公开(公告)号：US09672702B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US15091510

申请日：2016-04-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Robert L. Coish ,  John A. Porcella ,  John S. Camp ,  Kyle J. Nekimken ,  Michael A. Damianakis

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  G08B6/00

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  H04M19/04

Abstract: This application relates to computing devices that can incorporate thermal haptic feedback devices for providing feedback in the form of a temperature change. The thermal haptic feedback device can be incorporated into a watch, and a portion of the watch can change temperature when a notification is to be provided to a user. The thermal haptic feedback device can also be incorporated into a surface of a mobile phone and allow a user to receive notifications regarding incoming calls and messages using a temperature change of the surface. The thermal haptic feedback device can also change temperature based on information received from external computing devices.

公开(公告)号：US12248152B1

公开(公告)日：2025-03-11

申请号：US17740199

申请日：2022-05-09

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X Wang ,  Scott M. Leinweber ,  John S. Camp

IPC: G02B27/01

Abstract: Systems of the present disclosure can provide a head-mountable device with a head securement element that allows a user to adjust how the head securement element fits near the ears of the user. Examples of adjustment mechanisms described herein allow a user to control the size, shape, flexibility, and/or position of certain regions of the head securement element with respect to the ears of the user. Accordingly, the user can select a configuration that distributes forces evenly, maximizes comfort, and allows the user to enjoy the head-mountable device for longer durations of time.

公开(公告)号：US12096829B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-24

申请号：US17849487

申请日：2022-06-24

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： William Leith ,  Camille I. Henrot ,  Donald L. Olmstead ,  Jessica J. Lu ,  John S. Camp ,  Seul Bi Kim ,  Joseph B. Walker

IPC: A44C5/00 ,  A44C5/14

CPC classification number: A44C5/14

Abstract: Bands for electronic devices, including wearable devices, are designed to dynamically alter their shape (e.g., lengthen) in response to an external force. A band may include one or more interior structures disposed in an exterior structure. The interior structure(s) is/are pulled in tension by the exterior structure. When the interior structure(s) is/are pulled in tension, an additional force (e.g., by a user) that applies tension to the interior structure(s) may cause a relatively small change in tension to the interior structure(s). As a result, the band may appear to provide the same amount to users, despite users having a different wrist size/diameter. A similar phenomenon may occur to a single user when the user's wrist changes in size. Accordingly, based on the interior structure(s) being placed in tension by the exterior structure(s), the force provided by the band may appear constant to users.

公开(公告)号：US20240094549A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-21

申请号：US18352967

申请日：2023-07-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Matin Seadat Beheshti ,  Aidan N. Zimmerman ,  John S. Camp

IPC: G02B27/01

CPC classification number: G02B27/0176 ,  G02B2027/0154 ,  G02B2027/0163

Abstract: A head-mounted device may include optical assemblies for presenting images to a user. Actuators may be used to adjust the spacing between the optical assemblies to accommodate different interpupillary distances. Upon detection of a power-down event or drop event, the device may be placed into an impact-safe mode. During the safe mode, the optical assemblies may be moved to predetermined impact-safe positions, brakes such as optical guide rail brakes may be adjusted, cushioning springs may be deployed, clutches may be adjusted, and/or other safety mechanisms may be activated to help protect the optical assemblies or other sensitive components from damage.

公开(公告)号：US11893171B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US17651163

申请日：2022-02-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  John S. Camp

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0485

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: Computing systems and input devices can include a chassis with a computing device and an input tool with a sensor, such as a pen- or rod-like input tool, that can be positioned relative to the chassis in multiple configurations. In one configuration, the tool can be spaced away from the chassis and its sensor output can cause a first output signal in response to input provided to the sensor. In another configuration, the tool can be contacting the chassis and its sensor output can cause a second output signal in response to input provided to the sensor. For example, an input tool can be stowed in a recess of a keyboard housing or device chassis, and the input tool can produce a first output when it is in the recess and a second input when it has been removed from the chassis.

公开(公告)号：US20220171474A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-02

申请号：US17651163

申请日：2022-02-15

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Paul X. Wang ,  Dinesh C. Mathew ,  John S. Camp

IPC: G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/038

Abstract: Computing systems and input devices can include a chassis with a computing device and an input tool with a sensor, such as a pen- or rod-like input tool, that can be positioned relative to the chassis in multiple configurations. In one configuration, the tool can be spaced away from the chassis and its sensor output can cause a first output signal in response to input provided to the sensor. In another configuration, the tool can be contacting the chassis and its sensor output can cause a second output signal in response to input provided to the sensor. For example, an input tool can be stowed in a recess of a keyboard housing or device chassis, and the input tool can produce a first output when it is in the recess and a second input when it has been removed from the chassis.