Methods and systems for providing haptic control

    公开(公告)号:US09977498B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-22

    申请号:US14331006

    申请日:2014-07-14

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Haptic systems are disclosed which may provide increased resolution in tactile feedback. A tiered haptic system may be formed by stacking of haptic elements. One or more arrays of shape change elements such as, for example, piezoelectric elements may be used to actuate a screen surface. Arrays may also be used to sense tactile interactions and stimuli on a screen surface. An embedded haptic system may be formed by inserting haptic elements into a contoured elastic sheet. The embedded haptic system may provide tactile interactions to a user. In some embodiments, both tiered and embedded haptic arrangements may be used.

    Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for thermally managing electronic devices using dynamic optical components

    公开(公告)号:US09235022B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-12

    申请号:US14702613

    申请日:2015-05-01

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    CPC classification number: G02B7/008 H05K7/20427

    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for thermally managing electronic devices using dynamic optical components are provided. At least one of the reflectance and the transmittance of incident electromagnetic radiation of a dynamic optical component on an electronic device may be adjusted based on a detected variable device characteristic of the device, such as a temperature of a device component. By adjusting the reflectance and/or the transmittance of the dynamic optical component, different portions of the incident electromagnetic radiation may be directed from the dynamic optical component for changing the variable device characteristic.

    Methods and Systems for Providing Haptic Control
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    发明申请
    Methods and Systems for Providing Haptic Control 审中-公开
    提供触觉控制的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140320276A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-30

    申请号:US14331006

    申请日:2014-07-14

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: Haptic systems are disclosed which may provide increased resolution in tactile feedback. A tiered haptic system may be formed by stacking of haptic elements. One or more arrays of shape change elements such as, for example, piezoelectric elements may be used to actuate a screen surface. Arrays may also be used to sense tactile interactions and stimuli on a screen surface. An embedded haptic system may be formed by inserting haptic elements into a contoured elastic sheet. The embedded haptic system may provide tactile interactions to a user. In some embodiments, both tiered and embedded haptic arrangements may be used.

    Abstract translation: 触觉系统被公开,其可以提供增加的触觉反馈分辨率。 可以通过堆叠触觉元件形成分层触觉系统。 诸如压电元件的一个或多个形状变化元件阵列可用于致动屏幕表面。 阵列也可用于感测屏幕表面上的触觉相互作用和刺激。 嵌入的触觉系统可以通过将触觉元件插入成形的弹性片中而形成。 嵌入式触觉系统可以向用户提供触觉交互。 在一些实施例中,可以使用分层和嵌入式触觉装置。

    Armband for holding an electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US09756928B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-09-12

    申请号:US14499015

    申请日:2014-09-26

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Abstract: An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.

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