公开(公告)号：US20170039409A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15331508

申请日：2016-10-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Byron B. Han ,  Craig A. Marciniak ,  Wayne C. Westerman

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/40

CPC classification number: G06K9/00026 ,  G06F3/0421 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G06K9/00912 ,  G06K9/00926 ,  G06K9/036 ,  G06T2207/10016

Abstract: A sequence of biometric data images is received, such as, for example, a sequence of fingerprint images, and a set of biometric data images is selected from the sequence of images. The set of images can include one or more segments of at least one image in the sequence of images. One or more portions of at least one image of biometric data in the set of images can be selected to be included in the unified image of biometric data. The unified image of biometric data can be constructed using the one or more portions of the at least one image of biometric data. If the unified image of biometric data is not complete, a user can be prompted for one or more additional images of biometric data.

Abstract translation: 接收生物特征数据图像序列，例如指纹图像序列，并且从图像序列中选择一组生物特征数据图像。 该组图像可以包括图像序列中的至少一个图像的一个或多个片段。 该组图像中的生物特征数据的至少一个图像的一个或多个部分可被选择为包括在生物特征数据的统一图像中。 可以使用生物特征数据的至少一个图像的一个或多个部分来构建生物特征数据的统一图像。 如果生物特征数据的统一图像不完整，则可以提示用户使用生物特征数据的一个或多个附加图像。

公开(公告)号：US20170038905A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US15306034

申请日：2014-04-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alex Bijamov ,  Wayne C. Westerman ,  Zhiqiang Gu

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04106

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for determining the amounts of force applied by at least two fingers of a user to a touch input device having a touch input surface. In one example, a system may include a plurality of force sensors distributed about the touch input surface; a plurality of touch sensors distributed about the touch input surface; and a module for apportioning a first amount of force as measured by the plurality of force sensors to one of the at least two fingers, and for apportioning a second amount of force as measured by the plurality of force sensors to another of the at least two fingers. The system may also include a persistent data structure including force calibration data with force deflection measurement values as measured by each of the plurality of force sensors in response to a standardized force applied to various known locations on the touch input surface. The system may also include one or more matched filter modules.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于确定由用户的至少两个手指施加到具有触摸输入表面的触摸输入装置的力的量的系统和方法。 在一个示例中，系统可以包括围绕触摸输入表面分布的多个力传感器; 围绕触摸输入表面分布的多个触摸传感器; 以及模块，用于将由所述多个力传感器测量的第一力量分配给所述至少两个手指中的一个，并且用于将由所述多个力传感器测量的第二量的力分配给所述至少两个手指中的另一个 手指。 系统还可以包括持久性数据结构，其包括力测量数据，其具有由多个力传感器中的每一个测量的力偏转测量值，以响应施加到触摸输入表面上的各种已知位置的标准化力。 该系统还可以包括一个或多个匹配的过滤器模块。

公开(公告)号：US20160246473A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15148417

申请日：2016-05-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. JOBS ,  Scott FORSTALL ,  Greg CHRISTIE ,  Stephen O. LEMAY ,  Scott HERZ ,  Marcel Van Os ,  Bas Ording ,  Gregory Novick ,  Wayne C. Westerman ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Patrick Lee Coffman ,  Kenneth Kocienda ,  Nitin K. Ganatra ,  Freddy Allen Anzures ,  Jeremy A. Wyld ,  Jeffrey Bush ,  Michael Matas ,  Paul D. Marcos ,  Charles J. Pisula ,  Virgil S. King ,  Chris Blumenberg ,  Francisco Ryan Tolmasky ,  Richard Williamson ,  Andre M.J. Boule ,  Henri C. Lamiraux

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  H04M1/725

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  H04M1/72522 ,  H04M1/72552

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for use in conjunction with a computing device with a touch screen display comprises: detecting one or more finger contacts with the touch screen display, applying one or more heuristics to the one or more finger contacts to determine a command for the device, and processing the command. The one or more heuristics comprise: a heuristic for determining that the one or more finger contacts correspond to a one-dimensional vertical screen scrolling command, a heuristic for determining that the one or more finger contacts correspond to a two-dimensional screen translation command, and a heuristic for determining that the one or more finger contacts correspond to a command to transition from displaying a respective item in a set of items to displaying a next item in the set of items.

Abstract translation: 一种与具有触摸屏显示器的计算设备结合使用的计算机实现的方法包括：用触摸屏显示器检测一个或多个手指触点，向一个或多个手指触点施加一个或多个启发式算法，以确定用于 设备，并处理命令。 一个或多个启发式包括：用于确定所述一个或多个手指触点对应于一维垂直屏幕滚动命令的启发式，用于确定所述一个或多个手指触点对应于二维屏幕转换命令的启发式， 以及用于确定所述一个或多个手指触点对应于从一组项目中显示相应项目转换到显示该组项目中的下一个项目的命令的启发式。

公开(公告)号：US20160180184A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-23

申请号：US15056858

申请日：2016-02-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： William M. Vieta ,  Wayne C. Westerman

IPC: G06K9/32 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/3208 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1633 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06K9/00013 ,  G07C9/00158

Abstract: An apparatus includes one or more fingerprint image sensors capable of providing fingerprint image information from the finger of a user, and one or more separately disposed orientation sensors, capable of determining one or more orientations of the finger. One or more circuits are coupled to the one or more fingerprint image sensors and the one or more orientation sensors, configured for combining information from the one or more fingerprint image sensors and the one or more fingerprint orientation sensors.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括能够从用户的手指提供指纹图像信息的一个或多个指纹图像传感器以及能够确定手指的一个或多个取向的一个或多个单独设置的取向传感器。 一个或多个电路耦合到一个或多个指纹图像传感器和一个或多个方位传感器，其被配置用于组合来自一个或多个指纹图像传感器和一个或多个指纹取向传感器的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20150149899A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14608926

申请日：2015-01-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey Traer Bernstein ,  Julian Missig ,  Avi E. Cieplinski ,  Wayne C. Westerman ,  Patrick Kessler

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: An electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more sensors to detect intensity of contacts with the touch-sensitive surface: detects, on the touch-sensitive surface, a gesture that includes an increase of intensity of a contact above a respective intensity threshold. In response to detecting the gesture: in accordance with a determination that the gesture includes a first number of contacts, the device generates a tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface; and in accordance with a determination that the gesture includes a second number of contacts different from the first number, the device forgoes generating the tactile output on the touch-sensitive surface.

Abstract translation: 具有显示器，触敏表面和用于检测与触敏表面的触点强度的一个或多个传感器的电子设备：在触敏表面上检测包括接触强度增加的手势 高于相应的强度阈值。 响应于检测到手势：根据手势包括第一数量的联系人的确定，该设备在触敏表面上产生触觉输出; 并且根据确定所述手势包括不同于所述第一号码的第二数量的触点，所述装置放弃在所述触敏表面上产生触觉输出。

公开(公告)号：US20150116205A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14399634

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Wayne C. Westerman ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Avi E. Cieplinski ,  Jeffrey T. Bernstein ,  William M. Vieta ,  Julian K. Missig

IPC: G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: The present application is related to a computer for providing output to a user. The computer includes a processor and an input device in communication with the processor. The input device includes a feedback surface and at least one sensor in communication with the feedback surface, the at least one sensor configured to detect a user input to the feedback surface. The processor varies a down-stroke threshold based on a first factor and varies an up-stroke threshold based on a second factor. The down-stroke threshold determines a first output of the computing device, the up-stroke threshold determines a second output of the computing device, and at least one of the first factor or the second factor are determined based on the user input.

公开(公告)号：US20140003678A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13802645

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： William M. Vieta ,  Wayne C. Westerman ,  Steven P. Hotelling

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: G06K9/00026

Abstract: An electronic device can include at least one fingerprint image sensor that obtains fingerprint image information, where the fingerprint information can include at least a first partial fingerprint image and a second partial fingerprint image. At least one fingerprint navigation sensor can be disposed to receive navigation information responsive to at least one of movement or orientation of a user's finger with respect to the at least one fingerprint image sensor. At least one processing unit can combine the first partial fingerprint image and the second partial fingerprint image into at least one combined fingerprint image utilizing the navigation information.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以包括获取指纹图像信息的至少一个指纹图像传感器，其中指纹信息可以包括至少第一部分指纹图像和第二部分指纹图像。 可以布置至少一个指纹导航传感器以响应于至少一个指纹图像传感器的用户手指的移动或取向中的至少一个来接收导航信息。 至少一个处理单元可以使用导航信息将第一部分指纹图像和第二部分指纹图像组合成至少一个组合的指纹图像。

公开(公告)号：US11836297B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-05

申请号：US17209033

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John Stephen Smith ,  David S. Graff ,  Nicolas M. Golzio ,  Shahrzad Pouryayevali ,  Wayne C. Westerman ,  Christophe Blondin

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H01H13/7065

CPC classification number: G06F3/021 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0445 ,  G06F3/0446 ,  H01H13/7065

Abstract: An input device includes a keycap, a first electrode disposed to move in response to movement of the keycap, a planar array of electrodes extending at least partially under the keycap, and a sensor. The planar array of electrodes includes a second electrode, a third electrode, and a fourth electrode extending between the second electrode and the third electrode. The sensor is coupled to at least one of the second electrode or the third electrode and configured to generate a signal indicative of a change in capacitive coupling between the second electrode and the third electrode. The change in the capacitive coupling may result from movement of the first electrode.

公开(公告)号：US20210294430A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-23

申请号：US17209033

申请日：2021-03-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： John Stephen Smith ,  David S. Graff ,  Nicolas M. Golzio ,  Shahrzad Pouryayevali ,  Wayne C. Westerman ,  Christophe Blondin

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/7065

Abstract: An input device includes a keycap, a first electrode disposed to move in response to movement of the keycap, a planar array of electrodes extending at least partially under the keycap, and a sensor. The planar array of electrodes includes a second electrode, a third electrode, and a fourth electrode extending between the second electrode and the third electrode. The sensor is coupled to at least one of the second electrode or the third electrode and configured to generate a signal indicative of a change in capacitive coupling between the second electrode and the third electrode. The change in the capacitive coupling may result from movement of the first electrode.

公开(公告)号：US10545604B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-28

申请号：US15306034

申请日：2014-04-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alex Bijamov ,  Wayne C. Westerman ,  Zhiqiang Gu

IPC: G06F3/041

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for determining the amounts of force applied by at least two fingers of a user to a touch input device having a touch input surface. In one example, a system may include a plurality of force sensors distributed about the touch input surface; a plurality of touch sensors distributed about the touch input surface; and a module for apportioning a first amount of force as measured by the plurality of force sensors to one of the at least two fingers, and for apportioning a second amount of force as measured by the plurality of force sensors to another of the at least two fingers. The system may also include a persistent data structure including force calibration data with force deflection measurement values as measured by each of the plurality of force sensors in response to a standardized force applied to various known locations on the touch input surface. The system may also include one or more matched filter modules.