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。

公开(公告)号：US20110037734A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12542386

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: G06F3/043

CPC classification number: G06F3/043 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for related to an electronic device housing having input functionality. Specifically, in one embodiment, the electronic device includes a housing and one or more acoustic transducers positioned within the housing each operative to generate an electrical signal in response to detecting a sound resulting from an impact with the housing. Additionally, the electronic device includes a microprocessor coupled to the one or more acoustic transducers and configured to receive the electrical signals generated by the one or more acoustic transducers. The microprocessor operative to interpret the generated electrical signals as input to the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 提供了与具有输入功能的电子设备外壳有关的系统，设备和方法。 具体地，在一个实施例中，电子设备包括壳体和位于壳体内的一个或多个声学换能器，每个声学换能器响应于检测到与壳体的撞击而产生的声音而产生电信号。 另外，电子设备包括耦合到一个或多个声换能器并被配置为接收由一个或多个声换能器产生的电信号的微处理器。 微处理器可操作地将生成的电信号解释为电子设备的输入。

公开(公告)号：US07884315B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US11456833

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: Bartley K. Andre ,  Daniel Coster ,  Richard Howarth ,  Daniele de Iuliis ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Jivan Kumar Khosla ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Rohrbach ,  Doug B. Satzger ,  Calvin Q. Seid ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Rico Zörkendörfer

Inventor： Bartley K. Andre ,  Daniel Coster ,  Richard Howarth ,  Daniele de Iuliis ,  Jonathan P. Ive ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Jivan Kumar Khosla ,  Shin Nishibori ,  Matthew Rohrbach ,  Doug B. Satzger ,  Calvin Q. Seid ,  Christopher J. Stringer ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Rico Zörkendörfer

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/0209 ,  F21V23/003 ,  F21V33/0052 ,  F21V33/0056 ,  F21W2111/10 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1635 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G08B5/36 ,  G09F9/30 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/06 ,  G09F13/08 ,  H01H13/83 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: An invisible, light-transmissive display system with a light resistant material is provided. Substantially invisible holes penetrate through at least a portion of the light resistant material in a predetermined light-transmissive display pattern.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种具有耐光材料的隐形透光显示系统。 基本上不可见的孔以预定的透光显示图案穿透耐光材料的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US07868905B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-11

申请号：US11486272

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: Duncan Kerr

Inventor： Duncan Kerr

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G06F1/181 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  Y10S345/905

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.

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。 计算设备还包括设置在壳体内的光装置。 灯装置被配置为照亮可照明部分。

公开(公告)号：US20100300856A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12475993

申请日：2009-06-01

Applicant: Aleksandar Pance ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Brett Bilbrey ,  Brandon Dean Slack ,  Reese T. Culter

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Duncan Kerr ,  Brett Bilbrey ,  Brandon Dean Slack ,  Reese T. Culter

IPC: H01H9/00 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/0001 ,  H01H2219/038 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H05B33/086 ,  H05B33/0872 ,  H05B37/02

Abstract: There are provided systems, devices and methods for operating a light source to match a white point of ambient light. In one embodiment, a light control system is provided. The light control system includes a light source and a light sensor. The light sensor is configured to operate in conjunction with the light source to provide a visual effect. A controller is electrically coupled to the light source and the light sensor and configured to determine the intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed and dynamically adjust the output of the light source to match the determined intensity and color of light to which the light sensor is exposed.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于操作光源以匹配环境光的白点的系统，设备和方法。 在一个实施例中，提供了光控制系统。 光控制系统包括光源和光传感器。 光传感器被配置为与光源一起操作以提供视觉效果。 控制器电耦合到光源和光传感器并且被配置为确定光传感器暴露于的光的强度和颜色，并且动态地调整光源的输出以匹配所确定的光的强度和颜色， 光传感器曝光。

公开(公告)号：US07839379B1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11737121

申请日：2007-04-18

Applicant: Duncan Kerr ,  Bas Ording ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Marcel van Os ,  Nick King

Inventor： Duncan Kerr ,  Bas Ording ,  Greg Christie ,  Imran Chaudhri ,  Marcel van Os ,  Nick King

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: H05B37/0218 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G09G3/3406 ,  G09G5/10 ,  G09G2320/0633 ,  G09G2330/021 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  H05B33/0854 ,  H05B33/0869 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a light source configured to output light. The computing device also includes a light sensor configured to measure the level of light surrounding the computing device. The computing device further includes a control mechanism operatively coupled to the light source and light sensor and configured to adjust the level of output light based on the measured level of light surrounding the computing device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种计算设备。 计算装置包括配置为输出光的光源。 计算设备还包括被配置为测量围绕计算设备的光的水平的光传感器。 计算设备还包括可操作地耦合到光源和光传感器并被配置为基于测量的计算设备周围的光的水平来调节输出光的电平的控制机构。

公开(公告)号：US07728799B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US12249764

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Duncan Kerr

Inventor： Duncan Kerr

IPC: G09G3/32

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：US20080309631A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-18

申请号：US11818477

申请日：2007-06-13

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  John Greer Elias ,  Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Duncan Kerr

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  John Greer Elias ,  Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Duncan Kerr

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F17/00 ,  H04M1/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: This relates to an event sensing device that includes an event sensing panel and is able to dynamically change the granularity of the panel according to present needs. Thus, the granularity of the panel can differ at different times of operation. Furthermore, the granularity of specific areas of the panel can also be dynamically changed, so that different areas feature different granularities at a given time. This also relates to panels that feature different inherent granularities in different portions thereof. These panels can be designed, for example, by placing more stimulus and/or data lines in different portions of the panel, thus ensuring different densities of pixels in the different portions. Optionally, these embodiments can also include the dynamic granularity changing features noted above.

Abstract translation: 这涉及包括事件感测面板并且能够根据当前需要动态地改变面板的粒度的事件感测装置。 因此，面板的粒度在不同的操作时间可能不同。 此外，面板的特定区域的粒度也可以动态地改变，使得不同的区域在给定时间具有不同的粒度。 这也涉及在不同部分具有不同固有粒度的面板。 这些面板可以例如通过在面板的不同部分放置更多的刺激和/或数据线来设计，从而确保不同部分中不同密度的像素。 可选地，这些实施例还可以包括上述的动态粒度变化特征。

公开(公告)号：US20080018617A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11882423

申请日：2007-08-01

Applicant: Stanley Ng ,  Duncan Kerr

Inventor： Stanley Ng ,  Duncan Kerr

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416

Abstract: The present invention pertains to improved feedback mechanisms for touch pads. One aspect relates to devices capable of illuminating the touch sensitive surface of the touch pad. Another aspect relates to methods for providing visual feedback at the touch pad.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于触摸板的改进的反馈机制。 一个方面涉及能够照亮触摸板的触敏表面的装置。 另一方面涉及在触摸板上提供视觉反馈的方法。