公开(公告)号：US11979656B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-07

申请号：US17979667

申请日：2022-11-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Darren C. Minifie ,  Eryn R. Wells ,  Nandini Kannamangalam Sundara Raman

IPC: H04N23/60 ,  H04N23/611 ,  H04N23/63

CPC classification number: H04N23/64 ,  H04N23/611 ,  H04N23/632

Abstract: An electronic device with a camera obtains, with the camera, one or more images of a scene. The electronic device detects a respective feature within the scene. In accordance with a determination that a first mode is active on the device, the electronic device provides a first audible description of the scene. The first audible description provides information indicating a size and/or position of the respective feature relative to a first set of divisions applied to the one or more images of the scene. In accordance with a determination that the first mode is not active on the device, the electronic device provides a second audible description of the plurality of objects. The second audible description is distinct from the first audible description and does not include the information indicating the size and/or position of the respective feature relative to the first set of divisions.

公开(公告)号：US11699104B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-11

申请号：US17869740

申请日：2022-07-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Charles Maalouf ,  Shawn R. Scully ,  Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Tu K. Nguyen ,  Lilian H. Liang ,  Warren J. Seto ,  Julian Quintana ,  Michael J. Beyhs ,  Hojjat Seyed Mousavi ,  Behrooz Shahsavari

IPC: G06V10/00 ,  G06N20/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F18/214 ,  G06N3/08

CPC classification number: G06N20/00 ,  G06F3/015 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F18/2155 ,  G06N3/08

Abstract: A device implementing a system for machine-learning based gesture recognition includes at least one processor configured to, receive, from a first sensor of the device, first sensor output of a first type, and receive, from a second sensor of the device, second sensor output of a second type that differs from the first type. The at least one processor is further configured to provide the first sensor output and the second sensor output as inputs to a machine learning model, the machine learning model having been trained to output a predicted gesture based on sensor output of the first type and sensor output of the second type. The at least one processor is further configured to determine the predicted gesture based on an output from the machine learning model, and to perform, in response to determining the predicted gesture, a predetermined action on the device.

公开(公告)号：US11025815B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-01

申请号：US16586852

申请日：2019-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Darren C. Minifie ,  Eryn R. Wells ,  Nandini Kannamangalam Sundara Raman

IPC: H04N5/232

Abstract: An electronic device obtains one or more images of a scene. After obtaining the one or more images of the scene, the electronic device detects a plurality of objects within the scene, provides a first audible description of the scene, and detects a user input that selects a respective object of the plurality of objects within the scene. The first audible description of the scene provides information corresponding to the plurality of objects as a group. In response to the user input selecting the respective object within the scene, the electronic device provides a second audible description of the respective object. The second audible description is distinct from the first audible description and includes a description of one or more characteristics specific to the respective object.

公开(公告)号：US10732829B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-04

申请号：US16179545

申请日：2018-11-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Eric T. Seymour ,  James P. Craig

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface displays, on the display, a first visual indicator that corresponds to a virtual touch. The device receives a first input from an adaptive input device. In response to receiving the first input from the adaptive input device, the device displays a first menu on the display. The first menu includes a virtual touches selection icon. In response to detecting selection of the virtual touches selection icon, a menu of virtual multitouch contacts is displayed.

公开(公告)号：US10592095B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-17

申请号：US14490397

申请日：2014-09-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Clare T. Kasemset ,  Christopher B. Fleizach

IPC: G06F17/00 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G10L13/02 ,  G10L13/00

Abstract: Systems and processes are disclosed for initiating and controlling content speaking on touch-sensitive devices. A gesture can be detected on a touchscreen for causing text to be spoken. Displayed content can be analyzed, and a determination can be made based on size, position, and other attributes as to which portion of displayed text should be spoken. In response to detecting the gesture, the identified portion of text can be spoken using a text-to-speech process. A menu of controls can be displayed for controlling the speaking. The menu can automatically be hidden and a persistent virtual button can be displayed that can remain available on the touchscreen despite the user navigating to another view. Selecting the persistent virtual button can restore the full menu of controls, thereby allowing the user to continue to control the speaking even after navigating away from the content being spoken.

公开(公告)号：US20160148409A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US15001028

申请日：2016-01-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Eric T. Seymour ,  Gregory F. Hughes ,  Mike Pedersen

IPC: G06T11/60 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Methods for presenting symbolic expressions such as mathematical, scientific, or chemical expressions, formulas, or equations are performed by a computing device. One method includes: displaying a first portion of a symbolic expression within a first area of a display screen; while in a first state in which the first area is selected for aural presentation, aurally presenting first information related to the first portion of the symbolic expression; while in the first state, detecting particular user input; in response to detecting the particular user input, performing the steps of: transitioning from the first state to a second state in which a second area, of the display, is selected for aural presentation; determining second information associated with a second portion, of the symbolic expression, that is displayed within the second area; in response to determining the second information, aurally presenting the second information.

Abstract translation: 用于呈现诸如数学，科学或化学表达式，公式或等式的符号表达式的方法由计算设备执行。 一种方法包括：在显示屏幕的第一区域内显示符号表达式的第一部分; 在选择第一区域用于听觉呈现的第一状态中，听觉地呈现与符号表达的第一部分有关的第一信息; 在第一状态下，检测特定的用户输入; 响应于检测到特定用户输入，执行以下步骤：从第一状态转换到第二状态，其中显示的第二区域被选择用于听觉呈现; 确定在所述第二区域内显示的符号表达式的与第二部分相关联的第二信息; 响应于确定第二信息，听觉地呈现第二信息。

公开(公告)号：US20150351143A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14503186

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric T. Seymour ,  Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Ian M. Fisch ,  Joakim Linde ,  Edwin Foo

IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04W4/00

CPC classification number: H04W76/14 ,  H04M1/72519 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: A method for controlling a peripheral from a group of computing devices is provided. The method sets up a group of computing devices for providing media content and control settings to a peripheral device such as a hearing aid. The computing devices in the group are interconnected by a network and exchange data with each other regarding the peripheral. A master device in the group is directly paired with the peripheral device and can use the pairing connection to provide media content or to apply the control settings to the peripheral device. The peripheral device is paired with only the master devices of the group. A slave device can request to directly pair with the peripheral device and become the master device in order to provide media content to the peripheral.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从一组计算设备控制外围设备的方法。 该方法建立一组用于向诸如助听器的外围设备提供媒体内容和控制设置的计算设备。 组中的计算设备通过网络互连，并且与外围设备相互交换数据。 组中的主设备与外围设备直接配对，并且可以使用配对连接来提供媒体内容或将控制设置应用于外围设备。 外围设备只与组中的主设备配对。 从设备可以请求直接与外围设备配对并成为主设备，以便向外围设备提供媒体内容。

公开(公告)号：US20140281950A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14183423

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Apple Inc

Inventor： Samuel C. White ,  Darren C. Minifie ,  Christopher B. Fleizach

IPC: G06F17/21 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F2203/04805 ,  G09B21/003

Abstract: An electronic device in communication with a haptic feedback device that includes a touch-sensitive surface sends instructions to the haptic display to display a document with multiple characters. A respective character is displayed at a respective character size. While the haptic display is displaying the document, the device receives an input that corresponds to a finger contact at a first location on the haptic display. In response to receiving the input, the device associates a first cursor position with the first location, determines a first character in the plurality of characters adjacent to the first cursor position, and sends instructions to the haptic display to output a Braille character, at the first location, that corresponds to the first character. A respective Braille character is output on the haptic display at a respective Braille character size that is larger than the corresponding displayed character size.

Abstract translation: 与包括触敏表面的触觉反馈设备通信的电子设备向触觉显示器发送指令以显示具有多个字符的文档。 相应的字符以相应的字符大小显示。 当触觉显示器正在显示文档时，设备在触觉显示器上的第一位置处接收对应于手指触点的输入。 响应于接收到所述输入，所述设备将第一光标位置与所述第一位置相关联，确定与所述第一光标位置相邻的所述多个字符中的第一字符，并且向所述触觉显示器发送指令以输出盲文字符， 第一个位置，对应于第一个字符。 相应的盲文字符以大于相应的显示字符大小的各自的盲文字符尺寸输出在触觉显示器上。

公开(公告)号：US20140165000A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-12

申请号：US14183395

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Joel M. Lopes Da Silva

IPC: G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H04M19/04

Abstract: An electronic device, while in an interaction configuration mode for a first application, concurrently displays: a first user interface, one or more interaction control user interface objects, and an application restriction controls display user interface object for the first application. The device detects a first gesture, and in response, displays application restriction control user interface objects for the first application. A respective application restriction control user interface object indicates whether a corresponding feature of the first application is configured to be enabled in a restricted interaction mode. The device detects a second gesture, and changes display of a setting in the first application restriction control user interface object for the first application. The device detects a second input, and in response, enters the restricted interaction mode for the first application. The corresponding feature is restricted in accordance with the setting in the first application restriction control user interface object.

Abstract translation: 一种电子设备，当处于用于第一应用的交互配置模式时，同时显示：第一用户接口，一个或多个交互控制用户界面对象以及应用限制控制第一应用的显示用户界面对象。 设备检测第一手势，并且作为响应，显示用于第一应用的应用限制控制用户界面对象。 相应的应用限制控制用户界面对象指示第一应用的对应特征是否被配置为在受限交互模式中启用。 设备检测第二手势，并且改变第一应用的第一应用限制控制用户界面对象中的设置的显示。 设备检测第二个输入，并作为响应，进入第一个应用程序的受限交互模式。 根据第一应用限制控制用户界面对象中的设置来限制对应的特征。

公开(公告)号：US11460925B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-04

申请号：US17306342

申请日：2021-05-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Giovanni M. Agnoli ,  Kevin Will Chen ,  Shawn Henning ,  Stephen O. Lemay ,  Catherine B. B. Morrison ,  Camille Moussette ,  Tu Nguyen ,  Matthew J. Sundstrom ,  Molly Pray Wiebe ,  Christopher Wilson ,  Alan C. Dye ,  Gary Ian Butcher ,  Hugo Verweij ,  Jules K. Fennis ,  Charles C. Hoyt

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G04G21/06 ,  G04G21/08

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to providing time feedback on an electronic device, and in particular to providing non-visual time feedback on the electronic device. Techniques for providing non-visual time feedback include detecting an input and, in response to detecting the input, initiating output of a first type of non-visual indication of a current time or a second type of non-visual indication of the current time based on the set of non-visual time output criteria met by the input. Techniques for providing non-visual time feedback also include, in response to detecting that a current time has reached a first predetermined time of a set of one or more predetermined times, outputting a first non-visual alert or a second non-visual alert based on a type of watch face that the electronic device is configured to display.