Touch pad with force sensors and actuator feedback
    51.
    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。

    Transparent Electronic Device
    53.
    发明申请
    Transparent Electronic Device 审中-公开
    透明电子装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150070276A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-12

    申请号:US14543723

    申请日:2014-11-17

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor: Aleksandar Pance

    Abstract: A method and system for displaying images on a transparent display of an electronic device. The display may include one or more display screens as well as a flexible circuit for connecting the display screens with internal circuitry of the electronic device. Furthermore, the display screens may allow for overlaying of images over real world viewable objects, as well as a visible window to be present on an otherwise opaque display screen. Additionally, the display may include active and passive display screens that may be utilized based on images to be displayed.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在电子设备的透明显示器上显示图像的方法和系统。 显示器可以包括一个或多个显示屏幕以及用于将显示屏与电子设备的内部电路连接的柔性电路。 此外,显示屏幕可以允许在真实世界可视对象上重叠图像,以及存在于不透明的显示屏幕上的可见窗口。 此外,显示器可以包括可以基于要显示的图像来使用的主动和被动显示屏幕。

    Methods and Apparatus for Capacitive Sensing
    54.
    发明申请
    Methods and Apparatus for Capacitive Sensing 审中-公开
    电容感测方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140247248A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-04

    申请号:US14275730

    申请日:2014-05-12

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: The present disclosure addresses methods and apparatus facilitating capacitive sensing using a conductive surface, and facilitating the sensing of proximity to the conductive surface. The sensed proximity will often be that of a user but can be another source of a reference voltage potential. In some examples, the described systems are capable of sensing, capacitance (including parasitic capacitance) in a circuit that includes the outer conductive surface, and where that outer conductive surface is at a floating electrical potential. In some systems, the systems can be switched between two operating modes, a first mode in which the system will sense proximity to the conductive surface, and a second mode in which the system will use a capacitance measurement to sense contact with the conductive surface.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及使用导电表面促进电容感测的方法和装置,并且有助于感测靠近导电表面。 感测的接近度通常是用户的接近度,但是可以是参考电压电位的另一个来源。 在一些示例中,所描述的系统能够感测包括外部导电表面的电路中的电容(包括寄生电容),并且其中外部导电表面处于浮动电位。 在一些系统中,系统可以在两种操作模式之间切换,其中系统将感测到与导电表面接近的第一模式,以及其中系统将使用电容测量来感测与导电表面的接触的第二模式。

    Local Device Awareness
    55.
    发明申请
    Local Device Awareness 审中-公开
    本地设备意识

    公开(公告)号:US20140173758A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-19

    申请号:US14187473

    申请日:2014-02-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Certain embodiments may take the form of a method of operating an electronic device to find and determine an identity of other local devices. The method includes transmitting electromagnetic signals from a first electronic device to find devices within a prescribed distance of the first device and receiving electromagnetic response signals from a second electronic device within the prescribed distance from the first electronic device. The method also includes identifying the second electronic device using information received in the electromagnetic response signals. Additionally, the method includes determining if the second electronic device is aware of other electronic devices and, if the second electronic device is aware of other electronic devices, obtaining identifying information of the other devices from the second electronic device.

    Abstract translation: 某些实施例可以采取操作电子设备的方法来查找和确定其他本地设备的身份。 该方法包括:从第一电子设备发送电磁信号,以寻找在第一设备的规定距离内的设备,并在距离第一电子设备规定距离内接收来自第二电子设备的电磁响应信号。 该方法还包括使用在电磁响应信号中接收的信息识别第二电子设备。 此外,该方法包括确定第二电子设备是否知道其他电子设备,并且如果第二电子设备知道其他电子设备,则从第二电子设备获取其他设备的识别信息。

Patent Agency Ranking