公开(公告)号：US20240103643A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18472195

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Megan M. Sapp ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Steven J. Taylor ,  David H. Bloom ,  Maio He ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  Evangelos Christodoulou ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  Geng Luo ,  Bart K. Andre

IPC: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0383

Abstract: A computer system can include an input device having a housing defining an internal volume. The housing can include a grip portion and a base portion defining an aperture. The computer system can also include a tilt sensor disposed in the internal volume, a position sensor disposed at the aperture, and a processor. The processor can be electrically coupled to the position sensor, the tilt sensor, and a memory component storing electronic instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a first input from the tilt sensor, receive a second input from the position sensor, determine, based on the first and second inputs, if the base is in contact with a support surface and an angle of the base relative to the support surface. The processor can also output a signal based on the angle if the base is in contact with the support surface.

公开(公告)号：US11435888B1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-06

申请号：US15669734

申请日：2017-08-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian T. Gleeson ,  Adam S. Meyer ,  David H. Bloom ,  Peter M. Arnold

IPC: G06F3/04847 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/04 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L41/08 ,  H04W24/00 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  B60R16/023

Abstract: Systems are provided that include electronic equipment and electronic devices. A system may include electronic equipment such as a thermostat or other equipment in a vehicle or home, vehicle navigation equipment, networking equipment, computer equipment, equipment with speakers for playing audio, and other electronic equipment. An electronic device such as a portable electronic device may be placed in the vicinity of electronic equipment by a user. In response to detecting that the electronic device is adjacent to the electronic equipment, control circuitry in the electronic device can automatically display content of the electric device such as a user control interface for the electronic device or information related to operation of the electronic equipment. The system may monitor the position of the electronic device relative to the electronic equipment and can dynamically update the displayed content based on the current device position.

公开(公告)号：US11435830B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-06

申请号：US16926512

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Camille Moussette ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gary Ian Butcher ,  Dylan Ross Edwards ,  Jules K. Fennis ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Miao He ,  Alan C. Dye

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/04845

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to content-based tactile outputs. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with content-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with end-of-content tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with moving a user interface in response to different types of input are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with adjustable item-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with input velocity-based tactile outputs are described.

公开(公告)号：US11184708B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-23

申请号：US17028936

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Taylor G. Carrigan ,  David C. Graham ,  Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Karlin Y. Bark ,  David H. Bloom ,  Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Shota Aoyagi

IPC: H04R3/12 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04R1/10

Abstract: A wearable audio output device in a physical environment includes an input device and one or more microphones. While ambient sound from the physical environment is being detected by the microphone(s), the wearable audio output device: while in a first mode, provides a first audio output including one or more pass-through audio components selected so as to increase audio pass-through of the ambient sound; detects an input via the input device; in response to detecting the input, and in accordance with a determination that the input is a first type of gesture, transitions from the first mode to a second mode; and, while in the second mode, provides a second audio output including one or more cancellation audio components selected so as to increase audio cancellation of the ambient sound.

公开(公告)号：US10712824B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US16144950

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Camille Moussette ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gary Ian Butcher ,  Dylan Ross Edwards ,  Jules K. Fennis ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Miao He

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to content-based tactile outputs. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with content-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with end-of-content tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with moving a user interface in response to different types of input are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with adjustable item-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with input velocity-based tactile outputs are described.

公开(公告)号：US10175653B1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US15357469

申请日：2016-11-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David H. Bloom ,  Miao He ,  Megan A. McClain

IPC: G04B45/00 ,  A44C5/00 ,  A44C5/24 ,  A44C15/00 ,  F21V8/00 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H05B37/02

Abstract: Watch bands with multiple light tubes, each light having a light fiber and at least one light-emitting diode for providing light to each light tube. The light-emitting diode may produce a wide color gamut for the light fiber to produce light in each light tube. Each light-emitting diode may produce a different color and light intensity different from the other light tubes in the watch band. The light tubes doubles as the structure for attaching a watch body to a user's wrist and as a carrier of light to add variety and style to the watch band. The watch band may have a variety of different attachment mechanisms for attaching and securing the watch body to the user's wrist.

公开(公告)号：US12099672B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-24

申请号：US17947037

申请日：2022-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian T. Gleeson ,  Brigit E. Lamberson ,  Camille Moussette ,  Madeleine S. Cordier ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Michael J. Beyhs ,  Thayne M. Miller ,  Jacob L. Matlick ,  Jean-Pierre M. Mouilleseaux ,  David H. Bloom ,  Miao He ,  Peter C. Tsoi

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: An electronic device with a first off-display input region detects a first portion of an input on the input region. In response to the first portion of the input: when the first portion of the input meets first criteria without a characteristic intensity of the first input increasing above a first intensity threshold, the electronic device provides a first output that indicates a current state of a first attribute of the electronic device without altering the first attribute. The electronic device detects a second portion of the input. In response to the second portion of the input: if the second portion of the first input meets second criteria that require the characteristic intensity of the input increases above the first intensity threshold, the electronic device performs a first operation that alters the first attribute of the electronic device; and otherwise, the electronic device forgoes performing the first operation.

公开(公告)号：US20240103656A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18472177

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bart K. Andre ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  William D. Lindmeier ,  Matthew J. Sundstrom ,  Geng Luo ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  Evangelos Christodoulou ,  Megan M. Sapp ,  Kainoa Kwon-Perez ,  David H. Bloom ,  Steven J. Taylor

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/04144 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: An input device, such as a mouse, can include a housing defining an exterior grip portion and an internal volume, a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume, and an emitter electrically coupled to the sensor assembly. In response to the sensor assembly detecting a first touch input on the housing, the emitter sends a first signal including information regarding an angular position of the grip portion. In response to the sensor assembly detecting a second touch input on the housing, the emitter sends a second signal including information regarding a direction of a force exerted on the housing from the second touch input.

公开(公告)号：US11914780B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-27

申请号：US17886360

申请日：2022-08-11

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US20230012223A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-12

申请号：US17947037

申请日：2022-09-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian T. Gleeson ,  Brigit E. Lamberson ,  Camille Moussette ,  Madeleine S. Cordier ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Michael J. Beyhs ,  Thayne M. Miller ,  Jacob L. Matlick ,  Jean-Pierre M. Mouilleseaux ,  David H. Bloom ,  Miao He ,  Peter C. Tsoi

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: An electronic device with a first off-display input region detects a first portion of an input on the input region. In response to the first portion of the input: when the first portion of the input meets first criteria without a characteristic intensity of the first input increasing above a first intensity threshold, the electronic device provides a first output that indicates a current state of a first attribute of the electronic device without altering the first attribute. The electronic device detects a second portion of the input. In response to the second portion of the input: if the second portion of the first input meets second criteria that require the characteristic intensity of the input increases above the first intensity threshold, the electronic device performs a first operation that alters the first attribute of the electronic device; and otherwise, the electronic device forgoes performing the first operation.