公开(公告)号：US20180081455A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15670997

申请日：2017-08-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Collin A. HUSTON ,  Joel N. RUSCHER ,  Kevin C. ARMENDARIZ

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: An input device, such as a hand-held, wireless stylus, can be used to measure coordinates of a three-dimensional object. Position data can be calculated based on, for example, acceleration, orientation, and static parameters of a stylus. As the stylus contacts contours of the object, the position data of the stylus can allow mapping of the object as well as digital rendering thereof. The stylus can also be used to virtually create three-dimensional illustrations.

公开(公告)号：US20200089275A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-19

申请号：US16396471

申请日：2019-04-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Melody L. KUNA ,  Ryan J. MIHELICH ,  Taylor Harrison GILBERT ,  Joel N. RUSCHER ,  Carli E. OSTER ,  Alex Chun Lap YEUNG

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H05K7/14 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04R1/40 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include an enclosure and a transparent cover. The electronic device may include a display assembly. The electronic device may further include an inductive charging unit designed to inductively charge a stylus, or other object suitable for use with the display assembly. The electronic device may further include audio modules, at least some of which are designed to cause resonation of the enclosure to produce acoustical energy in the form of audible sound. Some audio modules produce acoustical energy in relatively low frequencies, while other audio modules produce acoustical energy in relatively high frequencies. The electronic device may further include a vision system designed for facial recognition. The display assembly may include a metal chassis as well as antennae for wireless communication. In order to prevent antennae interference, the metal chassis can be electrically grounded to the enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US20200249775A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-06

申请号：US16833369

申请日：2020-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Joel N. RUSCHER ,  Ryan P. Brooks ,  Henry N. Tsao ,  Wing-Shan Wong

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H02J50/10

Abstract: Touch-based input devices, such as a stylus, can receive tactile input from a user. The tactile input functions can be performed by a touch sensor, such as a capacitive sensing device. A touch sensor can be integrated into a stylus in a low profile form. Wireless charging and magnetic coupling with a host device are also facilitated. The stylus can be provided with the above features in a small form factor that improves a user experience with the stylus.

公开(公告)号：US20200089340A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-19

申请号：US16231058

申请日：2018-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Joel N. RUSCHER ,  Ryan P. BROOKS ,  Henry N. TSAO ,  Wing-Shan WONG

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H02J7/02

Abstract: Touch-based input devices, such as a stylus, can receive tactile input from a user. The tactile input functions can be performed by a touch sensor, such as a capacitive sensing device. A touch sensor can be integrated into a stylus in a low profile form. Wireless charging and magnetic coupling with a host device are also facilitated. The stylus can be provided with the above features in a small form factor that improves a user experience with the stylus.

公开(公告)号：US20190196607A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-27

申请号：US16291839

申请日：2019-03-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. WANG ,  Alex J. LEHMANN ,  Joel N. RUSCHER

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0346

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an accessory device for use with a touch sensitive portion of an electronic device is described. The accessory device can include a housing having walls that carry operational components, where the operational components include a processor coupled to a feedback component arranged to provide feedback and a distal tip coupled to the feedback component. The distal tip is capable of engaging with and transmitting a load applied to the housing to an external surface of the touch sensitive portion. The processor can be further coupled to a sensor in communication with the distal tip, the sensor being capable of (i) detecting a physical change when the distal tip engages with the external surface, and (ii) responding to the physical change by providing a detection signal to the processor, that, in response, instructs the feedback component to provide the feedback to the distal tip.

公开(公告)号：US20240127011A1

公开(公告)日：2024-04-18

申请号：US18471268

申请日：2023-09-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Joel N. RUSCHER ,  Amrith V. RAM ,  James E. ORR ,  Travis J. MCQUEEN ,  Jack ERDOZAIN, JR.

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: G06K7/10297

Abstract: This Application sets forth techniques for managing (e.g., tracking or detecting the presence or absence of) physical cards stored in a physical wallet. In particular, the techniques set forth a smart wallet configured to detect the physical cards stored therein, as well as a smart card configured to be inserted into a traditional wallet and to detect the physical cards stored therein. The smart wallet/smart card can be configured to, upon detecting a change to physical cards stored in the smart wallet/traditional wallet, gather information associated with the physical cards and store the information into a memory of the smart wallet/smart card. The smart wallet/smart card can, upon being communicably coupled to a wireless device, transmit the information to the wireless device. Subsequently, the wireless device can output a notification indicating any missing physical cards as well as provide remedial options.

公开(公告)号：US20210303089A1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-30

申请号：US17346017

申请日：2021-06-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Joel N. RUSCHER ,  Ryan P. BROOKS ,  Henry N. TSAO ,  Wing-Shan WONG

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H02J50/10

Abstract: Touch-based input devices, such as a stylus, can receive tactile input from a user. The tactile input functions can be performed by a touch sensor, such as a capacitive sensing device. A touch sensor can be integrated into a stylus in a low profile form. Wireless charging and magnetic coupling with a host device are also facilitated. The stylus can be provided with the above features in a small form factor that improves a user experience with the stylus.

公开(公告)号：US20200241595A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-30

申请号：US16848678

申请日：2020-04-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Melody L. KUNA ,  Ryan J. MIHELICH ,  Taylor Harrison GILBERT ,  Joel N. RUSCHER ,  Carli E. OSTER ,  Alex Chun Lap YEUNG

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04R1/40 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H05K7/14 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include an enclosure and a transparent cover. The electronic device may include a display assembly. The electronic device may further include an inductive charging unit designed to inductively charge a stylus, or other object suitable for use with the display assembly. The electronic device may further include audio modules, at least some of which are designed to cause resonation of the enclosure to produce acoustical energy in the form of audible sound. Some audio modules produce acoustical energy in relatively low frequencies, while other audio modules produce acoustical energy in relatively high frequencies. The electronic device may further include a vision system designed for facial recognition. The display assembly may include a metal chassis as well as antennae for wireless communication. In order to prevent antennae interference, the metal chassis can be electrically grounded to the enclosure.