公开(公告)号：US20190072911A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-07

申请号：US16179870

申请日：2018-11-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Christopher Matthew Werner ,  John B. Morrell ,  Camille Moussette ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G04C3/00 ,  H01H35/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, and a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs.

公开(公告)号：US20180364815A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-20

申请号：US15627321

申请日：2017-06-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Camille Moussette ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Colin M. Ely ,  John B. Morrell

IPC: G06F3/0362 ,  G04G21/00 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: A method of operating a wearable electronic device having a display and a rotatable crown includes initiating a rotation-tracking mode based on a detection of a contact between a user and the rotatable crown. In response to initiating the rotation-tracking mode, the electronic device controls a graphical output of the display in accordance with rotational movement or absence of rotational movement of the rotatable crown, terminates the rotation-tracking mode based on a termination of the contact between the user and the rotatable crown, and in response to terminating the rotation-tracking mode, controls the graphical output of the display without regard to rotational movement or absence of rotational movement of the rotatable crown.

公开(公告)号：US20180324927A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US16038092

申请日：2018-07-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bartley K. Andre ,  Daniel Coster ,  Richard Howarth ,  Daniele de Iuliis ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Jivan Kumar Khosla ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Rohrbach ,  Doug B. Satzger ,  Calvin Seid ,  Christopher Stringer ,  Eugene Whang ,  Rico Zorkendorfer

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H01H13/83 ,  G09F13/08 ,  G09F13/06 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F9/30 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G06F1/16 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21W111/10

CPC classification number: H05B37/0209 ,  F21V23/003 ,  F21V33/0052 ,  F21V33/0056 ,  F21W2111/10 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1635 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G09F9/30 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/06 ,  G09F13/08 ,  H01H13/83 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. Substantially invisible holes penetrate through at least a portion of the light resistant material in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern.

公开(公告)号：US09977500B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15046418

申请日：2016-02-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Wayne C. Westerman ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Avi E. Cieplinski ,  Jeffrey T. Bernstein ,  William M. Vieta ,  Julian K. Missig

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0484

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: The present application is related to a computer for providing output to a user. The computer includes a processor and an input device in communication with the processor. The input device includes a feedback surface and at least one sensor in communication with the feedback surface, the at least one sensor configured to detect a user input to the feedback surface. The processor varies a down-stroke threshold based on a first factor and varies an up-stroke threshold based on a second factor. The down-stroke threshold determines a first output of the computing device, the up-stroke threshold determines a second output of the computing device, and at least of the first factor or the second factor are determined based on the user input.

公开(公告)号：US09971305B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15829509

申请日：2017-12-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  John B. Morrell ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Camille Moussette

IPC: G04B27/00 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/00

CPC classification number: G04B27/002 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2221/01 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosure includes an input module. The input module includes a switch, a rotatable and translatable input member operably connected to the switch and configured to actuate the switch, and an electrical contact operably connected to the switch and in electrical communication with the input member. During operation, the electrical connection between the input member and the electrical contact is maintained during translation and rotation of the input member. The input module may be used with a variety of electronic devices and can be used by a user to provide input to those devices.

公开(公告)号：US09886006B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US15261901

申请日：2016-09-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Christopher Matthew Werner ,  John B. Morrell ,  Camille Moussette ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H35/00 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G01D5/241

CPC classification number: G04G21/00 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04C3/004 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H35/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs.

公开(公告)号：US09836025B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US15637949

申请日：2017-06-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  John B. Morrell ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Camille Moussette

IPC: G04B27/00 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/00 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G04B27/002 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2221/01 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a watch having a touch-sensitive display and a switch assembly positioned along or within an enclosure. The switch assembly includes a shaft extending into an opening of the enclosure and is configured to receive rotational and translational input. A first sensor, positioned within the enclosure, is configured to detect the rotational input. A second sensor, positioned within the enclosure, is configured to detect the translational input. The watch also includes a touch-sensitive display configured to receive touch input and to depict a graphical output of the watch. The graphical output may be responsive to various inputs, including a touch input provided at the display, the translational input provided at the switch assembly, and the rotational input provided at the switch assembly.

公开(公告)号：US09753436B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14966719

申请日：2015-12-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Christopher Matthew Werner ,  John B. Morrell ,  Camille Moussette ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G04B3/04 ,  H01H35/00 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G01D5/241

CPC classification number: G04G21/00 ,  G04B3/04 ,  G04C3/00 ,  G04C3/004 ,  G04C3/04 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H35/00

Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure is directed to a wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device includes an enclosure having a sidewall with a button aperture defined therethrough, a display connected to the enclosure, a processing element in communication with the display. The device also includes a sensing element in communication with the processing element and an input button at least partially received within the button aperture and in communication with the sensing element, the input button configured to receive two types of user inputs. During operation, the sensing element tracks movement of the input button to determine the two types of user inputs.

公开(公告)号：US20170011873A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15261904

申请日：2016-09-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  John B. Morrell ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Camille Moussette

IPC: H01H25/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H01H3/12

CPC classification number: G04B27/002 ,  G04G21/08 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H3/122 ,  H01H9/16 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/06 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2221/01 ,  H01H2223/002

Abstract: One embodiment of the disclosure includes an input module. The input module includes a switch, a rotatable and translatable input member operably connected to the switch and configured to actuate the switch, and an electrical contact operably connected to the switch and in electrical communication with the input member. During operation, the electrical connection between the input member and the electrical contact is maintained during translation and rotation of the input member. The input module may be used with a variety of electronic devices and can be used by a user to provide input to those devices.

Abstract translation: 本公开的一个实施例包括输入模块。 输入模块包括开关，可操作地连接到开关并被配置为致动开关的可旋转和可平移的输入构件，以及可操作地连接到开关并与输入构件电连通的电触头。 在操作期间，输入构件和电触点之间的电连接在输入构件的平移和旋转期间保持。 输入模块可以与各种电子设备一起使用，并且可以由用户使用来向这些设备提供输入。

公开(公告)号：US09535557B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US15063195

申请日：2016-03-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Traer Bernstein ,  Avi Cieplinski ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Paul Puskarich ,  Marcelo H. Coelho ,  Aleksandar Pance

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63B2022/0092 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/0227 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G09G5/006

Abstract: Electronic devices may use touch pads that have touch sensor arrays, force sensors, and actuators for providing tactile feedback. A touch pad may be mounted in a computer housing. The touch pad may have a rectangular planar touch pad member that has a glass layer covered with ink and contains a capacitive touch sensor array. Force sensors may be mounted under each of the four corners of the rectangular planar touch pad member. The force sensors may be used to measure how much force is applied to the surface of the planar touch pad member by a user. Processed force sensor signals may indicate the presence of button activity such as press and release events. In response to detected button activity or other activity in the device, actuator drive signals may be generated for controlling the actuator. The user may supply settings to adjust signal processing and tactile feedback parameters.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以使用具有触摸传感器阵列的触摸板，力传感器和用于提供触觉反馈的致动器。 触摸板可以安装在计算机外壳中。 触摸板可以具有矩形平面触摸板构件，其具有覆盖有墨的玻璃层并且包含电容式触摸传感器阵列。 力传感器可以安装在矩形平面触摸板构件的四个角的每一个下方。 力传感器可以用于测量用户对平面触摸板构件的表面施加多少的力。 处理的力传感器信号可以指示按钮活动的存在，例如按压和释放事件。 响应于检测到的按钮活动或设备中的其他活动，可以产生致动器驱动信号以控制致动器。 用户可以提供设置来调整信号处理和触觉反馈参数。