公开(公告)号：US11733790B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17471024

申请日：2021-09-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael Beyhs ,  Richard G. Huizar ,  Filip Ilievski ,  Jean Hsiang-Chun Lu ,  Thayne M. Miller

IPC: G06F3/0362 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 ,  G01D5/24 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F2203/0384

Abstract: A ring input device, and more particularly to pressure-sensitive input mechanisms within the ring input device that detect pressure to initiate an operation, is disclosed. Because finger rings are often small and routinely worn, electronic finger rings can be employed as unobtrusive communication devices that are readily available to communicate wirelessly with other devices capable of receiving those communications. Ring input devices according to examples of the disclosure can detect press inputs on its band to generate inputs that can then be wirelessly communicated to companion devices.

公开(公告)号：US11068059B2

公开(公告)日：2021-07-20

申请号：US16383411

申请日：2019-04-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Mark A. Salada ,  Michael Beyhs

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  H01F7/06 ,  H01F7/20 ,  H01F27/36 ,  H01F27/28 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dynamically shapeable haptic interface, which can include a drive mechanism, a tactile mechanism, and a display. The display can emit light towards the drive mechanism in the form of image(s). The emitted light can activate a plurality of switches located between coil(s) included in the drive mechanism and the display. The plurality of switches, when activated, can allow current(s), supplied by a source, to pass through the coil(s). The current passing through the coils can create magnetic fields. The magnetic fields can collectively form a magnetic profile. The magnetic profile can cause the tactile mechanism to render shape(s) on the surface of the haptic interface. The tactile mechanism can include magnetic component(s), such as ferrous particles, magnets, and/or magnetic pins. The magnetic component(s) can move based on the magnetic profile and, along with one or more layers of material, can render the shape(s).