公开(公告)号：WO2011041535A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2010/050894

申请日：2010-09-30

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PAKULA, Dave ,  HILL, Matthew ,  HUWE, Ethan, Larry ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, Hung, Minh

Inventor： PAKULA, Dave ,  HILL, Matthew ,  HUWE, Ethan, Larry ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, Hung, Minh

IPC: H04M19/04 ,  H04M1/725

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M19/04 ,  H04M19/047

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method for operating a haptic device including driving a haptic device using a control signal, measuring a frequency related to the operation of the haptic device and comparing the measured frequency with a target frequency. A control signal is adjusted based on the comparison to drive the haptic device to the target frequency.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许电子设备自主地适应电子设备的一个或多个用户警报的方法和设备。 例如，一些实施例可以包括用于操作触觉设备的方法，包括使用控制信号驱动触觉设备，测量与触觉设备的操作相关的频率并将测量的频率与目标频率进行比较。 基于比较来调整控制信号以将触觉装置驱动到目标频率。

公开(公告)号：WO2008045833A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2007/080708

申请日：2007-10-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H.

IPC: H01H25/04 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: An input device that includes both a movement detector, such as mechanical switch, and positional indicator, such as touch pad touch screen, and/or touch sensing housing is disclosed. These two input devices can be used substantially simultaneously to provide a command to the device. In this manner, different commands can be associated with depressing a moveable member in different areas and a single moveable member can perform like several buttons.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括移动检测器（诸如机械开关）和诸如触摸板触摸屏和/或触摸感测外壳之类的位置指示器的输入设备。 这两个输入设备可以基本上同时使用来向设备提供命令。 以这种方式，不同的命令可以与在不同区域中按压可移动构件相关联，并且单个可移动构件可以像几个按钮执行。

公开(公告)号：WO2009032898A2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-12

申请号：PCT/US2008/075212

申请日：2008-09-04

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  MOOLSINTONG, Jan ,  FISHER, Joseph ,  SANDER, Wendell ,  KOCALAR, Erturk

Inventor： ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  MOOLSINTONG, Jan ,  FISHER, Joseph ,  SANDER, Wendell ,  KOCALAR, Erturk

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: H01H13/02 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H13/81 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2225/004 ,  H01H2225/03 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01H2231/042 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/018 ,  H03K2217/96066

Abstract: Compact input devices formed on flexible substrates are disclosed. The input devices may be formed using three or more conducting layers. By including three or more conducting layers, the diameter of the input device may be minimized. In addition, to improve the flexibility of portions of the input device mounted, some portions of the input device may be made to have fewer layers than other portions of the input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了在柔性基板上形成的紧凑型输入装置。 输入装置可以使用三个或更多个导电层形成。 通过包括三个或更多导电层，输入设备的直径可以被最小化。 另外，为了改善所安装的输入装置的部分的灵活性，输入装置的一些部分可以被制成具有比输入装置的其他部分更少的层。

公开(公告)号：WO2008054955A2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2007/080709

申请日：2007-10-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H.

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  H01H25/04

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: Method and device relate to improved sensor configurations in a user device are disclosed. A device implements the improved sensor configurations includes a switch configured to detect a force applied by a user, one or more touch sensors configured to detect an angular position of the user input which are peripherally located relative to the switch, and a processor configured to generate a signal for performing a task selected from a plurality of predefined tasks in accordance with the force and the angular position of the user input.

Abstract translation: 公开了涉及用户设备中的改进的传感器配置的方法和设备。 装置实现改进的传感器配置，该装置包括被配置为检测由用户施加的力的开关，被配置为检测相对于开关周边定位的用户输入的角度位置的一个或多个触摸传感器以及被配置为生成 根据用户输入的力和角度位置执行从多个预定任务中选择的任务的信号。

公开(公告)号：WO2009073606A2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：PCT/US2008/085137

申请日：2008-12-01

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  RATHNAM, Lakshman ,  BOKMA, Louis ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  MUCIGNAT, Andrea ,  KOCALAR, Erturk ,  LYON, Benjamin ,  FISHER, Joseph

Inventor： RATHNAM, Lakshman ,  BOKMA, Louis ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  MUCIGNAT, Andrea ,  KOCALAR, Erturk ,  LYON, Benjamin ,  FISHER, Joseph

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: A multi-dimensional scroll wheel is disclosed. Scroll wheel circuitry is provided to detect input gestures that traverse the center of the scroll wheel and to detect multi-touch input. The scroll wheel can include a first plurality of sensor elements arranged in a first closed loop and a second plurality of sensor elements arranged in a second closed loop, the first and second closed loops being concentrically arranged about the center of the scroll wheel.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多维滚轮。 提供滚轮电路以检测穿过滚轮中心的输入手势并检测多点触摸输入。 滚轮可以包括布置在第一闭环中的第一多个传感器元件和布置在第二闭合回路中的第二多个传感器元件，第一和第二闭环围绕滚轮的中心同心布置。

公开(公告)号：WO2012121961A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：PCT/US2012/027187

申请日：2012-03-01

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher

Inventor： ROTHKOPF, Fletcher

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/016

Abstract: An apparatus for providing haptic feedback, including: a shell defining an aperture; a driver disposed within the shell; a mass disposed within the coil; and a projection connected to the mass and extending through the aperture. Also described herein is a method for providing generalized and localized haptic feedback, including the operations of: receiving an input signal; determining if the input signal corresponds to a generalized haptic feedback; if so, providing a first input to a linear vibrator; otherwise, providing a second input to a linear vibrator; wherein the linear vibrator outputs a generalized haptic feedback in response to the first input; and the linear vibrator outputs a localized haptic feedback in response to the second input.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供触觉反馈的装置，包括：限定孔径的外壳; 设在壳内的司机; 设置在线圈内的质量; 以及连接到质量并延伸通过孔的突起。 本文还描述了一种用于提供广义和局部触觉反馈的方法，包括以下操作：接收输入信号; 确定输入信号是否对应于广义的触觉反馈; 如果是，则向线性振动器提供第一输入; 否则，向线性振动器提供第二输入; 其中所述线性振动器响应于所述第一输入而输出广义的触觉反馈; 并且线性振动器响应于第二输入输出局部触觉反馈。

公开(公告)号：WO2011150403A9

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：PCT/US2011/038452

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  GOLKO, Albert, J ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  JOL, Eric ,  MINOO, Jahan,C. ,  SPRAGGS, Ian ,  FRAZIER, Cameron ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  AASE, Jonathan ,  SANDER, Wendell B. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J.

Inventor： GOLKO, Albert, J ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  JOL, Eric ,  MINOO, Jahan,C. ,  SPRAGGS, Ian ,  FRAZIER, Cameron ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  AASE, Jonathan ,  SANDER, Wendell B. ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey, J.

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H01R4/01 ,  H01R13/504

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

公开(公告)号：WO2008045830A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：PCT/US2007/080704

申请日：2007-10-08

Applicant: APPLE INC. ,  PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H. ,  TAN, Tang, Y.

Inventor： PREST, Christopher, D. ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  DINH, Richard, H. ,  TAN, Tang, Y.

IPC: H01H25/04 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: Method and apparatus for implementing multiple push buttons in a user device are disclosed. The method includes detecting a location of a user input using one or more touch sensors, detecting a force of the user input using a switch, and generating a signal for representing one of the push buttons being pressed according to the location and force of the user input.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在用户设备中实现多个按钮的方法和装置。 该方法包括使用一个或多个触摸传感器检测用户输入的位置，使用开关检测用户输入的力，以及根据用户的位置和力产生用于表示按压的按钮之一的信号 输入。

公开(公告)号：WO2011150403A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：PCT/US2011/038452

申请日：2011-05-27

Applicant: ZENITH INVESTMENTS LLC ,  GOLKO, Albert J ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  JOL, Eric ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  SPRAGGS, Ian ,  FRAZIER, Cameron ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  AASE, Jonathan ,  SANDERS, Wendel ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

Inventor： GOLKO, Albert J ,  SCHMIDT, Mathias ,  JOL, Eric ,  MINOO, Jahan ,  SPRAGGS, Ian ,  FRAZIER, Cameron ,  ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  AASE, Jonathan ,  SANDERS, Wendel ,  TERLIZZI, Jeffrey J.

IPC: H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H01R4/01 ,  H01R13/504

CPC classification number: H01R13/6273 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/642 ,  H01R13/6485 ,  H01R13/658 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  H01R2201/06 ,  H05K9/0007

Abstract: A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

Abstract translation: 一种双向连接器，具有具有第一和第二主要相对侧面的连接器接头以及由连接器接头承载的多个电触点。 多个触点包括形成在第一主侧的第一组外部触点和形成在第二主侧的第二组外部触点。 第一组多个触点与第二组多个触点对称地间隔开，并且连接器凸片成形为具有180度对称性，使得其可以插入并且在两个插入取向中的任一个中可操作地连接到相应的插座连接器。

公开(公告)号：WO2013151871A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：PCT/US2013/034476

申请日：2013-03-28

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： ROTHKOPF, Fletcher ,  ELY, Colin, M. ,  LYNCH, Stephen, B.

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/18 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H02K7/063 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: An electronic device including a processor, at least one sensor in communication with the processor, wherein the processor is configured to determine an orientation of the device and drop event based on input from the at least one sensor. The electronic device further includes a motor in communication with the processor and a mass operably connected to the motor. The processor is configured to drive the motor when a drop event is determined and the mass is configured to rotate with respect to the motor to alter the orientation of the device.

Abstract translation: 一种包括处理器的电子设备，与所述处理器通信的至少一个传感器，其中所述处理器被配置为基于来自所述至少一个传感器的输入来确定所述设备的取向和丢弃事件。 电子设备还包括与处理器连通的电动机和可操作地连接到电动机的质量。 处理器被配置为当确定液滴事件并且质量被配置为相对于电动机旋转以改变设备的取向时驱动电动机。