公开(公告)号：US09928950B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US15025254

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nicholaus Ian Lubinski ,  James E. Wright ,  Jonah A. Harley ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Storrs T. Hoen

IPC: H01F7/14 ,  H01F7/12 ,  H01F7/122 ,  H01F7/16 ,  H01F41/02

CPC classification number: H01F7/14 ,  H01F7/12 ,  H01F7/122 ,  H01F7/16 ,  H01F7/1646 ,  H01F41/02 ,  H01F2007/1661

Abstract: A polarized electromagnetic actuator includes a movable armature, a stator, and at least one coil wrapped around the stator. At least one permanent magnet is disposed over the stator. When a current is applied to the at least one coil, the at least one coil is configured to reduce a magnetic flux of at least one permanent magnet in one direction and increase a magnetic flux of at least one permanent magnet in another direction. The movable armature moves in the direction of the increased magnetic flux.

公开(公告)号：US20160188010A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US15064853

申请日：2016-03-09

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： James E. Wright ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A force sensing input device (such as a force sensing mouse) includes at least one force sensor and at least one top portion movably connected to at least one bottom portion. When a force is applied to the top portion, the top portion exerts pressure on the force sensor. The force sensor obtains force data based upon the pressure. The amount of force applied to the top portion, within a range of force amounts, is determined from at least the force data. In this way, a broader range of inputs may be receivable from the force sensing input device as compared to input devices that merely detect whether or not a button or similar element has been pushed.

Abstract translation: 力感测输入装置（例如力感测鼠标）包括至少一个力传感器和可移动地连接到至少一个底部的至少一个顶部部分。 当向顶部施加力时，顶部对力传感器施加压力。 力传感器基于压力获得力数据。 至少力数据确定在力量范围内施加到顶部的力的量。 以这种方式，与仅仅检测按钮或类似元件是否被推动的输入装置相比，可以从力感测输入装置接收更宽范围的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20140085253A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13676992

申请日：2012-11-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Omar Sze Leung ,  Jonah A. Harley ,  James E. Wright ,  Craig Christopher Leong ,  Kristina A. Babiarz

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A touch device including a force sensor disposed between capacitive sensing structures, so both touch and force sensing occur capacitively using device drivers in rows and columns. A dual-layer cover glass, with gel adhesive separating first and second CG layers, so capacitive sensing between the first and second CG layers can determine both touch locations and applied force. The first and second CG layers include a compressible material having a Poisson's ratio of less than approximately 0.48, the force sensor being embedded therein, or disposed between the first and second CG layers. Applied force is detected using capacitive detection of depression of the first CG layer. Depression is responsive to compressible features smaller than optical wavelengths, so those features are substantially invisible to users. Alternatively, the compressible features may be large enough to be seen by a user, but made substantially invisible through the use of a fluid or other element filling spaces between the features. Such a fluid may have an index of refraction equal to, or nearly equal to, the index of refraction of the compressible features.

Abstract translation: 一种触摸装置，其包括设置在电容感测结构之间的力传感器，因此使用行和列中的设备驱动器电容地进行触摸和力感测。 双层护罩玻璃，其中凝胶粘合剂分离第一和第二CG层，使得第一和第二CG层之间的电容感应可以确定触摸位置和施加的力。 第一和第二CG层包括泊松比小于约0.48的可压缩材料，力传感器嵌入其中或设置在第一和第二CG层之间。 使用第一CG层的凹陷的电容检测来检测施加的力。 抑制响应于比光波长小的可压缩特征，因此这些特征对于用户基本上是不可见的。 或者，可压缩特征可以足够大以被使用者看到，但是通过使用在特征之间填充空间的流体或其它元件基本上不可见。 这样的流体可以具有等于或几乎等于可压缩特征的折射率的折射率。

公开(公告)号：US10139944B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-27

申请号：US15258951

申请日：2016-09-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James E. Wright ,  Peteris K. Augenbergs ,  Jerzy S. Guterman ,  William J. Schmidt ,  Jack B. Rector, III

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354

Abstract: A stand alone input device can be a touch pad that provides touch inputs to an associated computing device. The input device can include a wedge-shaped base defining an inner cavity, a touch plate having a touch surface disposed over the inner cavity and configured to accept a touch input, cantilevered beams coupled to the wedge-shaped base and the touch plate and configured to deliver a force from the touch input, a haptic generator coupled to the cantilevered beams and configured to generate a haptic output in response to the touch input, an antenna component integrated within a wall of the wedge-shaped base and an antenna resonance cavity located within the inner cavity, and a switch assembly including a sliding component having a pin through a wedge-shaped base wall and a switch beam having a protrusion that engages multiple recesses located at a detent region on the sliding component.

公开(公告)号：US20140085247A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13624855

申请日：2012-09-21

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Omar Sze Leung ,  Jonah A. Harley ,  James E. Wright ,  Craig Christopher Leong ,  Kristina A. Babiarz

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A touch device including a force sensor disposed between capacitive sensing structures, so both touch and force sensing occur capacitively using device drivers in rows and columns. A dual-layer cover glass, with gel adhesive separating first and second CG layers, so capacitive sensing between the first and second CG layers can determine both touch locations and applied force. The first and second CG layers include a compressible material having a Poisson's ratio of less than approximately 0.48, the force sensor being embedded therein, or disposed between the first and second CG layers. Applied force is detected using capacitive detection of depression of the first CG layer. Depression is responsive to compressible features smaller than optical wavelengths, so those features are substantially invisible to users. Alternatively, the compressible features may be large enough to be seen by a user, but made substantially invisible through the use of a fluid or other element filling spaces between the features. Such a fluid may have an index of refraction equal to, or nearly equal to, the index of refraction of the compressible features.

公开(公告)号：US20160233012A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US15025254

申请日：2013-09-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Nicholaus Ian Lubinski ,  James E. Wright ,  Jonah A. Harley ,  John M. Brock ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Storrs T. Hoen

IPC: H01F7/14 ,  H01F41/02 ,  H01F7/122

CPC classification number: H01F7/14 ,  H01F7/12 ,  H01F7/122 ,  H01F7/16 ,  H01F7/1646 ,  H01F41/02 ,  H01F2007/1661

Abstract: A polarized electromagnetic actuator includes a movable armature, a stator, and at least one coil wrapped around the stator. At least one permanent magnet is disposed over the stator. When a current is applied to the at least one coil, the at least one coil is configured to reduce a magnetic flux of at least one permanent magnet in one direction and increase a magnetic flux of at least one permanent magnet in another direction. The movable armature moves in the direction of the increased magnetic flux.

Abstract translation: 极化电磁致动器包括可动电枢，定子和缠绕在定子上的至少一个线圈。 至少一个永磁体设置在定子上。 当电流施加到至少一个线圈时，所述至少一个线圈被配置为在一个方向上减小至少一个永磁体的磁通量，并且增加另一个方向上的至少一个永磁体的磁通量。 可动电枢沿增加的磁通量的方向移动。

公开(公告)号：US20160103530A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-14

申请号：US14973011

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Omar Sze Leung ,  Jonah A. Harley ,  James E. Wright ,  Craig Christopher Leong ,  Kristina A. Babiarz

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A two-layer cover with a compressible layer separating first and second layers. In some cases, capacitive sensing between the first and second layers can determine both touch locations and applied force.

Abstract translation: 具有分隔第一层和第二层的可压缩层的双层覆盖层。 在一些情况下，第一和第二层之间的电容感测可以确定触摸位置和施加的力。

公开(公告)号：US09304587B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US13766736

申请日：2013-02-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： James E. Wright ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0338

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A force sensing input device (such as a force sensing mouse) includes at least one force sensor and at least one top portion movably connected to at least one bottom portion. When a force is applied to the top portion, the top portion exerts pressure on the force sensor. The force sensor obtains force data based upon the pressure. The amount of force applied to the top portion, within a range of force amounts, is determined from at least the force data. In this way, a broader range of inputs may be receivable from the force sensing input device as compared to input devices that merely detect whether or not a button or similar element has been pushed.

Abstract translation: 力感测输入装置（例如力感测鼠标）包括至少一个力传感器和可移动地连接到至少一个底部的至少一个顶部部分。 当向顶部施加力时，顶部对力传感器施加压力。 力传感器基于压力获得力数据。 至少力数据确定在力量范围内施加到顶部的力的量。 以这种方式，与仅仅检测按钮或类似元件是否被推动的输入装置相比，可以从力感测输入装置接收更宽范围的输入。

公开(公告)号：US20140225832A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US13766736

申请日：2013-02-13

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： James E. Wright ,  Keith J. Hendren

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A force sensing input device (such as a force sensing mouse) includes at least one force sensor and at least one top portion movably connected to at least one bottom portion. When a force is applied to the top portion, the top portion exerts pressure on the force sensor. The force sensor obtains force data based upon the pressure. The amount of force applied to the top portion, within a range of force amounts, is determined from at least the force data. In this way, a broader range of inputs may be receivable from the force sensing input device as compared to input devices that merely detect whether or not a button or similar element has been pushed.

Abstract translation: 力感测输入装置（例如力感测鼠标）包括至少一个力传感器和可移动地连接到至少一个底部的至少一个顶部部分。 当向顶部施加力时，顶部对力传感器施加压力。 力传感器基于压力获得力数据。 至少力数据确定在力量范围内施加到顶部的力的量。 以这种方式，与仅仅检测按钮或类似元件是否被推动的输入装置相比，更大范围的输入可以从力感测输入装置接收。