the antenna feed assemblies  440 ,  442  can be positioned opposite one another in the internal volume of the device, such as at opposite sidewalls of the housing  402  of the device, in order to reduce interference and increase antenna performance and efficiency. 
     In addition to multiple antenna feed assemblies  440 ,  442 , the device  400  can include a number of grounding components that can serve to electrically ground the antenna assembly and/or antenna feed assemblies  440 ,  442 , for example, to the housing  402 . In some examples, grounding components  451 ,  452  can be located in relatively close proximity to the feed, such as antenna feed  442 , which is driving a higher range of frequencies. The device  400  can also include other grounding components  453  and can include electrical grounding through conductive tapes or other materials at desired locations, such as location  454 . Further, in some examples, one or more electrical components of the device  400  can act as a grounding component or can include a grounding component thereon or therein. For example, an input component  408 , which can be a crown module, can include the grounding component  452 . 
     In addition to driving different frequency bands, the antenna feed assemblies  440 ,  442  can selectively act as electrical grounds. That is, if one antenna feed assembly  440 ,  442  is driving the resonating element of the antenna, while the other antenna feed assembly  440 ,  442  is not actively driving, the antenna feed assembly  440 ,  442  that is not actively driving can serve as an electrical ground for the antenna feed assembly  440 ,  442  that is actively driving, thereby further increasing the antenna&#39;s efficiency. 
       FIG.  2 B  shows a cross-sectional top view of an electronic device  500  that can be substantially similar to the device  400  shown in  FIG.  2 A . In some examples, a housing  502  can define an internal volume with components contained therein. Several components have been omitted for simplicity, but the housing  502  can contain various electronic components, such as a battery  530 , a haptic feedback module  528  positioned near or adjacent to the battery  530 . The device  500  can include other electronic components, such as an input component, or crown  508 . In some examples, the device  500  can include one or more antennas and the associated components necessary to send and/or receive signals through these antennas. 
     As with the device  400  of  FIG.  2 A , the device  500  shown in  FIG.  2 B  can include multiple antenna feed assemblies  540 ,  542  that can operate at one or more frequency bands as desired. Whereas an electrical component  408  could include or serve as a grounding component in  FIG.  2 A , in the example shown, an electrical component, such as input component  508  can be attached to or can include one of the antenna feed assemblies  542 . The device  500  can further include several grounding components  551 ,  552 ,  553 , such as those described with respect to  FIG.  1 A . In addition to grounding locations, such as location  554 , the device  500  can include conductive grounding components, such as conductive tape  555  that can be positioned near or adjacent to the feed assembly  442 , to ground other electrical components located nearby. 
       FIG.  3 A  shows a perspective view of a component  608  of an electronic device. In this example, the component  608  is an input component that can be substantially similar to the input components described herein, including input component  508 . The input component  608  can include an input portion  609  that can be manipulate-able by a user and may be located at an exterior of the device. The input component  608  can also include a component housing  610  that can house the electronics of the component  608  and may be formed from any material as desired, including metal. The component  608  can also include an antenna feed assembly integral therewith or attached thereto. 
     The antenna feed assembly can include a conductive grounding component  622  that is electrically connected to the component housing  610  and the device housing, the conductive grounding component  622  at least partially surrounding a first major surface and a second major surface of the component housing  610 . Although shown as surrounding or covering at least part of two major surfaces of the component housing  610 , the grounding component  622  can surround one, two, three, or even all of the major surfaces of the component housing  610 . In some examples, the grounding component  622  can include metal, such as copper, aluminum, or steel. The antenna feed assembly can further include an antenna feed component  626  that can be electrically connected to the grounding component  622  and disposed adjacent to the component housing  610 . The feed component  626  can be connected to a flexible electrical connector  624  that can be coupled to a processor of the device, such as through connection portion  623 , and to the grounding component  622  such as through contact  625 . 
     In some examples, and as described further herein, the feed component  626  can include a feed connector or feed blade  627  that can be configured to couple to a resonating element of the antenna. In some examples, the feed blade  627  can be configured to provide a double sided electrical contact with a corresponding connector in a volumetrically efficient manner, so as to allow for components of the device to be positioned as close to the input component  608  as desired. Additionally, although not shown, other material can be positioned adjacent to the input component  608  to both protect the antenna feed assembly and to electrically isolate it from adjacent components. Referred again to  FIG.  2 B , a biasing foam can be positioned between the input component  508  including an antenna feed  542  and the adjacent component  528 . 
       FIG.  3 B  shows a perspective view of a component  708  of an electronic device. In this example, the component  708  is an input component that can be substantially similar to the input components described herein, including input components  408 ,  608 . The input component  708  can include an input portion  709  that can be manipulate-able by a user and may be located at an exterior of the device. The input component  708  can also include a component housing  710  that can house the electronics of the component  708  and may be formed from any material as desired, including metal. The input component  708  can also include a grounding component  722  that can provide electrical grounding for an antenna assembly and/or an antenna feed assembly positioned near to the input component  708 . 
     In the present example, the antenna feed assembly can include a feed component  726  that can be connected to a flexible electrical connector  724  that can be coupled to a processor of the device, such as through connection portion  725 . The feed component  726  can include a feed connector or feed blade  727  that can be configured to couple to a resonating element of the antenna. 
     In some examples, the grounding component  722  can be conductive or include a conductive materials. In some examples, the conductive grounding component  722  at least partially surrounding a first major surface and a second major surface of the component housing  710 . Although shown as surrounding or covering at least part of two major surfaces of the component housing  710 , the grounding component  722  can surround one, two, three, or even all of the major surfaces of the component housing  610 . In some examples, the grounding component  722  can include metal, such as copper, aluminum, or steel. In some examples, the grounding component  722  can be adhered, bonded, or joined to the component housing  710  in any manner desired, such as through conductive adhesives and/or welding, including laser welding. As described further with respect to  FIG.  3 G , the grounding component  722  can also include one or more electrical contacts that can provide an electrical ground connection to one or more adjacent components, such as component  430  shown in  FIG.  2 A . 
       FIG.  3 C  shows an isolated view of an example of a flexible electrical connector  724 , which can be coupled to a processor of the present device, such as through the connection portion  725  shown in  FIG.  3 B . In the example shown in  FIG.  3 C , the flexible electrical connector  724  can include one or more position constrainers, for example first position constrainer  278   a , second position constrainer  728   b , and third position constrainer  728   c . One or more other examples can include one, two, or more than three position constrainers. The position constrainers  728   a - c  are positioned on the flexible electrical connector  724  in such a way that the position constrainers  728   a - c  press against surrounding components of the device, including housing components, haptic engine body components, or other components surrounding the flexible electrical connector  724 , and constrain the flexible electrical connector  724  in place. 
     The position of the flexible electrical connector affects RF performance. Assembly variations and tolerances between devices can result in slight variations in positioning of the flexible electrical connector  724  and any surrounding components. The position constrainers  728   a - c  can include flexible, elastic materials, for example foam materials or other elastic materials such as rubbers and other polymers, which compress between the flexible electrical connector  724  and surrounding components. In this way, the position constrainers  728   a - c  can sandwich the flexible electrical connector  728  within the device and between adjacent components of the device to maintain proper distances between the flexible electrical connector  728  and any surrounding components. In this way, the flexible electrical connector  724  is consistently positioned within the device regardless of variations that can be introduced because of manufacturing and assembly tolerances. 
     In the illustrated example of  FIG.  3 C , the first position constrainer  728   a  is positioned vertically along a surface of the flexible electrical connector  724 , the second position constrainer  728   b  is positioned horizontally on a surface of the flexible electrical connector  724 , and the third position constrainer  728   c  is positioned horizontally on a surface of the flexible electrical connector  724  opposite the surface on which the second position constrainer  728   b  is positioned. Again, the number, size, shape, materials, and specific placement of each position constrainer  728   a - c  can vary in one or more other examples to provide consistent positioning of flexible electrical connectors  724  based on various other components that may surround the flexible electrical connector  724 . 
     Similarly,  FIG.  3 D  shows another example of a flexible connector  724  having a slightly different geometry and configuration than that shown in  FIG.  3 C . In the example of  FIG.  3 D , a first position constrainer  728   a  is disposed vertically along a surface of the flexible electrical connector  724  and a second position constrainer  728   b  is disposed horizontally on a surface of the flexible electrical connector  724 .  FIG.  3 E  shows a bottom view of the flexible electrical connector  724  shown in  FIG.  3 D . This bottom view shows a lower ground contact  729  along a lower surface of the flexible electrical connector  724 . The ground contact  729  can include and exposed portion of the flexible electrical connector  724 . In one example, the ground contact  729  can include a conductive pressure-sensitive-adhesive (PSA) that binds the ground contact  729  portion of the flexible electrical connector  724  to a ground contact, such as a separate conductive bracket that is tied to ground. 
     In examples of flexible electrical connectors  724  that include an additional ground, such as ground contact  729  shown in the example of  FIG.  3 E , the effective trace length of the flexible electrical connector  728  can be reduced. In this way, longer or larger flexible electrical connectors, such as that shown in  FIGS.  3 D and  3 E , can be utilized without extending the trace length, thus reducing losses and improving reliability via the added ground contact  729 . In addition, the position constrainer  728   b  can be sandwiched between the flexible electrical connector  724  and an adjacent component to press downward on the flexible electrical connector  724  to maintain the lower ground contact  729  and connection portion  723  in good contact with respective contact components (not shown). 
       FIG.  3 F  shows a perspective view of a feed connector or feed blade  827  connected to the feed component  826  of a feed assembly of an electronic device, such as the feed assembly shown in  FIG.  3 A . In the present example, the volumetrically efficient, double-sided electrical connection achieved by the feed blade  827  and an associated electrical connector  830  is shown. The feed blade  827  can include a first tine or finger  828  and a second tine or finger  829  that can be laterally offset from the first tine  828  while extending vertically in a same direction. The associated electrical connector  830 , which can be connected to other components or an antenna of the device, can include corresponding fingers or protrusions that are also laterally offset from one another. In use, the tines  828 ,  829  of the feed blade  827  push in opposite directions against the fingers of the connector  830  in order to provide a mechanically and electrically robust connection that also allows for relatively easy assembly or insertion. Although the present example shows only two tines  828 ,  829 , in some examples, the feed blade  827  can include any number of laterally offset tines as desired, including 3 or 4 tines 
       FIG.  3 G  shows a perspective view of a grounding component  922  that can be associated with an electrical component of a device. In some examples, the grounding component  922  can be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the grounding component  722  shown in  FIG.  3 B . Thus, in use, the grounding component  922  can be laser welded into an associated electrical component. For example, a top portion  924  of the grounding component  922 , which may cover at least a portion of a major surface of an associated electrical component, can define one or more apertures  932 ,  934  through which mechanical and/or electrical contact to the associated electrical component can be achieved. The grounding component  922  can also include one, two, three, or more contacts  926  that can extend from a portion of the grounding component  922  at any location or locations as desired. These contacts  926  can include fingers or tines that can extend away from the component housing to which the grounding component  922  is attached, for example, at any angle as desired. The contacts  926  can make electrical and/or physical contact with adjacent electrical components, such as component  528  shown in  FIG.  2 B  to provide a reliable electrical ground path without the need for relatively large connectors or components. 
       FIG.  3 H  shows a perspective view of another example of a grounding component  922  that can be associated with an electrical component of a device. In some examples, the grounding component  922  of  FIG.  3 H  can be substantially similar to and include some or all of the features of the grounding component  722  shown in  FIG.  3 B . Thus, in use, the grounding component  922  of  FIG.  3 H  can be laser welded into an associated electrical component. For example, a top portion  924  of the grounding component  922 , which may cover at least a portion of a major surface of an associated electrical component, can define one or more apertures  932 ,  934  through which mechanical and/or electrical contact to the associated electrical component can be achieved. 
     The grounding component  922  can also include one, two, three, four or more contacts, including a first set of contacts  926   a ,  926   b  and a second set of contacts  927   a ,  927   b  that can extend from a portion of the grounding component  922  at any location or locations as desired. These contacts  926   a - b ,  927   a - b  can include fingers or tines that can extend away from the component housing to which the grounding component  922  is attached, for example, at any angle as desired. The contacts  926   a - b ,  927   a - b  can make electrical and/or physical contact with adjacent electrical components, such as component  528  shown in  FIG.  2 B , to provide a reliable electrical ground path without the need for relatively large connectors or components. 
     In the illustrated example of  FIG.  3 H , the grounding component  922  includes four contacts  926   a - b ,  927   a - b , with a first set of contacts  926   a - b  extending opposite a second set of contacts  927   a - b . The four contact configuration of  FIG.  3 H  can increase electrical contacts to improve ground quality and reduce de-sense between certain bands.  FIG.  3 I  illustrates a close-up perspective view of the tip of an example of a contact  926 . In at least one example, as shown, the contact can include a curvilinear ridge  928  extending outward from the contact  926  at an end thereof. The ridge  928  can ensure proper contact is made between the contact  926  and adjacent components even in cases where the grounding component  922 , or one or more other components of the device, is manufactured or assembled slightly off axis or at an angle, or when drop events cause various internal components of the device, including components with which the contact  926  physically engages, shift or bend slightly due to damage. The rounded, curvilinear ridge  928  can compensate for any such variations and maintain sufficient contact for the grounding path. 
     In one example, as shown in  FIG.  3 J , a vertical position of the contacts  926   a - b ,  927   a - b  of the grounding component  922  can be staggered to accommodate components with which the contacts  926   a - b .  927   a - b  physically engage to form the grounding path. For example, the housing  710  shown in  FIG.  3 B  or other intermediate components disposed between the housing  710  and the grounding component  722 ,  922  against which at least some of the contacts  927   a - b  press, can include recessed portions or other irregular geometries. The staggered height of the contacts  926   a - b ,  927   a - b , including the raised vertical positions of the second set of contacts  927   a - b , can accommodate such irregularities to ensure proper ground contacting positions. 
     In at least one example, referring back to  FIG.  3 H , the grounding component  922  can include slotted apertures  932 ,  934  defined by the top portion  924  through which mechanical and/or electrical contact to the associated electrical component can be achieved. In the example shown in  FIG.  3 H , the elongated slot geometry can provide additional room within which to work and form electrical connections with components underneath the top portion  924 , for example forming solder beads. The elongated slots can also provide added visibility to inspect such connections and solder beads from lower angels relative to the plane in which the top portion  924  lies without the thickness of the top portion obstructing the view. In addition, such elongated slot portions can improve assembly tolerances when aligning the slots  932 ,  934  over electrical connection portions of components on which the top portion  924  of the grounding component  922  is disposed. 
       FIG.  4 A  shows a cross-sectional top view of a portion of an electronic device  100  that can be substantially similar to the devices  400 ,  500  discussed in  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B .  FIG.  4 A  shows a view corresponding to the upper left corner of the devices  400 ,  500  of  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B . As shown, the device  1000  can include a housing  1002  and one or more components  1028  disposed in an internal volume defined by the housing  1002 . The device  1000  can also include one or more antenna feed assemblies, such as antenna feed assembly  1040 , which can correspond to antenna feed assemblies  440 ,  540  shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B . The antenna feed assembly  1040  can include an insert molded feed component  1042  that can include multiple grounding components  1051 ,  1052  extending therefrom. The grounding components  1051 ,  1052  can electrically ground the feed component  1042  to the housing  1002  or other components of the device  1000 . The feed assembly  1040  can also include a flexible electrical connector  1044  that can connect the feed component  1042  to one or more processors or other components of the device  1000 . 
       FIG.  4 B  shows a perspective view of an antenna feed assembly  1140  of an electronic device that can be substantially similar to, or the same as, any of the antenna feed assemblies described herein, including feed assembly  1040 . 
     The antenna feed assembly  1140  can include an insert molded feed component  1142  that can include multiple grounding components  1143 ,  1145  extending therefrom. Each of the grounding components  1143 ,  1145  can include a conductive material, such as metal, and can define an aperture. A screw, bolt, or other fastening component, such as component  1152 , can be passed through the aperture defined by each grounding component  1143 ,  1145  to mechanically and electrically secure the grounding components  1143 ,  1145  and thus feed component  1142  to, for example, a portion  1110  of the device housing. Additionally, the grounding components  1143 ,  1145  can be structured and/or positioned so that they are biased against a surface of the portion  1110 . For example, in an unattached state, the grounding components  1143 ,  1145  can extend downward, away from the feed component  1142 . When the feed component  1142  is positioned in the device, the interference fit between the grounding components  1143 ,  1145  and the portion  1110  can exert a biasing force against the grounding components  1143 ,  1145 , while the screw or fastener, such as  1152 , can press against the grounding components  1143 ,  1145  and portion in a direction opposite the biasing force. In this way, even if the fastener  1152  were to back-out or be removed from the grounding components  1143 ,  1145 , the biasing force would still provide for a reliable electrical contact. 
     In some examples, a feed connector or feed blade  1146  can extend from the feed component  1142  and can be configured to couple to a resonating element of the antenna. The feed component  1142  can also include one or more electrical components associated with driving an antenna and can, for example, act as a tuner for the antenna feed to allow the feed to switch between different frequency bands and/or to act as an electrical ground as desired. As can be seen, a flexible electrical connector  1144  can electrically connect to the feed component  2142  and to one or more other components, such as one or more processors and/or drivers. 
     As described with respect to  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B , by providing two or more antenna feeds in an electronic device, of which antenna feed assembly  1140  may be one, may eliminate the need for switch componentry that is required to achieve similar operating frequencies through a single antenna feed. Accordingly, the antenna feed assembly  1140  may not include or need a switch component, and thus may have a relatively compact and/or space-saving design. Further, the use of multiple antenna feed assemblies can allow for each antenna feed assembly, such as assembly  1140 , to be located physically closer to the components that power or drive the feed, thereby increasing the efficiency of the associated antenna or antennas. In some examples where tri-plexing is implemented rather than quad-plexing, as described herein, the complexity of the system and device can reduced because various components that take up space within the device can be beneficially positioned or clustered next to respective feed points of those components for efficiency. 
       FIG.  4 C  shows a perspective view of an antenna feed assembly  1240  of an electronic device that can be substantially similar to, or the same as, any of the antenna feed assemblies described herein, including feed assemblies  1040 ,  1140 . As with the feed assembly  1140 , the feed assembly  1240  can include a feed component  1242  that can include multiple grounding components  1243 ,  1245  and a feed blade  1246  extending therefrom. A flexible electrical connector  1244  can be electrically connected to the feed component  1242  as shown. Whereas the feed assembly  1140  of  FIG.  4 B  is shown in a substantially assembled or final configuration, the feed assembly  1240  is shown with the flexible electrical connector  1244  in an unfolded configuration in order to demonstrate its geometry. In at least one example, the flexible electrical connector  1244  does not include interconnects, which reduces potential areas for losses. 
     In use, the flexible electrical connector  1244  can be folded down an around the feed component  1242 , where an electrical connector  1247 , such as a board to board connector, can couple with one or more other components of the device, including one or more processers or SiPs as described herein. Further, as shown, the flexible electrical connector  1244  can include a portion that extends pass the connector  1247  and which can be electrically connected to additional components of the device, such as other processors or SiPs as desired. By using a single flexible electrical connector  1244  that can electrically connect to multiple components, the number of components necessary to drive the antennas of a device can be reduced, and the volume of the antenna components can be reduced, thereby allowing for smaller devices, or devices that include more or improved features. 
       FIG.  4 D  shows top and bottom views of a feed component  1342  of an antenna assembly for an electronic device. The feed component  1342  can be substantially similar to, or the same as, the feed components  1042 ,  1142 ,  1242  discussed herein. The feed component  1342  can be or include a molded material, such as an insert molded material, that can at least partially surround a first grounding component  1351  and a second grounding component  1352 . That is, the conductive grounding components  1351 ,  1352  can be embedded in a molded polymer body of the feed component  1342 . Additionally, in some examples, the molded portion of the feed component  1342  can define one or more apertures or openings  1353 ,  1354  on a first surface that can provided electrical contacts for the grounding components  1351 ,  1352 . The molded portion of the feed component  1342  can also define one or more apertures  1357 ,  1359  on a second, different surface thereof to provide additional electrical contacts. 
       FIG.  5 A  shows a perspective view of a grounding component  1451  of an antenna assembly for an electronic device. The grounding component  1451  can include some or all of the features of, and be substantially similar to, any of the grounding components described herein, including grounding components  451 ,  551  described with respect to  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B . In the present example, the grounding component  1451  is attached to the sidewall of an electronic device housing  1402  at a desired location. The grounding component  1451  can include an attachment portion  1453  that can define an aperture or attachment feature. A fastener, such as a screw  1457 , can pass through the attachment feature to secure the grounding component  1451  to the housing  1402 . In some examples, the fastener can mate with a corresponding feature in the housing  1402 . A contact portion  1455  can extend from the attachment portion  1453  and can be electrically connected to one or more components of the device to provide them with a path to electrical ground, such as an electrical path to the housing. In some examples, the contact portion  1455  can be soldered or otherwise electrically connected to a resonating element and/or antenna of the device. 
     In some examples, the position of the grounding component  1451  on the housing  1402  can be moveable and/or adjustable. That is, the attachment portion  1453  can be attached or coupled to the housing  1402  in such a way as to allow the grounding component  1451  to be secured at a variety of locations as desired. Thus, in some examples, the grounding component  1451  can be an adjustable grounding component that is moveably attached to the sidewall of the housing  1402 . In some examples, the physical distance between an antenna feed of the electronic device and the grounding components it is electrically connected to, such as grounding component  1451 , can at least partially determine a resonant frequency of the antenna. Accordingly, the distance between the antenna feed and the grounding component  1451  can be adjusted in order to tune the associated antenna and improve performance and/or efficiency at one or more desired frequencies or frequency bands. In some examples, a position of a moveable grounding component  1451  can be adjusted all along the length of the device, for example along an edge of the housing  1402 . In one example, the position of the movable grounding component  1451  can be adjusted by 0.1 mm to about 5 mm as desired in order to tune an associated antenna after the device and/or antenna has been at least partially assembled. In another example, the position of the movable grounding component  1451  can be adjusted by 1-2 mm as desired. In one example, the position of the movable grounding component  1451  can be adjusted in increments as small as about 0.5 mm. In one example, adjustments smaller than 0.5 mm can be accomplished through other components that are electrically connected to the movable grounding component  1451 . 
     In at least one example, the attachment portion  1453  can include a curved or bent geometry, especially where screw  1457  presses downward thereon. The curved geometry of the attachment portion  1453  can be present until assembly when a head of the screw  1457  presses downward onto the attachment portion  1453  and the bent geometry thereof. The bent geometry can form an elastically deformed area of the attachment portion  1453  that presses back up against the head of the screw  1457  to improve contact and maintain a locking force on the screw that prevents the screw  1457  from untwisting and retreating away as a result of repeated drops of the device over time. 
       FIG.  5 B  shows a perspective view of a grounding component  1452  of an antenna assembly for an electronic device. The grounding component  1452  can include some or all of the features or, and be substantially similar to any of the grounding components described herein, including grounding components  451 ,  551  described with respect to  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B . In the present example, the grounding component  1452  is attached to the sidewall of an electronic device housing  1402  at a desired location, and can be located on an opposite side of an antenna feed from the grounding component  1451 . That is, an antenna feed assembly can be located between the grounding components  1451 ,  1452 . The grounding component  1452  can include an attachment portion  1454  that can define an aperture or attachment feature. A fastener, such as a screw  1458 , can pass through the attachment feature to secure the grounding component  1452  to the housing  1402 . In some examples, the fastener can mate with a corresponding feature in the housing  1402 . A contact portion  1456  can extend from the attachment portion  1454  and can be electrically connected to one or more components of the device to provide them with a path to electrical ground, such as an electrical path to the housing. In some examples, the contact portion  1456  can be soldered or otherwise electrically connected to a resonating element and/or antenna of the device. 
       FIG.  5 C  shows a perspective view of an alternative configuration of a grounding component  1550  of an antenna assembly for an electronic device. The grounding component  1550  can be used in any of the devices and/or antenna assemblies described herein at any location. In some examples, the grounding component  1550  can provide an electrical connection between an electrical component  1520  and an electrical ground path, such as the housing  1502  of an electronic device. As can be seen, the grounding component  1550  includes one or more tines or fingers  1554  that can be connected to, or extend from a coil structure  1552 . In some examples, the tines and/or coil can include a conductive material, for example, a metal, including copper or aluminum. The grounding component  1550  can have substantially and length as desired. 
       FIG.  5 D  shows a simplified side view of the grounding component  1550  in both an uncompressed state, where it is not contacting the housing  1502 , and a compressed state, where the grounding component  1550  is in a compressed state and provides an electrical connection between the component  1520  and the housing  1502 . As can be seen, the interference fit between the coil  1552  and the gap between the tines  1554  and housing  1502  can serve to compress the coil and provide a biasing force between the grounding component  1550  and the housing  1502 . This can ensure a robust electrical contact that can withstand high loads and can even provide a reliable electrical contact in the event that the housing  1502  becomes locally deformed, thereby increasing reliability of the grounding and the associated antenna. 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in an electronic device, as described herein. The components can include any combination of the features described herein, and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of a device, as well as the concepts regarding their use can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various examples of electronic devices and electronic device components including some having various features in various arrangements are described below, with reference to  FIGS.  6 - 8 C . 
       FIG.  6    shows an exploded view of a portion of an electronic device. As shown in  FIG.  6   , a display assembly  1704  for a portable electronic device can include a display panel or display layer  1724  with an array of pixels forming or defining an active area on which content or images may be displayed. Display  1724  may have an associated protective cover layer such as transparent display cover layer  1722 . Display cover layer  1722  may be formed from one or more layers of glass, clear polymer, crystalline material such as sapphire or other crystalline material, and/or other transparent structures(s). Display panel  1724  may include a protruding tail portion  1725  (e.g., a flexible tail that protrudes from an edge of the active area.) When display  1724  is mounted in a housing, the tail  1725  may be bent back on itself as shown and described herein and may define a bend or bend region. This may help minimize the size of any inactive display border that is visible by a user such as viewer who is viewing display  1724 . 
     The display assembly  1704  can include various electronic components  1736 . In some examples, these components  1736  can include display driver integrated circuits and/or other control circuitry for display  1724 . These components  1736  may be mounted directly on tail  1725  and/or on one or more additional printed circuits such as printed circuit board  1730 . Electrical connections may be made between printed circuit board  1730 , and tail  1725  using solder, conductive adhesive, welds, connectors, and/or other conductive connections. As an example, printed circuit board  1730  may be electrically and mechanically attached to tail  1725  using a conductive adhesive such as anisotropic conductive film  1740 , which forms electrical connections between contacts on printed circuit board  1730  and mating contacts on tail  1725 . Optional shield  1742  may cover components  1736  on printed circuit board  1730  (e.g., display driver integrated circuits). Additional electronic components of a device including the display assembly  1704  can be connected to the printed circuit board  1730 , for example, through one or more electrical connectors, such as connectors  1734  and  1732 . In some examples, one or more of the components of the display assembly  1704 , such as display layer  1724 , can include a resonating element for an antenna, as described herein. In some examples, this resonating element can be electrically connected to and driven by other components of the electronic device, such through connections to the printed circuit board  1730  and/or to any or all of the antenna feed assemblies described herein. 
     A display mounting component  1726  may be formed from a molded material, such as a molded insulating material, including a polymer (e.g., a low-injection-pressure-overmolded polymer). The material that forms component  1726  may be epoxy, polyurethane, and/or other polymer materials. Thermoplastic and/or thermoset polymer may be used in forming component  1726 . Heat and/or light (e.g., ultraviolet light) may be used in curing the polymer forming component  1726 . As one illustrative example, component  1726  may be formed from a thermoset structural adhesive such as a one-part heat-cured epoxy. Other polymer(s) may be used, if desired. Vacuum may be applied to the interior of a mold to help draw liquid polymer into a desired shape within a mold during formation of component  1726 . 
     One or more surfaces of component  1726  can serve as a reference surface (datum) that helps establish a desired physical relationship between component  1726  and other portions of a device including the display assembly  1704 . As an example, component  1726  can be attached to an opposing surface of a housing using a layer of adhesive such as adhesive layer  1728 . The shape and location of component  1726  relative to display cover layer  1722 , display panel  1724 , and other structures in display  1704  may help establish a desired position for display  1704  relative to a device housing. In the example of  FIG.  6   , component  1726  partly covers tail  1725 . If desired, the component  1726  can encapsulate at least a portion of, or all of tail  1725 . The upper surface of component  1726  can be molded directly to the underside of display cover layer  1722  to help form an environmental seal. In some examples, however, the display assembly  1704  can include a separate seal that can aid in forming an environmental seal between the display assembly  1704  and a housing. 
       FIG.  7 A  shows a bottom perspective view of a display assembly  1804  of an electronic device. As with the display assembly  1704  described with respect to  FIG.  6   , the display assembly  1804  can include a display layer  1824  that is connected to and overlies a printed circuit board  1830 . In some examples, printed circuit board  1830  may be electrically and mechanically attached to a tail of the display layer  1824  using a conductive adhesive such as anisotropic conductive film  1840 , which forms electrical connections between contacts on printed circuit board  1830  and mating contacts on the tail. Optional shield  1842  may cover components on printed circuit board  1830  (e.g., display driver integrated circuits). 
     The display assembly  1804  is shown prior to the incorporation of the molded insulating material which can form a display mounting component, such as the display mounting component  1726 . The location of the display mounting component is indicated in  FIG.  7 A  with a dashed line. As can be see, the display mounting component extends around a periphery of the printed circuit board  1830 . As the printed circuit board  1830  is smaller than the display layer  1824 , the molded insulating material may be adjacent to an edge of the printed circuit board, such as at location  1850 . Further, the tail of the display layer  1824  may be offset (e.g., at location  1852 ) from the surface of the display layer  1824  (e.g., at location  1850 ), thereby requiring a secondary shut-off at location  1852  in order to seal the mold for the formation of the molded display mounting component. 
     In some examples, however, and as shown in  FIG.  7 B , a display assembly  1904  for an electronic device can include a printed circuit board  1930  that has one or more major dimensions, such as a width and/or height, that are substantially similar to the corresponding major dimension of the display layer  1924 . By using a printed circuit board  1930  with these dimensional relationships, the tail of the display layer  1924  can be made flush with a major surface of the printed circuit board  1930  (e.g., at location  1950 ) so that only a single shut-off is needed during the molding operation which can be used to form the display mounting component. Accordingly, the molded insulating material of the display mounting component, such as display mounting component  1726 , can be disposed on a major surface of the printed circuit board  1930  and adjacent to a periphery thereon while also at least partially surrounding the flexible tail of an associated display layer  1924 . 
       FIG.  8 A  shows a bottom view of a display assembly  2004  of an electronic device that can be substantially similar to, and include some or all of the features of the other display assemblies described herein. As with the other display assemblies described herein, the display assembly  2004  can include a printed circuit board  2030  and other components, as well as a conductive adhesive such as anisotropic conductive film  2040  that may be electrically and mechanically attached to a tail of the display layer which forms electrical connections between contacts on printed circuit board  2030  and mating contacts on the tail. The display assembly  2004  can also include a shield  2042  may cover components on printed circuit board  2030  (e.g., display driver integrated circuits). 
     The display assembly  2004  can also include a conductive layer  2050  that can serve to provide an electrical ground connection between the components of the display assembly, including any antennas and/or resonating elements, and the housing of a device including the display assembly. In some examples, the conductive layer  2050  can include any conductive material as desired and may be, for example, a single or double sided conductive tape. The conductive layer can further be electrically connected to the components of the display assembly  2004  at one or more various locations as desired by additional layers of conductive material, such as portions of conductive tape  2051 ,  2052 ,  2053 ,  2054 ,  2055 , and  2056 . 
       FIG.  8 B  shows an exploded view of the display assembly  2004  of  FIG.  8 A , including the display layer  2024  and the transparent cover  2022  to which the printed circuit board  2030  can be coupled. In some examples, the conductive layer  2050  can take any shape as desired, although in some examples it can define an aperture or opening that is shaped to correspond to a peripheral shape of the printed circuit board  2030 . Thus, in some examples, the conductive layer  2050  can be disposed adjacent to at least a portion of the periphery of the printed circuit board  2030 . Further, in some examples, the conductive layer  2050  can define a gap that can correspond to a size and a location of the display tail of the display layer  2024 . As assembled, the display tail, which can connect the display layer  2024  to the printed circuit board  2030 , can be at least partially disposed in the gap. 
       FIG.  8 C  shows a bottom view of a display assembly  2104  of an electronic device that can be substantially similar to, and include some or all of the features of the other display assemblies described herein. As with the other display assemblies described herein, the display assembly  2104  can include a printed circuit board  2130  and other components. The display assembly  2104  can also include a conductive grounding layer  2150  that can serve the same purpose as the conductive layer  2050  described herein. In the present example, however, the conductive layer  2150  can include a conductive adhesive disposed adjacent to at least a portion of a periphery of the major surface of the printed circuit board  2130  and electrically connected to the printed circuit board  2130 . 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in an electronic device, as described herein. The components can include any combination of the features described herein, and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of a device, as well as the concepts regarding their use can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various examples of electronic devices and electronic device components including some having various features in various arrangements are described below, with reference to  FIGS.  9 A- 9 H . 
       FIG.  9 A  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a display assembly taken along the indicated line shown in  FIG.  6   . As can be seen, the display assembly can include a display layer  2224  and an associated tail  2225  that defines a bend region. A transparent cover  2222  can overlay the display layer  2224 . The display assembly can also include a display mounting component  2226  that can at least partially surround or encapsulate the tail  2225  and which can be mounted to a housing  2202  of the electronic device. In the present example, the display mounting component  2226  is secured to the housing  2202  by a layer of adhesive  2227 . The adhesive  2227  can include one or more layers of a pressure sensitive adhesive. In some examples, the pressure sensitive adhesive can have a thickness of between 50 microns and 250 microns. In some examples, a component  2229  can be embedded or at least partially surrounded by the display mounting component  2226 . 
     In some examples, the component  2229  can be an electrical component and/or other functional component. For example, the component  2229  can be a part of an antenna assembly, such as a resonating element. In some examples, the component  2229  can serve other functions and/or provide additional or enhanced functionalities. For example, the component  2229  can include a strain gauge that can allow the device to detect an amount of force associated with a touch input by a user on the transparent cover  2222 . 
       FIG.  9 B  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a display assembly taken along the indicated line shown in  FIG.  6   . As can be seen, the display assembly can include a display layer  2324  and an associated tail  2325  that defines a bend region. A transparent cover  2322  can overlay the display layer  2324 . The display assembly can also include a display mounting component that can at least partially surround or encapsulate the tail  2325  and which can be mounted to a housing  2302  of the electronic device, for example, with an adhesive  2327 . In the present example, the display mounting component can include two or more portions of material  2326 ,  2328  and can be formed through a double-shot molding process. In some examples, one portion of material  2326  can be relatively soft and/or pliable, while the second portion  2328  can be harder or more rigid. That is, in some examples, the portion  2328  can have a higher Young&#39;s modulus than the portion  2326 . Although in some examples, the portion  2328  can have a same or lower Young&#39;s modulus. This configuration can reduce intrinsic stresses on the display layer that may be caused by curing the portion  2326 , but can also provide a hard layer  2328  that can effectively dissipate energy if the display layer is subjected to a high force event. 
       FIG.  9 C  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a display assembly taken along the indicated line shown in  FIG.  6   . As can be seen, the display assembly can include a display layer  2424  and an associated tail  2425  that defines a bend region. A transparent cover  2422  can overlay the display layer  2424 . The display assembly can also include a display mounting component  2426  that can at least partially surround or encapsulate the tail  2425  and which can be mounted to a housing  2402  of the electronic device. 
     In the present example, the molded material of the display mounting component  2426  can also serve to affix the display assembly to the device housing  2402  and/or to provide an environmental seal between the transparent layer  2422  and the device housing. For example, the display mounting component  2426  can at least partially define an exterior surface of the device, such as at location  2427 . Thus, in some examples, a portion of the insulating molded material of the display mounting component  2426  that defines the exterior surface of the device can be positioned between the transparent cover  2422  and a sidewall of the housing  2402 . Further, as shown, in some examples, the portion of the exterior surface  2427  defined by the display mounting component  2426  can be substantially level, in line with, and/or flush with portion of the exterior surface defined by the housing  2402  and/or transparent cover  2422 . 
     In some examples, this configuration can allow for a reduction in the size of a datum of the housing  2402  associated with the display assembly, while the display mounting component  2426  can serve to dissipate stresses and reduce an amount of stress experienced by the display assembly. Further, the material of the display mounting component  2426  can be chosen to provide a desired cosmetic appearance at location  2427 , such as through the inclusion of pigments or dyes in the molded material. 
       FIG.  9 D  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a display assembly taken along the indicated line shown in  FIG.  6   . As can be seen, the display assembly can include a display layer  2524  and an associated tail  2525  that defines a bend region. A transparent cover  2522  can overlay the display layer  2524 . The display assembly can also include a display mounting component  2526  that can at least partially surround or encapsulate the tail  2525  and which can be mounted to a housing of the electronic device. In the present example, the display mounting component  2526  can be directly bonded or adhered to the housing and can at least partially define a portion  2527  of the exterior surface of the device. As shown, in some examples the housing can include a first portion  2502  and a second portion  2503  that together may define a slot of gap therebetween. In some examples, the portions  2502 ,  2503  may be electrically isolated from one another. 
     As shown, the molded material of the display mounting component  2526  can be disposed in the gap to define a portion of the exterior surface of the device at location  2527 . In some examples, the display mounting component  2526  can thus serve to electrically isolate or insulate the portions  2502 ,  2503  of the housing from one another. Further, in some examples, a component  2529  can be embedded or at least partially surrounded by the display mounting component  2526 . In some examples, the component  2529  can be an electrical component and/or other functional component that can serve other functions and/or provide additional or enhanced functionalities. For example, the molded insulating material of the display mounting component  2526  can be translucent or transparent and the component  2529  can include an environmental sensor, such as an ambient light sensor. 
       FIG.  9 E  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a display assembly taken along the indicated line shown in  FIG.  6   . As can be seen, the display assembly can include a display layer  2624  and an associated tail  2625  that defines a bend region. A transparent cover  2622  can overlay the display layer  2624 . The display assembly can also include a display mounting component  2626  that can at least partially surround or encapsulate the tail  2625  and which can be mounted to a housing  2602  of the electronic device. In some examples, the display assembly can be mounted to the housing  2602  by one or more layers of adhesive  2627 . Additionally, in order to increase the stiffness of the display assembly and allow for the transmission of forces exerted thereon to the housing and/or other components without causing undesired amounts of strain to the display assembly, the display assembly can include a stiffener layer  2628 . 
     As can be seen, the stiffener layer  2628  can be disposed under the display layer  2624  and in some examples the stiffener layer can be at least partially embedded in or surrounded by the display mounting component  2626 . In some examples, the stiffener layer  2628  can include a relatively high modulus polymer material. In some examples, the stiffener layer  2628  can include PET, silicone, and/or composite materials such as glass or ceramic reinforced polymers, including glass reinforced epoxies. 
       FIG.  9 F  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a display assembly taken along the indicated line shown in  FIG.  6   . As can be seen, the display assembly can include a display layer  2724  and an associated tail  2725  that defines a bend region. A transparent cover  2722  can overlay the display layer  2724 . The display assembly can also include a display mounting component  2726  that can at least partially surround or encapsulate the tail  2725  and which can be mounted to a housing  2702  of the electronic device by an adhesive  2727 . 
     In the present example, the housing  2702  can define a recessed or cutout region  2703  that can be disposed adjacent to the display mounting component  2726 . The recessed region  2703  can allow for the molded material of the display mounting component  2726  to freely deform into the space of the recessed region  2703  without resistance, thereby allowing the display mounting component  2726  to more effectively dissipate any energy passed into it. For example, during a high stress event, the display mounting component  2726  can deform into the recessed region  2703  to dissipate energy and reduce the strain experienced by the display layer  2724 . 
       FIG.  9 G  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a display assembly taken along the indicated line shown in  FIG.  6   . As can be seen, the display assembly can include a display layer  2824  and an associated tail  2825  that defines a bend region. A transparent cover  2822  can overlay the display layer  2824 . The display assembly can also include a display mounting component  2826  that can at least partially surround or encapsulate the tail  2825  and which can be mounted to a housing  2802  of the electronic device by an adhesive  2827 . 
     As with the housing  2702  of  FIG.  9 F , the housing  2802  can define a recessed or cutout region  2803  that can be disposed adjacent to the display mounting component  2826 . In the present example, however, an energy absorbing component, or bumper  2804  can be positioned in the recessed region  2803  between the housing  2802  and the display mounting component  2826 . In some examples, the bumper  2804  can serve to absorb and/or dissipate every transmitted through the display assembly and thus reduce the strain experienced by the display layer  2824 . 
       FIG.  9 H  shows a cross-sectional view of a portion of a display assembly taken along the indicated line shown in  FIG.  6   . As can be seen, the display assembly can include a display layer  2924  and an associated tail  2925  that defines a bend region. A transparent cover  2922  can overlay the display layer  2924 . The display assembly can also include a display mounting component  2926  that can at least partially surround or encapsulate the tail  2925  and which can be mounted to a housing  2902  of the electronic device by an adhesive  2927 . In addition to the adhesive  2927 , the device can also include an additional adhesive layer  2928  disposed between another face or major surface of the display mounting component  2926  and the sidewall of the housing  2902 . In some examples, the adhesive  2928  can also be bonded to the transparent cover  2922 . The adhesive  2928  can be the same as the adhesive  2926 , or can include a different material or materials. 
     Any number or variety of components in any of the configurations described herein can be included in an electronic device, as described herein. The components can include any combination of the features described herein, and can be arranged in any of the various configurations described herein. The structure and arrangement of components of a device, as well as the concepts regarding their use can apply not only to the specific examples discussed herein, but to any number of embodiments in any combination. Various examples of electronic devices and electronic device components including some having various features in various arrangements are described below, with reference to  FIG.  10   . 
       FIG.  10    shows a perspective view of a battery  3030  of an electronic device, such as the electronic devices  300 ,  400 ,  500  described herein. In some examples, the battery  3030  can include a battery housing  3032  that includes a top portion or wall, a bottom portion or wall (now shown), and sidewalls. The top portion can overhang the sidewalls at one or more locations to define a flange or a shelf that can protrude at least partially beyond a plane defined by a sidewall. Further, in some examples, the battery housing  3032  can include a metallic material, such as sheet metal. In some examples, the sheet metal forming the battery housing  3032  can have a thickness of less than 100 microns, less than 75 microns, or about 50 microns or even less. In some examples, an exterior surface of the battery  3030  defined by the battery housing  3032  can have a matte appearance or finish. That is, in some examples, the exterior surface of the battery housing  3032  can have a blasted, etched, and/or roughened surface. 
     The battery  3030  can also include one or more operational or electronic components, such as a processor or a controller  3034  and a printed circuit board  3031  on which the controller  3034  can be mounted. In some examples, these components can regulate the power flow between the battery  3030  and other components of the device. In some examples, the electronic components of the battery  3030  can be overmolded or encased with a polymeric material to form a system in package (SiP)  3034  that is in electrical communication with the battery  3030 . The overmold material can serve to support the components on a printed circuit board  3031  and can reduce the amount of stress experienced by solder joints between the components and the board, thereby requiring a smaller amount of solder to achieve a reliable electrical connection. Accordingly, a battery  3030  including a SiP  3034  including a processor can have a smaller overall size while maintaining the same electrical capacity as a traditional battery. In at least one example, the processor  3034  can eliminate the need for an additional flexible electronic connector component and thus reduce the number of interconnects within the system and device. In this way, the processor  3034  can reduce losses associated with electrical interconnects. 
     In some examples, the battery  3030  can be electrically connected to one or more other components of an electronic device by a flexible electrical connector  3036 . This flexible electrical connector can provide power and/or signals from the battery  3030  to other components of the device, such as a display and processor. In some examples, the flexible electrical connector can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board  3031  and/or the components thereon by a zero insertion force (ZIF) connector. Accordingly, in some examples, the battery  3030  can transmit power to the rest of the electronic device through the ZIF connector. In some examples, multiple pads and/or pins of the ZIF connector can be combined in order to reduce the impedance of the connection and allow for more efficient transfer of power. 
     Any of the features or aspects of the devices and components discussed herein can be combined or included in any varied combination. For example, the design and shape of the components or devices is not limited in any way and can be formed by any number of processes, including those discussed herein. As used herein, the terms exterior, outer, interior, and inner are used for reference purposes only. An exterior or outer portion of a composite component can form a portion of an exterior surface of the component, but may not necessarily form the entire exterior of outer surface thereof. Similarly, the interior or inner portion of a composite component can form or define an interior or inner portion of the component, but can also form or define a portion of an exterior or outer surface of the component. 
     Various inventions have been described herein with reference to certain specific embodiments and examples. However, they will be recognized by those skilled in the art that many variations are possible without departing from the scope and spirit of the inventions disclosed herein, in that those inventions set forth in the claims below are intended to cover all variations and modifications of the inventions disclosed without departing from the spirit of the inventions. The terms “including:” and “having” come as used in the specification and claims shall have the same meaning as the term “including.” 
     To the extent applicable to the present technology, gathering and use of data available from various sources can be used to improve the delivery to users of invitational content or any other content that may be of interest to them. The present disclosure contemplates that in some instances, this gathered data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate a specific person. Such personal information data can include demographic data, location-based data, telephone numbers, email addresses, TWITTER® ID&#39;s, home addresses, data or records relating to a user&#39;s health or level of fitness (e.g., vital signs measurements, medication information, exercise information), date of birth, or any other identifying or personal information. 
     The present disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data, in the present technology, can be used to the benefit of users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver targeted content that is of greater interest to the user. Accordingly, use of such personal information data enables users to calculated control of the delivered content. Further, other uses for personal information data that benefit the user are also contemplated by the present disclosure. For instance, health and fitness data may be used to provide insights into a user&#39;s general wellness, or may be used as positive feedback to individuals using technology to pursue wellness goals. 
     The present disclosure contemplates that the entities responsible for the collection, analysis, disclosure, transfer, storage, or other use of such personal information data will comply with well-established privacy policies and/or privacy practices. In particular, such entities should implement and consistently use privacy policies and practices that are generally recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or governmental requirements for maintaining personal information data private and secure. Such policies should be easily accessible by users, and should be updated as the collection and/or use of data changes. Personal information from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonable uses of the entity and not shared or sold outside of those legitimate uses. Further, such collection/sharing should occur after receiving the informed consent of the users. Additionally, such entities should consider taking any needed steps for safeguarding and securing access to such personal information data and ensuring that others with access to the personal information data adhere to their privacy policies and procedures. Further, such entities can subject themselves to evaluation by third parties to certify their adherence to widely accepted privacy policies and practices. In addition, policies and practices should be adapted for the particular types of personal information data being collected and/or accessed and adapted to applicable laws and standards, including jurisdiction-specific considerations. For instance, in the US, collection of or access to certain health data may be governed by federal and/or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); whereas health data in other countries may be subject to other regulations and policies and should be handled accordingly. Hence different privacy practices should be maintained for different personal data types in each country. 
     Despite the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates embodiments in which users selectively block the use of, or access to, personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware and/or software elements can be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, in the case of advertisement delivery services, the present technology can be configured to allow users to select to “opt in” or “opt out” of participation in the collection of personal information data during registration for services or anytime thereafter. In another example, users can select not to provide mood-associated data for targeted content delivery services. In yet another example, users can select to limit the length of time mood-associated data is maintained or entirely prohibit the development of a baseline mood profile. In addition to providing “opt in” and “opt out” options, the present disclosure contemplates providing notifications relating to the access or use of personal information. For instance, a user may be notified upon downloading an app that their personal information data will be accessed and then reminded again just before personal information data is accessed by the app. 
     Moreover, it is the intent of the present disclosure that personal information data should be managed and handled in a way to minimize risks of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Risk can be minimized by limiting the collection of data and deleting data once it is no longer needed. In addition, and when applicable, including in certain health related applications, data de-identification can be used to protect a user&#39;s privacy. De-identification may be facilitated, when appropriate, by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth, etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of data stored (e.g., collecting location data a city level rather than at an address level), controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data across users), and/or other methods. 
     Therefore, although the present disclosure broadly covers use of personal information data to implement one or more various disclosed embodiments, the present disclosure also contemplates that the various embodiments can also be implemented without the need for accessing such personal information data. That is, the various embodiments of the present technology are not rendered inoperable due to the lack of all or a portion of such personal information data. For example, content can be selected and delivered to users by inferring preferences based on non-personal information data or a bare minimum amount of personal information, such as the content being requested by the device associated with a user, other non-personal information available to the content delivery services, or publicly available information. 
     The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specific nomenclature to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the specific details are not required in order to practice the described embodiments. Thus, the foregoing descriptions of the specific embodiments described herein are presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not target to be exhaustive or to limit the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings.

Metadata:
Filing Date: 20210913
Publication Date: 20250128
Grant Date: 20250128
Priority Date: 20210225
Inventors: PANDYA, SAMEER
BASS, DAKOTA A.
BARRETT, DANIEL J.
DE JONG, ERIK G.
LIU, XUAN
PILLAI, Kiran S.
Martinis, Mario
Assignee: APPLE INC
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