Sculpted Waveforms with No or Reduced Unforced Response
    44.
    发明申请
    Sculpted Waveforms with No or Reduced Unforced Response 审中-公开
    没有或减少的非强制响应的雕刻波形

    公开(公告)号:US20160195929A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-07

    申请号:US14910108

    申请日:2013-08-08

    Applicant: APPLE INC,

    CPC classification number: G06F3/016 G06F3/0346 G06F3/03547 G06F2203/015

    Abstract: An electronic device may generate a canceling component that reduces or eliminates the unforced response for a base waveform applied to a component haptic output device of the electronic device. The electronic device may create a sculpted waveform that has no or reduced unforced response and may store the created sculpted waveform. The electronic device may apply the sculpted waveform to the component haptic output device. In one embodiment, a space of at least possible parameters may be defined. Canceling component corresponding to points in the space may be iteratively tested. A heat map may be generated based on the unforced response cancellation or elimination of the canceling components corresponding to the points. Based at least on the heat map, a canceling component may be selected. A sculpted waveform may then be generated by combining the base waveform with the canceling component.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备可以生成减少或消除施加到电子设备的组件触觉输出设备的基本波形的非强制响应的抵消组件。 电子设备可以创建没有或减少的非强制响应的雕刻波形,并且可以存储所创建的雕刻波形。 电子设备可以将雕刻波形应用于组件触觉输出设备。 在一个实施例中,可以定义至少可能的参数的空间。 可以迭代地测试与空间中的点相对应的取消组件。 可以基于非强制响应消除或消除对应于该点的抵消部件来产生热图。 至少基于热图,可以选择消除部件。 然后可以通过组合基本波形与消除分量来产生雕刻波形。

    Linear Actuator
    45.
    发明申请
    Linear Actuator 审中-公开
    线性执行器

    公开(公告)号:US20160172953A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-16

    申请号:US15046194

    申请日:2016-02-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments described herein may take the form of an electromagnetic actuator that produces a haptic output during operation. Generally, an electromagnetic coil is wrapped around a central magnet array. A shaft passes through the central magnet array, such that the central array may move along the shaft when the proper force is applied. When a current passes through the electromagnetic coil, the coil generates a magnetic field. The coil is stationary with respect to a housing of the actuator, while the central magnet array may move along the shaft within the housing. Titus, excitation of the coil exerts a force on the central magnet array, which moves in response to that force. The direction of the current through the coil determines the direction of the magnetic field and thus the motion of the central magnet array.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述的实施例可以采取在操作期间产生触觉输出的电磁致动器的形式。 通常,电磁线圈缠绕在中心磁体阵列周围。 轴通过中心磁体阵列,使得当施加适当的力时,中心阵列可以沿着轴移动。 当电流通过电磁线圈时,线圈产生磁场。 线圈相对于致动器的壳体是静止的,而中心磁体阵列可以沿壳体内的轴移动。 Titus,线圈的激励对中心磁体阵列施加力,响应于该力而移动。 通过线圈的电流的方向确定磁场的方向,从而确定中心磁体阵列的运动。

    Force Sensor with Capacitive Gap Sensing
    46.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20160062500A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14501384

    申请日:2014-09-30

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A force sensor and force-sensing structure for use as input to an electronic device. A user touch event may be sensed on a display, enclosure, or other surface associated with an electronic device using a force sensor adapted to determine the magnitude of force of the touch event. The sensor output, corresponding to the magnitude of force, may be used as an input signal, input data, or other input information to the electronic device. A force sensor may include an array of upper electrodes disposed on a first substrate and a compliant medium disposed in a gap between the first substrate and a second substrate. At least one lower electrode may be disposed on the second substrate. The first substrate may be configured to deflect relative to the second substrate over a localized region when a force is applied to the force-receiving surface.

    Touch pad with force sensors and actuator feedback
    47.
    发明授权
    Touch pad with force sensors and actuator feedback 有权
    带力传感器和执行器反馈的触摸板

    公开(公告)号:US09274660B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-01

    申请号:US14097145

    申请日:2013-12-04

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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。

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