公开(公告)号：US12197258B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18330956

申请日：2023-06-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Nicholas L. Qu ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Adam T. Garelli

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A computing device can be reconfigurable to include one or more electrical devices in various configurations. The computing device can include a base forming an input surface configured to receive user input. The base can receive one or more input devices, such as, displays or keyboards. The base can include a hinge rotatably attached to the base and configured to removably retain an electronic device, such as, a display. The computing device can include a coupling mechanism having a first retaining portion and a second retaining portion rotatably coupled to an intermediate portion. The first and second retaining portions can be configured to removably retain electrical devices to the coupling mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20250013057A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-09

申请号：US18346724

申请日：2023-07-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Michael Y. Cheung

IPC: G02B27/01

Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a housing containing displays that display images for a user when the head-mounted device is worn. The head-mounted device may include a nosepiece coupled to the housing and configured to rest on a nasal region of the user. The nosepiece may include an adjustable portion to change a curvature of the nosepiece and conform to the user's nose. The adjustable portion may be formed from a central portion of the nosepiece that can be loosened and tightened with respect to a peripheral portion of the nosepiece, a service loop that extends across the nosepiece, shape memory material that changes shape in response to heat, a deformable stiffener that runs across a nose bridge of the nosepiece, and/or a cavity that can be filled with material to change the curvature of the nosepiece. The nosepiece may be removably coupled to the housing, such as with magnets.

公开(公告)号：US12158778B2

公开(公告)日：2024-12-03

申请号：US17703655

申请日：2022-03-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Nicholas L. Qu

IPC: G06F3/0489 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: An accessory device for a tablet computing device may include a base portion having one or more input devices (e.g., keyboards, trackpads, touchscreen displays, and the like) for providing inputs to the tablet computing device. The accessory device may include a coupling mechanism for releasably coupling the base portion of the accessory device to a tablet computing device in multiple different installation modes. The coupling mechanism may include an auxiliary display for providing a graphical output along a surface of the coupling mechanism. Additionally or alternatively, the coupling mechanism may include a recess for receiving a stylus.

公开(公告)号：US12142074B2

公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

申请号：US18449333

申请日：2023-08-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Antonio Clarke ,  Joshua L. Daigle ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G06V40/16 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06V10/145 ,  H04N23/80 ,  G06V20/64

Abstract: This application relates to a laptop computer. The laptop computer includes a base portion pivotally coupled to a lid portion is described. The laptop computer includes a display assembly carried by the lid portion, where the display assembly includes a light-transmissive cover, a display layer overlaid by the light-transmissive cover, a display stack electrically coupled to and overlaid by the display layer, and a light pattern recognition module adjacent to the display stack and overlaid by the display layer. The light pattern recognition module includes (i) a light pattern projector that projects a light pattern directly through the display layer.

公开(公告)号：US12130975B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US18347516

申请日：2023-07-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Richard G. Huizar

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G09F13/06 ,  G09F13/08 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  G09F13/04 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L31/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  F21V33/0052 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G09F13/06 ,  G09F13/08 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G09F13/0463 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L31/16

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an electronic device having a hidden or concealable input region. In one aspect, an embodiment includes an enclosure having a wall that defines an input region having an array of microperforations. A light source may be positioned within a volume defined by the enclosure and configured to propagate light through the array of microperforations. A sensing element may be coupled with the wall and configured to detect input received within the input region. The array of microperforations are configured to be visually imperceptible when not illuminated by the light source. When illuminated by the light source, the array of microperforations may display a symbol.

公开(公告)号：US12124034B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US16378357

申请日：2019-04-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G09G5/12 ,  G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0149 ,  G02B27/0176 ,  G09G5/12 ,  G02B2027/0156 ,  G02B2027/0178

Abstract: Head-mounted devices can be formed as a modular system that provides a variety of different components and functions to achieve the results that are desired by a user. The modular configurations allow a user to easily customize a head-mounted device with one or more arm modules to provide features that integrate with other operations of the frame module of the head-mounted device. The arm modules can be easily exchanged with each other to provide different components and functions at different times. Accordingly, a frame module of a head-mounted device need not include permanent components that provide every function that will later be desired by the user. Instead, the head-mounted device can have expanded and customizable capabilities by the use of one or more arm modules.

公开(公告)号：US20240319863A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-26

申请号：US18680869

申请日：2024-05-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  H03K17/95 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  H03K17/952 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/9627 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/0331 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: A user may provide finger press input to a surface such as a touch sensitive input surface. The input surface may be formed from a two-dimensional touch sensor overlapping a display of an electronic device. The electronic device and an associated device such as a finger-mounted device may form a system for gathering the finger press input from the user. A sensor may be used in monitoring when the finger-mounted device and a user's finger in the device approach the input surface of the electronic device. In response to detection of the finger near the input surface, actuators in the finger-mounted device may squeeze the finger inwardly to cause a finger pad on the finger to protrude outwardly towards the input surface, thereby softening impact between the finger and the input surface. The electronic device may also have an array of components to repel the finger-mounted device.

公开(公告)号：US12099772B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-24

申请号：US17821457

申请日：2022-08-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Tianjia Sun ,  Chang Zhang ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Aaron Wang

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06F2203/0381

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to engaging in cross device interactions. The method includes at a first device with a first display, while a second device having a second display is placed over a first region of the first display, detecting, via input devices of the first device, a first input. In response to detecting the first input and in accordance with a determination that the first input occurred while focus was directed to the second device, the method includes causing a response to the first input to be displayed on the second display. In response to detecting the first input and in accordance with a determination that the first input occurred while focus was directed to the first device, the method includes displaying, on the first display, a response to the first input without causing a response to the first input to be displayed on the second display.

公开(公告)号：US20240201515A1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-20

申请号：US18593934

申请日：2024-03-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang

IPC: G02C5/14 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G02C5/143 ,  G06F1/163

Abstract: A wearable electronic device including a display and a support arm attached to the display. The support arm can define a sleeve and can include an extendable portion movable within the sleeve. The support arm having a retracted state and an extended state.

公开(公告)号：US20240168558A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18425962

申请日：2024-01-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Michael J. Rockwell ,  Michael Y. Cheung ,  Ray L. Chang ,  Hongcheng Sun ,  Ian M. Bullock ,  Kyle J. Nekimken ,  Madeleine S. Cordier ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  David H. Bloom ,  Scott G. Johnston

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G01P15/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06T19/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G01P15/003 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0426 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G06F2203/0331

Abstract: A finger-mounted device may include finger-mounted units. The finger-mounted units may each have a body that serves as a support structure for components such as force sensors, accelerometers, and other sensors and for haptic output devices. The body may have sidewall portions coupled by a portion that rests adjacent to a user's fingernail. The body may be formed from deformable material such as metal or may be formed from adjustable structures such as sliding body portions that are coupled to each other using magnetic attraction, springs, or other structures. The body of each finger-mounted unit may have a U-shaped cross-sectional profile that leaves the finger pad of each finger exposed when the body is coupled to a fingertip of a user's finger. Control circuitry may gather finger press input, lateral finger movement input, and finger tap input using the sensors and may provide haptic output using the haptic output device.