公开(公告)号：US08785796B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13678130

申请日：2012-11-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Chad A. Bronstein ,  Peter H. Mahowald

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/023 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/044 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H05B37/02

Abstract: A keyboard may be generally illuminated while also providing for key-specific illumination of one or more particular keys. The keyboard may be generally illuminated using any configuration of any number of suitable illumination sources. The keyboard may selectively illuminate any key or keys together with or apart from the general illumination of other keys. The keyboard may also variably illuminate certain keys to aid the user in navigating the keyboard.

Abstract translation: 键盘通常可以被照亮，同时还提供一个或多个特定键的按键特定照明。 通常可以使用任何数量的合适的照明源的任何配置来照亮键盘。 键盘可以选择性地照亮与其他键的一般照明一起或分开的任何键或键。 键盘还可以可变地照亮某些键以帮助用户导航键盘。

公开(公告)号：US08587525B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US13710269

申请日：2012-12-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter H. Mahowald ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Harold J. Welch

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062

Abstract: A computer keyboard includes a plurality of keys arranged in a pattern contained within a plane, a webbed structure defining openings for each of the keys, an illumination source, and one or more light pipes positioned along the webbed structure and arranged to deliver light from the illumination source to the keys, wherein each of the keys is illuminated thereby. Although the keys have the appearance of being backlit similar to traditional illuminated keyboards, the illumination source is actually located along at least one side of and within the same plane as the pattern of keys, rather than beneath the keys. The keyboard can thus be made thinner in such arrangements where the illumination source does not need to be located beneath the keys.

Abstract translation: 计算机键盘包括以包含在平面内的图案布置的多个键，限定用于每个键的开口的网状结构，照明源，以及沿着网状结构定位的一个或多个光管，并布置成将来自 照明源到键，其中每个键被照亮。 虽然键具有类似于传统照明键盘的背光的外观，但是照明源实际上沿着键的图案而不是在键的下方沿着与键的图案相同的平面内的至少一侧并且位于同一平面内。 因此，可以在这样的布置中使键盘更薄，其中照明源不需要位于键下方。

公开(公告)号：US10104303B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US15404951

申请日：2017-01-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter H. Mahowald

IPC: H04N5/235 ,  H04N7/14 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N9/73

Abstract: The present invention can provide solutions to many common imaging problems, such as, for example, unevenly distributed illumination, shadows, white balance adjustment, colored ambient light and high dynamic range imaging. Imaging systems and methods can be provided through a computer (e.g., laptop or desktop) such that the system or method can take advantage of the computer's processing power to provide functionality that goes beyond typical camera. Such an imaging system may include an imaging device, a camera, a light source and a user interface.

公开(公告)号：US20150116586A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14581894

申请日：2014-12-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter H. Mahowald

IPC: H04N5/235 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N5/2351 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/23232 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N5/2354 ,  H04N7/147 ,  H04N7/15 ,  H04N9/73

Abstract: The present invention can provide solutions to many common imaging problems, such as, for example, unevenly distributed illumination, shadows, white balance adjustment, colored ambient light and high dynamic range imaging. Imaging systems and methods can be provided through a computer (e.g., laptop or desktop) such that the system or method can take advantage of the computer's processing power to provide functionality that goes beyond typical camera. Such an imaging system may include an imaging device, a camera, a light source and a user interface.

Abstract translation: 本发明可以提供许多常见成像问题的解决方案，例如，不均匀分布的照明，阴影，白平衡调节，彩色环境光和高动态范围成像。 可以通过计算机（例如膝上型计算机或桌面）来提供成像系统和方法，使得系统或方法可以利用计算机的处理能力来提供超出典型相机的功能。 这种成像系统可以包括成像装置，相机，光源和用户界面。

公开(公告)号：US20150029168A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US14512879

申请日：2014-10-13

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Peter H. Mahowald ,  Ulrich T. Barnhoefer

IPC: G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/34

CPC classification number: G09G3/2003 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G3/3413 ,  G09G2320/0242 ,  G09G2320/0626 ,  G09G2320/0666 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H04N13/128 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: A method for controlling characteristics of an electronic device based on ambient light levels is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving light at an ambient light sensor of a device and measuring components, such as color components, of the visible light. The component levels may be weighted differently by factors that vary based on the intensity of the light received by the ambient light sensor. Also, the brightness level of a light source in the device or color output of the device may be controlled based on the weighted component levels. Additional methods, systems, and devices relating to control of an electronic device based on sensed ambient light are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于环境光水平来控制电子设备的特性的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括在设备的环境光传感器处接收光并测量可见光的诸如颜色分量的组件。 可以基于由环境光传感器接收的光的强度而变化的因素来对组分水平进行不同的加权。 此外，可以基于加权的分量水平来控制设备中的光源的亮度级别或设备的颜色输出。 还公开了与基于感测到的环境光的电子设备的控制有关的附加方法，系统和设备。