公开(公告)号：US10514759B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-24

申请号：US15343106

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven J. Taylor ,  Brigit E. Lamberson ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Benjamin G. Jackson

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an input device and methods related to the use thereof. The embodiment may include a deformable structure. The deformable structure may include a first layer defining an input surface and a second layer coupled to, and offset from, the first layer. At least one of the first layer or the second layer may define a geometric feature (e.g., including a protrusion, embossed portion, or other feature of one or both of the first and second layers). The geometric feature may be configured to collapse the deformable structure at a localized region in response to a force input. The embodiment may further include an input structure configured to produce an electrical response based on a magnitude of the force input.

公开(公告)号：US20180081437A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15343106

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steven J. Taylor ,  Brigit E. Lamberson ,  Gemma A. Roper ,  Megan A. McClain ,  Thomas S. Hulbert ,  Benjamin G. Jackson

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to an input device and methods related to the use thereof. The embodiment may include a deformable structure. The deformable structure may include a first layer defining an input surface and a second layer coupled to, and offset from, the first layer. At least one of the first layer or the second layer may define a geometric feature (e.g., including a protrusion, embossed portion, or other feature of one or both of the first and second layers). The geometric feature may be configured to collapse the deformable structure at a localized region in response to a force input. The embodiment may further include an input structure configured to produce an electrical response based on a magnitude of the force input.

公开(公告)号：US20180039376A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15227753

申请日：2016-08-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Jonathan R. Peterson ,  Mark A. Bunney, JR. ,  Daniel M. Strongwater ,  Benjamin G. Jackson ,  Thomas S. Hulbert

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2217/94026 ,  H03K2217/960705

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a user input device and methods for expanding an input area in response to an estimation of the accuracy of touch input or the likelihood that a series of touches will hit an intended touch target area. In one aspect, an embodiment includes a first capacitive area defined by a first electrode and a second capacitive area defined by the first electrode and a second electrode. The embodiment further includes a processing unit that may be configured to, in a first mode, execute an operation in response to a touch received in the first capacitive area. The processing unit may be configured to, in a second mode, execute the operation in response to the touch received in the second capacitive area.

公开(公告)号：US20170248986A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-31

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: G05G5/03 ,  G05G1/08

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.