公开(公告)号：EP2426582B1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-15

申请号：EP11183531.0

申请日：2005-04-26

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hotelling, Steven Porter ,  Strickon, Joshua ,  Huppi, Brian Q.

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

公开(公告)号：EP2942692A2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-11

申请号：EP15164429.1

申请日：2005-08-17

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Hotelling, Steven Porter ,  Ligtenberg, Chris ,  Kerr, Duncan Robert ,  Andre, Bartley K. ,  Strickon, Joshua A. ,  Huppi, Brian Q. ,  Chaudhri, Imran ,  Christie, Greg N. ,  Ording, Bas

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K7/14 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0354

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly.

公开(公告)号：EP2546730A3

公开(公告)日：2014-05-07

申请号：EP12176155.5

申请日：2012-07-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Grunthaner, Martin Paul ,  Rothkopf, Fletcher R. ,  Mullens, Christopher Tenzin ,  Hotelling, Steven Porter ,  O'Connor, Sean Erik

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/975

Abstract: Combined force and proximity sensing is disclosed. One or more sensors can concurrently sense a force applied by an object on a device surface and a proximity of the object to the surface. In an example, a single sensor can sense both force and proximity via a resistance change and a capacitance change, respectively, at the sensor. In another example, multiple sensors can be used, where one sensor can sense force via either a resistance change or a capacitance change and another sensor can sense proximity via a capacitance change.

公开(公告)号：EP2256583A3

公开(公告)日：2011-03-09

申请号：EP10177073.3

申请日：2004-12-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Kerr, Duncan Robert ,  Hotelling, Steven Porter

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18

CPC classification number: F21S2/00 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0245 ,  Y10S362/80

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种计算设备。 计算装置包括具有可照明部分的壳体。 计算设备还包括设置在壳体内的光装置。 灯装置被配置为照亮可照明部分。

公开(公告)号：EP2275907A2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-19

申请号：EP10169838.9

申请日：2010-07-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hotelling, Steven Porter ,  Amm, David T. ,  Lammers, Michael ,  Orchard, John T. ,  King, Brian M. ,  Leung, Omar ,  Teoman, Deniz

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: Ground detection of a touch sensitive device is disclosed. The device can detect its grounded state so that poor grounding can be selectively compensated for in touch signals outputted by the device. The device can include one or more components to monitor certain conditions of the device. The device can analyze the monitored conditions to determine the grounding condition of the device. The device can apply a function to compensate its touch signal outputs if the device determines that it is poorly grounded. Conversely, the device can omit the function if the device determines that it is well grounded.

Abstract translation: 公开了触敏装置的接地检测。 该器件可以检测其接地状态，从而可以选择性地补偿由器件输出的触摸信号。 设备可以包括一个或多个组件来监视设备的某些条件。 设备可以分析监控条件以确定设备的接地状态。 如果设备确定接地不良，该设备可以应用功能来补偿其触摸信号输出。 相反，如果设备确定其良好接地，则该设备可以省略该功能。

公开(公告)号：EP2256583A2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-01

申请号：EP10177073.3

申请日：2004-12-22

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Kerr, Duncan Robert ,  Hotelling, Steven Porter

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/18

CPC classification number: F21S2/00 ,  G06F1/1601 ,  G06F1/181 ,  G06F3/147 ,  G09G2354/00 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0245 ,  Y10S362/80

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.

公开(公告)号：EP3402075A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-14

申请号：EP18173227.2

申请日：2007-07-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hotelling, Steven Porter

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/96015 ,  H03K2217/96046 ,  H03K2217/960795

Abstract: A touch sensing device is disclosed. The touch sensing device includes one or more multifunctional nodes each of which represents a single touch pixel. Each multifunctional node includes a touch sensor with one or more integrated I/O mechanisms. The touch sensor and integrated I/O mechanisms share the same communication lines and I/O pins of a controller during operation of the touch sensing device.

公开(公告)号：EP2330492B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-18

申请号：EP11159165.7

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Hotelling, Steven Porter ,  Chen, Wei ,  Krah, Christoph Horst ,  Elias, John Greer ,  Yao, Wei Hsin ,  Zhong, John Z. ,  Hodge, Andrew Bert ,  Land, Brian Richards ,  Den Boer, Willem

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1343

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

公开(公告)号：EP2453341B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-31

申请号：EP11188985.3

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Hotelling, Steven Porter ,  Elias, John Greer ,  Sakariya, Kapil Vinod

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04104

公开(公告)号：EP2330494A3

公开(公告)日：2011-11-23

申请号：EP11159167.3

申请日：2007-06-08

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Hotelling, Steven Porter ,  Chen, Wei ,  Krah, Christoph Horst ,  Elias, John Greer ,  Yao, Wei Hsin ,  John, Z. Zhong ,  Hodge, Andrew Bert ,  Land, Brian Richards ,  Den Boer, Willem

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G02F1/133

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.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了将触摸感测元件与显示电路集成在一起的液晶显示（LCD）触摸屏。 整合可能采取多种形式。 触摸感应元件可以在LCD叠层中完全实现，但不在滤色板和阵列板之间。 或者，一些触摸感测元件可以位于滤色器和阵列板之间，其他触摸感测元件之间不在板之间。 在另一个替代方案中，所有触摸感测元件可以位于滤色器和阵列板之间。 后者可以包括常规和平面转换（IPS）LCD。在一些形式中，一个或多个显示结构也可以具有触摸感测功能。 还公开了用于制造和操作这种显示器的技术以及体现这种显示器的各种装置。