公开(公告)号：US20250103095A1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

申请号：US18974481

申请日：2024-12-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Keith J. Hendren ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Christiaan A. Ligtenberg ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: An electronic device may include a glass housing member that includes an upper portion defining a display area, a lower portion defining an input area, and a transition portion joining the upper portion and the lower portion and defining a continuous, curved surface between the upper portion and the lower portion. The electronic device may include a display coupled to the glass housing member and configured to provide a visual output at the display area. The electronic device may include an input device coupled to the glass housing member and configured to detect inputs at the input area. The electronic device may include a support structure coupled to the glass housing member and configured to support the computing device.

公开(公告)号：US12229341B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-18

申请号：US16926561

申请日：2020-07-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Tim H. Cornelissen ,  Richard G. Huizar ,  Paul V. Johnson

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F30/00

Abstract: A system may include an electronic device and one or more finger devices. The electronic device may have a display and the user may provide finger input to the finger device to control the display. The finger input may include pinching, tapping, rotating, swiping, pressing, and/or other finger gestures that are detected using sensors in the finger device. The sensor data related to finger movement may be combined with user gaze information to control items on the display. The user may turn any surface or region of space into an input region by first defining boundaries of the input region using the finger device. Other finger gestures such as pinching and pulling, pinching and rotating, swiping, and tapping may be used to navigate a menu on a display, to scroll through a document, to manipulate computer-aided designs, and to provide other input to a display.

公开(公告)号：US20240414462A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-12

申请号：US18813437

申请日：2024-08-23

Applicant: APPLE INC

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Chanjuan Feng

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R7/02

Abstract: A speaker includes a flexible layer, a sensor configured to detect a curvature of the flexible layer, and a transducer configured to vibrate the flexible layer. The vibrations of the flexible layer generate sound waves and output generated by the transducer is based on a curvature of the flexible layer.

公开(公告)号：US12066861B1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-20

申请号：US18210037

申请日：2023-06-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Claire E. Dalke ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Liam R. Martinez

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G02C5/12 ,  G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G06F1/163 ,  G02C5/122 ,  G02C5/126 ,  G02B2027/0158

Abstract: A head-mountable device can include a nosepiece that distributes forces away from a top of the nose to the sides of the nose. The nose contact elements of such nosepieces can be slideably and/or rotationally biased to apply forces to the sides of the nose when the head-mountable device is worn by a user. Such distribution allows forces to be spread across a greater area, which improves overall comfort, positioning, and light sealing of the head-mountable device.

公开(公告)号：US12061735B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-13

申请号：US18213777

申请日：2023-06-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Dustin A. Hatfield

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06T7/246

CPC classification number: G06F3/012 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T2207/30201

Abstract: A head-mountable device and/or another electronic device can provide guidance for optimal placement of the head-mountable device. The head-mountable device and/or another electronic device can be operated to guide a user to position the head-mountable device in a manner that will achieve proper alignment of components with respect to the user and maximize user comfort. For example, the head-mountable device and/or another device can include sensors for detecting features of the user's face, forces distributed on the face when worn, and/or alignment with the face (e.g., eyes). By further example, the head-mountable device and/or another device can detect changes in adjustment and infer user discomfort based on the frequency and/or magnitude of such changes. By further example, the head-mountable device and/or another device can detect changes in features of the user's face before, during, and/or after use of the head-mountable device.

公开(公告)号：US12019248B1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-25

申请号：US17402386

申请日：2021-08-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Geng Luo ,  Benjamin A. Shaffer ,  Julian Jaede ,  Nicolas Lylyk ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Trevor J. Ness

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  G02B2027/0154

Abstract: Systems of the present disclosure can provide a head-mountable device with a head securement element that allows a user to adjust both the magnitude, location, and direction of forces applied to the face of the user. Examples of adjustment mechanisms described herein allow a user to control the tilt of the head-mountable device relative to a head securement element, as well as the tightness of the head securement element. Accordingly, the user can select a fit that distributes forces widely, maximizes comfort, allows the user to enjoy the head-mountable device for longer durations of time.

公开(公告)号：US11982809B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US16409674

申请日：2019-05-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/09 ,  G03B21/14 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04N13/344 ,  H04N13/368 ,  H04N21/41

CPC classification number: G02B27/0172 ,  G02B27/0955 ,  G03B21/145 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  A61M2205/507 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G06F1/1649 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  G06F3/011 ,  G06F3/012 ,  H04N13/344 ,  H04N13/368 ,  H04N21/4122

Abstract: An electronic device may have an inner display mounted in a housing so that an image on the inner display is presented to an eye box through a lens for viewing by a user while the electronic device is being worn on a head of the user. The electronic device may have input-output devices that are operable on external surfaces of the electronic device. The input-output devices may be used to gather user input for controlling an external device while the electronic device is not being worn on the user's head. The input-output devices may include a touch screen display, buttons, and other input-output components. An input-output component may be formed on a movable member that can be moved between a stored position and a deployed position. A projector may project images onto nearby surfaces. A removable electronic device may be coupled to head-mounted support structures or other housing structures.

公开(公告)号：US11971746B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-30

申请号：US16938048

申请日：2020-07-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/0331

Abstract: A system may include ring devices. A ring device may have a housing that is configured to be worn on a finger of a user. Sensors such as force sensors, ultrasonic sensors, inertial measurement units, optical sensors, touch sensors, and other components may be used in gathering input from a user. Control circuitry may wirelessly transmit information gathered from sensors and other input devices to an associated electronic device. The information may be used in controlling operation of the electronic device. The housing of the ring device may have an annular main body and an expandable portion coupled to the main body. The expandable portion may include a flap with a hinge, a rotatable housing member, a housing with an internal adjustable frame and a cover, an expandable housing formed from an expandable tube coupled between first and second annular devices, and other expandable structures.

公开(公告)号：US20230418391A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US18464027

申请日：2023-09-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang

IPC: G06F3/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0216 ,  G06F3/0219

Abstract: A computer input device can include a housing, a set of key switch mechanisms positioned in the housing, and a removable key structure that is operable between a first configuration positioned in the housing and a second configuration detached from the housing. The removable key can have a position sensor, wherein in the first configuration, the removable key structure is operable to provide a key-based typing input, and, in the second configuration, the removable key structure is operable as a computer pointing device using the position sensor. The removable key structure can therefore allow comfortable, portable, and precise pointer input for a computer input system.

公开(公告)号：US11740717B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US17649516

申请日：2022-01-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Richard G. Huizar

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G09F13/08 ,  G09F13/06 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L31/16 ,  F21Y115/10 ,  G09F13/04

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  F21V33/0052 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G09F13/06 ,  G09F13/08 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G09F13/0463 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L31/16

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an electronic device having a hidden or concealable input region. In one aspect, an embodiment includes an enclosure having a wall that defines an input region having an array of microperforations. A light source may be positioned within a volume defined by the enclosure and configured to propagate light through the array of microperforations. A sensing element may be coupled with the wall and configured to detect input received within the input region. The array of microperforations are configured to be visually imperceptible when not illuminated by the light source. When illuminated by the light source, the array of microperforations may display a symbol.