PATENT DOCUMENT

Publication Number: US-11967450-B2
Application Number: US-201916579541-A
Country: US
Kind Code: B2

Title: Plastic back crystal window with insert-molded planar coil

Abstract:
An electronic device can include a housing component at least partially defining an internal volume and including a wall. A component can be disposed within the wall and at least partially surrounded by a material forming the housing. A battery can be disposed in the internal volume and electrically connected to the component.

Claims:
What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An electronic device, comprising:
 a housing component comprising a first transparent housing material at least partially defining an internal volume and a second transparent housing material adjacent to the first transparent housing material, the second transparent material including a wall; 
 a coiled component embedded within the wall; and 
 a battery disposed in the internal volume and electrically connected to the coiled component. 
 
     
     
       2. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the coiled component comprises an inductive charging component. 
     
     
       3. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the coiled component comprises a sensor in communication with an ambient environment through the housing component; and 
 the first transparent housing material comprises a transparent polymer material. 
 
     
     
       4. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the housing component at least partially defines a non-planar exterior surface of the electronic device. 
     
     
       5. The electronic device of  claim 4 , wherein the coiled component comprises a coil of conductive material having a profile conforming to the non-planar exterior surface. 
     
     
       6. The electronic device of  claim 1 , wherein the first transparent housing component further comprises a lens. 
     
     
       7. The electronic device of  claim 1 , further comprising a display assembly at least partially defining an exterior surface of the electronic device. 
     
     
       8. A housing for an electronic device, comprising:
 a transparent portion at least partially defining an internal volume; and 
 an inductive charging component integrated within the transparent portion between an exterior surface and an interior surface of the transparent portion, wherein the inductive charging component is separated from an ambient environment by less than 5 millimeters. 
 
     
     
       9. The housing of  claim 8 , wherein:
 the transparent portion comprises a transparent polymer and defines a non-planar exterior surface; and 
 the inductive charging component comprises a coil of conductive material having a profile that conforms to the non-planar exterior surface. 
 
     
     
       10. The housing of  claim 8 , wherein the transparent portion comprises:
 a first transparent material defining an exterior surface of the housing; and 
 a second transparent material adjacent to the first transparent material, the second transparent material encompassing the inductive charging component. 
 
     
     
       11. The housing of  claim 10 , wherein the first transparent material comprises a ceramic and the second transparent material comprises a polymer. 
     
     
       12. The housing of  claim 8 , wherein the inductive charging component has a k-value of at least 0.6. 
     
     
       13. The housing of  claim 8 , wherein the transparent portion comprises polycarbonate. 
     
     
       14. A method of forming a housing component for an electronic device, comprising:
 forming a material around an inductive charging coil to form the housing component such that the inductive charging coil is embedded within a thickness of the material, wherein the material comprises a polymer or a glass material; 
 disposing the inductive charging coil into a trench etched into the housing component; and 
 filling the trench with an epoxy material to hold the inductive charging coil; 
 the inductive charging coil comprising a single layer spiral coil disposed in a non-planar arrangement. 
 
     
     
       15. The method of  claim 14 , wherein the material is transparent. 
     
     
       16. The method of  claim 14 , wherein the housing component comprises a transparent back cover of the electronic device. 
     
     
       17. The method of  claim 14 , wherein forming the material comprises a two-shot molding process.

Description:
FIELD 
     The described embodiments relate generally to electronic devices. More particularly, the present embodiments relate to wireless charging components for electronic devices. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Portable electronic devices are widespread in society and can take a variety of forms, from wristwatches to computers. As portable electronic devices continue to include an increasing number of features that rely on power from a battery, the need for fast, convenient, and efficient battery charging increases. Additionally, there is a strong demand for electronic devices, especially portable electronic devices such as handheld phones, tablet computers, and watches, to be thin and lightweight, while simultaneously including numerous features and delivering high performance. Thus, there exists a demand for efficient charging while simultaneously keeping the electronic device thin and lightweight. Further, in efforts to improve charging convenience, many electronic devices now allow for inductive charging. Accordingly, it can be desirable to construct portable electronic devices in a way that enhances charging efficiency while also minimizing device size. 
     SUMMARY 
     According to some examples of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a housing component at least partially defining an internal volume and including a wall, a component disposed within the wall, and a battery disposed in the internal volume and electrically connected to the component. The housing component can comprise a housing material and the component can be at least partially surrounded by the housing material. The material can include a transparent polymer material. 
     In some examples, the component can comprise an inductive charging component. The component can comprise a sensor in communication with the ambient environment through the housing component. The housing can at least partially define an exterior surface of the electronic device. The exterior surface can be non-planar. The component can include a coil of conductive material having a profile conforming to the non-planar exterior surface. The housing component can further include a lens. The electronic device can comprise a display assembly at least partially defining an exterior surface of the device. 
     According to some examples, a housing for an electronic device includes a transparent portion at least partially defining an internal volume, and an inductive charging component encompassed by the transparent portion. The transparent portion can define a non-planar exterior surface. The transparent portion can include a transparent polymer. The inductive charging component can include a coil of conductive material having a profile that conforms to the non-planar exterior surface. 
     In some examples, the transparent portion can include a first transparent material defining an exterior surface of the housing, and a second transparent material adjacent to the first transparent material and encompassing the inductive charging component. The first transparent material can include a ceramic material. The second transparent material can include a polymeric material. The inductive charging component can be separated from an ambient environment by less than 5 millimeters. The inductive charging component can have a k-value of at least 0.6. The transparent portion can include polycarbonate. 
     According to some examples, a method of forming a housing component for an electronic device includes forming a material around an inductive charging coil to form the housing component, the inductive charging coil comprising a single layer spiral coil disposed in a non-planar arrangement. The material can be transparent. The housing component can include a transparent back cover of the electronic device. Forming the material can include a two-shot molding process. The material can be a first material and providing the inductive charging coil can include providing the inductive charging coil into a trench etched into a component including a second material. 
    
    
     
       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    shows a front perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  2    shows an exploded rear perspective view of the electronic device of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  3    shows a cross-sectional side view of the electronic device of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  4    shows a bottom view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  5    shows a perspective view of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  6    shows an exploded perspective view of the electronic device of  FIG.  5   . 
         FIG.  7    shows a cross-sectional side view of a component of the electronic device of  FIG.  5   . 
         FIG.  8    shows a bottom view of the component of  FIG.  7   . 
         FIG.  9    shows a cross-sectional bottom view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIG.  10    shows a cross-sectional side view of the component of  FIG.  9     
         FIG.  11    shows a perspective cross-sectional view of a component of an electronic device. 
         FIGS.  12 A- 12 B  show a various stages of a process for forming a component. 
         FIGS.  13 A- 13 D  show various stages of a process for forming a component. 
         FIGS.  14 A- 14 C  show various stages of a process for forming a component. 
         FIG.  15    shows a process flow diagram of a process for forming a component. 
         FIG.  16    shows a process flow diagram of a process for forming a component. 
     
    
    
     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. 
     Portable electronic devices increasingly include features and functionality that require additional power consumption. Because space is limited in portable electronic devices, there are constraints on the battery size, limiting the amount of power that can be used to provide desired features and functionalities. Thus, it can be desirable for a portable electronic device to have the ability to charge its battery quickly. A wound coil is an efficient way for inductive charging in consumer electronics. However, these coils must meet design space constraints inside portable electronic devices and face efficiency constraints. Inductive charging, also known as wireless charging, is a type of charging that uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects using electromagnetic induction. Inductive charging usually originates from a base charging station. Energy in the form of an electromagnetic field is propagated from the base station via an inductive component (e.g., first induction coil). The electromagnetic field induces an electrical current in a proximate electrical device (e.g., via a second induction coil). The electrical device can use that energy to charge a battery in the electrical device. Thus, wireless charging provides a convenient and aesthetically pleasing way of charging an electrical device because there is no need for cable plug-ins between the device and the power source. The inductive charging methods discloses herein can comply with Qi and PMA wireless charging standards, as well as any other charging standards. 
     Despite the benefits, there are disadvantages and challenges that arise from wireless charging. For instance, inductive charging is not as efficient as traditional direct charging. Thus, due to the lower efficiency, devices being inductively charged can take longer to charge than traditional methods. Inductive chargers can also increase the complexity and cost of manufacturing the device. Further, the range that inductive charging can work is limited, and depends on the size and shape of the antenna devices (e.g., inductive coils). The power transmitted via induction decreases with distance. For instance, if the distance between the first coil and the second coil is much larger than the diameter of the coils, very little power will be received by the portable electronic device. Accordingly, examples provided herein disclose an electronic device which can improve efficiency and decrease charging time by minimizing the distance between the charging base and the inductive charging component. 
     The insert-molded inductive component designs described herein can allow for improved charging efficiency and reduced charging time thanks to the coil design and smaller distance between the inductive charging component in the electronic device and the charging base. The design also frees up internal space by embedding the inductive charging component directly inside a wall of the housing. The available space can then be allocated to a larger battery with increased capacity, other components, functions, or features. The unused space can also be removed to make the product smaller and/or slimmer without compromising other modules. Embedding the inductive charging component can also eliminate coil assembly steps such as scanning, inspection, applying glue, attaching coil to the housing, etc., which contributes to overall cost reduction. 
     One aspect of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device capable of wireless charging. The electronic device can include a housing component that at least partially defines an internal volume. The housing component can include one or more walls having a thickness. An inductive charging component, such as a coil that is concentrically wound, can be disposed within the housing, and specifically, within the wall. For instance, the inductive charging component can be embedded or molded in a back portion of a smartwatch or a smartphone. The inductive charging component can be at least partially surrounded by a material including the housing, such that the inductive charging component is disposed within the housing thickness and adjacent an exterior surface of the housing. The material forming at least a portion of the housing, and into which the inductive charging component is disposed, can include a transparent component made from a polymer material, a ceramic material, an amorphous material such as glass, or combinations thereof. For example, the transparent component can be sapphire or a polyamide material. A battery can be disposed in the internal volume defined by the housing. The battery can be electrically connected to the inductive charging component embedded in the housing wall. 
     In some aspects, the transparent component can include a first transparent material defining an exterior surface of the housing and a second transparent material adjacent to the first transparent material and encompassing the inductive charging component. The first transparent material can include a polymer or glass material and the second transparent material can include an epoxy or other curable material. In some examples, a recess is carved or etched into the transparent component to allow space for the inductive charging component to be disposed. The aspects disclosed herein can be implemented in a smartphone, a smartwatch, or any other electronic device that implements wireless or inductive charging. 
     These and other examples are discussed below with reference to  FIGS.  1 - 16   . 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. 
       FIG.  1    shows an example of an electronic device  100 . The electronic device shown in  FIG.  1    is a watch, such as a smartwatch. The smartwatch  100  of  FIG.  1    is merely one representative example of a device that can be used in conjunction with the components and methods disclosed herein. The electronic device  100  can correspond to any form of portable electronic device, a smartphone, a 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, and other similar electronic devices. The electronic device  100  can be referred to as an electronic device, or a consumer device. Further details of the smartwatch  100  are provided below with reference to  FIG.  2   . 
     Referring now to  FIG.  2   , the electronic device  100  can include a housing  101 , and a cover  103  attached to the housing  101 . The housing  101  can substantially define at least a portion of an exterior surface of the device  100 , and can include a base and sidewalls, such as sidewall  120 . The cover  103  can include glass, ceramic, plastic, or any other substantially transparent material, component, or assembly. The cover  103  can cover or otherwise overlay a display, a camera, a touch sensitive surface such as a touchscreen, or other component of the device  100 . The cover  103  can define a front exterior surface of the device  100 . 
     A back cover  110  can also be attached to or form part of the housing  101 , for example, opposite the cover  103 . The back cover  110  can include ceramic, plastic, metal, or combinations thereof. In some examples, the back cover  110  can include a component  130 , also referred to as an at least partially electromagnetically transparent component  130 . The at least partially electromagnetically transparent component  130  can include one or more portions that are transparent to any desired wavelength of electromagnetic radiation, such as visible light, infrared light, radio waves, or combinations thereof. The transparent component  130  can be configured not to inhibit nor interfere with an electromagnetic field. The transparent component  130  can include one or more opaque portions disposed between the electromagnetically transparent portions. In some examples, the transparent portions of the component  130  can be disposed over one or more electromagnetic radiation emitters and/or detectors, while the opaque portions can inhibit or prevent electromagnetic radiation emitted by an emitter from leaking to a detector along an undesirable pathway. Together, the housing  101 , the cover  103 , and the back cover  110  can substantially define an interior volume and an exterior surface of the device  100 . 
     The device  100  can also include internal components, such as an inductive charging component, a haptic engine, a battery, and a system in package (SiP), including one or more integrated circuits, such as processors, sensors, and memory. The SiP can also include a package. The device  100  can further include one or more electromagnetic radiation emitters and detectors, such as light emitting diodes, cameras, optical detectors, infrared detectors, and other detectors and/or emitters. These emitters and detectors can be associated with one or more systems of the device, such as a camera system, a vision system, and/or a biometric system. The internal components, such as one or more emitters and detectors, can be disposed within an internal volume defined at least partially by the housing  101 , and can be affixed to the housing  101  via internal surfaces, attachment features, threaded connectors, studs, posts, or other features, that are formed into, defined by, or otherwise part of the housing  101  and/or the cover  103  or back cover  110 . In some examples, the attachment features can be formed relatively easily on interior surfaces of the housing  101 , for example, by machining. 
     The housing  101  can be a substantially continuous or unitary component, and can include one or more openings  112  to receive components of the electronic device  100 , such as a button  114 , and/or provide access to an internal portion of the electronic device  100 . In some examples, the device  100  can include input components such as one or more buttons  114  and/or a crown  115 . 
     The electronic device  100  can further include a band or a strap  102 , or another component designed to attach the device  100  to a user or to otherwise provide wearable functionality. In some examples, the strap  102  can be a flexible material that can comfortably allow the device  100  to be retained on a user&#39;s body at a desired location. Further, the housing  101  can include a reception feature or features  113  therein that can provide attachment locations for the strap  102 . In some examples, the strap  102  can be retained on the housing  101  by any desired techniques. For example, the strap  102  can include magnets that are attracted with magnets disposed within the housing  101 , or can include retention components that mechanically retain the strap  102  against the housing  101  within the reception feature  113 , or combinations thereof. 
       FIG.  3    shows a cross-sectional side view of components of the electronic device  100 , including internal components such as a display assembly  124 , a battery  122 , ferrite components  151 , an optical sensor  152 , and light emitting components  154 ,  156 . Such components can be disposed within an internal volume defined at least partially by the housing  101 , and can be affixed to the housing  101 , via internal surfaces, attachment features, threaded connectors, studs, posts, and/or other fixing features, that are formed into, defined by, or otherwise part of the housing  101 . The device  100  can also include an inductive charging component  140 , for example, including an inductive coil  141 . The inductive charging component  140  can be coupled to the battery  122  housed in the internal volume of the device  100  to enable wireless charging. 
     As shown in  FIG.  3   , the transparent component  130  can be joined with the back cover  110 , which can be joined to a frame of the housing  101 . In some examples, the transparent component  130  can have a peripheral shape corresponding to the shape of the aperture in which it is disposed, for example, as defined by the back cover  110 . In some examples, the transparent component  130  can be a polymeric material, a ceramic material, an amorphous material such as glass, or combinations thereof. For example, the transparent component  130  can be sapphire or a polycarbonate material. The transparent component  130  be formed by a variety of processes, as discussed herein. In some examples, these formation processes can allow for the housing  101  to have a detailed shape or design that is tailored specifically to satisfy one or more needs, such as internal dimensional requirements, without the need for additional features to reinforce the structure of the housing. Additionally, artifacts of the manufacturing process of the housing can be eliminated. 
     Further, the transparent component  130  can be etched or molded such that the transparent component  130  includes trenches, grooves, or conduits configured to receive the inductive charging component  140 . In some examples, the transparent component  130 , or a portion of thereof, can be molded or otherwise formed around the inductive charging component  140 . In some examples, the inductive charging component  140  can include a planar or non-planar (e.g., contouring to the shape of the transparent component  130 ) concentric induction coil  141 . The induction coil  141  can be configured in a radial spiral (i.e., not stacked) and can be shaped to contour with the external shape of the transparent component  130 . In some examples, the induction coil  141  can comprise a single layer spiral coil. That is, the coil  141  can comprise a conductive material, for example in the form of a wire, that is wound in a spiral about a central axis in a single layer. In some examples, this layer need not be a planar layer and can have a shape or profile conforming to a non-planar shape or profile of the component  130 . In some examples, the single layer spiral coil can comprise a coil wound so that no portion of the coil is disposed over or overlies another portion of the coil, even though portions of the coil may not all be disposed along the same plane or at the same height. 
     In some examples, the transparent component  130  can define an exterior surface that is planar, and the inductive charging component  140  can be planar to conform to the planar exterior surface of the transparent component  130 . Likewise, the transparent component  130  can define an exterior surface that is non-planar or includes non-planar portions, and the inductive charging component  140  can include a profile conforming to the non-planar exterior surface. The ferrite component  151  can also be configured in a substantially planar or sheet-like shape, or a shape corresponding to an interior surface defined by the component  130  which further improves space within the housing  101 . Further, in some examples, the ferrite component  151  is also disposed within a thickness of the transparent component  130 , using similar methods disclosed herein, to dispose the inductive charging component  140 . The ferrite component  151  can be positioned directly above the inductive charging component  140  and disposed on an interior surface of the transparent component  130 , or directly on the inductive charging component  140 . 
     The induction coil  141  can be packed tightly together or can be configured to leave space between each turn. The coil  141  can have a diameter of approximately 200 microns. Individual coil turns or strands can be insulated with polyimide (PI) material and/or with the material of the transparent component  130 . In some examples, the grooves or conduits in the transparent component  130  are at least as deep as the diameter of the coil  141  such that no portion of the coil  141  rises above an interior surface of the transparent component  130 . Cosmetic ink can be applied on the exterior surface of the transparent component  130  to conceal the inductive charging component  140 . The cosmetic ink can then be protected by a protective coating, such as a scratch resistant layer. In some examples, the cosmetic ink and the protective coating can be combined in a single substance. In some examples, masking can be used to ensure that the protective layer does not cover electrodes that can be present on an exterior surface of the component  130 , such as to enable features of the device  100  that can require the electrodes to have contact with the skin of a user. 
     By positioning the inductive charging component  140  within a wall thickness of the transparent component  130 , the inductive charging component  140  is able to reside closer to an inductive base charging pad (not shown) that can be positioned adjacent (e.g., below) the transparent component  130 , such that the exterior surface of the transparent component  130  contacts the charging pad. Thus, the decrease in the distance between the respective inductive charging coils increases the charging efficiency of the device. It will be appreciated that a similar insert-molded coil concept can be used on the charging base itself to bring the inductive components closer still. Further, by disposing the inductive charging component  140  within a thickness of the transparent component  130 , the space in which the inductive charging component  140  would have previously occupied is now free. 
     As discussed below, various methods of manufacture and construction can be implemented in order to achieve the disclosed features. For instance, the inductive charging component  140  can be placed into a trench, a groove, or a conduit that is etched into the transparent material  131  of the component  130 . In some examples, the inductive charging component  140  is provided and the transparent material  131  of the component  130  can be molded around the inductive charging component  140 . Further, the inductive charging component  140  can initially be disposed within a recess formed in the transparent material  131  of the component  130  and thereafter a fill material, such as an epoxy or other curable material, can be injected around the inductive charging component  140  to fix it within the recess. In some examples, the inductive coil  141  can be tightly wound such that no space exists between the coil, preventing fill material from penetrating between adjacent turns of the coil. Alternatively, the coil  141  can be configured such that gaps exist between each concentric wind of the coil  141 . In this example, fill material can be disposed between the concentric coil rings. Further details of the relationship between an inductive charging component and a transparent component are provided below with reference to  FIG.  4   . 
       FIG.  4    illustrates a transparent component  230  and an inductive charging component  240  represented in dashed lines and disposed within the transparent component  230 , for example, surrounded by the transparent material  231  of the component  230 . As shown, the inductive charging component  240  can follow a peripheral or perimeter shape of the transparent component  230 . For instance, if the transparent component  230  is circular along a sectional plane, the inductive charging component  240  can also be circular. Thus, if the inductive charging component  240  includes an inductive coil, the coil can wind in a circular fashion along the perimeter of the housing component  230 . It will be appreciated that the number of revolutions or concentric rings of the coil  240  can be more or less than those illustrated. 
     Any number or variety of electronic device components can include an integrated inductive charging component, as described herein. The process for disposing an inductive charging component within a wall or thickness of an electronic device component can include any combination of molding, curing, etching, carving, joining, co-forming, or other techniques or processes, as described herein. Various examples of inductive charging components integrated into components of electronic devices are described herein, and processes for forming the same are described below with reference to  FIGS.  5 - 8   . 
       FIG.  5    shows an example of an electronic device  300 . The electronic device  300  shown in  FIG.  5    is a mobile phone, such as a smartphone. The smartphone of  FIG.  5    is merely another representative example of a device that can be used in conjunction with the components and methods disclosed herein. Other examples include a 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, and other similar electronic devices. The electronic device  300  can be referred to as an electronic device, a mobile phone, or a smartphone. Further details of the smartphone  300  are provided below with reference to  FIGS.  6 - 8   . 
     As shown in  FIG.  6   , the smartphone  300  can include a front cover  303 , a battery  322 , sidewalls or a band  320 , input components  326 , and a back cover  330 . The housing of the device  300 , including the band  320 , can include one or more features configured to receive or to be coupled to other components of the device  300 . For example, the band  320  can include any number of features such as apertures, cavities, indentations, and other mating features to receive and/or attach to one or more components of the device  300 . 
     The device  300  can include internal components, such as a system in package (SiP)  324 , including one or more integrated circuits such as a processors, sensors, and memory. The device  300  can also include a battery  322  housed in the internal volume of the device  300 . The device  300  can also include one or more sensors, such as optical or other sensors, that can sense or otherwise detect information regarding the environment exterior to the internal volume of the device  300 , as described further herein. Additional components, such as a haptic engine, can also be included in the device  300 . The electronic device  300  can also include a display assembly. In some examples, one or more of these internal components can be mounted to a circuit board. The electronic device  300  can further include a support plate, also referred to as a back plate, a back cover, or a chassis, that can provide structural support for the electronic device  300 . The back cover  330  can include a rigid material, such as a plastic or metals. Such components can be disposed within an internal volume defined, at least partially, by the sidewalls  320 , and can be affixed to the sidewalls  320 , via internal surfaces, attachment features, threaded connectors, studs, posts, and/or other fixing features, that are formed into, defined by, or otherwise part of the band  320 . The back cover  330  can also be attached to the band  320 , for example, via the one or more attachment features, or by any other desired techniques, for example, by an adhesive. Additional features of the device  300  are provided below with reference to  FIG.  7   . 
     As shown in  FIG.  7   , the device  300  can also include an inductive charging component  340  disposed in, or at least partially surrounded by, the back cover  330 . The inductive charging component  340  can be substantially similar to, and can include some or all of the features of the inductive charging components  140 ,  240  discussed above. For instance, the inductive charging component  340  can include a concentric inductive coil  341 . The inductive coil  341  can be substantially similar to the coil  141  discussed above with reference to  FIG.  3   . As discussed below, in some examples, the inductive charging component  340  can be molded, embedded, or otherwise disposed into a thickness of the back cover  330  such that a distance between the inductive charging component  340  and an inductive base charging pad is minimized, thereby maximizing the inductive charging capacity of the electronic device  300 . Further details of the relationship between the inductive charging component  340  and the back cover  330  are provided below with reference to  FIG.  8   . 
       FIG.  8    illustrates a bottom view of the back cover  330  including an inductive charging component  340  illustrated in dashed lines and at least partially surrounded by the transparent material  331  forming the back cover  330 . It will be appreciated that while  FIG.  8    illustrates the inductive charging component  340  generally following the perimeter shape of the back cover  330 , other shapes and locations are also possible, such as annular or circular shapes regardless of the perimeter shape of the device. 
     Any number or variety of electronic device components can include an integrated inductive charging component, as described herein. The process for disposing an inductive charging component within a wall or thickness of an electronic device component can include any combination of molding, curing, etching, carving, joining, co-forming, or other techniques or processes as described herein. Various examples of inductive charging components integrated into components of electronic devices as described herein, and processes for forming the same are described below with reference to  FIGS.  9  and  10   . 
       FIGS.  9  and  10    illustrate a housing component  430  including a component  440  disposed within the housing component  430 . In some examples, the housing component  430  can be substantially similar to, and can include some or all of the features of the housing components  130 ,  230 ,  330  described herein. In some examples, component  440  can be at least partially surrounded by the material  431 , such as a transparent polymer material  431 , forming the housing component  430 .  FIG.  10    illustrates a side cross-sectional view of the housing component  430  defining a first surface  434  and a second surface  435 . The housing component  430  can be formed from any variety of materials  431  that do not block electromagnetic fields. For instance, the housing component  430  can be molded or formed from polymer and/or ceramic materials  431 . The materials  431  can be transparent and/or opaque, and can be formed in any shape. As shown in  FIGS.  9  and  10   , the component  440  can be disposed within a thickness of the housing component  430 . Further, the component  440  can contour to the shape of the housing component  430  such that if the housing component  430  has a curve, the component  440  can have or assume a similar curve. 
     In some examples, the component  440  can contour to match or approximate the shape of the first surface  434 . In some examples, the component  440  can contour to the shape of the second surface  435 . Further, the component  440  can comprise an inductive charging component and can be designed to contour to the shape of an adjacent charging base station or to the shape of an inductive charging component within the base station. As discussed above, a perimeter shape of the component  440  can follow a perimeter shape of the housing component  430 . For instance,  FIG.  9    shows the housing component  430  having a circular perimeter and the component  440  likewise has a circular perimeter. However, as explained in the discussion of  FIG.  8   , this is not necessarily required. 
     In some examples, the component  440  can be or comprise an inductive charging component  440 . The above discussed examples allow inductive components within electronic devices, and also allow for charging pads or other external inductive charging components to be brought in closer physical proximity to the inductive charging components, such as inductive charging component  440 , because the inductive charging component  440  is at least partially embedded in the housing component  430 , thereby improving the mutual inductance and increasing the charging efficiency. In some examples, the inductive charging component  440  can be separated from an ambient environment, and thus an external charging component or device in the ambient environment and adjacent the housing component  430 , by less than about 5 millimeters (mm), less than about 4 mm, less than about 3 mm, less than about 2 mm, less than about 1 mm, or an even smaller distance. In some examples, the inductive charging component  440  can be separated from an ambient environment, for example, an ambient environment adjacent to the surface  435 , by between about 1 mm and about 7 mm, between about 2 mm and about 6 mm, or between about 3 mm and about 5 mm. In still other examples, the inductive charging component  440  can be exposed at a surface of the housing component  430 , such as at the exterior surface  435  of the housing component  430 . Accordingly, in some examples, the inductive charging component  440  can at least partially define a surface of the component  430 , such as a portion of the surface  435 . 
     As described herein, the overall charging efficiency of an inductive charging system, such as a system including the inductive charging component  440  and a corresponding external inductive charging base station, can increase with decreasing physical distance between the inductive charging component  440  and the corresponding inductive charging component of the base station or external charging apparatus. This efficiency can also be referred to as the mutual inductance of the system, also known as a “k-value” of the system. In some examples, the inductive charging component  430  can have a mutual inductance (e.g., k-value) with a corresponding external inductive charging base disposed substantially adjacent to the component  430  of at least about 0.6. In some examples, the mutual inductance can be between about 0.4 and about 0.8, or between about 0.5 and about 0.7. In some examples, the transparent housing component  430  can be formed from polymeric materials, such as polycarbonate, acrylics, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, and/or other polymeric materials transparent to a desired range of wavelengths of light. In some examples, the transparent component  430  can include a ceramic material such as sapphire. In some examples, the transparent component  430  can include any combination of polymeric, ceramic, or other materials as described herein. 
     In some examples, the component  440  can be or comprise one or more other components of an electronic device. For example, the component  440  can be or comprise any component that can interact with or communicate with or through the environment exterior to the device including the component  430 . Similar to the reasons described above that it is beneficial to reduce the distance between an inductive charging component  440  and the exterior environment, it can be beneficial to reduce the distance between any number of other types of components and the exterior environment. In some examples, the component  440  can comprise one or more antennas, sensors, light emitting components, cameras, or any other component as desired. In some examples, the component  440  can comprise a light-emitting component and/or optical sensor that can be substantially similar to the optical sensor  152  and light emitting components  154 ,  156  described with respect to  FIG.  3   . In some examples, the component  440  can comprise a relatively temperature sensitive component and the material  431  of the component  430  can provide a level of thermal protection or insulation to the component  440 . In some examples, at least some of the component  440  can protrude from or be disposed outside the material  431 , such as to enable or provide an electrical or other form of connection with one or more components of a device including the component  430 . 
     The aspects discuss above with respect to  FIGS.  9  and  10    can be applied to a broad range of components and devices that implement inductive charging. Further, the inductive charging component is not limited to metal coil or wires, but can include any conductive material in any shape that is suitable for transmitting or receiving energy wirelessly via inductance. Further, the housing component  430  containing the inductive charging component  440  can include all or a portion of a housing of an electronic device, and is not limited to defining an external wall of the housing. In some examples, the component  430  can be disposed within a housing or can be separate from a housing entirely. Further details of the relationship between the inductive charging components and housing components are provided below with reference to  FIG.  11   . 
       FIG.  11    illustrates a perspective cross-sectional view a housing component  530  defining an interior surface  534  and an exterior surface  535 . The housing component  530  can be similar to, and can include some or all of the features of the housing components, such as housing components  130 ,  230 ,  330 ,  430  discussed herein. Similarly, the inductive charging component  540  can include an inductive charging coil  541  and can be substantially similar to, and can include some of all of the features of the inductive charging components described herein, such as inductive charging components  140 ,  240 ,  340 ,  440 . The thickness of the material  531  forming the housing component  530  can include conduits or grooves in which an inductive charging component  540  is disposed. For example, the material  531  can be molded or formed around the inductive charging component  540  to define the conduits or grooves. In some examples, grooves, tranches, conduits, or other features can be formed into the material  531 , and the inductive charging component  540  can be disposed into these features. In some examples, a profile of the inductive charging component  540  contours or matches only a portion of a profile of the housing component  530 . For instance, the housing component  530  can define a variable shape with changing curvature, as shown in  FIG.  11   . Thus, the inductive charging component  540  can contour only to a portion of the profile of the housing component  530 , for example, only a portion of one or both of the surfaces  434 ,  435  as shown. Likewise, the profile of the inductive charging component  540  can change to match a change in the contour of the housing component  530  or the surfaces  534 ,  535  defined by the component  530 . In some examples, one or both of the surfaces  534 ,  535  can have any desired shape or geometry. For example, one or both of surfaces  534 ,  535  can have one or more convex or concave portions. In some examples, the geometry of one or both of the surfaces  534 ,  535  can be irregular or can include any number, size, and/or variety of non-planar regions or features. 
     Any number or variety of electronic device components can include an integrated inductive charging component, as described herein. The process for disposing an inductive charging component within a wall or thickness of an electronic device component can include any combination of molding, curing, etching, carving, joining, co-forming, or other techniques or processes as described herein. Various examples of inductive charging components integrated into components of electronic devices as described herein, and processes for forming the same, are described below with reference to  FIGS.  12 A- 16   . 
       FIGS.  12 A- 12 B  illustrate a process by which an inductive charging component  640  is formed into a thickness of the housing component  630  and substantially surrounded by the material  631  of the housing component  630 . The housing component  630  can include any suitable material, such as polymeric, ceramic, or combinations thereof, as discussed herein. As illustrated in  FIG.  12 A , the inductive charging component  640  can include a concentric coil. In some examples, the inductive charging component  640  can be formed separate from the housing component  630 . The housing component  630  can be molded or formed using any known methods. In some examples, the material  631  of the housing component  630  can be molded, cast, or otherwise formed at least partially around the inductive charging component  640  so that any trenches, grooves, or conduits defined by the material  631  and receiving the inductive charging component  640  therein can be contoured or shaped to surround the inductive charging component  640 . In other words, the molding or forming process of the component  630  itself can form or define the regions or portions in which the inductive charging component  640  is disposed. In some examples, the inductive charging component  640  is provided, as shown in  FIG.  12 A , and the material  631  that will eventually form the housing component  630  can be provided around some or all of the inductive charging component  640  in a molten, malleable, pliable, or liquid form. For example, where the material  631  includes a polymer, the polymer material  631  can be heated to a liquid or malleable state, and can be provided into a mold containing the inductive charging component, whereupon the material  631  can surround or partially surround the inductive charging component  640 . The material  631  can then be cooled to a substantially solid state to form the housing component  630 , including the inductive charging component  640  disposed therein. In some examples, the material  631  can be provided as part of an injection molding process. 
     In some examples, the material  631  can be provided at least partially around the inductive charging component  640  in a liquid, malleable, or moldable state and can be exposed to one or more curing agents to set or solidify the material  631  and form the housing component  630 . For example, the material  631  can be provided at least partially around the inductive charging component  640  in a desired amount and shape, and can be exposed to a desired atmosphere, for example, a moisture containing atmosphere, to cure and to solidify the material  631 . In some examples, the moldable material  631  can be exposed to electromagnetic radiation, such as UV radiation, to solidify or cure the material  631  around the inductive charging component  640 . In some examples, the material  631  forming the housing component  630  is formed or molded around the inductive charging component  640 , according to any suitable molding or manufacturing process, such that the inductive charging component  140  resides within a thickness of the transparent component  630 , as described herein. 
     In some examples, the material  631  of the housing component  630  can be unitary or can include additional components, segments, or materials, and can be formed into a desired shape by any desired process, such as injection molding, casting, or infilling. For instance, the transparent components and housing components discussed herein can be formed by any suitable manufacturing process, such as an additive or subtractive process. Further details of processes for providing an inductive charging component in a housing component are provided below with reference to  FIG.  13 A- 13 D . 
       FIGS.  13 A- 13 D  illustrate a process by which an inductive charging component  740  can be included in a thickness of a housing component  730 . In  FIG.  13 A , a housing component  730  including an interior surface  734  is provided. The housing component  730  can be similar to the housing components discussed herein, such as housing components  130 ,  230 ,  330 ,  430 ,  530 . In  FIG.  13 B , a recess  736  can be formed in the portion of the component  730  defining the interior surface  734 , for example, by removing material from the component  730  by etching, machining, drilling, or any other process or combination of processes. In some examples, the recess  736  defined by the component  730  can be carved out of the housing component  730  after formation of the component  730  shown in  FIG.  13 A . In some examples, the recess  736  can be a tunnel or a conduit that is drilled into the component  730  and the component can define only a relatively small port, opening, or aperture in communication with the tunnel through which a coil  741  of the inductive charging component  740  can be inserted. 
     In some examples, however, the formation process may not include the step illustrated in  FIG.  13 A  and the housing component  730  can be initially molded or formed in a shape defining the recess  736 , as shown in  FIG.  13 B . In some examples, after formation of the housing component  730 , the recess  736  can be etched into the thickness of the housing component  730  to accommodate the inductive charging component  740 . In some examples, the recess  736  is etched or formed such that the recess  736  is exposed from an interior surface  734  of the housing component  730 . In still other examples, the recess  736  can be exposed from an exterior surface of the housing component  730 . In some examples, the housing component  730  can be formed by a two shot or double shot molding process, where the first shot can form the component  730  defining a trench  736 , as shown in  FIG.  13 B . Although illustrated as defining one trench or recess  736 , it will be appreciated that the component  730  can define any number of trenches, recesses, cavities, tunnels, or other features to receive an inductive charging component  740  or any other component, as described herein. 
     In  FIG.  13 C , inductive charging component  740  is disposed or placed within the recess  736 . The inductive charging component  740  can be placed and held in a desired position relative to the component  730  and trench  736  by any desired technique. In some example, the inductive charging component  740  can be held in a mold or cast containing the component  730  defining the trench  736  in a desired orientation. In some example, additional component or features can hold the inductive charging component  740  in a desired position and these components or features can be removed subsequent to the processes used to form the component  730 . Additionally, any number of leads or connectors may extend from the inductive charging component  740  to connect to a battery or other chargeable component. 
     In  FIG.  13 D , a fill material  737 , such as an epoxy or other curable material, is injected or otherwise provided into the recess  736  such that it at least partially surrounds the inductive charging component  740 . Further, after depositing the inductive charging component  740  and fill material  737  within the recess  736 , a protective coating (e.g., silicon dioxide or other insulator) can be place over all or a portion of the fill material  737 , for example, to seal the inductive charging component  740  within the recess. The coating can also serve to secure the fill material  737  containing the inductive charging component  740  within the recess  736 . 
     In some examples, the housing component  730  can be formed from, or can include, any desired material, such as ceramics, polymeric materials, or combinations thereof. In some examples, the housing component  730  can include ceramic materials such as glass, sapphire, zirconia, spinel and/or other ceramic materials transparent to a desired range of wavelengths of light. In some examples, the housing component  730  can be formed from polymeric materials, such as polycarbonate, acrylics, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, and/or other polymeric materials transparent to a desired range of wavelengths of light. In some examples, a portion of the housing component  730  can include a ceramic material and a different portion of the housing component  730  can include a polymeric material. In some examples the fill material  737  can be formed from epoxy resins, polymeric materials, such as polycarbonate, acrylics, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, other polymeric materials, and/or combinations thereof. The housing component  730  and fill material  737  can be joined in any suitable manner. For instance, the fill material  737  can be joined to the housing component with an adhesive, by directly fusing the materials together, by mechanical interlock or interaction, or combinations thereof. In some examples, as the fill material  737  cures, it can adhere to the housing component  730 . Other methods for bonding, joining, or integrally forming one or more portions can be used in any desired combination. In some examples, the fill material  737  is formed with trenches that correspond to the inductive charging component  740  and the fill material  737  is placed into the trench  736  to secure the inductive charging component  740  between the housing component  730  and the fill material  737 . Further details of processes for inserting an inductive charging component into a housing component are provided below with reference to  FIG.  14 A- 14 C . 
       FIGS.  14 A- 14 C  illustrate a process for molding an inductive charging component  840  into a housing component  830 . As shown in  FIG.  14 A , a base portion or shell  831  defining an exterior surface  835  can be provided. The base portion  831  can be formed from polymeric materials, such as polycarbonate, acrylics, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, and/or other polymeric materials. The base portion  831  can be formed by any manufacturing process, such as an additive or subtractive process, for example, injection molding or casting. In some examples, the base portion  831  can include or be formed from a ceramic material or materials, such as glass or sapphire. In some examples, the base portion  831  can be formed from a molded slurry including ceramic particles and a binder that can be sintered to form the base portion  831 . 
       FIG.  14 B  illustrates an inductive charging component  840  including a coil  841  positioned or placed on, near to, or adjacent to an interior surface of the base portion  831  opposite the exterior surface  835 . The inductive charging component  840  can be held or retaining in this desired position by any desired technique or component.  FIG.  14 C  illustrates a fill material  837  being distributed onto the interior surface of the base portion  831  such that the inductive charging component  840  is at least partially surrounded by the fill material  837 . The fill material  837  can be substantially similar to the fill material  737  described in reference to  FIGS.  13 A- 13 C . For instance, the fill material  837  can be formed from epoxy resins, polymeric materials, such as polycarbonate, acrylics, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, and/or other polymeric materials. The fill material  837  can be dispensed around the inductive charging component  840  while in a pre-formed state and can thereafter cure, harden, or solidify around the inductive charging component  840 . The housing component base portion  831  and the fill material  837  can be joined in any suitable manner. For instance, the fill material  837  can be joined to the base portion  831  with an adhesive or by directly fusing the materials together. In some examples, as the fill material  837  cures, it naturally adheres to the base portion  831 . Other methods for bonding, joining, or integrally forming one or more portions can be used in any desired combination. In some examples, the fill material  837  is formed with trenches that correspond to the inductive charging component  840 , and the fill material  837  is placed on top to secure the inductive charging component  840  between the base portion  831  and the fill material  837 . The cured or solidified fill material  837  thereby defines an interior surface  834  of the housing component  830 . In some examples, the base portion  831  can include a first transparent material, and the fill material  837  can include a second, different transparent material adjacent to the first transparent material and encompassing the inductive charging component  840 . The first transparent material can include a polymer material, or a ceramic material such as sapphire. The second transparent material can include a polycarbonate, an epoxy or other curable material, as described above. 
     The fill material  837  can be overmolded by any number of additive manufacturing or molding processes. For example, the fill material  837  can be formed by an injection molding process using a mold that contains the base portion  831  and the inductive charging component  840 . In other examples, the fill material  837  can be overmolded by an additive process, such as a 3D printing process. For example, a material can be 3D printed at least partially around the base portion  831  and the inductive charging component  840 . 3D printing and other precise manufacturing processes can allow for the formation of an overmold material  837  that can assume a shape or include features that cannot be formed by other molding or manufacturing processes. Further details of processes for inserting an inductive charging component into a housing component are provided below with reference to  FIGS.  15  and  16   . 
       FIG.  15    illustrates a process flow diagram of a process  900  for disposing an inductive charging component within a thickness of a portion of wall of an electronic component, as described herein. According to  FIG.  15   , an inductive charging component is provided at block  910 . Thereafter, at block  920 , material is formed around the inductive charging component. 
     At block  910 , an inductive charging component is provided. In some examples, the inductive charging component is a coil as described above. In some examples the inductive charging component is placed onto a substrate or into a mold cavity that defines the desired shape of the housing component. The inductive charging component can be secured in place by clamps, fasteners, or any other suitable securing device. 
     At block  920 , fill material is formed around the inductive charging component. In some examples, the inductive charging component can be positioned in a mold or other apparatus in a desired orientation and the fill material can be molded at least partially around the inductive charging component. Any process for forming a fill material around the inductive charging component can be used, such as a molding or injection molding process. In some examples, the fill material can be a thermoset polymer, such as an epoxy or a resin. In some examples, the fill material can be a thermoplastic polymer. In some examples, the fill material can be a combination of any thermoset and thermoplastic polymer. In some examples, the fill material can be provided at least partially around the inductive charging component in a liquid or viscous form, and can then be solidified by curing or cooling to form the component. In some examples, the fill material has already cooled or has been formed and has been etched to define trenches or features configured to receive the provided inductive charging component. In some examples, the fill material is specifically molded or formed to define trenches configured to receive the inductive charging component. In some examples, the process  900  can include the process stages illustrated in  FIGS.  12 A- 12 B . 
       FIG.  16    illustrates a process flow diagram of a process  1000  for disposing an inductive charging component within a thickness of a wall or a portion of the component. According to  FIG.  16   , the process  1000  can include providing a base portion at block  1010 . An inductive charging component can then be provided onto the base portion at block  1020 . Material can then be formed around the inductive charging component in the base portion at block  1030 . 
     At block  1010 , a base portion is provided. The base portion can include the materials described herein. For example, the base portion can be formed from polymeric materials, such as polycarbonate, acrylics, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, and/or other polymeric materials. In some examples the base portion is formed from a ceramic material or materials. The ceramic material can include or assume any shape or form of ceramic material. For example, the ceramic material can include ceramic particles, pellets, spheres, rods, tubes, fibers, or other geometries in any amount or combination. In some examples, the ceramic material can be a substantially contiguous and/or a substantially unitary ceramic body. The ceramic material can include zirconia, alumina, or combinations thereof. 
     At block  1020 , an inductive charging component is provided onto the base portion. In some examples, the inductive charging component is a coil, as described above. The inductive charging component can be positioned onto, near to, or adjacent to the base portion. In some examples, the inductive charging component is secured to the base portion via fasteners and/or adhesive prior to a fill material being disposed around the inductive charging component, as described below at block  1030 . 
     At block  1030  material is formed around the inductive charging component in the base portion. In some examples, the inductive charging component can be positioned in a mold or another apparatus in a desired orientation, and the fill material can be molded at least partially around the inductive charging component. Any process for forming a fill material around the inductive charging component can be used, such as a molding or injection molding process. In some examples, the fill material can be a thermoset polymer, such as an epoxy or resin. In some examples, the fill material can be a thermoplastic polymer. In some examples, the fill material can be a combination of any thermoset and thermoplastic polymer. In some examples, the fill material can be provided at least partially around the inductive charging component in a liquid or viscous form and can then be solidified by curing or cooling to form a substrate. The process  1000  include some or all of the process stages illustrated in  FIGS.  13 A- 14 C . 
     Any of the features or aspects of the components discussed herein can be combined or included in any varied combination. For example, the design and shape of any substrates, components, and/or fill or overmold material is not limited in any way and can be formed by any number of processes, including those discussed herein. Further, the inductive charging component can be molded or disposed at least partially within the housing component at any time, even during formation of the component, and by any number of processes, including those discussed herein. A component, such as those including an inductive charging component can be or can form all or a portion of a component, such as a housing, for an electronic device. 
     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 can 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 examples 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. 
     As used herein, the terms exterior, outer, interior, inner, top, bottom, upper, and lower are used for reference purposes only. An exterior or outer portion of a 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 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. A top portion of a component can be located above a bottom portion in some orientations of the component, but can also be located in line with, below, or in other spatial relationships with the bottom portion depending on the orientation 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 “comprising.” 
     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 targeted 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: 20190923
Publication Date: 20240423
Grant Date: 20240423
Priority Date: 20190923
Inventors: LIANG, Jiahui
ZHOU, ERIC X.
Assignee: APPLE INC
CPC Classifications: [{"code": "H01F27/2871", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01F27/327", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J7/0042", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J7/02", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J50/005", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J50/10", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J7/0042", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01F27/2871", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01F27/2871", "inventive": true, "first": true, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J50/10", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01F38/14", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01F27/327", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01F27/2823", "inventive": false, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J50/10", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J50/005", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J7/02", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J50/10", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H01F27/327", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J7/0042", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J50/005", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}, {"code": "H02J7/02", "inventive": true, "first": false, "tree": "[]"}]
Family ID: 74882316