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公开(公告)号:US20200285318A1
公开(公告)日:2020-09-10
申请号:US16882150
申请日:2020-05-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Steven J. TAYLOR , Brenton A. BAUGH , Paul X. WANG , Alex J. LEHMANN , Ivan S. MARIC , Zheng GAO , Qiliang XU
IPC: G06F3/01 , G06F3/038 , G06F3/041 , G06F3/0354
Abstract: According to some embodiments, an accessory device for interacting with an electronic device having a touch sensitive surface, is described. The accessory device can include a housing having walls suitable for carrying a processor capable of providing instructions and an interface unit extending through an opening at a distal end of the housing, where the interface unit is capable of interacting with the touch sensitive surface. The accessory device can further include a sensor in communication with the processor and the interface unit, where the sensor is capable of (i) detecting a stimulus generated by the interaction between the interface unit and the touch sensitive surface, and (ii) responding by providing a feedback parameter to the processor that responds by providing a feedback instruction. The accessory device can further include a feedback component that responds to the feedback instruction by transmitting a feedback force to the walls of the housing.
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公开(公告)号:US20240329411A1
公开(公告)日:2024-10-03
申请号:US18579294
申请日:2022-07-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. WANG , Jason C. SAUERS
IPC: G02B27/01
CPC classification number: G02B27/0176
Abstract: Head-mountable devices can include connection and engagement mechanisms that facilitate operation of a head-mountable device with an accessory device. Such connections can provide both mechanical engagement and operable communication between the connected devices. A variable lock of the head-mountable device can distinguish between low-impulse and high-impulse forces applied to one or more connection regions. In the event of a low-impulse force, the variable lock can secure segments of a head engager together so the head-mountable device can remain on the head of the user. Optionally, the accessory device can be disconnected from the head-mountable device. In the event of a high-impulse force, the variable lock can allow segments of the head engager to separate so the head-mountable device can be released from the head of the user.
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公开(公告)号:US20240302669A1
公开(公告)日:2024-09-12
申请号:US18665428
申请日:2024-05-15
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Dustin A. HATFIELD , Geng LUO , Benjamin A. SHAFFER , Julian JAEDE , Nicolas LYLYK , Paul X. WANG , Trevor J. NESS
IPC: G02B27/01
CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 , G02B2027/0154
Abstract: Systems of the present disclosure can provide a head-mountable device with a head securement element that allows a user to adjust both the magnitude, location, and direction of forces applied to the face of the user. Examples of adjustment mechanisms described herein allow a user to control the tilt of the head-mountable device relative to a head securement element, as well as the tightness of the head securement element. Accordingly, the user can select a fit that distributes forces widely, maximizes comfort, allows the user to enjoy the head-mountable device for longer durations of time.
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公开(公告)号:US20240241386A1
公开(公告)日:2024-07-18
申请号:US18559556
申请日:2022-05-10
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. WANG , Jeremy C. FRANKLIN , Adam Y. KOLLGAARD
IPC: G02B27/01
CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 , G02B27/0172
Abstract: A head-mountable device can include assemblies that provide fit adjustment capabilities when assembled together. By providing head-mountable devices with modular features, certain assemblies can provide fit adjustment capabilities without requiring other assemblies to be custom designed or available in a wide variety of sizes and/or shapes. A lens assembly can provide one or more lenses that accommodate a user's vision correction needs. The lenses can be provided in a manner that allows them to be coupled to displays of the head-mountable device, which can move as needed. The lenses can be coupled to displays to move with the displays.
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公开(公告)号:US20240037984A1
公开(公告)日:2024-02-01
申请号:US18449333
申请日:2023-08-14
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. WANG , Keith J. HENDREN , Adam T. GARELLI , Antonio CLARKE , Joshua L. DAIGLE , Dinesh C. MATHEW
IPC: G06V40/16 , G06F3/00 , G06V10/145 , H04N23/80
CPC classification number: G06V40/166 , G06F3/005 , G06V10/145 , G06V40/172 , H04N23/80 , G06V20/64
Abstract: This application relates to a laptop computer. The laptop computer includes a base portion pivotally coupled to a lid portion is described. The laptop computer includes a display assembly carried by the lid portion, where the display assembly includes a light-transmissive cover, a display layer overlaid by the light-transmissive cover, a display stack electrically coupled to and overlaid by the display layer, and a light pattern recognition module adjacent to the display stack and overlaid by the display layer. The light pattern recognition module includes (i) a light pattern projector that projects a light pattern directly through the display layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20240004459A1
公开(公告)日:2024-01-04
申请号:US18213777
申请日:2023-06-23
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. WANG , Dustin A. HATFIELD
CPC classification number: G06F3/012 , G06F3/013 , G06T2207/30201 , G06F1/163 , G06T7/248
Abstract: A head-mountable device and/or another electronic device can provide guidance for optimal placement of the head-mountable device. The head-mountable device and/or another electronic device can be operated to guide a user to position the head-mountable device in a manner that will achieve proper alignment of components with respect to the user and maximize user comfort. For example, the head-mountable device and/or another device can include sensors for detecting features of the user's face, forces distributed on the face when worn, and/or alignment with the face (e.g., eyes). By further example, the head-mountable device and/or another device can detect changes in adjustment and infer user discomfort based on the frequency and/or magnitude of such changes. By further example, the head-mountable device and/or another device can detect changes in features of the user's face before, during, and/or after use of the head-mountable device.
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公开(公告)号:US20230251496A1
公开(公告)日:2023-08-10
申请号:US18134479
申请日:2023-04-13
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. WANG , Yoonhoo JO , Trevor J. NESS , Samuel O. SCHNEIDER , Adam Y. KOLLGAARD , Scott M. LEINWEBER , Jeremy C. FRANKLIN , Heidi WILLIAMSON
IPC: G02B27/01
CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 , G02B2027/0156
Abstract: A head-mountable device can include modules that provide fit adjustment capabilities when assembled together. By providing head-mountable devices with modular features, certain modules can provide fit adjustment capabilities without requiring other modules to be custom designed or available in a wide variety of sizes and/or shapes. For example, a light seal module that provides engagement of a user's face and transmits light from a display element can be coupled to an HMD module. The coupling module that couples the light seal to the HMD module can be provided in a wide variety of sizes and/or shapes to allow a user to select an appropriate one for optimal alignment of an HMD module. Additionally or alternatively, a light seal module can be provided with manual and/or automated adjustment capabilities to achieve the desired fit.
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公开(公告)号:US20220100290A1
公开(公告)日:2022-03-31
申请号:US17461711
申请日:2021-08-30
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Alex J. LEHMANN , Qiliang XU , Blake R. MARSHALL , Nathaniel M. PARNELL , Wesley W. ZUBER , Henry N. TSAO , Xiaofan NIU , Pavan GUPTA , Nahid HARJEE , Paul X. WANG , Brenton A. BAUGH
IPC: G06F3/0354 , G06F3/044
Abstract: A stylus input device can allow a user to interface with an external electronic device. The stylus can provide an additional or alternative input to the external electronic device in response to a user applying a compressive force to the device housing. The stylus can include multiple sensors to provide a signal in response to the compressive force applied to the stylus.
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公开(公告)号:US20250147581A1
公开(公告)日:2025-05-08
申请号:US18691030
申请日:2022-09-12
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Paul X. WANG , Adam Y. KOLLGAARD , Scott M. LEINWEBER , Venkata Narayana Murthy ARELEKATTI , John CAGLE , Liam R. MARTINEZ , Ivan S. MARIC , Stephen E. DEY , Trevor J. NESS , Sally R. ANNIS , Jeremy C. FRANKLIN
Abstract: A wearable electronic device can include interface features to provide guidance for optimal placement of the wearable electronic device. The wearable electronic device and/or another electronic device can be operated to guide a user to position the wearable electronic device in a manner that will achieve proper alignment of components with respect to the user and maximize user comfort. For example, the wearable electronic device and/or another device can include sensors for detecting features of the user's face, forces distributed on the face when worn, and/or alignment with the face (e.g., eyes). The guidance can include instructions or other interface features to encourage adjustment of the wearable electronic device. While the head wearable electronic device can provide such guidance to the user wearing it, the feedback can also be provided to another person and/or via another device.
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公开(公告)号:US20230078889A1
公开(公告)日:2023-03-16
申请号:US17821457
申请日:2022-08-22
Applicant: Apple Inc.
Inventor: Tianjia SUN , Chang ZHANG , Paul X. WANG , Aaron WANG
IPC: G06F3/14 , G06F3/0485 , G06F3/04883 , G06F3/04845 , G06F3/023 , G06F3/04812 , G06F3/01
Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to engaging in cross device interactions. The method includes at a first device with a first display, while a second device having a second display is placed over a first region of the first display, detecting, via input devices of the first device, a first input. In response to detecting the first input and in accordance with a determination that the first input occurred while focus was directed to the second device, the method includes causing a response to the first input to be displayed on the second display. In response to detecting the first input and in accordance with a determination that the first input occurred while focus was directed to the first device, the method includes displaying, on the first display, a response to the first input without causing a response to the first input to be displayed on the second display.
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