公开(公告)号：US20190041991A1

公开(公告)日：2019-02-07

申请号：US16155508

申请日：2018-10-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. HOTELLING ,  Scott BRENNEMAN ,  Bartley K. ANDRE ,  Chad BRONSTEIN ,  Brian Q. HUPPI ,  Chris A. LIGTENBERG ,  Eugene Antony WHANG ,  Zachary ZELIFF

IPC: G06F3/01

Abstract: Feedback responsive input arrangements are presented where arrangements includes: a sensor in mechanical communication with a surface layer, the sensor configured to generate electronic signals in response to applied forces exerted upon the surface layer; a processing module configured to convert electronic signals into user-defined programmatic dimensions; and a tactile feedback response component configured to actuate in response to electronic signals. In some embodiments, user defined programmatic dimensions are selected from the group consisting of: a state dimension, a magnitude dimension, and a temporal dimension. In some embodiments, the processing module is further configured to process user-defined programmatic dimensions into user-defined programmatic actions. In some embodiments, user-defined programmatic actions are coupled to graphical environments, the graphical environments configured to provide a graphic feedback response based on user-defined programmatic actions. In some embodiments user-defined programmatic actions are coupled to an aural environment, the aural environment configured to provide an aural feedback.

公开(公告)号：US20170068346A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-09

申请号：US15354931

申请日：2016-11-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. HOTELLING ,  Chris A. LIGTENBERG ,  Duncan Robert KERR ,  Bartley K. ANDRE ,  Joshua A. STRICKON ,  Brian Q. HUPPI ,  Imran CHAUDHRI ,  Gregory N. CHRISTIE ,  Bas ORDING

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，一种便携式计算机，其具有联接到基座组件以在关闭位置和打开位置之间交替的显示组件。 掌托区域由设置在基座组件的表面上的触摸板形成。 在替代实施例中，设置在基座组件上的触摸板具有基本上延伸到基座组件的掌托区域的宽度。

公开(公告)号：US20180067571A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-08

申请号：US15805954

申请日：2017-11-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. HOTELLING ,  Chris A. LIGTENBERG ,  Duncan Robert KERR ,  Bartley K. ANDRE ,  Joshua A. STRICKON ,  Brian Q. HUPPI ,  Imran CHAUDHRI ,  Gregory N. CHRISTIE ,  Bas ORDING

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly.