公开(公告)号：US20170249024A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15055559

申请日：2016-02-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  John B. Morrell ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Steven J. Taylor ,  Brian T. Gleeson

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F2203/014

Abstract: A haptic mouse is configured to provide various kinds of haptic input. In some embodiments, the mouse has first and second housing portions and an actuator operable to provide haptic output by moving the first housing portion with respect to the second housing portion so as to tangentially displace skin or alter hand posture of a user's hand. In various embodiments, the mouse has a force sensor, an actuator, and a controller operable to determine an amount of force exerted on the haptic mouse, simulate a mouse click if the amount of the force exceeds a threshold, and adjust the threshold upon receiving an instruction. In numerous embodiments, the mouse has a housing, a friction adjustment mechanism operable to alter friction between the housing and a surface by adjusting an amount of a material in contact with the surface, and a controller operable to provide a haptic output by signaling the friction adjustment mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20220350411A1

公开(公告)日：2022-11-03

申请号：US17857922

申请日：2022-07-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Steven J. Taylor

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A haptic device for an electronic device includes an actuation member formed from a shape-memory alloy (SMA) material that changes shape (e.g., expands or contracts) in response to an applied electrical current. In some cases, the haptic devices described herein also include a restoration mechanism that restores the actuation member to its original shape or to a similar shape. The change in the shape of the actuation member and the restoration of the shape of the actuation member may produce a haptic output at the electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US10514759B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-24

申请号：US15343106

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven J. Taylor ,  Brigit E. Lamberson ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Benjamin G. Jackson

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an input device and methods related to the use thereof. The embodiment may include a deformable structure. The deformable structure may include a first layer defining an input surface and a second layer coupled to, and offset from, the first layer. At least one of the first layer or the second layer may define a geometric feature (e.g., including a protrusion, embossed portion, or other feature of one or both of the first and second layers). The geometric feature may be configured to collapse the deformable structure at a localized region in response to a force input. The embodiment may further include an input structure configured to produce an electrical response based on a magnitude of the force input.

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：US20180081437A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15343106

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven J. Taylor ,  Brigit E. Lamberson ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Benjamin G. Jackson

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an input device and methods related to the use thereof. The embodiment may include a deformable structure. The deformable structure may include a first layer defining an input surface and a second layer coupled to, and offset from, the first layer. At least one of the first layer or the second layer may define a geometric feature (e.g., including a protrusion, embossed portion, or other feature of one or both of the first and second layers). The geometric feature may be configured to collapse the deformable structure at a localized region in response to a force input. The embodiment may further include an input structure configured to produce an electrical response based on a magnitude of the force input.

公开(公告)号：US20170248986A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15055554

申请日：2016-02-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Steven J. Taylor

IPC: G05G5/03 ,  G05G1/08

CPC classification number: G05G5/03 ,  G05G1/08 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an input device that replicates mechanical actuation of a rotatable input mechanism in such a way that the haptic output provided by the input device is controllable.

公开(公告)号：US20250013328A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-09

申请号：US18889260

申请日：2024-09-18

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 ,  Max L. McCarthy

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display and a first input region that is separate from the display. In response to detecting a substantially stationary input on the first input region, the electronic device displays selectable options on the display. While displaying the selectable options on the display, the device detects a movement input on the first input region. In response to detecting the movement input on the first input region, the device selects different selectable options from the displayed selectable options based on the characteristic values of the movement input on the first input region.

公开(公告)号：US20230162929A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-25

申请号：US17975375

申请日：2022-10-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven J. Taylor ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Benjamin G. Jackson

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/20 ,  H01H13/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/20 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H2215/00

Abstract: Described herein are input devices for registering a translational input as a button is moved along any of a first set of different directions. In general, the input devices comprise a switch assembly including a switch that is actuated as the button moves along the first set of directions. The switch assembly may include additional components, such as a rotatable member or a cavity that are configured to engage the switch to actuate the switch. The switch assembly may be configured to provide a uniform pressing experience when moving the button along the first set of different directions.

公开(公告)号：US11307663B1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-19

申请号：US16915331

申请日：2020-06-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Beyhs ,  Mark A. Salada ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Thayne M. Miller

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H01H3/12 ,  H01H9/04

Abstract: An input device includes an input structure, a magnet attached to the input structure, and an electromagnet. The magnet rotates when the electromagnet is activated, thereby rotating the input structure. The magnet and input structure rotate about a pivot in order to provide haptic and/or visual feedback to a user. The pivot may attach the magnet and input structure to a body, which in turn may be affixed to, or part of, an electronic device. The electromagnet can encircle the body and/or magnet.

公开(公告)号：US20210165520A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-03

申请号：US17172027

申请日：2021-02-09

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

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device with a display, an input region that is distinct from the display, and one or more tactile output generators for generating tactile outputs. The method includes: detecting a press input on the input region with a finger; and in response to detecting the press input on the input region: in accordance with a determination that the input region is not separated from the finger by an interstitial material, generating a first tactile output; and in accordance with a determination that the input region is separated from the finger by a first interstitial material, generating a second tactile output that is different from the first tactile output.