公开(公告)号：US20240302669A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18665428

申请日：2024-05-15

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：US20230251496A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US18134479

申请日：2023-04-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. WANG ,  Yoonhoo JO ,  Trevor J. NESS ,  Samuel O. SCHNEIDER ,  Adam Y. KOLLGAARD ,  Scott M. LEINWEBER ,  Jeremy C. FRANKLIN ,  Heidi WILLIAMSON

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  G02B2027/0156

Abstract: A head-mountable device can include modules that provide fit adjustment capabilities when assembled together. By providing head-mountable devices with modular features, certain modules can provide fit adjustment capabilities without requiring other modules to be custom designed or available in a wide variety of sizes and/or shapes. For example, a light seal module that provides engagement of a user's face and transmits light from a display element can be coupled to an HMD module. The coupling module that couples the light seal to the HMD module can be provided in a wide variety of sizes and/or shapes to allow a user to select an appropriate one for optimal alignment of an HMD module. Additionally or alternatively, a light seal module can be provided with manual and/or automated adjustment capabilities to achieve the desired fit.

公开(公告)号：US20190086875A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US16151199

申请日：2018-10-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. CARDINALI ,  Katherine E. TONG ,  Trevor J. NESS ,  William C. LUKENS

IPC: G04G21/00 ,  G04G21/02 ,  G04G9/00

CPC classification number: G04G21/00 ,  G04G9/0064 ,  G04G21/025

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a housing and a band attached to the housing. The band has an indicator with a variably and/or progressively illuminable portion. The indicator of the band conveys to a user an analog representation of the completion progress of an activity or task tracked by wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device also includes a processing unit within the housing, and a sensor operatively coupled to the processing unit. In some cases, the sensor is a motion sensor such as an accelerometer or a gyroscope. In other examples, the sensor is a health sensor or a biometric sensor. Sensor data is used to update the indicator.

公开(公告)号：US20230341498A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US18215745

申请日：2023-06-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Killian J. POORE ,  Stephen E. DEY ,  Trevor J. NESS

IPC: G01S3/808 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G01S3/8083 ,  G02B27/0176 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G02B27/0172

Abstract: A head-mountable device can include multiple microphones for directional audio detection. The head-mountable device can also include a speaker for audio output and/or a display for visual output. The head-mountable device can be configured to provide visual outputs based on audio inputs by displaying an indicator on a display based on a location of a source of a sound. The head-mountable device can be configured to audio outputs based on audio inputs by modifying an audio output of the speaker based on a detected sound and a target characteristic. Such characteristics can be based on a direction of a gaze of the user, as detected by an eye sensor.

公开(公告)号：US20170079583A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-23

申请号：US15226729

申请日：2016-08-02

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. CARDINALI ,  William C. LUKENS ,  Katherine E. TONG ,  Trevor J. NESS

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B10/00 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/01

CPC classification number: A61B5/681 ,  A61B5/14517 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/4266 ,  A61B5/7435 ,  A61B5/746 ,  A61B10/0064

Abstract: A wearable consumer electronic product includes at least a housing arranged to catty operational components comprising a processor and a band having a pliable band body and a securing means arranged to secure the band body to the housing. In one embodiment, the pliable band body has a size and shape suitable for wrapping around an individual appendage and that includes an opening that leads to a cavity within the band body suitable for accumulating an amount of water and a band sensor embedded within the band body in communication with the cavity.

公开(公告)号：US20240260900A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-08

申请号：US18637372

申请日：2024-04-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven P. CARDINALI ,  William C. LUKENS ,  Katherine E. TONG ,  Trevor J. NESS

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B10/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/681 ,  A61B5/14517 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/4266 ,  A61B5/7435 ,  A61B5/746 ,  A61B10/0064 ,  A61B5/1112 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/14507 ,  A61B5/6801 ,  A61B5/6802 ,  A61B5/6813 ,  A61B5/6887 ,  Y02A90/10

Abstract: A wearable consumer electronic product includes at least a housing arranged to carry operational components comprising a processor and a band having a pliable band body and a securing means arranged to secure the band body to the housing. In one embodiment, the pliable band body has a size and shape suitable for wrapping around an individual appendage and that includes an opening that leads to a cavity within the band body suitable for accumulating an amount of water and a band sensor embedded within the band body in communication with the cavity.

公开(公告)号：US20240103644A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-28

申请号：US18534545

申请日：2023-12-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Killian J. POORE ,  Stephen E. DEY ,  Trevor J. NESS

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/03

CPC classification number: G06F3/03542 ,  G02B27/0176 ,  G06F3/0304 ,  G06F3/03545

Abstract: A tracking system includes a stylus comprising a light emitter, a head-mounted device comprising an optical sensor configured to detect the light emitter, and a processor communicatively coupled to the optical sensor and configured to determine a position of the stylus based on detection of the light emitter.

公开(公告)号：US20200333891A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-22

申请号：US16795458

申请日：2020-02-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Killian J. POORE ,  Stephen E. DEY ,  Trevor J. NESS

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/03

Abstract: A tracking system includes a stylus comprising a light emitter, a head-mounted device comprising an optical sensor configured to detect the light emitter, and a processor communicatively coupled to the optical sensor and configured to determine a position of the stylus based on detection of the light emitter.

公开(公告)号：US20190076089A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US15700808

申请日：2017-09-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Ryan C. PERKINS ,  Trevor J. NESS ,  Tobias J. HARRISON-NOONAN ,  William H. GREENBAUM ,  Tyler S. BUSHNELL ,  Guocheng SHAO ,  Guanyi GAO ,  Christopher M. WERNER ,  Phil M. HOBSON

IPC: A61B5/00

Abstract: An assembly for a consumer product, such as a wristwatch or other wearable electronic device, can securely retain a cover member against a housing of the product. A retaining member from within the housing can engage and secure the cover member to provide a fluid barrier. The cover member can include a window or other components of a sensor device. The parts can be easily disassembled without causing permanent damage.