DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE INPUT STRUCTURE WITH TACTILE OVERLAY
    1.
    发明申请
    DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE INPUT STRUCTURE WITH TACTILE OVERLAY 审中-公开
    动态配置输入结构与触觉覆盖

    公开(公告)号:WO2018057336A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:PCT/US2017/051074

    申请日:2017-09-12

    Applicant: APPLE INC.

    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.

    Abstract translation: 实施例针对与其使用有关的输入设备和方法。 该实施例可以包括可变形结构。 可变形结构可以包括限定输入表面的第一层和耦合到第一层并且偏离第一层的第二层。 第一层或第二层中的至少一个可以限定几何特征(例如,包括第一层和第二层中的一个或两个的突起,压花部分或其他特征)。 该几何特征可以被配置为响应于力输入而在局部区域处折叠可变形结构。 该实施例可以进一步包括输入结构,该输入结构被配置成基于力输入的量值产生电响应。

    INPUT WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK
    2.
    发明公开
    INPUT WITH HAPTIC FEEDBACK 审中-公开
    EINGANG MIT HAPTISCHEM反馈

    公开(公告)号:EP3112990A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-04

    申请号:EP16171125.4

    申请日:2016-05-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G06F3/016 G06F3/0362 G06F3/041

    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device includes a mechanical input configured to move in a first direction in response to an input at the mechanical input. A mechanical input sensor is coupled to the mechanical input and configured to sense the input at the mechanical input based on the movement of the mechanical input in the first direction. A mechanical input actuator is coupled to the mechanical input and configured to displace the mechanical input in a second direction, different from the first direction. In some examples, the second direction is orthogonal to the first direction. In some examples, the mechanical input comprises a rotary input configured to rotate in the first direction in response to the input. In some examples, the mechanical input actuator is configured to displace the mechanical input in the second direction while the mechanical input is moving in the first direction.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种电子设备。 电子设备包括被配置为响应于机械输入处的输入沿第一方向移动的机械输入。 机械输入传感器耦合到机械输入并且被配置为基于机械输入在第一方向上的移动来感测在机械输入处的输入。 机械输入致动器联接到机械输入并且被配置成沿与第一方向不同的第二方向移位机械输入。 在一些示例中,第二方向与第一方向正交。 在一些示例中,机械输入包括配置为响应于输入在第一方向旋转的旋转输入。 在一些示例中,机械输入致动器构造成在机械输入沿第一方向移动时沿第二方向移动机械输入。

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