公开(公告)号：US12238237B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-25

申请号：US18094608

申请日：2023-01-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Jeremy D. Bataillou ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  David C. Graham ,  Deena Khattab ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Arian Behzadi ,  Alan C. Dye

IPC: G06Q20/32 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06Q20/34 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  H04M1/72412 ,  H04M1/72448

Abstract: A method includes, at a computer system with a display, a housing, and an attachment mechanism, detecting attachment of an accessory to the computer system, where the accessory, while attached, has a predetermined orientation relative to the attachment mechanism, and in response to detecting the attachment of the accessory to the computer system in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a first accessory with first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display, a first visual indication that the accessory has been attached to the computer system, wherein the first visual indication indicates at least one property of the first physical dimensions, and in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a second accessory with second physical dimensions that are different from the first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display a second visual indication that the accessory has been attached to the computer system, wherein the second visual indication indicates at least one property of the second physical dimensions and the second visual indication is different from the first visual indication.

公开(公告)号：US20240103643A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18472195

申请日：2023-09-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Megan M. Sapp ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Steven J. Taylor ,  David H. Bloom ,  Maio He ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  Evangelos Christodoulou ,  Kristi E. Bauerly ,  Geng Luo ,  Bart K. Andre

IPC: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/0383

Abstract: A computer system can include an input device having a housing defining an internal volume. The housing can include a grip portion and a base portion defining an aperture. The computer system can also include a tilt sensor disposed in the internal volume, a position sensor disposed at the aperture, and a processor. The processor can be electrically coupled to the position sensor, the tilt sensor, and a memory component storing electronic instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to receive a first input from the tilt sensor, receive a second input from the position sensor, determine, based on the first and second inputs, if the base is in contact with a support surface and an angle of the base relative to the support surface. The processor can also output a signal based on the angle if the base is in contact with the support surface.

公开(公告)号：US20240094832A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

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 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/044

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.

公开(公告)号：US11435888B1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-06

申请号：US15669734

申请日：2017-08-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian T. Gleeson ,  Adam S. Meyer ,  David H. Bloom ,  Peter M. Arnold

IPC: G06F3/04847 ,  G08C17/02 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C17/04 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04L41/22 ,  H04L41/08 ,  H04W24/00 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  B60R16/023

Abstract: Systems are provided that include electronic equipment and electronic devices. A system may include electronic equipment such as a thermostat or other equipment in a vehicle or home, vehicle navigation equipment, networking equipment, computer equipment, equipment with speakers for playing audio, and other electronic equipment. An electronic device such as a portable electronic device may be placed in the vicinity of electronic equipment by a user. In response to detecting that the electronic device is adjacent to the electronic equipment, control circuitry in the electronic device can automatically display content of the electric device such as a user control interface for the electronic device or information related to operation of the electronic equipment. The system may monitor the position of the electronic device relative to the electronic equipment and can dynamically update the displayed content based on the current device position.

公开(公告)号：US11435830B2

公开(公告)日：2022-09-06

申请号：US16926512

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Camille Moussette ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gary Ian Butcher ,  Dylan Ross Edwards ,  Jules K. Fennis ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Miao He ,  Alan C. Dye

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/04845

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to content-based tactile outputs. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with content-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with end-of-content tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with moving a user interface in response to different types of input are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with adjustable item-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with input velocity-based tactile outputs are described.

公开(公告)号：US20220150347A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17583902

申请日：2022-01-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Jeremy D. Bataillou ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Miao He ,  Benjamin G. Jackson ,  David C. Burns

IPC: H04M1/72448 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04B5/00

Abstract: A system may include an electronic device that includes an enclosure having a transparent cover. The electronic device may also include a display positioned below the transparent cover and configured to display a first graphical user interface and a second graphical user interface different from the first graphical user interface, and a touch sensor positioned below the transparent cover and configured to detect touch inputs applied to the transparent cover. The system may also include a protective case that includes a shell defining a cavity and configured to at least partially cover the enclosure of the electronic device when the electronic device is positioned in the cavity, and a near-field wireless communication antenna coupled to the shell and detectable by the electronic device. In response to detecting the near-field wireless communication antenna, the electronic device may be configured to switch from the first graphical user interface to the second graphical user interface.

公开(公告)号：US10901513B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-26

申请号：US16553064

申请日：2019-08-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/16

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：US10712824B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US16144950

申请日：2018-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Camille Moussette ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gary Ian Butcher ,  Dylan Ross Edwards ,  Jules K. Fennis ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Miao He

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to content-based tactile outputs. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with content-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with end-of-content tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with moving a user interface in response to different types of input are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with adjustable item-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with input velocity-based tactile outputs are described.

公开(公告)号：US10609677B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-31

申请号：US16259645

申请日：2019-01-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

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

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：US10528139B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-07

申请号：US15863765

申请日：2018-01-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

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

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0488

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.