公开(公告)号：US20230300234A1

公开(公告)日：2023-09-21

申请号：US18200737

申请日：2023-05-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Jeremy D. Bataillou ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Miao He ,  Benjamin G. Jackson ,  David C. Burns

IPC: H04M1/72412 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/72448 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04N23/63

CPC classification number: H04M1/72412 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/72448 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/165 ,  H04B5/0025 ,  H04N23/631

Abstract: A system may include an electronic device that includes an enclosure having a transparent cover. The electronic device may also include a display positioned below the transparent cover and configured to display a first graphical user interface and a second graphical user interface different from the first graphical user interface, and a touch sensor positioned below the transparent cover and configured to detect touch inputs applied to the transparent cover. The system may also include a protective case that includes a shell defining a cavity and configured to at least partially cover the enclosure of the electronic device when the electronic device is positioned in the cavity, and a near-field wireless communication antenna coupled to the shell and detectable by the electronic device. In response to detecting the near-field wireless communication antenna, the electronic device may be configured to switch from the first graphical user interface to the second graphical user interface.

公开(公告)号：US20200328614A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-15

申请号：US16821853

申请日：2020-03-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Steven J. Taylor ,  Thayne M. Miller

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  G04C10/04 ,  G04G19/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01F38/14

Abstract: An electronic watch may include a housing, a display positioned at least partially within the housing, a transparent cover coupled to the housing and at least partially covering the display, a battery, and a coil coupled to the battery and configured to, during a battery charging operation, supply a first current to the battery and, during a haptic output operation, receive a second current from the battery to produce a haptic output. The electronic watch may further include a ferromagnetic element positioned at least partially within the housing and movable relative to the housing. The second current may cause the coil to produce a magnetic field, and the haptic output may be produced as a result of an interaction between the magnetic field and the ferromagnetic element that causes the ferromagnetic element to move relative to the housing.

公开(公告)号：US10579090B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-03

申请号：US15870718

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Steven J. Taylor

IPC: G05G5/03 ,  G05G1/08 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an input device that replicates mechanical actuation of a rotatable input mechanism in such a way that the haptic output provided by the input device is controllable.

公开(公告)号：US20180136686A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15870718

申请日：2018-01-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Steven J. Taylor

IPC: G05G5/03 ,  G05G1/08 ,  G06F3/01

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an input device that replicates mechanical actuation of a rotatable input mechanism in such a way that the haptic output provided by the input device is controllable.

公开(公告)号：US09891651B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-13

申请号：US15055554

申请日：2016-02-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Steven J. Taylor

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  G05G5/03 ,  G05G1/08 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G05G5/03 ,  G05G1/08 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an input device that replicates mechanical actuation of a rotatable input mechanism in such a way that the haptic output provided by the input device is controllable.

公开(公告)号：US20170249024A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

申请号：US15055559

申请日：2016-02-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  John B. Morrell ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Steven J. Taylor ,  Brian T. Gleeson

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F2203/014

Abstract: A haptic mouse is configured to provide various kinds of haptic input. In some embodiments, the mouse has first and second housing portions and an actuator operable to provide haptic output by moving the first housing portion with respect to the second housing portion so as to tangentially displace skin or alter hand posture of a user's hand. In various embodiments, the mouse has a force sensor, an actuator, and a controller operable to determine an amount of force exerted on the haptic mouse, simulate a mouse click if the amount of the force exceeds a threshold, and adjust the threshold upon receiving an instruction. In numerous embodiments, the mouse has a housing, a friction adjustment mechanism operable to alter friction between the housing and a surface by adjusting an amount of a material in contact with the surface, and a controller operable to provide a haptic output by signaling the friction adjustment mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20230345155A1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-26

申请号：US18218433

申请日：2023-07-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Karlin Y. Bark ,  Thomas S. Hulbert

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/016 ,  H04R3/007

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a wearable audio device, such as an earbud. The earbud may be configured to detect input using various sensors and structures. For example, the earbud may be configured to detect gestures, physical manipulations, and so forth performed along or on the earbud. In response to the detected inputs, the earbud may be configured to change various outputs, such as an audio output or a haptic output of the device. The earbud may also include a microphone to register voice commands. In some cases, the microphone may be used to control the earbud using the registered voice command in response to one or more detected gestures or physical manipulations.

公开(公告)号：US11743623B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-29

申请号：US16927367

申请日：2020-07-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Karlin Y. Bark ,  Thomas S. Hulbert

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/10 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H04R3/00

CPC classification number: H04R1/02 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/165 ,  H04R1/1016 ,  H04R3/007

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a wearable audio device, such as an earbud. The earbud may be configured to detect input using various sensors and structures. For example, the earbud may be configured to detect gestures, physical manipulations, and so forth performed along or on the earbud. In response to the detected inputs, the earbud may be configured to change various outputs, such as an audio output or a haptic output of the device. The earbud may also include a microphone to register voice commands. In some cases, the microphone may be used to control the earbud using the registered voice command in response to one or more detected gestures or physical manipulations.

公开(公告)号：US11695864B2

公开(公告)日：2023-07-04

申请号：US17583902

申请日：2022-01-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Jeremy D. Bataillou ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Miao He ,  Benjamin G. Jackson ,  David C. Burns

IPC: H04M1/72412 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/72448 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H04N23/63 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: H04M1/72412 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/165 ,  H04B1/3888 ,  H04B5/0025 ,  H04M1/72448 ,  H04N23/631

Abstract: A system may include an electronic device that includes an enclosure having a transparent cover. The electronic device may also include a display positioned below the transparent cover and configured to display a first graphical user interface and a second graphical user interface different from the first graphical user interface, and a touch sensor positioned below the transparent cover and configured to detect touch inputs applied to the transparent cover. The system may also include a protective case that includes a shell defining a cavity and configured to at least partially cover the enclosure of the electronic device when the electronic device is positioned in the cavity, and a near-field wireless communication antenna coupled to the shell and detectable by the electronic device. In response to detecting the near-field wireless communication antenna, the electronic device may be configured to switch from the first graphical user interface to the second graphical user interface.

公开(公告)号：US20230162929A1

公开(公告)日：2023-05-25

申请号：US17975375

申请日：2022-10-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven J. Taylor ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Benjamin G. Jackson

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/20 ,  H01H13/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/20 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H2215/00

Abstract: Described herein are input devices for registering a translational input as a button is moved along any of a first set of different directions. In general, the input devices comprise a switch assembly including a switch that is actuated as the button moves along the first set of directions. The switch assembly may include additional components, such as a rotatable member or a cavity that are configured to engage the switch to actuate the switch. The switch assembly may be configured to provide a uniform pressing experience when moving the button along the first set of different directions.