公开(公告)号：US20100306683A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12476040

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: Aleksandar Pance ,  Alex J. Crumlin ,  Nicholas Vincent King ,  Duncan Kerr ,  James E. Orr, IV

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Alex J. Crumlin ,  Nicholas Vincent King ,  Duncan Kerr ,  James E. Orr, IV

IPC: G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0237

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that provide user interface behaviors for input devices with individually controlled illuminated input elements. Some embodiments may include receiving a request for input device lighting from a program, determining illumination information for light sources coupled to input elements of an input device based on the request, and dynamically controlling illumination of the light sources based on the illumination information. The illumination information may include brightness, color, and/or duration. The input device may constitute a keyboard with individually controlled illuminated keys. In some embodiments, the illumination may present information related to the program, functionality of input elements, and/or notifications. The request for input device lighting from the program may be based on input selections received from the input device such as illuminating keys on a keyboard that are possible next letters in a word being typed or keys associated with a pressed command key.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供具有单独控制的照明输入元件的输入设备的用户界面行为的方法和装置。 一些实施例可以包括从程序接收对输入设备点亮的请求，基于该请求确定耦合到输入设备的输入元件的光源的照明信息，以及基于照明信息动态地控制光源的照明。 照明信息可以包括亮度，颜色和/或持续时间。 输入设备可以构成具有独立控制的照明键的键盘。 在一些实施例中，照明可以呈现与节目相关的信息，输入元素的功能和/或通知。 来自程序的输入设备照明的请求可以基于从输入设备接收的输入选择，例如键盘上的照明键，其可以是键入的单词中的下一个字母或与被按下的命令键相关联的键。

公开(公告)号：US07452098B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-18

申请号：US10075964

申请日：2002-02-13

Applicant: Duncan Kerr

Inventor： Duncan Kerr

IPC: G05F1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  Y10S362/80

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light emitting device disposed inside the housing. The light emitting device is configured to produce a light effect that alters the ornamental appearance of the computing device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种计算设备。 计算装置包括具有可照明部分的壳体。 计算装置还包括设置在壳体内的发光装置。 发光器件被配置为产生改变计算设备的装饰外观的光效果。

公开(公告)号：US20080036743A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11700636

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Wayne Westerman ,  Steven Hotelling ,  Myra Haggerty ,  Bas Ording ,  Nima Parivar ,  Duncan Kerr

Inventor： Wayne Westerman ,  Steven Hotelling ,  Myra Haggerty ,  Bas Ording ,  Nima Parivar ,  Duncan Kerr

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/0381 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: Methods and systems for implementing gestures with sensing devices are disclosed. More particularly, methods and systems related to gesturing with multipoint sensing devices are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于实现具有感测装置的手势的方法和系统。 更具体地，公开了与使用多点感测装置的手势相关的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US20060161871A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11241839

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Steve Hotelling ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Bas Ording ,  Jonathan Ive ,  Peter Kennedy ,  Anthony Fadell ,  Jeffrey Robbin

Inventor： Steve Hotelling ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Bas Ording ,  Jonathan Ive ,  Peter Kennedy ,  Anthony Fadell ,  Jeffrey Robbin

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.

公开(公告)号：US20060026536A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11048264

申请日：2005-01-31

Applicant: Steve Hotelling ,  Joshua Strickon ,  Brian Huppi ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Greg Christie ,  Bas Ording ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Jonathan Ive

Inventor： Steve Hotelling ,  Joshua Strickon ,  Brian Huppi ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Greg Christie ,  Bas Ording ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Jonathan Ive

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04805 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: Methods and systems for processing touch inputs are disclosed. The invention in one respect includes reading data from a multipoint sensing device such as a multipoint touch screen where the data pertains to touch input with respect to the multipoint sensing device, and identifying at least one multipoint gesture based on the data from the multipoint sensing device.

公开(公告)号：US20130083240A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

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: H04N9/12

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：US08390481B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-05

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.

公开(公告)号：US20110158222A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12648279

申请日：2009-12-28

Applicant: Duncan Kerr ,  David Falkenburg ,  Aaron Leiba

Inventor： Duncan Kerr ,  David Falkenburg ,  Aaron Leiba

IPC: H04L12/66 ,  H04W4/00 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: H04L65/4007 ,  H04L65/1089 ,  H04M3/4938 ,  H04M7/1205 ,  H04M2203/254

Abstract: Wireless electronic devices such as cellular telephones may communicate with computing equipment such as servers over a network. Voice telephone calls may be routed over voice links in a voice network and data may be conveyed over data links in a data network. The voice network may be formed using the public switched telephone network. The data network may be formed using the Internet. Cellular base stations may form wireless links with the wireless devices. A server may store information on the current internet protocol address of a wireless device user. The user may place a voice telephone call to an organization. In response to receiving the voice telephone call, a server may automatically transmit information such as web pages or other data that includes interactive on-screen options to the wireless device using the current internet protocol address of the device.

Abstract translation: 诸如蜂窝电话的无线电子设备可以通过网络与诸如服务器的计算设备通信。 语音电话呼叫可以通过语音网络中的语音链路路由，并且可以通过数据网络中的数据链路传送数据。 语音网络可以使用公共交换电话网络形成。 可以使用因特网形成数据网络。 蜂窝基站可以与无线设备形成无线链路。 服务器可以存储关于无线设备用户的当前互联网协议地址的信息。 用户可以向组织发出语音电话。 响应于接收到语音电话呼叫，服务器可以使用设备的当前互联网协议地址自动地向无线设备发送诸如网页或包括交互式屏幕选项的其他数据的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20110141052A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12635614

申请日：2009-12-10

Applicant: Jeffrey Traer Bernstein ,  Avi Cieplinski ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Paul Puskarich ,  Marcelo H. Coelho ,  Aleksandar Pance

Inventor： Jeffrey Traer Bernstein ,  Avi Cieplinski ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Paul Puskarich ,  Marcelo H. Coelho ,  Aleksandar Pance

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  H03M1/22

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63B2022/0092 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/0227 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G09G5/006

Abstract: Electronic devices may use touch pads that have touch sensor arrays, force sensors, and actuators for providing tactile feedback. A touch pad may be mounted in a computer housing. The touch pad may have a rectangular planar touch pad member that has a glass layer covered with ink and contains a capacitive touch sensor array. Force sensors may be mounted under each of the four corners of the rectangular planar touch pad member. The force sensors may be used to measure how much force is applied to the surface of the planar touch pad member by a user. Processed force sensor signals may indicate the presence of button activity such as press and release events. In response to detected button activity or other activity in the device, actuator drive signals may be generated for controlling the actuator. The user may supply settings to adjust signal processing and tactile feedback parameters.

Abstract translation: 电子设备可以使用具有触摸传感器阵列的触摸板，力传感器和用于提供触觉反馈的致动器。 触摸板可以安装在计算机外壳中。 触摸板可以具有矩形平面触摸板构件，其具有覆盖有墨的玻璃层并且包含电容式触摸传感器阵列。 力传感器可以安装在矩形平面触摸板构件的四个角的每一个下方。 力传感器可以用于测量用户对平面触摸板构件的表面施加多少的力。 处理的力传感器信号可以指示按钮活动的存在，例如按压和释放事件。 响应于检测到的按钮活动或设备中的其他活动，可以产生致动器驱动信号以控制致动器。 用户可以提供设置来调整信号处理和触觉反馈参数。

公开(公告)号：US20110109538A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12615725

申请日：2009-11-10

Applicant: Duncan Kerr ,  Nicholas King ,  B. Michael Victor

Inventor： Duncan Kerr ,  Nicholas King ,  B. Michael Victor

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06T1/00

CPC classification number: G09G5/36 ,  G09G2320/046 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  G09G2380/00

Abstract: This is directed to dynamic tags or screen savers for display on an electronic device. The tags can include several dynamic elements that move across the display. The particular characteristics of the elements can be controlled in part by the output of one or more sensors detecting the environment of the device. For example, the color scheme used for a tag can be selected based on the colors of an image captured by a camera, and the orientation of the movement can be selected from the output of a motion sensing component. The tag can adjust automatically based on the sensor outputs to provide an aesthetically pleasing display that a user can use as an fashion accessory.

Abstract translation: 这是针对动态标签或屏幕保护程序在电子设备上显示的。 标签可以包括几个在显示器上移动的动态元素。 可以通过检测设备的环境的一个或多个传感器的输出来部分地控制元件的特定特性。 例如，可以基于由照相机拍摄的图像的颜色来选择用于标签的颜色方案，并且可以从运动感测组件的输出中选择移动的取向。 标签可以根据传感器输出自动调节，以提供用户可以用作时尚配件的美观显示。