公开(公告)号：US20210181894A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-17

申请号：US17160249

申请日：2021-01-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve HOTELLING ,  Joshua A. STRICKON ,  Brian Q. HUPPI

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: A touch panel having a transparent capacitive sensing medium configured to detect multiple touches or near touches that occur at the same time and at distinct locations in the plane of the touch panel and to produce distinct signals representative of the location of the touches on the plane of the touch panel for each of the multiple touches is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20190113988A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-18

申请号：US16209137

申请日：2018-12-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. HOTELLING ,  Brian Q. HUPPI

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/32

CPC classification number: G06F3/03544 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F2203/0332

Abstract: An ambidextrous mouse is disclosed. The ambidextrous mouse is configured for both left and right handed use. The mouse may include right handed buttons on the front side of the mouse and left handed buttons on the back side of the mouse. The user may change the handedness of the mouse by rotating the mouse about a vertical axis of the mouse such that the left hand can use the left hand buttons and the right hand can use the right hand buttons. The mouse may include a handedness selection system for configuring the mouse for right handed or left handed use even though the mouse has the capability for both right and left hands.

公开(公告)号：US20180032158A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15727455

申请日：2017-10-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. HOTELLING ,  Brian Q. HUPPI

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/31

CPC classification number: G06F3/03544 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F2203/0332

Abstract: An ambidextrous mouse is disclosed. The ambidextrous mouse is configured for both left and right handed use. The mouse may include right handed buttons on the front side of the mouse and left handed buttons on the back side of the mouse. The user may change the handedness of the mouse by rotating the mouse about a vertical axis of the mouse such that the left hand can use the left hand buttons and the right hand can use the right hand buttons. The mouse may include a handedness selection system for configuring the mouse for right handed or left handed use even though the mouse has the capability for both right and left hands.

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：US20160320907A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-03

申请号：US15207260

申请日：2016-07-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian Q. HUPPI ,  Anthony M. FADELL ,  Derek B. BARRENTINE ,  Daniel B. FREEMAN

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04W52/0267 ,  H04W52/027 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/122

Abstract: The various methods and devices described herein relate to devices which, in at least certain embodiments, may include one or more sensors for providing data relating to user activity and at least one processor for causing the device to respond based on the user activity which was determined, at least in part, through the sensors. The response by the device may include a change of state of the device, and the response may be automatically performed after the user activity is determined.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的各种方法和装置涉及在至少某些实施例中可以包括用于提供与用户活动相关的数据的一个或多个传感器的设备，以及至少一个处理器，用于使得设备基于所确定的用户活动进行响应 ，至少部分通过传感器。 设备的响应可以包括设备状态的改变，并且可以在确定用户活动之后自动执行该响应。

公开(公告)号：US20190310734A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-10

申请号：US16447788

申请日：2019-06-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve HOTELLING ,  Joshua A. STRICKON ,  Brian Q. HUPPI

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A touch panel having a transparent capacitive sensing medium configured to detect multiple touches or near touches that occur at the same time and at distinct locations in the plane of the touch panel and to produce distinct signals representative of the location of the touches on the plane of the touch panel for each of the multiple touches is disclosed.

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：US20180341324A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-29

申请号：US16053688

申请日：2018-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve P. HOTELLING ,  Brian Q. HUPPI ,  Joshua A. STRICKON ,  Duncan Robert KERR ,  Imran CHAUDHRI ,  Gregory CHRISTIE ,  Jonathan P. IVE ,  Peter J. KENNEDY ,  Anthony M. FADDELL ,  Jeffrey L. ROBBIN

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F17/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G01B21/16

Abstract: Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.

公开(公告)号：US20170097736A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-06

申请号：US15384202

申请日：2016-12-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. HOTELLING ,  Christoph H. KRAH ,  Brian Q. HUPPI

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A multipoint touch surface controller is disclosed herein. The controller includes an integrated circuit including output circuitry for driving a capacitive multi-touch sensor and input circuitry for reading the sensor. Also disclosed herein are various noise rejection and dynamic range enhancement techniques that permit the controller to be used with various sensors in various conditions without reconfiguring hardware.

公开(公告)号：US20150370376A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14766639

申请日：2014-02-06

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Jonah A. HARLEY ,  Peter W. RICHARDS ,  Brian Q. HUPPI ,  Omar Sze LEUNG ,  Dhaval N. SHAH ,  Martin P. GRUNTHANER ,  Steven P. HOTELLING ,  Miguel C CHRISTOPHY ,  Vivek KATIYAR ,  Tang Yew TAN ,  Christopher J. BUTLER ,  Erik G. DE JONG ,  Ming SARTEE ,  Rui QIAO ,  Steven J. MARTISAUSKAS ,  Storrs T. HOEN ,  Richard Hung Minh DINH ,  Lee E. HOOTON ,  Ian A. SPRAGGS ,  Sawyer I. COHEN ,  David A. PAKULA

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

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

Abstract: A device configured to determine the location and magnitude of a touch on a surface of the device. The device includes a transparent touch sensor that is configured to detect a location of a touch on the transparent touch sensor. The device also includes a force-sensing structure disposed at the periphery of the transparent touch sensor. The force sensor includes an upper capacitive plate and a compressible element disposed on one side of the upper capacitive plate. The force sensor also includes a lower capacitive plate disposed on a side of the compressible element that is opposite the upper capacitive plate.

Abstract translation: 被配置为确定设备表面上的触摸的位置和大小的设备。 该设备包括被配置为检测透明触摸传感器上的触摸位置的透明触摸传感器。 该装置还包括设置在透明触摸传感器的周边处的力感测结构。 力传感器包括上电容板和设置在上电容板一侧的可压缩元件。 力传感器还包括设置在可压缩元件的与上电容板相对的一侧上的下电容板。