公开(公告)号：US11416076B2

公开(公告)日：2022-08-16

申请号：US17094653

申请日：2020-11-10

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

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：US20210055799A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-25

申请号：US17094653

申请日：2020-11-10

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 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06T19/00 ,  G01P15/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/0346

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：US20200341553A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-29

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

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/041

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：US10757491B1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-25

申请号：US16055071

申请日：2018-08-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Karlin Y. Bark ,  Thomas S. Hulbert

IPC: H04R1/00 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04R3/00

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a wearable audio device, such as an earbud. The earbud may be configured to detect input using various sensors and structures. For example, the earbud may be configured to detect gestures, physical manipulations, and so forth performed along or on the earbud. In response to the detected inputs, the earbud may be configured to change various outputs, such as an audio output or a haptic output of the device. The earbud may also include a microphone to register voice commands. In some cases, the microphone may be used to control the earbud using the registered voice command in response to one or more detected gestures or physical manipulations.

公开(公告)号：US12277275B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-15

申请号：US18437104

申请日：2024-02-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

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

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：US12197654B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-14

申请号：US18472173

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 ,  John B. Morrell ,  Miao He ,  Hamza Kashif

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G01S5/30 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04815

Abstract: A computer input system includes a mouse including a housing having an interior surface defining an internal volume and a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume. A processor is electrically coupled to the sensor assembly and a memory component having electronic instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to determine an orientation of the mouse relative to a hand based on a touch input from the hand detected by the sensor assembly. The mouse can also have a circular array of touch sensors or lights that detect hand position and provide orientation information to the user.

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：US20240168558A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18425962

申请日：2024-01-29

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

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：US20230345155A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US18218433

申请日：2023-07-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Karlin Y. Bark ,  Thomas S. Hulbert

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/016 ,  H04R3/007

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a wearable audio device, such as an earbud. The earbud may be configured to detect input using various sensors and structures. For example, the earbud may be configured to detect gestures, physical manipulations, and so forth performed along or on the earbud. In response to the detected inputs, the earbud may be configured to change various outputs, such as an audio output or a haptic output of the device. The earbud may also include a microphone to register voice commands. In some cases, the microphone may be used to control the earbud using the registered voice command in response to one or more detected gestures or physical manipulations.

公开(公告)号：US11743623B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US16927367

申请日：2020-07-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Karlin Y. Bark ,  Thomas S. Hulbert

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/165 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R3/007

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a wearable audio device, such as an earbud. The earbud may be configured to detect input using various sensors and structures. For example, the earbud may be configured to detect gestures, physical manipulations, and so forth performed along or on the earbud. In response to the detected inputs, the earbud may be configured to change various outputs, such as an audio output or a haptic output of the device. The earbud may also include a microphone to register voice commands. In some cases, the microphone may be used to control the earbud using the registered voice command in response to one or more detected gestures or physical manipulations.