WEARABLE INTERACTIVE AUDIO DEVICE
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20200344536A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-10-29

    申请号:US16927367

    申请日:2020-07-13

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a wearable audio device, such as an earbud. The earbud may be configured to detect input using various sensors and structures. For example, the earbud may be configured to detect gestures, physical manipulations, and so forth performed along or on the earbud. In response to the detected inputs, the earbud may be configured to change various outputs, such as an audio output or a haptic output of the device. The earbud may also include a microphone to register voice commands. In some cases, the microphone may be used to control the earbud using the registered voice command in response to one or more detected gestures or physical manipulations.

    Input device having a dimensionally configurable input area

    公开(公告)号:US10318065B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-11

    申请号:US15227753

    申请日:2016-08-03

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a user input device and methods for expanding an input area in response to an estimation of the accuracy of touch input or the likelihood that a series of touches will hit an intended touch target area. In one aspect, an embodiment includes a first capacitive area defined by a first electrode and a second capacitive area defined by the first electrode and a second electrode. The embodiment further includes a processing unit that may be configured to, in a first mode, execute an operation in response to a touch received in the first capacitive area. The processing unit may be configured to, in a second mode, execute the operation in response to the touch received in the second capacitive area.

    Dynamic user interface schemes for an electronic device based on detected accessory devices

    公开(公告)号:US12238237B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-25

    申请号:US18094608

    申请日:2023-01-09

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: A method includes, at a computer system with a display, a housing, and an attachment mechanism, detecting attachment of an accessory to the computer system, where the accessory, while attached, has a predetermined orientation relative to the attachment mechanism, and in response to detecting the attachment of the accessory to the computer system in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a first accessory with first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display, a first visual indication that the accessory has been attached to the computer system, wherein the first visual indication indicates at least one property of the first physical dimensions, and in accordance with a determination that the accessory is a second accessory with second physical dimensions that are different from the first physical dimensions, displaying, on the display a second visual indication that the accessory has been attached to the computer system, wherein the second visual indication indicates at least one property of the second physical dimensions and the second visual indication is different from the first visual indication.

    DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE INPUT STRUCTURE WITH TACTILE OVERLAY

    公开(公告)号:US20180081437A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-22

    申请号:US15343106

    申请日:2016-11-03

    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.

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