公开(公告)号：US09007642B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US14176860

申请日：2014-02-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Howard A. Miller ,  Michael R. Sweet ,  Tito Thomas

IPC: G06F3/12 ,  G06K15/00 ,  H04N1/60

CPC classification number: G06F3/1296 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  G06F3/1232 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  H04N2201/0036 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0044 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/006 ,  H04N2201/0072 ,  H04N2201/0096

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates the execution of a print job. During operation, the system receives, at a printer, a signal from a portable electronic device indicating the printer has been selected for the print job. Next, in response to the selection, the system generates an output that facilitates identification of the printer by a user of the portable electronic device. The system also provides a mechanism for confirming physical access to the printer by the user. Upon confirming the physical access to the printer by the user, the system establishes a connection between the portable electronic device and the printer, wherein the connection is subsequently used by the portable electronic device and the printer to perform the print job.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供了便于执行打印作业的系统。 在操作期间，系统在打印机处接收来自便携式电子设备的指示已经为打印作业选择了打印机的信号。 接下来，响应于该选择，系统生成有助于便携式电子设备的用户识别打印机的输出。 该系统还提供用于确认用户对打印机的物理访问的机制。 在确认用户对打印机的物理访问之后，系统建立便携式电子设备与打印机之间的连接，其中连接随后由便携式电子设备和打印机用于执行打印作业。

公开(公告)号：US20140153049A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US14176860

申请日：2014-02-10

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Howard A. Miller ,  Michael R. Sweet ,  Tito Thomas

IPC: G06F3/12

CPC classification number: G06F3/1296 ,  G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1225 ,  G06F3/1232 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1285 ,  G06F3/1292 ,  H04N2201/0036 ,  H04N2201/0039 ,  H04N2201/0041 ,  H04N2201/0044 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/006 ,  H04N2201/0072 ,  H04N2201/0096

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates the execution of a print job. During operation, the system receives, at a printer, a signal from a portable electronic device indicating the printer has been selected for the print job. Next, in response to the selection, the system generates an output that facilitates identification of the printer by a user of the portable electronic device. The system also provides a mechanism for confirming physical access to the printer by the user. Upon confirming the physical access to the printer by the user, the system establishes a connection between the portable electronic device and the printer, wherein the connection is subsequently used by the portable electronic device and the printer to perform the print job.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例提供了便于执行打印作业的系统。 在操作期间，系统在打印机处接收来自便携式电子设备的指示已经为打印作业选择了打印机的信号。 接下来，响应于该选择，系统生成有助于便携式电子设备的用户识别打印机的输出。 该系统还提供用于确认用户对打印机的物理访问的机制。 在确认用户对打印机的物理访问之后，系统建立便携式电子设备与打印机之间的连接，其中连接随后由便携式电子设备和打印机用于执行打印作业。

公开(公告)号：US20150343704A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14292670

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Apple, Inc.

Inventor： Geoffrey Stahl ,  Howard A. Miller

IPC: B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/112 ,  B29C2795/007 ,  B29K2995/0021 ,  B33Y40/00

Abstract: Systems, computer readable media, and methods for printing of 3D objects in color are disclosed. In general, a 3D object may be produced and colored by a 3D printer using the same digital 3D model. The digital model for a desired 3D object may be revised to include a process for coloring the object by the 3D printer. In one embodiment, this may involve coloring to the object after it has been made. In an alternative embodiment, color may be added as the object is being made. Because the 3D model provides knowledge of the surface, contours and all the coordinates of the 3D object being printed, the object can be colored using the same digital model.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于打印彩色3D对象的系统，计算机可读介质和方法。 通常，可以使用相同的数字3D模型由3D打印机产生和着色3D对象。 可以修改用于期望的3D对象的数字模型，以包括由3D打印机着色对象的处理。 在一个实施例中，这可以包括在物体制造之后对物体着色。 在替代实施例中，可以在制作对象时添加颜色。 因为3D模型提供了要打印的3D对象的表面，轮廓和所有坐标的知识，所以可以使用相同的数字模型对对象进行着色。

公开(公告)号：US20130154935A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13765397

申请日：2013-02-12

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Howard A. Miller ,  Frank Doepke

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F2203/014

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing a user interface (UI) having a selector controllable by a physical input device. The response of the selector is adaptively adjusted to facilitate executing desired operations within the UI. A response factor defines how far the selector moves for a given movement of the physical input device. The response factor is increased so the selector can be moved a large distance, but is dynamically decreased to provide fine-tuned control of the selector for selecting densely grouped screen elements. Screen elements can be endowed with gravity, making them easy to select, or with anti-gravity, making them more difficult to select. The disclosure methods also provide tactile feedback such as vibration or braking of the physical input device to assist a user in executing desired operations.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了用于提供具有可由物理输入设备控制的选择器的用户界面（UI）的方法和系统。 自适应地调整选择器的响应以便于在UI内执行期望的操作。 响应因子定义了对于物理输入设备的给定移动，选择器移动多远。 响应因数增加，因此选择器可以移动较大的距离，但是动态地减小，以提供用于选择密集分组的屏幕元素的选择器的微调控制。 屏幕元素可以赋予重力，使其易于选择，或具有反重力，使其更难选择。 本公开的方法还提供触觉反馈，例如物理输入设备的振动或制动，以帮助用户执行期望的操作。

公开(公告)号：US09868254B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US14292670

申请日：2014-05-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Geoffrey Stahl ,  Howard A. Miller

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B33Y40/00

CPC classification number: B29C64/112 ,  B29C2795/007 ,  B29K2995/0021 ,  B33Y40/00

Abstract: Systems, computer readable media, and methods for printing of 3D objects in color are disclosed. In general, a 3D object may be produced and colored by a 3D printer using the same digital 3D model. The digital model for a desired 3D object may be revised to include a process for coloring the object by the 3D printer. In one embodiment, this may involve coloring to the object after it has been made. In an alternative embodiment, color may be added as the object is being made. Because the 3D model provides knowledge of the surface, contours and all the coordinates of the 3D object being printed, the object can be colored using the same digital model.