公开(公告)号：US20210329198A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-21

申请号：US16870111

申请日：2020-05-08

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gerald A. Welch ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand ,  Amit Agrawal

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04R29/00

Abstract: Techniques for disabling a sensor are described. In an example, the techniques include receiving input data indicating a request to disable a sensor of the device. Based on the input data, the sensor is disabled by at least decoupling the sensor from a power source and decoupling the sensor from an input terminal of a processor of the device. The techniques also include sending, to a plurality of clients that are implemented on the device and that are configured to receive sensor data generated by the sensor, notification data indicating that the sensor is disabled. Further, the techniques include outputting, by a user interface of the device, an indication that the sensor is disabled.

公开(公告)号：US09459710B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14492670

申请日：2014-09-22

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Zachary Lawrence Brand ,  Bela Incze

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/0044

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for charging a power source/battery of a stylus device through a conductive tip of the stylus device are disclosed. Voltage may be input into the stylus device through the conductive tip and applied to a rechargeable battery. This may be accomplished using a charging component, such as, a charging station or dock, including a corresponding electrical contact that interacts with the conductive tip to charge the battery of the stylus device. In this aspect, the stylus device may be configured to recognize when the stylus device is in the charging component and configure itself into a tip charging mode to receive voltage and charge the battery.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于通过触针装置的导电尖端对触控装置的电源/电池充电的系统，方法和装置。 可以通过导电尖端将电压输入到触针装置中，并施加到可再充电电池。 这可以使用诸如充电站或基座的充电部件来实现，所述充电部件包括与导电尖端相互作用以对触针装置的电池充电的相应的电触点。 在这方面，触控器装置可以被配置为识别触针装置何时处于充电部件中并且将其自身配置成尖端充电模式以接收电压并对电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US20220159215A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-19

申请号：US17591449

申请日：2022-02-02

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gerald A. Welch ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand ,  Amit Agrawal

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04R29/00

Abstract: Techniques for disabling a sensor are described. In an example, the techniques include receiving input data indicating a request to disable a sensor of the device. Based on the input data, the sensor is disabled by at least decoupling the sensor from a power source and decoupling the sensor from an input terminal of a processor of the device. The techniques also include sending, to a plurality of clients that are implemented on the device and that are configured to receive sensor data generated by the sensor, notification data indicating that the sensor is disabled. Further, the techniques include outputting, by a user interface of the device, an indication that the sensor is disabled.

公开(公告)号：US11272141B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-08

申请号：US16870111

申请日：2020-05-08

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gerald A. Welch ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand ,  Amit Agrawal

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04R29/00

Abstract: Techniques for disabling a sensor are described. In an example, the techniques include receiving input data indicating a request to disable a sensor of the device. Based on the input data, the sensor is disabled by at least decoupling the sensor from a power source and decoupling the sensor from an input terminal of a processor of the device. The techniques also include sending, to a plurality of clients that are implemented on the device and that are configured to receive sensor data generated by the sensor, notification data indicating that the sensor is disabled. Further, the techniques include outputting, by a user interface of the device, an indication that the sensor is disabled.

公开(公告)号：US09740313B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US15005165

申请日：2016-01-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kishore Sundara-Rajan ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand ,  Piotr Pawel Blaszczak ,  Ann Yuhui Yun ,  Timothy Michael Vanderet ,  Miguel Angel Morales

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring use of a tip of a stylus, determining an amount of wear of or life remaining in the tip, and notifying a user when to replace the tip are disclosed. The tip should be replaced to avoid an abrasive material of the tip from being exposed and contacting a touch screen or other surface of a computing device to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the touch screen or other surface of the computing device. The computing device or the stylus device may perform one or more of the monitoring, determining, or prompting steps.

公开(公告)号：US09244543B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14313701

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kishore Sundara-Rajan ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand ,  Piotr Pawel Blaszczak ,  Ann Yuhui Yun ,  Timothy Michael Vanderet ,  Miguel Angel Morales

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring use of a tip of a stylus, determining an amount of wear of or life remaining in the tip, and notifying a user when to replace the tip are disclosed. The tip should be replaced to avoid an abrasive material of the tip from being exposed and contacting a touch screen or other surface of a computing device to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the touch screen or other surface of the computing device. The computing device or the stylus device may perform one or more of the monitoring, determining, or prompting steps.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于监测触针尖端的使用的系统，方法和装置，确定尖端中剩余的磨损量或寿命，以及通知用户何时更换尖端。 应该更换尖端以避免尖端的研磨材料暴露并接触计算设备的触摸屏或其他表面，以避免划伤或以其他方式损坏计算设备的触摸屏或其他表面。 计算设备或触笔设备可以执行监视，确定或提示步骤中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US12028650B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US17591449

申请日：2022-02-02

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gerald A. Welch ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand ,  Amit Agrawal

IPC: H04N7/15 ,  H04R29/00

CPC classification number: H04N7/152 ,  H04R29/004

Abstract: Techniques for disabling a sensor are described. In an example, the techniques include receiving input data indicating a request to disable a sensor of the device. Based on the input data, the sensor is disabled by at least decoupling the sensor from a power source and decoupling the sensor from an input terminal of a processor of the device. The techniques also include sending, to a plurality of clients that are implemented on the device and that are configured to receive sensor data generated by the sensor, notification data indicating that the sensor is disabled. Further, the techniques include outputting, by a user interface of the device, an indication that the sensor is disabled.

公开(公告)号：US11586268B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US16849378

申请日：2020-04-15

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gerald A. Welch ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F1/3206

Abstract: Techniques are described for controlling a sensing state of a device. For example, a controller of the device receives input data indicating a request to disable a sensor of the device. The controller determines that the sensor is not disabled and is to enter a mute state based on the input data. Accordingly, controller causes the sensor to be decoupled from a power source via a power switch, causes the sensor to be decoupled from a processor of the device via a data switch, and causes outputting of an indication of the mute state by a user interface of the device.

公开(公告)号：US20210325953A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-21

申请号：US16849378

申请日：2020-04-15

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Gerald A. Welch ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand

IPC: G06F1/3206 ,  G16Y40/35 ,  G16Y20/10 ,  G16Y40/10 ,  G06K9/00

Abstract: Techniques are described for controlling a sensing state of a device. For example, a controller of the device receives input data indicating a request to disable a sensor of the device. The controller determines that the sensor is not disabled and is to enter a mute state based on the input data. Accordingly, controller causes the sensor to be decoupled from a power source via a power switch, causes the sensor to be decoupled from a processor of the device via a data switch, and causes outputting of an indication of the mute state by a user interface of the device.