公开(公告)号：WO2014043275A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2013/059314

申请日：2013-09-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SHAFFER, Joshua, H. ,  HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  HAGGERTY, Myra ,  PARIVAR, Nima ,  KERR, Duncan, Robert ,  WESTERMAN, Wayne

IPC: G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: Methods and systems for implementing gestures with sensing devices are disclosed. More particularly, methods and systems related to gesturing with multipoint sensing devices are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于实现具有感测装置的手势的方法和系统。 更具体地，公开了与使用多点感测装置的手势相关的方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：WO2013012667A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：PCT/US2012/046407

申请日：2012-07-12

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  CHEN, Wei ,  HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  ZHONG, John, Z. ,  CHANG, Shih-Chang ,  POON, Steven, S.

Inventor： CHEN, Wei ,  HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  ZHONG, John, Z. ,  CHANG, Shih-Chang ,  POON, Steven, S.

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  H01L27/323 ,  H01L27/3276 ,  H01L27/3288 ,  H01L27/3293 ,  H01L51/5237 ,  H01L51/5246 ,  H01L51/5253 ,  H01L51/5281 ,  H01L51/5284 ,  H01L2251/5338

Abstract: Displays such as organic light-emitting diode displays may be provided with touch sensing capabilities. A touch sensor (14) may be formed from electrodes (44) located on a thin-film encapsulation layer (84) or one or more sides of a polarizer. A single-sided or double-sided touch sensor panel may be attached to the upper or lower surface of a polarizer. Control circuitry (36) may be used to provide control signals to light-emitting diodes (50) in the display using a grid of control lines. The control lines and transparent electrode structures such as indium tin oxide structures formed on a thin-film encapsulation layer (84) or polarizer may be used as electrodes for a touch sensor. Displays (14) may have active regions (A) and inactive peripheral portions (IR). The displays (14) may have edge portions that are bent along a bend axis (122) that is within the active region (A) to form a borderless display. Virtual buttons (VB) may be formed on the bent edge portions.

Abstract translation: 可以提供诸如有机发光二极管显示器的显示器具有触摸感测能力。 触摸传感器（14）可以由位于薄膜封装层（84）或偏振器的一个或多个侧面上的电极（44）形成。 单面或双面触摸传感器面板可以附接到偏振器的上表面或下表面。 控制电路（36）可以用于使用控制线格栅向显示器中的发光二极管（50）提供控制信号。 控制线和形成在薄膜封装层（84）或偏振器上的氧化铟锡结构的透明电极结构可用作触摸传感器的电极。 显示器（14）可以具有活动区域（A）和无效外围部分（IR）。 显示器（14）可以具有沿着在有源区域（A）内的弯曲轴线（122）弯曲以形成无边界显示器的边缘部分。 虚拟按钮（VB）可以形成在弯曲的边缘部分上。

公开(公告)号：EP2027526A2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-25

申请号：EP07812071.4

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  CHEN, Wei ,  KRAH, Christoph, H. ,  ELIAS, John, Greer ,  YAO, Wei ,  ZHONG, John, Z. ,  HODGE, Andrew, Bert ,  LAND, Brian ,  DEN BOER, Willem

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/134363 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04112

Abstract: Disclosed herein are liquid-crystal display (LCD) touch screens that integrate the touch sensing elements with the display circuitry. The integration may take a variety of forms. Touch sensing elements can be completely implemented within the LCD stackup but outside the not between the color filter plate and the array plate. Alternatively, some touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates with other touch sensing elements not between the plates. In another alternative, all touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates. The latter alternative can include both conventional and in-plane- switching (IPS) LCDs. In some forms, one or more display structures can also have a touch sensing function. Techniques for manufacturing and operating such displays, as well as various devices embodying such displays are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：WO2016171986A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-27

申请号：PCT/US2016/027451

申请日：2016-04-14

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  PANT, Vivek ,  BUGNAIT, Prathit ,  CHAN, Isaac

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F2203/04103

Abstract: Electrode configurations for reducing wobble error for a stylus translating on a surface over and between electrodes of a touch sensor panel is disclosed. In some examples, electrodes associated with a more linear signal profile are correlated with lower wobble error. In some examples, electrodes are coupled to adjacent electrodes via diffusing resistors such that the signal profile for each electrode is spread to be more linear. In some configurations, the value of the diffusing resistors and series resistance associated with an electrode is selected based on a desired signal profile for that electrode. In some examples, the series resistance can include a trace resistance and a compensating resistance. The compensating resistance can compensate for a variance in trace resistance between electrodes, thus making series resistance substantially equal for each of the electrodes.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于减少在触摸传感器面板上的电极之间的表面上平移的触控笔的摆动误差的电极配置。 在一些示例中，与更线性的信号轮廓相关联的电极与较低的摆动误差相关。 在一些示例中，电极通过扩散电阻器耦合到相邻电极，使得每个电极的信号分布被扩展成更线性。 在一些配置中，基于该电极的期望信号轮廓来选择扩散电阻器的值和与电极相关联的串联电阻。 在一些示例中，串联电阻可以包括迹线电阻和补偿电阻。 补偿电阻可以补偿电极之间的迹线电阻的变化，从而使每个电极的串联电阻基本相等。

公开(公告)号：WO2014137561A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-12

申请号：PCT/US2014/016135

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： LAND, Brian, R. ,  RUH, Richard ,  HOTELLING, Steven, P.

IPC: G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/02

CPC classification number: G01J1/4204 ,  G01S7/481 ,  G01S17/023 ,  G01S17/026 ,  G01V8/20

Abstract: A proximity and light sensing device including a radiation emitter for proximity sensing positioned on a substrate. The device further includes a radiation detector positioned on the substrate, the radiation detector configured to detect radiation from the emitter. An ambient light detector is also positioned on the substrate and around the radiation emitter so as to form a border around the radiation emitter and detect off-axis ambient light rays.

Abstract translation: 一种接近和光感测装置，包括位于基板上的用于接近感测的辐射发射器。 该装置还包括位于基板上的辐射检测器，该辐射检测器被配置成检测来自发射器的辐射。 环境光检测器也位于基板上并且围绕辐射发射器，以便在辐射发射器周围形成边界并检测离轴环境光线。

公开(公告)号：WO2007146779A3

公开(公告)日：2007-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2007/070722

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  CHEN, Wei ,  KRAH, Christoph, H. ,  ELIAS, John, Greer ,  YAO, Wei ,  ZHONG, John, Z. ,  HODGE, Andrew, Bert ,  LAND, Brian ,  DEN BOER, Willem

Inventor： HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  CHEN, Wei ,  KRAH, Christoph, H. ,  ELIAS, John, Greer ,  YAO, Wei ,  ZHONG, John, Z. ,  HODGE, Andrew, Bert ,  LAND, Brian ,  DEN BOER, Willem

IPC: G06F3/041

Abstract: Disclosed herein are liquid-crystal display (LCD) touch screens that integrate the touch sensing elements with the display circuitry. The integration may take a variety of forms. Touch sensing elements can be completely implemented within the LCD stackup but outside the not between the color filter plate and the array plate. Alternatively, some touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates with other touch sensing elements not between the plates. In another alternative, all touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates. The latter alternative can include both conventional and in-plane- switching (IPS) LCDs. In some forms, one or more display structures can also have a touch sensing function. Techniques for manufacturing and operating such displays, as well as various devices embodying such displays are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：WO2020046487A1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-05

申请号：PCT/US2019/042254

申请日：2019-07-17

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： SMITH, J., Stephen ,  SHAHSAVARI, Behrooz ,  MATTINGLEY, Jacob, E. ,  DOLL, Joseph, C. ,  HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  SETH, Siddharth ,  ADAMS, Douglas, J. ,  CRETELLA, Michael, A.

IPC: H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: A wireless power transmitting device transmits wireless power signals to a wireless power receiving device. The wireless power receiving device has a rectifier and a wireless power receiving coil that receives wireless power signals. The wireless power transmitting device uses a layer of coils to transmit the wireless power signals. A dielectric layer in the wireless power transmitting device defines a charging surface that receives the wireless power receiving device. A layer of temperature sensors is interposed between the layer of coils and the dielectric layer. Control circuitry in the wireless power transmitting device uses temperature information from the temperature sensors to determine whether a foreign object such as a coin is present on the charging surface.

公开(公告)号：WO2007146481A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2007/066023

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  HOTELLING, Steven, P.

Inventor： HOTELLING, Steven, P.

IPC: H05K3/10

CPC classification number: H05K3/107 ,  G02F1/133305 ,  G02F2001/136295 ,  H05K3/0014 ,  H05K3/16 ,  H05K2201/0108 ,  H05K2201/0326 ,  H05K2201/09036 ,  H05K2203/0108

Abstract: An imprint circuit patterning technique that shrinks the minimum feature dimension of circuit features formed on plastic substrates is provided. The imprint circuit patterning technique may be applied to the fabrication of LCDs, particularly LCDs including integral touch sensing. Substrates having patterned substantially transparent electrodes for use with such touch-sensing LCDs and the touch-sensing LCDs are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供一种压缩电路图案化技术，其缩小形成在塑料基板上的电路特征的最小特征尺寸。 压印电路图案化技术可以应用于LCD的制造，特别是包括整体触摸感测的LCD。 还提供了具有图案化的基本上透明的电极以用于这种触摸感测LCD和触摸感测LCD的衬底。

公开(公告)号：WO2007130771A3

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：PCT/US2007/066021

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  HUPPI, Brian, Quentin ,  KRAH, Christoph, H.

Inventor： HOTELLING, Steven, P. ,  HUPPI, Brian, Quentin ,  KRAH, Christoph, H.

IPC: G06F3/044

Abstract: A multipoint touch surface controller is disclosed herein. The controller includes an integrated circuit including output circuitry for driving a capacitive multi-touch sensor and input circuitry for reading the sensor. Also disclosed herein are various noise rejection and dynamic range enhancement techniques that permit the controller to be used with various sensors in various conditions without reconfiguring hardware.

公开(公告)号：WO2013165925A2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-07

申请号：PCT/US2013/038706

申请日：2013-04-29

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： ELIAS, John, Greer ,  HOTELLING, Steven, P.

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A touch sensor panel configured to switch between a mutual capacitance near field sensing architecture and a self-capacitance far field sensing architecture. The touch sensor panel includes circuitry that can switch the configuration of touch electrodes to act as either drive lines in a mutual capacitance configuration or as sense electrodes in a self- capacitance configuration. The touch sensor panel also includes circuitry that can switch the configuration of touch electrodes to act as either sense lines in a mutual capacitance configuration or a sense electrode in a self-capacitance configuration.

Abstract translation: 触摸传感器面板被配置为在互感电容近场感测架构和自电容远场感测架构之间切换。 触摸传感器面板包括可以切换触摸电极的配置以用作互电容配置中的驱动线或者作为自电容配置中的感测电极的电路。 触摸传感器面板还包括可以将触摸电极的配置切换为互电容配置中的感测线或自电容配置中的感测电极的电路。