公开(公告)号：US20240168558A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-23

申请号：US18425962

申请日：2024-01-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Michael J. Rockwell ,  Michael Y. Cheung ,  Ray L. Chang ,  Hongcheng Sun ,  Ian M. Bullock ,  Kyle J. Nekimken ,  Madeleine S. Cordier ,  Seung Wook Kim ,  David H. Bloom ,  Scott G. Johnston

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G01P15/00 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06T19/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G01P15/003 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G06F3/014 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0426 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G06F2203/0331

Abstract: A finger-mounted device may include finger-mounted units. The finger-mounted units may each have a body that serves as a support structure for components such as force sensors, accelerometers, and other sensors and for haptic output devices. The body may have sidewall portions coupled by a portion that rests adjacent to a user's fingernail. The body may be formed from deformable material such as metal or may be formed from adjustable structures such as sliding body portions that are coupled to each other using magnetic attraction, springs, or other structures. The body of each finger-mounted unit may have a U-shaped cross-sectional profile that leaves the finger pad of each finger exposed when the body is coupled to a fingertip of a user's finger. Control circuitry may gather finger press input, lateral finger movement input, and finger tap input using the sensors and may provide haptic output using the haptic output device.

公开(公告)号：US11893171B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17651163

申请日：2022-02-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  John S. Camp

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0485

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: Computing systems and input devices can include a chassis with a computing device and an input tool with a sensor, such as a pen- or rod-like input tool, that can be positioned relative to the chassis in multiple configurations. In one configuration, the tool can be spaced away from the chassis and its sensor output can cause a first output signal in response to input provided to the sensor. In another configuration, the tool can be contacting the chassis and its sensor output can cause a second output signal in response to input provided to the sensor. For example, an input tool can be stowed in a recess of a keyboard housing or device chassis, and the input tool can produce a first output when it is in the recess and a second input when it has been removed from the chassis.

公开(公告)号：US11782519B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-10

申请号：US17650121

申请日：2022-02-07

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：US20230305301A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-28

申请号：US18124491

申请日：2023-03-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Darshan R. KASAR ,  Leah M. Cohen ,  Cameron A. Harder ,  John Raff ,  Paul X. Wang ,  David A. Kalinowski

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G02C11/00 ,  G02C5/20 ,  G02C5/00

CPC classification number: G02B27/017 ,  G02C5/001 ,  G02C5/20 ,  G02C11/10 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0178 ,  G02B2027/0187

Abstract: Head-mountable devices can include connection mechanisms that provide adjustable and exchangeable connections with other devices to enhance performance of the head-mountable device. Such connections can provide both mechanical engagement and operable communication between the connected devices. Accessory devices and/or external devices can be easily connected to provide different components and functions at different times as desired. Accordingly, a main portion of the head-mountable device need not include permanent components that provide every function that will later be desired by the user. Instead, the head-mountable device can have expanded and customizable capabilities by the use of one or more accessory devices.

公开(公告)号：US11763560B1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17970486

申请日：2022-10-20

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang

IPC: G06V20/20 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G10L15/22

CPC classification number: G06V20/20 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G06V2201/07 ,  G10L2015/223

Abstract: A head-mounted device can be operated to detect and respond to a user's behavior. The head-mounted device can be regularly and frequently worn while the user performs regular daily tasks, allowing the head-mounted device to collect a large volume of data across a long duration of time. The head-mounted device can provide feedback that can guide and direct a user to correct actions.

公开(公告)号：US20230288712A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-14

申请号：US18125557

申请日：2023-03-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Adam Y. Kollgaard ,  Jeremy C. Franklin ,  Scott M. Leinweber ,  Venkata Narayana Murthy Arelekatti ,  Paul X. Wang ,  John Cagle

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1656

Abstract: A device includes a device housing, a facial interface, a support structure, content display components, and an impact mitigation structure that is configured to mitigate an impact with an external structure.

公开(公告)号：US11727718B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US16583072

申请日：2019-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Adam T. Garelli ,  Antonio Clarke ,  Joshua L. Daigle ,  Dinesh C. Mathew

IPC: G06V40/16 ,  H04N23/80 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06V10/145 ,  G06V20/64

CPC classification number: G06V40/166 ,  G06F3/005 ,  G06V10/145 ,  G06V40/172 ,  H04N23/80 ,  G06V20/64

Abstract: This application relates to a laptop computer. The laptop computer includes a base portion pivotally coupled to a lid portion is described. The laptop computer includes a display assembly carried by the lid portion, where the display assembly includes a light-transmissive cover, a display layer overlaid by the light-transmissive cover, a display stack electrically coupled to and overlaid by the display layer, and a light pattern recognition module adjacent to the display stack and overlaid by the display layer. The light pattern recognition module includes (i) a light pattern projector that projects a light pattern directly through the display layer.

公开(公告)号：US11709527B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-25

申请号：US17359251

申请日：2021-06-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Keith J. Hendren ,  Nicholas L. Qu ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Adam T. Garelli

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1647 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0412

Abstract: A computing device can be reconfigurable to include one or more electrical devices in various configurations. The computing device can include a base forming an input surface configured to receive user input. The base can receive one or more input devices, such as, displays or keyboards. The base can include a hinge rotatably attached to the base and configured to removably retain an electronic device, such as, a display. The computing device can include a coupling mechanism having a first retaining portion and a second retaining portion rotatably coupled to an intermediate portion. The first and second retaining portions can be configured to removably retain electrical devices to the coupling mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20230055725A1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-23

申请号：US17880930

申请日：2022-08-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Chanjuan Feng

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R7/02

Abstract: A speaker includes a housing having walls that define a cavity and a diaphragm covering the cavity and configured to vibrate under application of a magnetic field. The vibration produces sound waves. The walls are configured to deform under bending stress. The speaker is configured produce the sound waves both in an undeformed state and in a deformed state. Another speaker includes a flexible layer, a sensor configured to detect a curvature of the flexible layer, and a transducer disposed on and configured to vibrate the flexible layer. The vibrations of the flexible layer generate sound waves and output generated by the transducer is based on the curvature of the flexible layer.

公开(公告)号：US20230029049A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-26

申请号：US17959193

申请日：2022-10-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Tianjia Sun ,  Chang Zhang ,  Dominic P. McCarthy ,  Eric Shyr ,  John B. Morrell ,  John P. Ternus

IPC: G09G5/12 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G09G5/14 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G01D5/241 ,  H04M1/72412

Abstract: A system may include electronic devices that communicate wirelessly. When positioned so that a pair of devices overlap or are adjacent to one another, the devices may operate in a linked mode. During linked operations, devices may communicate wirelessly while input gathering and content displaying operations are shared among the devices. One or both of a pair of devices may have sensors. A capacitive sensor or other sensor may be used to measure the relative position between two devices when the two devices overlap each other. Content displaying operations and other linked mode operations may be performed based on the measured relative position between the two devices and other information.