公开(公告)号：US10741342B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-11

申请号：US16266976

申请日：2019-02-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Aidan N. Zimmerman ,  Chia Chi Wu

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/10 ,  H01H13/88 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H03K17/968

Abstract: This application relates to illuminated dome switches and a dome switch assembly having a first contact carried by a switch base and a dome shaped structure coupled to and supported by the switch base, the dome shaped structure comprising a material that is flexible and capable of internally transmitting visible light. The switch assembly can include a second contact coupled to the dome shaped structure and arranged opposite the first contact, and a light source configured to emit visible light, the light source in optical communication with the dome shaped structure such that at least some of the visible light emitted by the light source passes into the material and is subsequently emitted by the material in a generally uniform manner.

公开(公告)号：US10691209B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16012683

申请日：2018-06-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Richard G. Huizar ,  Qiliang Xu

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354

Abstract: A stylus can include a housing and a tip. A force-sensing system can detect movement of the tip relative to the housing when a force is applied to the tip. A haptic feedback system can move the tip relative to the housing, for example by inducing a magnetic field in magnetic elements connected to the tip and the housing. The haptic feedback can be used to render texture sensations to simulate drawing on a textured surface with the stylus. As such, the same tip that is used to provide inputs can receive haptic feedback during use. The user can continue to use the tip for input even as haptic feedback is also being applied to the tip.

公开(公告)号：US20190025954A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-24

申请号：US15965838

申请日：2018-04-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Richard G. Huizar

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  F21V33/00 ,  G09F13/06 ,  G09F13/08

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an electronic device having a hidden or concealable input region. In one aspect, an embodiment includes an enclosure having a wall that defines an input region having an array of microperforations. A light source may be positioned within a volume defined by the enclosure and configured to propagate light through the array of microperforations. A sensing element may be coupled with the wall and configured to detect input received within the input region. The array of microperforations are configured to be visually imperceptible when not illuminated by the light source. When illuminated by the light source, the array of microperforations may display a symbol.

公开(公告)号：US20180081438A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15416466

申请日：2017-01-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alex J. Lehmann ,  Juan Pu ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Zheng Gao

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H01L41/09

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/0933 ,  H01L41/094

Abstract: Disclosed herein are structures, devices, methods and systems for providing haptic output on an electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes an actuator configured to move in a first direction. The electronic device also includes a substrate coupled to the actuator. When the actuator moves in the first direction, the substrate or a portion of the substrate, by virtue of being coupled to the actuator, moves in a second direction. In some implementations, the movement of the substrate is perpendicular to the movement of the actuator.

公开(公告)号：US11762512B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-19

申请号：US17484930

申请日：2021-09-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zhengyu Li ,  Elvis M. Kibiti ,  Ming Gao ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Chen Zhang

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/16 ,  H04R1/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0443 ,  G06F3/165 ,  H04R1/025

Abstract: An electronic device such as a speaker device may have a curved housing characterized by a vertical longitudinal axis. A layer of fabric may cover the curved housing. A touch sensor may be used to detect touch input on the layer of fabric. The touch sensor may include capacitive touch sensor electrodes including drive lines and sense lines. In some arrangements, the touch sensor is formed from conductive strands in the layer of fabric. In other arrangements, the touch sensor is formed from conductive traces on a substrate. The substrate may be formed from portions of the curved housing or may be formed from a layer that is separate from the housing. Light-emitting components and/or fabric with different visual characteristics may be used to mark where the touch-sensitive regions of the fabric are located. The touch-sensitive regions may be shaped as media control symbols.

公开(公告)号：US11586153B1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US16020848

申请日：2018-06-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Zhengyu Li ,  Chia Chi Wu ,  Chen Zhang ,  Qiliang Xu

IPC: G04G9/00 ,  A44C5/14 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G04G17/04 ,  G04G17/06

Abstract: Watch bands described herein include electrochromic features that provide adjustable color control based on an applied voltage to offer a variety of colors and color combinations to be displayed by a single band. The user or a control system can control, select, and/or adjust one or more colors of the watch band for visual display. Accordingly, a variety of colors can be displayed at different times without requiring different watch bands for each color or color combination. The color changing features can be used as a visual output of information from the watch to the user.

公开(公告)号：US20230018184A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-19

申请号：US17935644

申请日：2022-09-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alex J. Lehmann ,  Robert Y. Cao ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Mikael M. Silvanto ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Robert J. Lockwood

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G01L1/16

Abstract: A force input/haptic output interface for an electronic device can include a force input sensor and a haptic actuator. In one example, the force input sensor and the haptic actuator are accommodated on a frame positioned below an input surface. In many examples, the frame includes relieved portions that redirect and/or concentrate compression or tension in the haptic actuator into the frame.

公开(公告)号：US20210386363A1

公开(公告)日：2021-12-16

申请号：US17461335

申请日：2021-08-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Qiliang Xu ,  Richard G. Huizar

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  A61B5/1455 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  G06F1/3287 ,  G06F1/3231

Abstract: An electronic device includes a translucent layer that forms a portion of an exterior of the electronic device, an opaque material positioned on the translucent layer that defines micro-perforations, and a processing unit operable to determine information about a user via the translucent layer. The processing unit may be operable to determine the information by transmitting optical energy through a first set of the micro-perforations into a body part of the user, receiving a reflected portion of the optical energy from the body part of the user through a second set of the micro-perforations, and analyzing the reflected portion of the optical energy.

公开(公告)号：US10775889B1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US15657040

申请日：2017-07-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alex J. Lehmann ,  Robert Y. Cao ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  Mikael M. Silvanto ,  Qiliang Xu ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Robert J. Lockwood

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/02

Abstract: A force input/haptic output interface for an electronic device can include a force input sensor and a haptic actuator. In one example, the force input sensor and the haptic actuator are accommodated on a frame positioned below an input surface. In many examples, the frame includes relieved portions that redirect and/or concentrate compression or tension in the haptic actuator into the frame.

公开(公告)号：US10725544B1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-28

申请号：US15593240

申请日：2017-05-11

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven J. Taylor ,  Brenton A. Baugh ,  Paul X. Wang ,  Alex J. Lehmann ,  Ivan S. Maric ,  Zheng Gao ,  Qiliang Xu

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/038

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an accessory device for interacting with an electronic device having a touch sensitive surface, is described. The accessory device can include a housing having walls suitable for carrying a processor capable of providing instructions and an interface unit extending through an opening at a distal end of the housing, where the interface unit is capable of interacting with the touch sensitive surface. The accessory device can further include a sensor in communication with the processor and the interface unit, where the sensor is capable of (i) detecting a stimulus generated by the interaction between the interface unit and the touch sensitive surface, and (ii) responding by providing a feedback parameter to the processor that responds by providing a feedback instruction. The accessory device can further include a feedback component that responds to the feedback instruction by transmitting a feedback force to the walls of the housing.