公开(公告)号：US20160357343A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15144615

申请日：2016-05-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David R. FALKENBURG ,  David I. SIMON ,  Jonah A. HARLEY ,  Andrea MUCIGNAT ,  Brian R. LAND ,  Christopher Tenzin MULLENS ,  Steven P. HOTELLING

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06T11/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F21/36 ,  G06F21/83 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04108 ,  G06T11/001

Abstract: An intelligent stylus is disclosed. The stylus can provide a stylus condition in addition to a touch input. The stylus architecture can include multiple sensors to sense information indicative of the stylus condition, a microcontroller to determine the stylus condition based on the sensed information, and a transmitter to transmit the determined condition to a corresponding touch sensitive device so as to cause some action based on the condition.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种智能手写笔。 触控笔可以提供触控输入以外的触控条件。 触针结构可以包括多个传感器以感测指示触控条件的信息，微控制器基于感测到的信息来确定触控条件，以及发送器将所确定的条件发送到对应的触敏装置，以便基于一些动作 在条件。

公开(公告)号：US20180238794A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-23

申请号：US15751095

申请日：2016-08-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Miikka M. KANGAS ,  Mark Alan ARBORE ,  David I. SIMON ,  Michael J. BISHOP ,  James W. HILLENDAHL ,  Robert CHEN

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/433 ,  G01J3/447 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/35

Abstract: This relates to systems and methods for measuring a concentration and type of substance in a sample at a sampling interface. The systems can include a light source, optics, one or more modulators, a reference, a detector, and a controller. The systems and methods disclosed can be capable of accounting for drift originating from the light source, one or more optics, and the detector by sharing one or more components between different measurement light paths. Additionally, the systems can be capable of differentiating between different types of drift and eliminating erroneous measurements due to stray light with the placement of one or more modulators between the light source and the sample or reference. Furthermore, the systems can be capable of detecting the substance along various locations and depths within the sample by mapping a detector pixel and a microoptics to the location and depth in the sample.

公开(公告)号：US20180143078A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15873795

申请日：2018-01-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Miikka M. KANGAS ,  Michael J. BISHOP ,  Robert CHEN ,  David I. SIMON ,  Harold L. SONTAG III ,  George Dee SKIDMORE

IPC: G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J4/04

CPC classification number: G01J5/0825 ,  G01J4/04 ,  G01J5/0225 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/0853 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J2005/202

Abstract: This relates to sensor systems, detectors, imagers, and readout integrated circuits (ROICs) configured to selectively detect one or more frequencies or polarizations of light, capable of operating with a wide dynamic range, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the detector can include one or more light absorbers; the patterns and/or properties of a light absorber can be configured based on the desired measurement wavelength range and/or polarization direction. In some examples, the detector can comprise a plurality of at least partially overlapping light absorbers for enhanced dynamic range detection. In some examples, the detector can be capable of electrostatic tuning for one or more flux levels by varying the response time or sensitivity to account for various flux levels. In some examples, the ROIC can be capable of dynamically adjusting at least one of the frame rate integrating capacitance, and power of the illumination source.

公开(公告)号：US20170370776A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15542425

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Miikka M. KANGAS ,  Michael J. BISHOP ,  Robert CHEN ,  David I. SIMON ,  Harold L. SONTAG III ,  George Dee SKIDMORE

IPC: G01J5/08 ,  G01J4/04 ,  G01J5/20

CPC classification number: G01J5/0825 ,  G01J4/04 ,  G01J5/0225 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/0853 ,  G01J5/20 ,  G01J2005/202

Abstract: This relates to sensor systems, detectors, imagers, and readout integrated circuits (ROICs) configured to selectively detect one or more frequencies or polarizations of light, capable of operating with a wide dynamic range, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the detector can include one or more light absorbers; the patterns and/or properties of a light absorber can be configured based on the desired measurement wavelength range and/or polarization direction. In some examples, the detector can comprise a plurality of at least partially overlapping light absorbers for enhanced dynamic range detection. In some examples, the detector can be capable of electrostatic tuning for one or more flux levels by varying the response time or sensitivity to account for various flux levels. In some examples, the ROIC can be capable of dynamically adjusting at least one of the frame rate integrating capacitance, and power of the illumination source.

公开(公告)号：US20140054974A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US14070188

申请日：2013-11-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brett C. BILBREY ,  Michael F. CULBERT ,  Peter M. ARNOLD ,  David I. SIMON ,  Mushtaq SARWAR ,  Richard W. DeVAUL

IPC: H04B5/00 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H04B5/0037 ,  G01R33/3692 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04B5/0075

Abstract: Various embodiments of a wirelessly powered local computing environment are described. The wireless powered local computing environment includes at least a near field magnetic resonance (NFMR) power supply arranged to wirelessly provide power to any of a number of suitably configured devices. In the described embodiments, the devices arranged to receive power wirelessly from the NFMR power supply must be located in a region known as the near field that extends no further than a distance D of a few times a characteristic size of the NFMR power supply transmission device. Typically, the distance D can be on the order of 1 meter or so.

Abstract translation: 描述了无线供电的本地计算环境的各种实施例。 无线供电的本地计算环境至少包括近场磁共振（NFMR）电源，其布置成向多个适当配置的设备中的任何一个无线地提供电力。 在所描述的实施例中，被配置为从NFMR电源无线接收电力的装置必须位于称为近场的区域中，该区域不超过NFMR电力传输装置的特征尺寸的几倍的距离D 。 通常，距离D可以在1米左右。

公开(公告)号：US20190250041A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：US16396217

申请日：2019-04-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Miikka M. KANGAS ,  Michael J. BISHOP ,  Robert CHEN ,  David I. SIMON ,  Harold L. SONTAG, III ,  George Dee SKIDMORE

IPC: G01J5/08 ,  G01J4/04 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/20

Abstract: This relates to sensor systems, detectors, imagers, and readout integrated circuits (ROICs) configured to selectively detect one or more frequencies or polarizations of light, capable of operating with a wide dynamic range, or any combination thereof. In some examples, the detector can include one or more light absorbers; the patterns and/or properties of a light absorber can be configured based on the desired measurement wavelength range and/or polarization direction. In some examples, the detector can comprise a plurality of at least partially overlapping light absorbers for enhanced dynamic range detection. In some examples, the detector can be capable of electrostatic tuning for one or more flux levels by varying the response time or sensitivity to account for various flux levels. In some examples, the ROIC can be capable of dynamically adjusting at least one of the frame rate integrating capacitance, and power of the illumination source.

公开(公告)号：US20150103049A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14578051

申请日：2014-12-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jonah A. HARLEY ,  David I. SIMON

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04112

Abstract: An active stylus is disclosed. The stylus includes an electrode at a tip of the stylus; and powered circuitry coupled to the electrode and configured for capacitively coupling the electrode with a capacitive touch sensor panel. The powered circuitry can further include drive circuitry configured to output a drive voltage at the electrode and/or sense circuitry configured to sense a voltage received at the electrode.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种活跃的手写笔。 触针包括在触针尖端的电极; 以及耦合到所述电极并且被配置为将所述电极与电容式触摸传感器面板电容耦合的供电电路。 供电电路还可以包括被配置为在电极处输出驱动电压的驱动电路和/或被配置为感测在电极处接收的电压的感测电路。

公开(公告)号：US20190137337A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-09

申请号：US16095323

申请日：2017-04-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Trent D. RIDDER ,  Mark Alan ARBORE ,  Gary SHAMBAT ,  Robert CHEN ,  David I. SIMON ,  Miikka M. KANGAS

IPC: G01J3/427 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/35

Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring one or more properties of a sample are disclosed. The methods and systems can include multiplexing measurements of signals associated with a plurality of wavelengths without adding any signal independent noise and without increasing the total measurement time. One or more levels of encoding, where, in some examples, a level of encoding can be nested within one or more other levels of encoding. Multiplexing can include wavelength, position, and detector state multiplexing. In some examples, SNR can be enhanced by grouping together one or more signals based on one or more properties including, but not limited to, signal intensity, drift properties, optical power detected, wavelength, location within one or more components, material properties of the light sources, and electrical power. In some examples, the system can be configured for optimizing the conditions of each group individually based on the properties of a given group.

公开(公告)号：US20180231457A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-16

申请号：US15751454

申请日：2016-08-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Robert CHEN ,  Trent D. RIDDER ,  Miikka M. KANGAS ,  David I. SIMON ,  Matthew A. TERREL

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/31

CPC classification number: G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N2201/124 ,  G01N2201/12723 ,  G01N2201/12776

Abstract: Methods and systems for measurement time distribution for referencing schemes are disclosed. The disclosed methods and systems can be capable of dynamically changing the measurement time distribution based on the sample signal, reference signal, noise levels, and SNR. The methods and systems can be configured with a plurality of measurement states, including a sample measurement state, reference measurement state, and dark measurement state. In some examples, the measurement time distribution scheme can be based on the operating wavelength, the measurement location at the sampling interface, and/or targeted SNR. Examples of the disclosure further include systems and methods for measuring the different measurement states concurrently. Moreover, the systems and methods can include a high-frequency detector to eliminate or reduce decorrelated noise fluctuations that can lower the SNR.

公开(公告)号：US20170018972A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15279367

申请日：2016-09-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael F. CULBERT ,  Brett C. BILBREY ,  David I. SIMON ,  Peter M. ARNOLD

IPC: H02J50/12 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F1/266 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J7/345 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H04B5/0025 ,  H04B5/0037

Abstract: Various embodiments of a wirelessly powered local computing environment are described. The wireless powered local computing environment includes at least a near field magnetic resonance (NFMR) power supply arranged to wirelessly provide power to any of a number of suitably configured devices. In the described embodiments, the devices arranged to receive power wirelessly from the NFMR power supply must be located in a region known as the near field that extends no further than a distance D of a few times a characteristic size of the NFMR power supply transmission device. Typically, the distance D can be on the order of 1 meter or so.

Abstract translation: 描述了无线供电的本地计算环境的各种实施例。 无线供电的本地计算环境至少包括近场磁共振（NFMR）电源，其布置成向多个适当配置的设备中的任何一个无线地提供电力。 在所描述的实施例中，被配置为从NFMR电源无线接收电力的装置必须位于称为近场的区域中，该区域不超过NFMR电力传输装置的特征尺寸的几倍的距离D 。 通常，距离D可以在1米左右。