公开(公告)号：US10705629B1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US15599341

申请日：2017-05-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter M. Arnold ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  David Bloom

IPC: G06F3/0362 ,  G09G5/10 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/03

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a display or other support surface to which a repositionable control device may be removably mounted. The display may emit light. The repositionable control device may be a repositionable knob that has light sensors. The display may be directed to emit the light in a predetermined time-varying search pattern while the light sensors make measurements of the emitted light. The repositionable knob may wirelessly transmit the light sensor measurements to control circuitry associated with the display. The control circuitry may process the light sensor measurements or other sensor measurements to determine the location of the repositionable control device on the display. Visible tick marks or other scale information may be displayed around the periphery of the knob. An electromagnetic actuator may provide adjustable detents. Wireless power may be received by the knob.

公开(公告)号：US20190339804A1

公开(公告)日：2019-11-07

申请号：US16403329

申请日：2019-05-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian T. Gleeson ,  Brigit E. Lamberson ,  Camille Moussette ,  Madeleine S. Cordier ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Michael J. Beyhs ,  Thayne M. Miller ,  Jacob L. Matlick ,  Jean-Pierre M. Mouilleseaux ,  Peter C. Tsoi ,  David H. Bloom ,  Miao He

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display and an input region separate from the display. The device detects a first portion of a first input on the input region. In response to detecting the first portion of the first input: if the first portion of the first input meets first criteria that do not require a characteristic intensity of the first input to increase above a first intensity threshold in order to be met, the device displays a precursor object of a user interface object that includes one or more selectable options. While displaying the precursor object, a second portion of the first input is detected on the input region, wherein an intensity of the first input increases above the first intensity threshold. In response to detecting the increase in intensity, the device reveals the user interface object by an amount that varies with a current intensity of the first input.

公开(公告)号：US10313816B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-04

申请号：US15708715

申请日：2017-09-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zhipeng Zhang ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Michael Diu ,  Addison Cugini

IPC: H04S7/00 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R1/10

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention pertain to augmented performance synchronization systems and methods. According to some embodiments of the invention, an audio waveform may be used to generate one or more haptic waveforms for one or more electronic devices. The haptic waveforms may be generated based on any of a number of factors, including features of the audio waveform, capabilities of the haptic actuators performing the haptic waveforms, the number, type and location of devices having haptic actuators, and the like. The haptic waveforms may be synchronized with performance of the audio waveform to provide an augmented listening experience to a user.

公开(公告)号：US20180302881A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：US16015367

申请日：2018-06-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thayne M. Miller ,  Hung A. Pham ,  John B. Morrell ,  Brian T. Gleeson

IPC: H04W68/02 ,  H04M19/04 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/725

Abstract: An electronic device that provides situationally-aware alerts determines to provide an alert output (such as haptic, audio, visual, and so on) via an output device, determines a movement pattern based on one or more signals from one or more sensors indicating information relating at least to movement of the electronic device, and adjusts the alert output to account for the movement pattern. In some implementations, the electronic device may adjust the alert output by delaying the alert output. In other implementations, the electronic device may adjust the alert output by altering the alert output to be discernible despite the movement pattern based on a cadence of the movement pattern. In still other implementations, the electronic device may determine to provide the alert output in response to receiving an incoming communication and may adjust the alert output differently based on a priority associated with the incoming communication.

公开(公告)号：US10039080B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-31

申请号：US15251459

申请日：2016-08-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thayne M. Miller ,  Hung A. Pham ,  John B. Morrell ,  Brian T. Gleeson

IPC: H04W68/02 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04M19/04

CPC classification number: H04W68/02 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M19/047 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: An electronic device that provides situationally-aware alerts determines to provide an alert output (such as haptic, audio, visual, and so on) via an output device, determines a movement pattern based on one or more signals from one or more sensors indicating information relating at least to movement of the electronic device, and adjusts the alert output to account for the movement pattern. In some implementations, the electronic device may adjust the alert output by delaying the alert output. In other implementations, the electronic device may adjust the alert output by altering the alert output to be discernible despite the movement pattern based on a cadence of the movement pattern. In still other implementations, the electronic device may determine to provide the alert output in response to receiving an incoming communication and may adjust the alert output differently based on a priority associated with the incoming communication.

公开(公告)号：US20180129292A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15863765

申请日：2018-01-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Camille Moussette ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  John B. Morrell

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0481

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/167

Abstract: An electronic device receives a first set of one or more inputs corresponding to user interface elements displayed on the display and a first set of one or more tactile outputs, and also receives a second set of one or more inputs corresponding to one or more hardware elements and a second set of one or more tactile outputs. In response, in accordance with a determination that the first set of one or more tactile outputs and the second set of one or more tactile outputs overlap, the device outputs, with one or more tactile output generators, a modified tactile output sequence that is modified so as to emphasize the second set of one or more tactile outputs relative to the first set of one or more tactile outputs.

公开(公告)号：US20180084362A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15708715

申请日：2017-09-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zhipeng Zhang ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Michael Diu ,  Addison Cugini

IPC: H04S7/00 ,  G08B6/00

CPC classification number: H04S7/00 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04R1/1008 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R2400/00 ,  H04R2410/00 ,  H04R2460/13 ,  H04R2499/11 ,  H04S2400/03

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention pertain to augmented performance synchronization systems and methods. According to some embodiments of the invention, an audio waveform may be used to generate one or more haptic waveforms for one or more electronic devices. The haptic waveforms may be generated based on any of a number of factors, including features of the audio waveform, capabilities of the haptic actuators performing the haptic waveforms, the number, type and location of devices having haptic actuators, and the like. The haptic waveforms may be synchronized with performance of the audio waveform to provide an augmented listening experience to a user.

公开(公告)号：US20170249024A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15055559

申请日：2016-02-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  John B. Morrell ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Steven J. Taylor ,  Brian T. Gleeson

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F2203/014

Abstract: A haptic mouse is configured to provide various kinds of haptic input. In some embodiments, the mouse has first and second housing portions and an actuator operable to provide haptic output by moving the first housing portion with respect to the second housing portion so as to tangentially displace skin or alter hand posture of a user's hand. In various embodiments, the mouse has a force sensor, an actuator, and a controller operable to determine an amount of force exerted on the haptic mouse, simulate a mouse click if the amount of the force exceeds a threshold, and adjust the threshold upon receiving an instruction. In numerous embodiments, the mouse has a housing, a friction adjustment mechanism operable to alter friction between the housing and a surface by adjusting an amount of a material in contact with the surface, and a controller operable to provide a haptic output by signaling the friction adjustment mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20250093976A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-20

申请号：US18969607

申请日：2024-12-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bart K. Andre ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  William D. Lindmeier ,  Matthew J. Sundstrom ,  Geng Luo ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  Evangelos Christodoulou ,  Megan M. Sapp ,  Kainoa Kwon-Perez ,  David H. Bloom ,  Steven J. Taylor ,  John B. Morrell ,  Miao He ,  Hamza Kashif

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G01S5/30 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04815

Abstract: A computer input system includes a mouse including a housing having an interior surface defining an internal volume and a sensor assembly disposed in the internal volume. A processor is electrically coupled to the sensor assembly and a memory component having electronic instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to determine an orientation of the mouse relative to a hand based on a touch input from the hand detected by the sensor assembly. The mouse can also have a circular array of touch sensors or lights that detect hand position and provide orientation information to the user.

公开(公告)号：US12254142B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-18

申请号：US18472186

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Bart K. Andre ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  William D. Lindmeier ,  Matthew J. Sundstrom ,  Geng Luo ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  Evangelos Christodoulou ,  Megan M. Sapp ,  Kainoa Kwon-Perez ,  John B. Morrell ,  John S. Camp

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G01S5/30 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04815

Abstract: An input device can include a housing defining an internal volume and a lower portion, the lower portion defining an aperture, an input sensor disposed in the internal volume, and a haptic assembly disposed in the internal volume. The haptic assembly can include an actuator and a foot coupled to the actuator and aligned with the aperture. The actuator can be configured to selectively extend the foot through the aperture to vary a sliding resistance of the input device on a support surface.