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公开(公告)号：US11733790B2
公开(公告)日：2023-08-22
申请号：US17471024
申请日：2021-09-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Michael Beyhs , Richard G. Huizar , Filip Ilievski , Jean Hsiang-Chun Lu , Thayne M. Miller
IPC: G06F3/0362 , G01D5/24 , G06F3/038
CPC classification number: G06F3/0362 , G01D5/24 , G06F3/038 , G06F2203/0384
Abstract: A ring input device, and more particularly to pressure-sensitive input mechanisms within the ring input device that detect pressure to initiate an operation, is disclosed. Because finger rings are often small and routinely worn, electronic finger rings can be employed as unobtrusive communication devices that are readily available to communicate wirelessly with other devices capable of receiving those communications. Ring input devices according to examples of the disclosure can detect press inputs on its band to generate inputs that can then be wirelessly communicated to companion devices.
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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
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.
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13.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20190339804A1
公开(公告)日：2019-11-07
申请号：US16403329
申请日：2019-05-03
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 , Peter C. Tsoi , David H. Bloom , Miao He
Abstract: An electronic device includes a display and an input region separate from the display. The device detects a first portion of a first input on the input region. In response to detecting the first portion of the first input: if the first portion of the first input meets first criteria that do not require a characteristic intensity of the first input to increase above a first intensity threshold in order to be met, the device displays a precursor object of a user interface object that includes one or more selectable options. While displaying the precursor object, a second portion of the first input is detected on the input region, wherein an intensity of the first input increases above the first intensity threshold. In response to detecting the increase in intensity, the device reveals the user interface object by an amount that varies with a current intensity of the first input.
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公开(公告)号：US20180302881A1
公开(公告)日：2018-10-18
申请号：US16015367
申请日：2018-06-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Thayne M. Miller , Hung A. Pham , John B. Morrell , Brian T. Gleeson
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.
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公开(公告)号：US10039080B2
公开(公告)日：2018-07-31
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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US20130133947A1
公开(公告)日：2013-05-30
申请号：US13720455
申请日：2012-12-19
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Thayne M. Miller
IPC: H01R4/06
Abstract: Touch sensor panels can use touch sensors to detect the presence and location of a touch event. In order for the touch sensors to function reliably, the back plane of the touch sensor panel should be grounded. Supplying this ground connection can provide a uniform electrical reference point from which changes in voltage and capacitance due to a touch event can be measured. Without this ground connection, touch sensors may misrepresent the touch event. Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide different means for providing a ground connection for the back plane of a touch sensor panel. These embodiments are designed to provide a reliable ground connection even in the presence of various failure conditions.
Abstract translation: 触摸传感器面板可以使用触摸传感器来检测触摸事件的存在和位置。 为了使触摸传感器能够可靠地工作，触摸传感器面板的背面应接地。 提供该接地连接可以提供均匀的电参考点，由此可以测量由触摸事件引起的电压和电容的变化。 没有这种接地连接，触摸传感器可能会歪曲触摸事件。 本公开的各种实施例提供用于为触摸传感器面板的背面提供接地连接的不同装置。 这些实施例被设计成即使在存在各种故障条件的情况下也提供可靠的接地连接。
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公开(公告)号：US20250013292A1
公开(公告)日：2025-01-09
申请号：US18895039
申请日：2024-09-24
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Wesley W. Zuber , Thayne M. Miller , Jae Hwang Lee
IPC: G06F3/01 , G01S7/481 , G01S15/08 , G01S15/42 , G01S15/66 , G01S15/86 , G01S15/87 , G01S15/88 , G01S15/89 , G01S17/89 , G06F3/0346 , G06F3/04815 , G06T17/00
Abstract: Range finding methods and apparatus that may be implemented by VR/MR systems that include a head-mounted display (HMD) and an accessory that the user holds or wears. Range finding sensors (e.g., ultrasonic transducers) may be included on the HMD and on the accessory and used to track distances to and relative position of walls, objects, and other obstacles within constrained physical environments such as rooms, gyms, yards, or fields, or in unconstrained physical environments. Range finding information from the sensors on the HMD and accessory can be used to generate a 3D map of the user's environment that can be used for various purposes in the VR/MR system. In addition to mapping the user's environment, the range finding methods and apparatus may also be used to track the relative position of the accessory with respect to the HMD.
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公开(公告)号：US20230221435A1
公开(公告)日：2023-07-13
申请号：US18082422
申请日：2022-12-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Jason S Griesbach , Brian M King , George Ho Yin Mak , Pierre P. Souloumiac , Thayne M. Miller
CPC classification number: G01S17/06 , G01S7/4811 , G01S7/4972
Abstract: An electronic device may include an infrared light source and an infrared image sensor to enable infrared beacon functionality. In a location sharing scenario, a first electronic device may use the infrared light source to emit infrared light and serve as an infrared beacon. A second electronic device may use the infrared image sensor to detect the infrared beacon and identify the location of the first electronic device. The infrared image sensor that is used to detect the infrared beacon may also serve as a time-of-flight sensor for a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) module. The second electronic device (that detects the infrared beacon) may provide output such as visual, audio, and/or haptic output to inform a user of the location of the infrared beacon.
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公开(公告)号：US20230074080A1
公开(公告)日：2023-03-09
申请号：US17471101
申请日：2021-09-09
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Thayne M. Miller , John Greer Elias , Jacob L. Matlick
Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for volume control of ear devices. In an embodiment, a method comprises: determining a reference attitude of the ear device based on sensor data collected by motion sensors of the ear device; storing the reference attitude; receiving, with at least one processor, a first user input indicating a user request for a volume control mode of the ear device; receiving a rotation input; determining, with the at least one processor, an amount of volume level increase/decrease based on attitude change relative to the reference attitude due to the rotation input; adjusting a volume level of the ear device in accordance with the volume level increase/decrease; and receiving second user input indicating a second user request to release the volume control mode.
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公开(公告)号：US10609677B2
公开(公告)日：2020-03-31
申请号：US16259645
申请日：2019-01-28
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor： Thayne M. Miller , Hung A. Pham , John B. Morrell , Brian T. Gleeson
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.
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