公开(公告)号：US20140253506A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14282375

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  F21V11/14 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input is a deflection based capacitive sensing input. Deflection of a metal fame of the input device causes a change in capacitance that is used to control a function of an electrical device. The input appears invisible because it is made of the same material as the housing it is contained in. Invisible backlit holes may make the input selectively visible or invisible to the user.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入装置。 输入是基于偏转的电容感测输入。 输入设备的金属声音的偏转导致用于控制电子设备的功能的电容的变化。 输入显示为不可见的，因为它由与其所包含的外壳相同的材料制成。隐形背光孔可以使输入选择性地对用户可见或不可见。

公开(公告)号：US20140247248A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14275730

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04108 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H03K2217/96077

Abstract: The present disclosure addresses methods and apparatus facilitating capacitive sensing using a conductive surface, and facilitating the sensing of proximity to the conductive surface. The sensed proximity will often be that of a user but can be another source of a reference voltage potential. In some examples, the described systems are capable of sensing, capacitance (including parasitic capacitance) in a circuit that includes the outer conductive surface, and where that outer conductive surface is at a floating electrical potential. In some systems, the systems can be switched between two operating modes, a first mode in which the system will sense proximity to the conductive surface, and a second mode in which the system will use a capacitance measurement to sense contact with the conductive surface.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及使用导电表面促进电容感测的方法和装置，并且有助于感测靠近导电表面。 感测的接近度通常是用户的接近度，但是可以是参考电压电位的另一个来源。 在一些示例中，所描述的系统能够感测包括外部导电表面的电路中的电容（包括寄生电容），并且其中外部导电表面处于浮动电位。 在一些系统中，系统可以在两种操作模式之间切换，其中系统将感测到与导电表面接近的第一模式，以及其中系统将使用电容测量来感测与导电表面的接触的第二模式。

公开(公告)号：US20220334612A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-20

申请号：US17662206

申请日：2022-05-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  F21V11/14 ,  G06F3/02

Abstract: An input device is operable to detect input. The input device is a deflection based capacitive sensing input device. Deflection of a metal frame of the input device causes a change in capacitance that is used to control a function of an electrical device. The input device appears invisible because it is made of the same material as the housing it is contained in. Invisible backlit holes may make the input selectively visible or invisible to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20210109567A1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-15

申请号：US17129603

申请日：2020-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  F21V11/14 ,  G06F3/02

Abstract: An input device is operable to detect input. The input device is a deflection based capacitive sensing input device. Deflection of a metal frame of the input device causes a change in capacitance that is used to control a function of an electrical device. The input device appears invisible because it is made of the same material as the housing it is contained in. Invisible backlit holes may make the input selectively visible or invisible to the user.

公开(公告)号：US10001885B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US14275730

申请日：2014-05-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K17/98 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04108 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H03K2217/96077

Abstract: The present disclosure addresses methods and apparatus facilitating capacitive sensing using a conductive surface, and facilitating the sensing of proximity to the conductive surface. The sensed proximity will often be that of a user, but can be another source of a reference voltage potential. In some examples, the described systems are capable of sensing capacitance (including parasitic capacitance) in a circuit that includes the outer conductive surface, and where that outer conductive surface is at a floating electrical potential. In some systems, the systems can be switched between two operating modes, a first mode in which the system will sense proximity to the conductive surface, and a second mode in which the system will use a capacitance measurement to sense contact with the conductive surface.

公开(公告)号：US08947305B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US13871839

申请日：2013-04-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David T. Amm ,  Robert W. Schlub ,  Omar S. Leung ,  Brian M. King ,  Qingxiang Li ,  Enrique Ayala Vazquez ,  Rodney A. Gomez Angulo ,  Yi Jiang ,  Ruben Caballero

IPC: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H03K17/955

CPC classification number: H01Q1/24 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/245 ,  H01Q1/44 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: An electronic device may have a housing in which an antenna is mounted. An antenna window may be mounted in the housing to allow radio-frequency signals to be transmitted from the antenna and to allow the antenna to receive radio-frequency signals. Near-field radiation limits may be satisfied by reducing transmit power when an external object is detected in the vicinity of the dielectric antenna window and the antenna. A capacitive proximity sensor may be used in detecting external objects in the vicinity of the antenna. The proximity sensor may have conductive layers separated by a dielectric. A capacitance-to-digital converter may be coupled to the proximity sensor by inductors. The capacitive proximity sensor may be interposed between an antenna resonating element and the antenna window. The capacitive proximity sensor may serve as a parasitic antenna resonating element and may be coupled to the housing by a capacitor.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以具有安装天线的壳体。 天线窗口可以安装在壳体中，以允许从天线发射射频信号，并允许天线接收射频信号。 当在电介质天线窗口和天线附近检测到外部物体时，可以通过降低发射功率来满足近场辐射限制。 电容式接近传感器可用于检测天线附近的外部物体。 接近传感器可以具有由电介质隔开的导电层。 电容数字转换器可以通过电感器耦合到接近传感器。 电容式接近传感器可以介于天线谐振元件和天线窗口之间。 电容式接近传感器可以用作寄生天线谐振元件，并且可以通过电容器耦合到壳体。

公开(公告)号：US08786568B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13888579

申请日：2013-05-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  F21V11/14 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An input device receives an input that is a deflection based capacitive sensing input. Deflection of a metal frame of the input device causes a change in capacitance that is used to control a function of an electrical device. The input appears invisible because it is made of the same material as the housing it is contained in. Invisible backlit holes may make the input selectively visible or invisible to the user.

Abstract translation: 输入装置接收作为基于偏转的电容感测输入的输入。 输入装置的金属框架的偏转导致用于控制电气装置的功能的电容的变化。 输入显示为不可见的，因为它由与其所包含的外壳相同的材料制成。隐形背光孔可以使输入选择性地对用户可见或不可见。

公开(公告)号：US11353921B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-07

申请号：US17129603

申请日：2020-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Omar S. Leung ,  David T. Amm

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  F21V11/14 ,  G06F3/02 ,  F21Y115/10

Abstract: An input device is operable to detect input. The input device is a deflection based capacitive sensing input device. Deflection of a metal frame of the input device causes a change in capacitance that is used to control a function of an electrical device. The input device appears invisible because it is made of the same material as the housing it is contained in. Invisible backlit holes may make the input selectively visible or invisible to the user.

公开(公告)号：US10359884B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-23

申请号：US15470690

申请日：2017-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. Hotelling ,  David Amm ,  Michael Lammers ,  John T. Orchard ,  Brian Michael King ,  Omar S. Leung ,  Deniz Teoman

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: Ground detection of a touch sensitive device is disclosed. The device can detect its grounded state so that poor grounding can be selectively compensated for in touch signals outputted by the device. The device can include one or more components to monitor certain conditions of the device. The device can analyze the monitored conditions to determine the grounding condition of the device. The device can apply a function to compensate its touch signal outputs if the device determines that it is poorly grounded. Conversely, the device can omit the function if the device determines that it is well grounded.

公开(公告)号：US10289235B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US15050351

申请日：2016-02-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian Michael King ,  Omar S. Leung ,  Paul G. Puskarich ,  Jeffrey Traer Bernstein ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Avi E. Cieplinski ,  Muhammad U. Choudry ,  Praveen R. Subramani ,  Marc J. Piche ,  David Amm ,  Duncan Robert Kerr

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: Touch and hover switching is disclosed. A touch and hover sensing device can switch between a touch mode and a hover mode. During a touch mode, the device can be switched to sense one or more objects touching the device. During a hover mode, the device can be switched to sense one or more objects hovering over the device. The device can include a panel having multiple sensors for sensing a touching object and/or a hovering object and a touch and hover control system for switching the device between the touch and hover modes. The device's touch and hover control system can include a touch sensing circuit for coupling to the sensors to measure a capacitance indicative of a touching object during the touch mode, a hover sensing circuit for coupling to the sensors to measure a capacitance indicative of a hovering object during the hover mode, and a switching mechanism for switching the sensors to couple to either the touch sensing circuit or the hover sensing circuit. The device can switch modes based on a condition of the device, such as an expiration of a timer or a relative distance of an object from the panel.