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公开(公告)号：US20140092052A1
公开(公告)日：2014-04-03
申请号：US13631226
申请日：2012-09-28
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor： Martin P. Grunthaner , Peter W. Richards , Romain A. Teil , Steven P. Hotelling
CPC classification number: G06F3/044 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/0421 , G06F2203/04105 , G06F2203/04106 , G06F2203/04109
Abstract: Detecting force and touch using FTIR and capacitive location. FTIR determines applied force by the user's finger within infrared transmit lines on a touch device. A pattern of such lines determine optical coupling with the touch device. Capacitive sensing can determine (A) where the finger actually touches, so the touch device more accurately infers applied force; (B) whether finger touches shadow each other; (C) as a baseline for applied force; or (D) whether attenuated reflection is due to a current optical coupling, or is due to an earlier optical coupling, such as a smudge on the cover glass. If there is attenuated reflection without actual touching, the touch device can reset a baseline for applied force for the area in which that smudge remains. Infrared transmitters and receivers are positioned where they are not visible to a user, such as below a frame or mask for the cover glass.
Abstract translation: 使用FTIR和电容位置检测力和触摸。 FTIR确定用户手指在触摸设备上的红外传输线内施加的力。 这种线的图案决定了与触摸装置的光耦合。 电容感测可以确定（A）手指实际触摸的位置，因此触摸设备更准确地推断施加的力; （B）手指是否触碰彼此; （C）作为施加力的基准; 或者（D）是否衰减的反射是由于当前的光耦合引起的，或者是由于较早的光耦合，如盖玻片上的污迹。 如果在没有实际触摸的情况下存在衰减反射，则触摸装置可以重置针对该污迹保留的区域的施加力的基线。 红外发射器和接收器位于用户不可见的位置，例如用于盖玻片的框架或掩模下方。
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公开(公告)号：US20220396216A1
公开(公告)日：2022-12-15
申请号：US17725401
申请日：2022-04-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Kurt R. Stiehl , Christopher P. Child , Michael C. Wharton , Romain A. Teil , Stephen B. Lynch
Abstract: A vehicle may have a vehicle body and one or more movable sensors mounted to the body. A movable sensor may be rotated, linearly translated, or otherwise moved between multiple positions in response to location information, driving mode information, vehicle speed, and/or other information. The movable sensor may be moved to track objects, to provide pedestrians and others with visual feedback, to allow the sensor to gather desired sensor information to support driver assistance and autonomous driving operations, to place the sensor in a stowed position, and to perform other functions. The movable sensor may be protected with a movable cover. A cleaner may clean the sensor. The sensor may be a radar sensor, lidar sensor, camera, or other sensor. Information from the sensor may be used to detect roadway obstructions, to detect objects near the vehicle, to monitor pedestrians, and to monitor other conditions.
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13.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20200348418A1
公开(公告)日：2020-11-05
申请号：US16805888
申请日：2020-03-02
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Andrew J. Sutton , Michael C. Wharton , Romain A. Teil
IPC: G01S17/931 , G01S7/481 , G01S7/484
Abstract: Sensing apparatus includes a transparent window and a LiDAR assembly, including a beam source, which is configured to emit one or more beams of optical radiation along a beam axis, and which is configured to scan the one or more beams over an angular range about the beam axis. A diffractive structure is mounted approximately parallel to the transparent window and positioned to intercept the one or more beams emitted by the LiDAR assembly and turn the beam axis to pass through the transparent window at an angle greater than 30° relative to a normal to a surface of the transparent window.
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公开(公告)号：US20200169855A1
公开(公告)日：2020-05-28
申请号：US16779195
申请日：2020-01-31
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen , Jack J. Wanderman , Romain A. Teil , Scott M. Herz
Abstract: A method includes receiving, by sensors inside an enclosure of a vehicle, signals generated by signal generators in the enclosure of the vehicle. One of the sensors or signal generators may be part of a mobile device inside the enclosure. The method also includes determining a location and orientation of the mobile device from the signals. The method further includes determining, based on the location and orientation of the mobile device, an object in the enclosure that the mobile device is pointing to. The mobile device further includes transmitting a message to the mobile device in response to determining that the mobile device is pointing to the object, so as to cause the mobile device to display a user interface to allow the mobile device to control the object.
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公开(公告)号：US20190235688A1
公开(公告)日：2019-08-01
申请号：US16379642
申请日：2019-04-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Storrs T. Hoen , Kristina A. Babiarz , Miguel C. Christophy , Romain A. Teil , Sinan Filiz , Vivek Katiyar
IPC: G06F3/041 , G06F3/0488
CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/0412 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/0488 , G06F2203/04103
Abstract: Although embodiments have been fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be noted that various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications are to be understood as being included within the scope of the various embodiments as defined by the appended claims. The foregoing description has broad application. Accordingly, the discussion of any embodiment is meant only to be an example and is not intended to suggest that the scope of the disclosure, including the claims, is limited to these examples.
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公开(公告)号：US20160041672A1
公开(公告)日：2016-02-11
申请号：US14776592
申请日：2013-03-15
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor： Storrs T. Hoen , Kristina A. Babiarz , Miguel C. Christophy , Romain A. Teil , Sinan Filiz , Vivek Katiyar
IPC: G06F3/041 , G06F3/0488
CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/0412 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/0488 , G06F2203/04103
Abstract: An electronic device having a force sensor that determines a measure of applied force from a user contacting a cover glass element through the use of strain probes.
Abstract translation: 一种具有力传感器的电子设备，该力传感器确定来自用户通过使用应变探头接触盖玻片元件的施加力的测量值。
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公开(公告)号：US20230269565A1
公开(公告)日：2023-08-24
申请号：US18310451
申请日：2023-05-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen , Jack J. Wanderman , Romain A. Teil , Scott M. Herz
Abstract: A method includes receiving, by sensors inside an enclosure of a vehicle, signals generated by signal generators in the enclosure of the vehicle. One of the sensors or signal generators may be part of a mobile device inside the enclosure. The method also includes determining a location and orientation of the mobile device from the signals. The method further includes determining, based on the location and orientation of the mobile device, an object in the enclosure that the mobile device is pointing to. The mobile device further includes transmitting a message to the mobile device in response to determining that the mobile device is pointing to the object, so as to cause the mobile device to display a user interface to allow the mobile device to control the object.
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公开(公告)号：US20210266714A1
公开(公告)日：2021-08-26
申请号：US17315095
申请日：2021-05-07
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen , Jack J. Wanderman , Romain A. Teil , Scott M. Herz
Abstract: A method includes receiving, by sensors inside an enclosure of a vehicle, signals generated by signal generators in the enclosure of the vehicle. One of the sensors or signal generators may be part of a mobile device inside the enclosure. The method also includes determining a location and orientation of the mobile device from the signals. The method further includes determining, based on the location and orientation of the mobile device, an object in the enclosure that the mobile device is pointing to. The mobile device further includes transmitting a message to the mobile device in response to determining that the mobile device is pointing to the object, so as to cause the mobile device to display a user interface to allow the mobile device to control the object.
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公开(公告)号：US10817096B2
公开(公告)日：2020-10-27
申请号：US14616059
申请日：2015-02-06
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Charley T. Ogata , Martin P. Grunthaner , Michael B. Wittenberg , Peter W. Richards , Romain A. Teil , Steven P. Hotelling
IPC: G06F3/041 , G06F1/16 , G06F3/0354 , G06F3/044
Abstract: A force-sensitive device for electronic device. The force inputs may be detected by measuring changes in capacitance, as measured by surface flex of a device having a flexible touchable surface, causing flex at a compressible gap within the device. A capacitive sensor responsive to changes in distance across the compressible gap. The sensor can be positioned above or below, or within, a display element, and above or below, or within, a backlight unit. The device can respond to bending, twisting, or other deformation, to adjust those zero force measurements. The device can use measure of surface flux that appear at positions on the surface not directly the subject of applied force, such as when the user presses on a part of the frame or a surface without capacitive sensors.
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公开(公告)号：US10555133B1
公开(公告)日：2020-02-04
申请号：US15705149
申请日：2017-09-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Sawyer I. Cohen , Jack J. Wanderman , Romain A. Teil , Scott M. Herz
Abstract: A method includes receiving, by sensors inside an enclosure of a vehicle, signals generated by signal generators in the enclosure of the vehicle. One of the sensors or signal generators may be part of a mobile device inside the enclosure. The method also includes determining a location and orientation of the mobile device from the signals. The method further includes determining, based on the location and orientation of the mobile device, an object in the enclosure that the mobile device is pointing to. The mobile device further includes transmitting a message to the mobile device in response to determining that the mobile device is pointing to the object, so as to cause the mobile device to display a user interface to allow the mobile device to control the object.
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