公开(公告)号：US09395817B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14546700

申请日：2014-11-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Paul Alioshin ,  Brett Bilbrey ,  David Thomas Amm

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G08B6/00

Abstract: In an embodiment, a haptic feedback system includes a plurality of actuators to provide tactile feedback associated with an input surface. Each actuator is adapted to be activated independently of the other actuators. The system further includes a controller to activate a first actuator of the plurality of actuators to induce a first vibration at a selected input location of the input surface and to activate one or more additional actuators to induce at least a second vibration to localize the first vibration at the selected input location.

公开(公告)号：US20140055856A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US14066296

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David Thomas Amm ,  James J. Dudley ,  Peter Henry Mahowald

IPC: G02B5/30

CPC classification number: G02B5/3083 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F1/1647

Abstract: A concealing structure to at least partially conceal a sensor, light emitter or other component by at least partially preventing reflection of external light by an underlying structure. In some examples, this function is performed by a two-component masking assembly, the masking assembly including a linear polarizer to cause linear polarization of light which passes from the exterior of the device to an underlying component, and a wave plate to shift the axis of any reflected polarized light. In many cases, a high density optical fluid will further be included within the masking assembly to minimize reflections from the other components of the assembly.

Abstract translation: 通过至少部分地防止由下面的结构反射外部光，至少部分地隐藏传感器，光发射器或其它部件的隐蔽结构。 在一些示例中，该功能由双组分掩模组件执行，掩模组件包括线性偏振器，以引起从器件的外部到底层部件的光的线偏振，以及波片，以使轴 任何反射的偏振光。 在许多情况下，高密度光学流体将进一步包括在掩模组件内，以最小化来自组件的其它部件的反射。

公开(公告)号：US20130154814A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13770863

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Paul Alioshin ,  Brett Bilbrey ,  David Thomas Amm

IPC: G08B6/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G08B6/00

Abstract: In an embodiment, a haptic feedback system includes a plurality of actuators to provide tactile feedback associated with an input surface. Each actuator is adapted to be activated independently of the other actuators. The system further includes a controller to activate a first actuator of the plurality of actuators to induce a first vibration at a selected input location of the input surface and to activate one or more additional actuators to induce at least a second vibration to localize the first vibration at the selected input location.

公开(公告)号：US20150077373A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-19

申请号：US14546700

申请日：2014-11-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Paul Alioshin ,  Brett Bilbrey ,  David Thomas Amm

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G08B6/00

Abstract: In an embodiment, a haptic feedback system includes a plurality of actuators to provide tactile feedback associated with an input surface. Each actuator is adapted to be activated independently of the other actuators. The system further includes a controller to activate a first actuator of the plurality of actuators to induce a first vibration at a selected input location of the input surface and to activate one or more additional actuators to induce at least a second vibration to localize the first vibration at the selected input location.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，触觉反馈系统包括多个致动器以提供与输入表面相关联的触觉反馈。 每个致动器适于独立于其它致动器而被致动。 该系统还包括控制器，用于致动多个致动器中的第一致动器，以在输入表面的所选择的输入位置处引起第一振动，并激活一个或多个附加致动器以引起至少第二振动以使第一振动 在选定的输入位置。

公开(公告)号：US08915596B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US14066296

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： David Thomas Amm ,  James J. Dudley ,  Peter Henry Mahowald

IPC: G03B21/00 ,  G03B21/14 ,  G03B21/22 ,  G03B21/56 ,  H04N5/64 ,  H04N5/66 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N9/31 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G02B5/3083 ,  G06F1/1605 ,  G06F1/1647

Abstract: A concealing structure to at least partially conceal a sensor, light emitter or other component by at least partially preventing reflection of external light by an underlying structure. In some examples, this function is performed by a two-component masking assembly, the masking assembly including a linear polarizer to cause linear polarization of light which passes from the exterior of the device to an underlying component, and a wave plate to shift the axis of any reflected polarized light. In many cases, a high density optical fluid will further be included within the masking assembly to minimize reflections from the other components of the assembly.

Abstract translation: 通过至少部分地防止由下面的结构反射外部光，至少部分地隐藏传感器，光发射器或其它部件的隐蔽结构。 在一些示例中，该功能由双组分掩模组件执行，掩模组件包括线性偏振器，以引起从器件的外部到底层部件的光的线偏振，以及波片，以使轴 任何反射的偏振光。 在许多情况下，高密度光学流体将进一步包括在掩模组件内，以最小化来自组件的其它部件的反射。

公开(公告)号：US08890668B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13770863

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aleksandar Pance ,  Paul Alioshin ,  Brett Bilbrey ,  David Thomas Amm

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G08B6/00

Abstract: In an embodiment, a haptic feedback system includes a plurality of actuators to provide tactile feedback associated with an input surface. Each actuator is adapted to be activated independently of the other actuators. The system further includes a controller to activate a first actuator of the plurality of actuators to induce a first vibration at a selected input location of the input surface and to activate one or more additional actuators to induce at least a second vibration to localize the first vibration at the selected input location.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，触觉反馈系统包括多个致动器以提供与输入表面相关联的触觉反馈。 每个致动器适于独立于其它致动器而被致动。 该系统还包括控制器，用于致动多个致动器中的第一致动器，以在输入表面的所选择的输入位置处引起第一振动，并激活一个或多个附加致动器以引起至少第二振动以使第一振动 在选定的输入位置。