公开(公告)号：US11036282B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-15

申请号：US16053688

申请日：2018-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve P. Hotelling ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Joshua A. Strickon ,  Duncan Robert Kerr ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Greg Christie ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Peter J. Kennedy ,  Anthony M. Faddell ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G01B21/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F17/00

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：US10331259B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-25

申请号：US15273487

申请日：2016-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve Hotelling ,  Joshua A. Strickon ,  Brian Q. Huppi

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G02F1/1333

Abstract: A touch panel having a transparent capacitive sensing medium configured to detect multiple touches or near touches that occur at the same time and at distinct locations in the plane of the touch panel and to produce distinct signals representative of the location of the touches on the plane of the touch panel for each of the multiple touches is disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20180088686A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15714348

申请日：2017-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Wesley W. Zuber ,  Jacob L. Matlick ,  Brian Q. Huppi

IPC: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03544 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  G06F3/04883

Abstract: Domed input assemblies for controlling an electronic device and methods for using domed input assemblies for controlling electronic device are provided.

公开(公告)号：US09772721B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14730370

申请日：2015-06-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian Q. Huppi ,  Martin P. Grunthaner ,  John G. Elias ,  Sinan Filiz ,  Steven P. Hotelling

IPC: G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: An input/output device for a computing device including one or more touch sensors and one or more force sensors. The touch sensors sense data including one or more locations at which a contact or near-contact occurs. The force sensor sense data including a measure of an amount of force presented at the one or more locations at which a contact occurs. The touch sensors and the force sensors responsive to signals occurring in response to whether the signals are in response to contact or in response to an amount of force. The input/output device also includes one or more circuits coupled to the touch sensors and to the force sensors, and capable of combining information from both sensors.

公开(公告)号：US09619079B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US15207260

申请日：2016-07-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian Q. Huppi ,  Anthony M. Fadell ,  Derek B. Barrentine ,  Daniel B. Freeman

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04W52/02 ,  G09G3/34 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04W52/0267 ,  H04W52/027 ,  Y02D70/00 ,  Y02D70/122

Abstract: The various methods and devices described herein relate to devices which, in at least certain embodiments, may include one or more sensors for providing data relating to user activity and at least one processor for causing the device to respond based on the user activity which was determined, at least in part, through the sensors. The response by the device may include a change of state of the device, and the response may be automatically performed after the user activity is determined.

公开(公告)号：US20160306481A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-20

申请号：US15032038

申请日：2014-10-28

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Sinan Filiz ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Christopher J. Butler ,  Martin P. Grunthaner ,  Shahrooz Shahpamia ,  Sunggu Kang ,  Kai Wang

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  H03K17/96 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G01L1/144 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  H01L41/1132 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K17/9643 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2217/96031 ,  H03K2217/960735 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: Systems for detecting an amount and/or location of a force applied to a device using a piezoelectric film are provided. One example system can include a transparent piezoelectric film for generating an electric charge in response to a deformation of the film. Electrodes positioned on opposite surfaces of the piezoelectric film can be used to detect the generated electric charge and determine an amount and/or location of force applied to the film based on the generated electric charge. In another embodiment, the system can include a capacitive touch sensor for determining a location of a touch event on the device.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于检测施加到使用压电膜的装置的力的量和/或位置的系统。 一个示例性系统可以包括用于响应于膜的变形而产生电荷的透明压电膜。 可以使用位于压电膜的相对表面上的电极来检测所产生的电荷，并且基于产生的电荷确定施加到膜的力的量和/或位置。 在另一个实施例中，系统可以包括用于确定设备上的触摸事件的位置的电容式触摸传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20160147352A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US14729508

申请日：2015-06-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Sinan Filiz ,  James E. Pedder ,  Charley T. Ogata ,  John Stephen Smith ,  Dhaval Chandrakant Patel ,  Shin John Choi ,  Brian Q. Huppi ,  Christopher J. Butler ,  Martin P. Grunthaner

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G01L1/005 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04111

Abstract: An optically transparent force sensor that may compensate for environmental effects, including, for example, variations in temperature of the device or the surroundings. In some examples, two force-sensitive layers are separated by a compliant layer. The relative electrical response of the two force-sensitive layers may be used to compute an estimate of the force of a touch that reduces the effect of variations in temperature. In some examples, piezoelectric films having anisotropic strain properties are used to reduce the effects of temperature.

Abstract translation: 可以补偿环境影响的光学透明的力传感器，包括例如装置或周围环境的温度变化。 在一些示例中，两个力敏感层由柔顺层分开。 可以使用两个力敏感层的相对电响应来计算降低温度变化影响的触摸力的估计。 在一些实例中，使用具有各向异性应变特性的压电膜来降低温度的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20160054826A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-25

申请号：US14727839

申请日：2015-06-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian Q. Huppi ,  Martin P. Grunthaner ,  John G. Elias ,  Sinan Filiz ,  Steven P. Hotelling

IPC: G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0433 ,  G06F3/0436 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/9618 ,  H03K2217/96011 ,  H03K2217/96031

Abstract: A force sensing device for computer or electronic devices. The force sensing device is configured to determine an amount of force applied, and changes in amounts of force applied, by the user when contacting a device, such as a touch device, and which can be incorporated into devices using touch recognition, touch elements of a graphical user interface, and touch input or manipulation in an application program. Additionally, the force sensing device may determine an amount of force applied, and changes in amounts of force applied, by the user when contacting a device, such as a touch device, and in response thereto, provide additional functions available to a user of a touch device, track pad, or the like.

Abstract translation: 用于计算机或电子设备的力传感装置。 力感测装置被配置为确定当接触诸如触摸装置的装置时使用者施加的力的量和施加的力的变化，并且可以将其结合到使用触摸识别的装置中，触摸元件 图形用户界面，以及应用程序中的触摸输入或操纵。 此外，力感测装置可以确定当接触诸如触摸装置的装置时施加的力的量和施加的力的量的变化，并且响应于此，向用户提供可用于 触摸装置，轨迹板等。

公开(公告)号：US09262029B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14464524

申请日：2014-08-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. Hotelling ,  Christoph H. Krah ,  Brian Q. Huppi

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A multipoint touch surface controller is disclosed herein. The controller includes an integrated circuit including output circuitry for driving a capacitive multi-touch sensor and input circuitry for reading the sensor. Also disclosed herein are various noise rejection and dynamic range enhancement techniques that permit the controller to be used with various sensors in various conditions without reconfiguring hardware.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种多点触摸表面控制器。 控制器包括集成电路，其包括用于驱动电容式多点触摸传感器的输出电路和用于读取传感器的输入电路。 本文还公开了各种噪声抑制和动态范围增强技术，其允许控制器在各种条件下与各种传感器一起使用，而无需重新配置硬件。

公开(公告)号：US09261984B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14195149

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Abraham Farag ,  Brian Q. Huppi

IPC: G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543

Abstract: A mouse with multi button functionality is disclosed. The mouse includes a housing that surrounds the internal components of the mouse. The housing includes at least a first member and a second member, each of which forms a substantial portion of the housing. The first member moves relative to the second member so as to implement at least one of the multiple button functions of the mouse.