公开(公告)号：US11507215B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-22

申请号：US17172027

申请日：2021-02-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Brian T. Gleeson ,  Brigit E. Lamberson ,  Camille Moussette ,  Madeleine S. Cordier ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Michael J. Beyhs ,  Thayne M. Miller ,  Jacob L. Matlick ,  Jean-Pierre M. Mouilleseaux ,  David H. Bloom ,  Miao He

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a method is performed at an electronic device with a display, an input region that is distinct from the display, and one or more tactile output generators for generating tactile outputs. The method includes: detecting a press input on the input region with a finger; and in response to detecting the press input on the input region: in accordance with a determination that the input region is not separated from the finger by an interstitial material, generating a first tactile output; and in accordance with a determination that the input region is separated from the finger by a first interstitial material, generating a second tactile output that is different from the first tactile output.

公开(公告)号：US11240365B1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-01

申请号：US17033641

申请日：2020-09-25

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

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：US20200293113A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-17

申请号：US16888470

申请日：2020-05-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Imran A. Chaudhri ,  Sebastian J. Bauer ,  Camille Moussette ,  Jean-Pierre M. Mouilleseaux ,  Madeleine S. Cordier ,  Joshua B. Kopin ,  Kenneth L. Kocienda ,  Marcos Alonso Ruiz ,  Alan C. Dye ,  Jules K. Fennis ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Richard P. Howarth ,  Jonathan Ive ,  Duncan R. Kerr ,  John B. Morrell ,  Daniel J. Riccio ,  Hugo D. Verweij

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06T13/80 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: An electronic device: detects an input on a respective button. Tactile outputs are generated to indicate that the respective button has been activated in place of a mechanical switch that detects activation of the respective button when the respective button is mechanically compressed. In response to detecting the input on the respective button: in accordance with a determination that the input meets activation criteria, the electronic device provides a first tactile output with a first tactile output pattern that includes: between 0.5 and 4 cycles of an oscillation of one or more tactile output generators relative to corresponding neutral positions of the one or more tactile output generators. The oscillation of the one or more tactile output generators occurs at a frequency between 80 Hz and 400 Hz. In accordance with a determination that the input does not meet the activation criteria, the electronic device forgoes providing the first tactile output.

公开(公告)号：US20170311282A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15641192

申请日：2017-07-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thayne M. Miller ,  Hung A. Pham ,  John B. Morrell ,  Brian T. Gleeson

IPC: H04W68/02 ,  G08B6/00

CPC classification number: H04W68/02 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M19/047 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: An electronic device that provides situationally-aware alerts determines to provide an alert output (such as haptic, audio, visual, and so on) via an output device, determines a movement pattern based on one or more signals from one or more sensors indicating information relating at least to movement of the electronic device, and adjusts the alert output to account for the movement pattern. In some implementations, the electronic device may adjust the alert output by delaying the alert output. In other implementations, the electronic device may adjust the alert output by altering the alert output to be discernible despite the movement pattern based on a cadence of the movement pattern. In still other implementations, the electronic device may determine to provide the alert output in response to receiving an incoming communication and may adjust the alert output differently based on a priority associated with the incoming communication.

公开(公告)号：US20170257844A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15251459

申请日：2016-08-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thayne M. Miller ,  Hung A. Pham ,  John B. Morrell ,  Brian T. Gleeson

IPC: H04W68/02 ,  G08B6/00

CPC classification number: H04W68/02 ,  G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04M19/047 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: An electronic device that provides situationally-aware alerts determines to provide an alert output (such as haptic, audio, visual, and so on) via an output device, determines a movement pattern based on one or more signals from one or more sensors indicating information relating at least to movement of the electronic device, and adjusts the alert output to account for the movement pattern. In some implementations, the electronic device may adjust the alert output by delaying the alert output. In other implementations, the electronic device may adjust the alert output by altering the alert output to be discernible despite the movement pattern based on a cadence of the movement pattern. In still other implementations, the electronic device may determine to provide the alert output in response to receiving an incoming communication and may adjust the alert output differently based on a priority associated with the incoming communication.

公开(公告)号：US11921926B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-05

申请号：US17901559

申请日：2022-09-01

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Camille Moussette ,  David H. Bloom ,  Gary Ian Butcher ,  Alan C. Dye ,  Dylan Ross Edwards ,  Jules K. Fennis ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Miao He ,  Matthew J. Sundstrom

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0487

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0487

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to content-based tactile outputs. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with content-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with end-of-content tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with moving a user interface in response to different types of input are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with adjustable item-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with input velocity-based tactile outputs are described.

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：US11553070B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-10

申请号：US17033627

申请日：2020-09-25

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Jeremy D. Bataillou ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  Christopher P. Foss ,  David C. Graham ,  Deena Khattab ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Lee S. Broughton ,  Arian Behzadi ,  Alan C. Dye

IPC: H04M1/725 ,  H04M1/72412 ,  G06Q20/32 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/34 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04M1/72448

Abstract: A method includes, at a computer system with a display, a housing, and an attachment mechanism, detecting attachment of an accessory to the computer system, where the accessory, while attached, has a predetermined orientation relative to the attachment mechanism, and in response to detecting the attachment of the accessory to the computer system in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a first accessory with first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display, a first visual indication that the accessory has been attached to the computer system, wherein the first visual indication indicates at least one property of the first physical dimensions, and in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a second accessory with second physical dimensions that are different from the first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display a second visual indication that the accessory has been attached to the computer system, wherein the second visual indication indicates at least one property of the second physical dimensions and the second visual indication is different from the first visual indication.

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：US10705629B1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US15599341

申请日：2017-05-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peter M. Arnold ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Brian T. Gleeson ,  David Bloom

IPC: G06F3/0362 ,  G09G5/10 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/03

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a display or other support surface to which a repositionable control device may be removably mounted. The display may emit light. The repositionable control device may be a repositionable knob that has light sensors. The display may be directed to emit the light in a predetermined time-varying search pattern while the light sensors make measurements of the emitted light. The repositionable knob may wirelessly transmit the light sensor measurements to control circuitry associated with the display. The control circuitry may process the light sensor measurements or other sensor measurements to determine the location of the repositionable control device on the display. Visible tick marks or other scale information may be displayed around the periphery of the knob. An electromagnetic actuator may provide adjustable detents. Wireless power may be received by the knob.