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公开(公告)号：US20190113972A1
公开(公告)日：2019-04-18
申请号：US16206851
申请日：2018-11-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Storrs T. Hoen , Daniel D. Sunshine , Aidan N. Zimmerman , Daniel A. Podhajny , Maurice P. May
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/045 , G06F1/16 , D03D1/00 , A41D1/00 , G01L1/14 , G06F3/0488 , A41D31/02 , A61B5/00
CPC classification number: G06F3/014 , A41D1/005 , A41D31/02 , A61B5/021 , A61B5/024 , A61B5/0816 , A61B5/6806 , A61B5/6843 , D02G3/441 , D03D1/0082 , D03D1/0088 , D10B2401/16 , D10B2401/18 , D10B2501/041 , G01L1/146 , G06F1/163 , G06F3/0414 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/045 , G06F3/04883 , G06F2203/04102
Abstract: A fabric-based item such as a fabric glove may include force sensing circuitry. The force sensing circuitry may include force sensor elements formed from electrodes on a compressible substrate such as an elastomeric polymer substrate. The fabric may include intertwined strands of material including conductive strands. Signals from the force sensing circuitry may be conveyed to control circuitry in the item using the conductive strands. Wireless circuitry in the fabric-based item may be used to convey force sensor information to external equipment. The compressible substrate may have opposing upper and lower surfaces. Electrodes for the force sensor elements may be formed on the upper and lower surfaces. Stiffeners may overlap the electrodes to help decouple adjacent force sensor elements from each other. Integrated circuits can be attached to respective force sensing elements using adhesive.
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公开(公告)号：US20180217708A1
公开(公告)日：2018-08-02
申请号：US15933113
申请日：2018-03-22
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 has a force sensor that determines a measure of applied force from a user contacting a cover glass of the device. In one embodiment, a frame at least partially encloses an interior of the electronic device and has an open end. A cover glass covers the open end of the frame and is movably connected to the frame to allow movement of the cover glass in response to one or more forces applied to an external surface of the cover glass. A plurality of strain probes is positioned under the cover glass, between the cover glass and the frame, and is arranged to output a plurality of strain signals response to the one or more forces applied to the cover glass. A force processing module is configured to at least calculate an amount of force applied to the cover glass based on the plurality of strain signals.
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公开(公告)号：US20160172953A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-16
申请号：US15046194
申请日：2016-02-17
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Brett W. Degner , Bradley J. Hamel , David H. Narajowski , Jonah A. Harley , Michael E. Leclerc , Patrick Kessler , Samuel Bruce Weiss , Storrs T. Hoen
IPC: H02K41/035
CPC classification number: H02K33/00 , G08B6/00 , H02K7/08 , H02K33/02 , H02K35/00 , H02K35/02 , H02K41/0356 , H04M19/047
Abstract: Embodiments described herein may take the form of an electromagnetic actuator that produces a haptic output during operation. Generally, an electromagnetic coil is wrapped around a central magnet array. A shaft passes through the central magnet array, such that the central array may move along the shaft when the proper force is applied. When a current passes through the electromagnetic coil, the coil generates a magnetic field. The coil is stationary with respect to a housing of the actuator, while the central magnet array may move along the shaft within the housing. Titus, excitation of the coil exerts a force on the central magnet array, which moves in response to that force. The direction of the current through the coil determines the direction of the magnetic field and thus the motion of the central magnet array.
Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以采取在操作期间产生触觉输出的电磁致动器的形式。 通常，电磁线圈缠绕在中心磁体阵列周围。 轴通过中心磁体阵列，使得当施加适当的力时，中心阵列可以沿着轴移动。 当电流通过电磁线圈时，线圈产生磁场。 线圈相对于致动器的壳体是静止的，而中心磁体阵列可以沿壳体内的轴移动。 Titus，线圈的激励对中心磁体阵列施加力，响应于该力而移动。 通过线圈的电流的方向确定磁场的方向，从而确定中心磁体阵列的运动。
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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：US10032592B2
公开(公告)日：2018-07-24
申请号：US14913933
申请日：2014-08-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Ryan P. Brooks , John M. Brock , Storrs T. Hoen
CPC classification number: H01H89/00 , H01H13/14 , H01H13/52 , H01H13/64 , H01H2239/052 , H03K17/9625
Abstract: A force sensing switch for use in an electronic device can include one or more dome switches disposed over a top surface of a deflectable beam. One or more strain gauges can be disposed over at least one surface of the deflectable beam. An electronic device that includes at least one force sensing switch can further include a processing device operatively connected to the one or more strain gauges. Alternatively or additionally, an electrode can be disposed under a bottom surface of the deflectable beam and a capacitance measured between the bottom surface and the electrode.
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公开(公告)号：US20180075715A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-15
申请号：US15800630
申请日：2017-11-01
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： John B. Morrell , Jonah A. Harley , Storrs T. Hoen , Brett W. Degner , Camille Moussette , Anthnoy Guetta , Samuel B. Weiss , Douglas A. Scott
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a haptic actuator or a device having a haptic actuator that is capable of producing short, sharp and crisp pulses in a short amount of time.
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公开(公告)号：US20160358737A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-08
申请号：US14913933
申请日：2014-08-22
Applicant: APPLE INC.
Inventor： Ryan P. Brooks , John M. Brock , Storrs T. Hoen
CPC classification number: H01H89/00 , H01H13/14 , H01H13/52 , H01H13/64 , H01H2239/052 , H03K17/9625
Abstract: A force sensing switch for use in an electronic device can include one or more dome switches disposed over a top surface of a deflectable beam. One or more strain gauges can be disposed over at least one surface of the deflectable beam. An electronic device that includes at least one force sensing switch can further include a processing device operatively connected to the one or more strain gauges. Alternatively or additionally, an electrode can be disposed under a bottom surface of the deflectable beam and a capacitance measured between the bottom surface and the electrode.
Abstract translation: 用于电子设备的力感测开关可以包括设置在可偏转光束的顶表面上方的一个或多个圆顶开关。 一个或多个应变计可以设置在可偏转光束的至少一个表面上。 包括至少一个力感测开关的电子设备还可以包括可操作地连接到所述一个或多个应变计的处理装置。 或者或另外，电极可以设置在可偏转光束的底表面下方，并且在底表面和电极之间测量的电容。
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公开(公告)号：US20160188013A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-30
申请号：US14867522
申请日：2015-09-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Shingo Yoneoka , Brenton A. Baugh , Aidan N. Zimmerman , Jonah A. Harley , Storrs T. Hoen
IPC: G06F3/0354 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/038 , G06F3/044
CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 , G06F3/0383 , G06F3/0416
Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to a stylus for use with a portable electronic device. The stylus includes a force sensing device to measure three dimensional force components exerted by the stylus on the portable electronic device. The output of the portable electronic device is adjusted based upon the force components.
Abstract translation: 本文公开的实施例一般涉及用于便携式电子设备的触笔。 触针包括用于测量由触笔施加在便携式电子设备上的三维力分量的力感测装置。 基于力分量来调整便携式电子设备的输出。
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29.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20160064947A1
公开(公告)日：2016-03-03
申请号：US14831712
申请日：2015-08-20
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Amaury J. Heresztyn , Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram , John M. Ananny , Keith Cox , Frank F. Liang , Eugene Y. Kim , Mushtaq A. Sarwar , Jim C. Hwang , Jean-Pierre S. Guillou , Paul S. Drzaic , Peter M. Arnold , Storrs T. Hoen , Douglas A. Scott , Anthony J. Guetta
CPC classification number: H05B37/02 , H02J7/025 , H02J17/00 , H02J50/12 , H05B33/0815 , H05B33/0854 , H05B33/0884 , H05B33/089 , H05B37/0209
Abstract: One or more operations in an electronic device can be adjusted based on environment data, such as temperature data and/or humidity data. The electronic device may be, for example, a receiver device or a transmitter device in an inductive energy transfer system. Example operations that may be adjusted based on environmental data include, but are not limited to, the brightness of a display or a haptic output produced by a haptic mechanism.
Abstract translation: 可以基于诸如温度数据和/或湿度数据的环境数据来调整电子设备中的一个或多个操作。 电子设备可以是例如感应能量传递系统中的接收机设备或发射机设备。 可以基于环境数据调整的示例性操作包括但不限于由触觉机制产生的显示器的亮度或触觉输出。
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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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