公开(公告)号：US20140166911A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14188160

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven Porter Hotelling ,  Nicholas Vincent King ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Wing Kong Low

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  G08C23/04

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N2005/4426

Abstract: Remote control systems that can distinguish predetermined light sources from stray light sources, e.g., environmental light sources and/or reflections are provided. The predetermined light sources can be disposed in asymmetric substantially linear or two-dimensional patterns. The predetermined light sources also can output waveforms modulated in accordance with one or more signature modulation characteristics. The predetermined light sources also can output light at different signature wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 提供了可以将预定光源与杂散光源（例如环境光源和/或反射）区分开的遥控系统。 预定的光源可以以非对称的基本线性或二维图案设置。 预定光源还可以输出根据一个或多个签名调制特性调制的波形。 预定光源还可以输出不同签名波长的光。

公开(公告)号：US20130135213A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-30

申请号：US13750773

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Nicholas Vincent King ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Brett Bilbrey

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F2200/1636 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2217/94052 ,  H03K2217/960755 ,  H03K2217/960785

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow measurement of a user's interaction with the housing of an electronic device. Some embodiments may measure the electrical characteristics of a housing of an electrical device, where the housing is capable of being temporarily deformed by the user's interaction. By measuring the electrical characteristics of the housing, such as the housing's capacitance, the user's interaction with the housing can be measured in a manner that is independent of the user's electrical characteristics and/or in a manner that may allow the pressure applied to the housing to be quantified.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许测量用户与电子设备的壳体的相互作用的方法和装置。 一些实施例可以测量电气设备的壳体的电特性，其中壳体能够被用户的相互作用暂时变形。 通过测量外壳的电气特性，例如外壳的电容，用户与外壳的相互作用可以独立于使用者的电气特性和/或以允许施加到外壳的压力的方式进行测量 量化。

公开(公告)号：US20170147087A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-25

申请号：US15423437

申请日：2017-02-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Nicholas Vincent King ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Brett Bilbrey

IPC: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/0238 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1673 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a housing for an electronic device as an input/output (I/O) device. In one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing configured to function as an integrated housing and I/O device and one or more sensors obscured by a panel of the housing. The one or more sensors being configured to sense via the panel of the housing. The electronic device further includes a processing unit communicatively coupled to the one or more sensors and configured to interpret electrical signals generated by the one or more sensors. One or more output devices are communicatively coupled to the processing unit and configured to provide an output in response to the one or more sensors generating an electrical signal.

公开(公告)号：US09316535B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14188160

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven Porter Hotelling ,  Nicholas Vincent King ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Wing Kong Low

IPC: G01J1/44 ,  G08C23/04 ,  H04N5/44 ,  H04N21/422

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01J1/16 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/32 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42221 ,  H04N2005/4426

Abstract: Remote control systems that can distinguish predetermined light sources from stray light sources, e.g., environmental light sources and/or reflections are provided. The predetermined light sources can be disposed in asymmetric substantially linear or two-dimensional patterns. The predetermined light sources also can output waveforms modulated in accordance with one or more signature modulation characteristics. The predetermined light sources also can output light at different signature wavelengths.

公开(公告)号：US09069426B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US13750773

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Nicholas Vincent King ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Brett Bilbrey

IPC: H03K17/94 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F2200/1636 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2217/94052 ,  H03K2217/960755 ,  H03K2217/960785

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow measurement of a user's interaction with the housing of an electronic device. Some embodiments may measure the electrical characteristics of a housing of an electrical device, where the housing is capable of being temporarily deformed by the user's interaction. By measuring the electrical characteristics of the housing, such as the housing's capacitance, the user's interaction with the housing can be measured in a manner that is independent of the user's electrical characteristics and/or in a manner that may allow the pressure applied to the housing to be quantified.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许测量用户与电子设备的壳体的相互作用的方法和装置。 一些实施例可以测量电气设备的壳体的电特性，其中壳体能够被用户的相互作用暂时变形。 通过测量外壳的电气特性，例如外壳的电容，用户与外壳的相互作用可以独立于用户的电气特性和/或以允许施加到外壳的压力的方式进行测量 量化。

公开(公告)号：US20140255025A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14282006

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Vincent King

IPC: G08C23/04 ,  H04B10/077

CPC classification number: G08C23/04 ,  G06F13/385 ,  H04B10/0775

Abstract: Systems and methods for associating a remote controller with a device are provided. The systems and methods generally relate to receiving a request from a remote controlled to pair the remote controller to a device at several devices and determining at each of the several devices the strength of the wireless pairing request signal received by that device. If a device determines that its received signal is the strongest, the device may be paired with the remote controller. If instead a device determines that its received signal is not the strongest, it may ignore subsequent communications received from the remote controller.

Abstract translation: 提供了将遥控器与设备相关联的系统和方法。 系统和方法通常涉及从远程控制接收请求以将遥控器配对到几个设备处的设备，并且在多个设备中的每个设备处确定由该设备接收的无线配对请求信号的强度。 如果设备确定其接收到的信号是最强的，则设备可能与遥控器配对。 如果设备确定其接收到的信号不是最强的，则它可以忽略从遥控器接收的后续通信。

公开(公告)号：US20140173758A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14187473

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett Bilbrey ,  Aleksandar Pance ,  Nicholas Vincent King ,  Todd Benjamin

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04L63/107 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W8/26 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W12/08 ,  H04W48/08 ,  H04W48/16

Abstract: Certain embodiments may take the form of a method of operating an electronic device to find and determine an identity of other local devices. The method includes transmitting electromagnetic signals from a first electronic device to find devices within a prescribed distance of the first device and receiving electromagnetic response signals from a second electronic device within the prescribed distance from the first electronic device. The method also includes identifying the second electronic device using information received in the electromagnetic response signals. Additionally, the method includes determining if the second electronic device is aware of other electronic devices and, if the second electronic device is aware of other electronic devices, obtaining identifying information of the other devices from the second electronic device.

Abstract translation: 某些实施例可以采取操作电子设备的方法来查找和确定其他本地设备的身份。 该方法包括：从第一电子设备发送电磁信号，以寻找在第一设备的规定距离内的设备，并在距离第一电子设备规定距离内接收来自第二电子设备的电磁响应信号。 该方法还包括使用在电磁响应信号中接收的信息识别第二电子设备。 此外，该方法包括确定第二电子设备是否知道其他电子设备，并且如果第二电子设备知道其他电子设备，则从第二电子设备获取其他设备的识别信息。

公开(公告)号：US08689145B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US13647088

申请日：2012-10-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Chad Bronstein ,  Wing Kong Low ,  Nicholas Vincent King

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G09G5/373

Abstract: The present invention can include three-dimensional remote control systems that can detect an absolute location to which a remote control is pointing in first and second orthogonal axes and an absolute position of the remote control in a third orthogonal axis. Remote control systems of the present invention can employ absolute position detection with relative position detection. Absolute position detection can indicate an initial absolute position of the remote control and relative position detection can indicate changes in the position of the remote control. By combining absolute and relative position detection, remote control systems of the present invention can track remote controls more precisely than systems that only employ absolute position detection. The present invention also can include methods and apparatus for zooming in and out of an image shown on a display based on the absolute position of the remote control in the third axis.

Abstract translation: 本发明可以包括三维遥控系统，其可以检测遥控器指向第一和第二正交轴的绝对位置以及遥控器在第三正交轴线中的绝对位置。 本发明的遥控系统可以采用相对位置检测的绝对位置检测。 绝对位置检测可以指示遥控器的初始绝对位置，相对位置检测可指示遥控器位置的变化。 通过组合绝对和相对位置检测，本发明的遥控系统可以比仅采用绝对位置检测的系统更精确地跟踪远程控制。 本发明还可以包括基于第三轴中的遥控器的绝对位置来放大和缩小显示器上显示的图像的方法和装置。