公开(公告)号：US07834855B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US10927575

申请日：2004-08-25

Applicant: Steven P. Hotelling ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Joshua A. Strickon ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Greg Christie ,  Bas Ording

Inventor： Steven P. Hotelling ,  Chris Ligtenberg ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Joshua A. Strickon ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Greg Christie ,  Bas Ording

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，一种便携式计算机，其具有联接到基座组件以在关闭位置和打开位置之间交替的显示组件。 掌托区域由设置在基座组件的表面上的触摸板形成。 在替代实施例中，设置在基座组件上的触摸板具有基本上延伸到基座组件的掌托区域的宽度。

公开(公告)号：US20060158446A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11378146

申请日：2006-03-16

Applicant: Andrew Gong ,  Brian Huppi ,  Christoph Krah ,  Richard Cappels ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Michael Culbert

Inventor： Andrew Gong ,  Brian Huppi ,  Christoph Krah ,  Richard Cappels ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Michael Culbert

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/962 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  H03K17/18 ,  H03K2217/96079

Abstract: A control indication assembly. A first control mounted on a surface of a computer is coupled to a first sensor, to a first sensing circuit to send an electrical signal to the first control when a user-touch occurs to the first sensor, and to a first indicator to indicate an occurrence of said user-touch. A second control mounted on a surface of a display which is coupled to the computer is coupled to a second sensor, to a second sensing circuit to send an electrical signal to said second control when said user-touch occurs to the display, and to a second indicator to indicate an occurrence of the user-touch. The first and second control are configured such that the first and second indicator are synchronized to exhibit identical behaviors when the user-touch occurs to either the first control or the second control.

公开(公告)号：US09176536B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US13250673

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Duncan Kerr

Inventor： Duncan Kerr

IPC: H04W4/00 ,  H04M1/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K7/10

CPC classification number: G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1683

Abstract: A computer including a base and a display selectively removable from the base. The base includes a processor, a base wireless chip, and a power source. The display includes a screen for displaying a video output, a display wireless chip in communicating with the base wireless chip, and a power wireless chip in communication with the power source. The base wireless chip transmits data from the processor to the display. Also, when the display is at least in one position with respect to the base, the power source transmits power to the power transition member of the display.

Abstract translation: 一种包括基座和可选地从基座移除的显示器的计算机。 该基座包括处理器，基础无线芯片和电源。 显示器包括用于显示视频输出的屏幕，与基本无线芯片通信的显示无线芯片以及与电源通信的功率无线芯片。 基地无线芯片将数据从处理器传输到显示器。 此外，当显示器至少相对于基座的一个位置时，电源向显示器的电源转换构件发送电力。

公开(公告)号：US08963803B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13250052

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Duncan Kerr ,  Daniel T. Preston ,  Nicholas V. King ,  Ho Chi Andrew Chin

Inventor： Duncan Kerr ,  Daniel T. Preston ,  Nicholas V. King ,  Ho Chi Andrew Chin

IPC: G09G5/12 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H04N21/41 ,  H04N21/43 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/442

CPC classification number: G06F3/1446 ,  G09G2356/00 ,  H04N21/4122 ,  H04N21/4302 ,  H04N21/436 ,  H04N21/4402 ,  H04N21/44227

Abstract: A method comprising providing multiple video units in an array, playing video content on the video units in a synchronized manner, and detecting when one of the video units is removed from the array. In response to detecting removal of the video unit, the video content played on the video units remaining in the array in a synchronized manner is adjusted.

Abstract translation: 一种方法，包括在阵列中提供多个视频单元，以同步的方式在视频单元上播放视频内容，以及检测何时从该阵列移除视频单元之一。 响应于检测到视频单元的去除，调整以同步方式在阵列中剩余的视频单元播放的视频内容。

公开(公告)号：US08817048B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US12505036

申请日：2009-07-17

Applicant: Duncan Kerr ,  Nicholas King

Inventor： Duncan Kerr ,  Nicholas King

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F2200/1614

Abstract: This is directed to rotating an entire user interface of a portable electronic device. In particular, this is directed to defining a UI orientation mode in which a user can direct the device to rotate a UI. When the UI orientation mode is enabled, the electronic device can detect particular inputs, for example based on the outputs of motion sensing components such as an accelerometer and a magnetometer, to determine how to rotate the UI. Once the UI has been rotated to a desired orientation, a user can lock the UI orientation and exit the UI orientation mode.

Abstract translation: 这旨在旋转便携式电子设备的整个用户界面。 特别地，这旨在定义UI定向模式，其中用户可以引导设备旋转UI。 当UI定向模式被启用时，电子设备可以例如基于诸如加速度计和磁力计的运动感测组件的输出来检测特定输入，以确定如何旋转UI。 一旦UI被旋转到所需的方向，用户可以锁定UI方向并退出UI定向模式。

公开(公告)号：US08735800B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-27

申请号：US12973627

申请日：2010-12-20

Applicant: Bartley K. Andre ,  Daniel Coster ,  Richard Howarth ,  Daniele de Iuliis ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Jivan Kumar Khosla ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Rohrbach ,  Doug B. Satzger ,  Calvin Seid ,  Christopher Stringer ,  Eugene Whang ,  Rico Zorkendorer

Inventor： Bartley K. Andre ,  Daniel Coster ,  Richard Howarth ,  Daniele de Iuliis ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Jivan Kumar Khosla ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Rohrbach ,  Doug B. Satzger ,  Calvin Seid ,  Christopher Stringer ,  Eugene Whang ,  Rico Zorkendorer

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/0209 ,  F21V23/003 ,  F21V33/0052 ,  F21V33/0056 ,  F21W2111/10 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1635 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G09F9/30 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/06 ,  G09F13/08 ,  H01H13/83 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. Substantially invisible holes penetrate through at least a portion of the light resistant material in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种具有耐光材料的隐形透光显示系统。 基本上不可见的孔以预定的透光显示图案穿透耐光材料的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08654524B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US12542471

申请日：2009-08-17

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

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

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/043 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00

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.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于操作用于电子设备的外壳作为输入/输出（I / O）设备的系统，设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，电子设备包括被配置为用作集成外壳和I / O设备以及由壳体的面板遮蔽的一个或多个传感器的外壳。 一个或多个传感器被配置为经由壳体的面板感测。 电子设备还包括通信地耦合到一个或多个传感器并且被配置为解释由一个或多个传感器产生的电信号的处理单元。 一个或多个输出设备通信地耦合到处理单元并且被配置为响应于一个或多个传感器产生电信号来提供输出。

公开(公告)号：US08282261B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12475993

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: Aleksandar Pance ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Brett Bilbrey ,  Brandon Dean Slack ,  Reese T. Cutler

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Brett Bilbrey ,  Brandon Dean Slack ,  Reese T. Cutler

IPC: F21V7/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/0001 ,  H01H2219/038 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H05B33/086 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B37/02

Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source to match a white point of ambient light. In one embodiment, a light control system is provided. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor. The light sensor is configured to operate in conjunction with the light source to provide a visual effect. A controller is electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor and configured to determine the intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed and dynamically adjust the output of the light source to match the determined intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于操作光源以匹配环境光的白点的系统，设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，提供了光控制系统。 光控制系统包括光源和光传感器。 光传感器被配置为与光源一起操作以提供视觉效果。 控制器电耦合到光源和光传感器并且被配置为确定光传感器暴露于的光的强度和颜色，并且动态地调整光源的输出以匹配所确定的光的强度和颜色， 光传感器曝光。

公开(公告)号：US20110037624A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12542354

申请日：2009-08-17

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

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

IPC: H03K17/94

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：US20110012926A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12505036

申请日：2009-07-17

Applicant: Duncan Kerr ,  Nick King

Inventor： Duncan Kerr ,  Nick King

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04842 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F2200/1614

Abstract: This is directed to rotating an entire user interface of a portable electronic device. In particular, this is directed to defining a UI orientation mode in which a user can direct the device to rotate a UI. When the UI orientation mode is enabled, the electronic device can detect particular inputs, for example based on the outputs of motion sensing components such as an accelerometer and a magnetometer, to determine how to rotate the UI. Once the UI has been rotated to a desired orientation, a user can lock the UI orientation and exit the UI orientation mode.

Abstract translation: 这旨在旋转便携式电子设备的整个用户界面。 特别地，这旨在定义UI定向模式，其中用户可以引导设备旋转UI。 当UI定向模式被启用时，电子设备可以例如基于诸如加速度计和磁力计的运动感测组件的输出来检测特定输入，以确定如何旋转UI。 一旦UI被旋转到所需的方向，用户可以锁定UI方向并退出UI定向模式。