公开(公告)号：US11184708B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-23

申请号：US17028936

申请日：2020-09-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Taylor G. Carrigan ,  David C. Graham ,  Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Karlin Y. Bark ,  David H. Bloom ,  Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Shota Aoyagi

IPC: H04R3/12 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04R1/10

Abstract: A wearable audio output device in a physical environment includes an input device and one or more microphones. While ambient sound from the physical environment is being detected by the microphone(s), the wearable audio output device: while in a first mode, provides a first audio output including one or more pass-through audio components selected so as to increase audio pass-through of the ambient sound; detects an input via the input device; in response to detecting the input, and in accordance with a determination that the input is a first type of gesture, transitions from the first mode to a second mode; and, while in the second mode, provides a second audio output including one or more cancellation audio components selected so as to increase audio cancellation of the ambient sound.

公开(公告)号：US20210041706A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-11

申请号：US16929408

申请日：2020-07-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Kristi E. Bauerly

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: A facial interface for a head-mounted display, which is to be worn on a head of a user, includes an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion engages an upper facial region above eyes of the user. The lower portion that engages a lower facial region below the eyes of the user. The lower portion has a lower shear compliance in that is greater than an upper shear compliance of the upper portion.

公开(公告)号：US20200280786A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-03

申请号：US16878556

申请日：2020-05-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jared M. Kole ,  Daniel R. Bloom ,  Audrey L. Sheng ,  Tian Shi Li ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Edward Siahaan ,  Phillip Qian ,  Alex C. Hellwig ,  Oliver M. Hewitt ,  Yuta Kuboyama ,  Christopher S. Erickson ,  Sneha Kadetotad ,  Edwin J. Corona Aparicio ,  Rajesh Anantharaman ,  Jacob E. Mattingley ,  Tsu-Hui Lin ,  Robert D. Zupke ,  Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Axit H. Patel

IPC: H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033 ,  H04R5/04

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that include earpad assemblies that improve acoustic isolation are discussed. User convenience features that include automatically detecting the orientation of the headphones on a user's head are also discussed. Various power-saving features, design features, sensor configurations and user comfort features are also discussed.

公开(公告)号：US10681445B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-09

申请号：US15696810

申请日：2017-09-06

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Christopher J. Stringer

IPC: H04R1/10

Abstract: Earphone assemblies with wingtips are provided for anchoring to a user during use. A wing may extend from and between two different ends coupled to a housing of an earphone, while each of the at least one flex arm may extend along the wing. At least one flex arm may be rigid enough to prevent at least a portion of the wing from bending out of a plane of the wing such that a portion of the wing may maintain a functional position under and/or behind at least a portion of a crus of an anti-helix of a user's ear to anchor the earphone to the user's ear during use, while at least a portion of the wing may be flexible enough to provide comfort to the user's ear.

公开(公告)号：US20240402505A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18801997

申请日：2024-08-13

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Kristi E. Bauerly

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G06F1/16

Abstract: A facial interface for a head-mounted display, which is to be worn on a head of a user, includes a chassis, an upper portion, and a lower portion. The upper portion engages an upper facial region above eyes of the user. The lower portion engages a lower facial region below the eyes of the user. The lower portion includes a lower facial support. The lower facial support includes a rolling contact, a first arm, and a second arm. The rolling contact defines an axis. The first arm and the second arm are each coupled to the chassis and support the rolling contact. The rolling contact rotates about the axis relative to the first arm and the second arm to allow displacement of the lower facial support relative to the lower facial region of the user.

公开(公告)号：US12096175B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US18212133

申请日：2023-06-20

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Michael B. Minerbi ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Benjamin A. Shaffer ,  Edward Siahaan ,  Daniel R. Bloom

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033

CPC classification number: H04R1/1008 ,  H04R1/105 ,  H04R1/1066 ,  H04R1/1075 ,  H04R5/0335

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that enhance user comfort and improve user control of the headphones are discussed. Various sensor configurations and electronic component positions are also discussed. User convenience features that include detachable cushions and automatically detecting the donning and doffing of headphones are also discussed.

公开(公告)号：US12078812B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US18125594

申请日：2023-03-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Kam Mui C. Siu ,  Angela M. Avera

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0179 ,  G02B27/0101 ,  G02B27/017 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014 ,  G02B2027/0187

Abstract: While head-mountable devices can provide immersive experiences, a user wearing a head-mountable device can also benefit from activities that include body motion and promote the user's health. Because such activities may not be intrinsically necessary to the operation of head-mountable devices, it can be beneficial to provide additional or modified operations that allow a user to continue operation of a head-mountable device while performing the desired body motions. The head-mountable device can detect movement and/or stasis of the user and determine whether motion would be recommended. Upon determining that motion, an additional motion, or a different motion would be beneficial, the head-mountable device can provide an output to the user that promote such motions. The output can include a notification to the user and/or a modification of the user interface that encourages the user to move in a particular way.

公开(公告)号：US12061735B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-13

申请号：US18213777

申请日：2023-06-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Dustin A. Hatfield

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06T7/246

CPC classification number: G06F3/012 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/013 ,  G06T7/248 ,  G06T2207/30201

Abstract: A head-mountable device and/or another electronic device can provide guidance for optimal placement of the head-mountable device. The head-mountable device and/or another electronic device can be operated to guide a user to position the head-mountable device in a manner that will achieve proper alignment of components with respect to the user and maximize user comfort. For example, the head-mountable device and/or another device can include sensors for detecting features of the user's face, forces distributed on the face when worn, and/or alignment with the face (e.g., eyes). By further example, the head-mountable device and/or another device can detect changes in adjustment and infer user discomfort based on the frequency and/or magnitude of such changes. By further example, the head-mountable device and/or another device can detect changes in features of the user's face before, during, and/or after use of the head-mountable device.

公开(公告)号：US12019248B1

公开(公告)日：2024-06-25

申请号：US17402386

申请日：2021-08-13

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：US11736847B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17894055

申请日：2022-08-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Dustin A. Hatfield ,  Michael B. Minerbi ,  Eugene Antony Whang ,  Benjamin A. Shaffer ,  Edward Siahaan ,  Daniel R. Bloom

IPC: H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/10 ,  H04R5/033

CPC classification number: H04R1/1008 ,  H04R1/105 ,  H04R1/1066 ,  H04R1/1075 ,  H04R5/0335

Abstract: This disclosure includes several different features suitable for use in circumaural and supra-aural headphones designs. Designs that enhance user comfort and improve user control of the headphones are discussed. Various sensor configurations and electronic component positions are also discussed. User convenience features that include detachable cushions and automatically detecting the donning and doffing of headphones are also discussed.