公开(公告)号：US10908797B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-02

申请号：US16869489

申请日：2020-05-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric T. Seymour ,  Gregory F. Hughes ,  James P. Craig ,  Susumu Harada

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G09B21/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/023

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods that enable low-vision users to interact with touch-sensitive secondary displays. An example method includes, while operating a touch-sensitive secondary display in an accessibility mode: displaying, on the primary display, a first user interface for an application, and displaying, on the touch-sensitive secondary display, a second user interface that includes: (i) application-specific affordances, and (ii) a system-level affordance, where each application-specific affordance and the system-level affordance are displayed with a first display size. The method includes detecting an input at the application-specific affordance. In response to detecting the input, and while the input remains in contact: continuing to display the first user interface for the application; and displaying, on the primary display, a zoomed-in representation of the at least one application-specific affordance, where the zoomed-in representation of the application-specific affordance is displayed with a second display size that is larger than the first display size.

公开(公告)号：US10466883B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-05

申请号：US14839894

申请日：2015-08-28

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Fleizach ,  Eric T. Seymour ,  Aaron Everitt

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G09B21/00 ,  G10L13/00

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to screenreader techniques and volume control techniques for electronic devices. In some embodiments, a device displays a plurality of user interface objects in an ordered progression. A rotation of a rotary input mechanism is detected. In response to the rotation of the rotary input mechanism, if a rotary screenreader navigation mode is activated, a visual highlight is displayed and an auditory output is produced. In some embodiments, a device has a volume setting. A gesture is detected, and a volume adjustment mode is activated. The gesture ends with a contact being maintained, and the volume setting is adjusted in accordance with detected movement of the contact.

公开(公告)号：US10365807B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-30

申请号：US14841646

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Aaron Everitt ,  Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Gregory F. Hughes ,  Eric T. Seymour ,  Eric Lance Wilson

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0362

Abstract: An electronic device includes a touch-sensitive display, a rotatable input mechanism, one or more processors, and memory. The electronic device displays content on the display, where the content includes a first edge and a second edge opposite the first edge. The electronic device further detects a first user input, and in response to detecting the first user input, displays an enlarged view of the content that does not include the first edge. The electronic device further detects a rotation of the rotatable input mechanism in a first rotation direction, and in response to detecting the rotation, translates the enlarged view of the content in a first translation direction on the display to display the first edge of the content.

公开(公告)号：US09763276B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-12

申请号：US14503186

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric T. Seymour ,  Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Ian M. Fisch ,  Joakim Linde ,  Edwin Foo

IPC: H04W76/02 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04W84/20

CPC classification number: H04W76/14 ,  H04M1/72519 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: A method for controlling a peripheral from a group of computing devices is provided. The method sets up a group of computing devices for providing media content and control settings to a peripheral device such as a hearing aid. The computing devices in the group are interconnected by a network and exchange data with each other regarding the peripheral. A master device in the group is directly paired with the peripheral device and can use the pairing connection to provide media content or to apply the control settings to the peripheral device. The peripheral device is paired with only the master devices of the group. A slave device can request to directly pair with the peripheral device and become the master device in order to provide media content to the peripheral.

公开(公告)号：US20130172022A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13689708

申请日：2012-11-29

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric T. Seymour ,  Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Maria Celia Vigil ,  Sarika K. Nene

IPC: H04M19/04

CPC classification number: H04M19/04 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  H04M3/436 ,  H04M3/4365 ,  H04W68/00

Abstract: An electronic device, while in a restricted interaction mode in an application other than a call application, displays a first user interface that includes a plurality of user interface objects, and receives an incoming call. The electronic device determines whether the incoming phone call satisfies predefined signaling criteria. In accordance with a determination that the incoming call satisfies the predefined signaling criteria, the electronic device outputs a signal that indicates the incoming call. In accordance with a determination that the incoming phone call does not satisfy the predefined criteria, the electronic device foregoes outputting the signal indicating the incoming call.

Abstract translation: 电子设备在除呼叫应用之外的应用中处于受限制的交互模式中，显示包括多个用户界面对象的第一用户界面，并且接收来话呼叫。 电子设备确定进入的电话呼叫是否满足预定义的信令标准。 根据确定来电满足预定义的信令标准，电子设备输出指示来电的信号。 根据接收到的电话呼叫不满足预定标准的判定，电子设备放弃输出指示来电的信号。

公开(公告)号：US11036372B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-15

申请号：US16716436

申请日：2019-12-16

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Fleizach ,  Eric T. Seymour ,  Clare Kasemset ,  Samuel White ,  Darren C. Minifie ,  Ian Fisch ,  Gregory F. Hughes ,  Justin Kaufman ,  Patti P. Hoa

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  H04M1/247 ,  H04M1/72475

Abstract: Systems and processes for scanning a user interface are disclosed. One process can include scanning multiple elements within a user interface by highlighting the elements. The process can further include receiving a selection while one of the elements is highlighted and performing an action on the element that was highlighted when the selection was received. The action can include scanning the contents of the selected element or performing an action associated with the selected element. The process can be used to navigate an array of application icons, a menu of options, a standard desktop or laptop operating system interface, or the like. The process can also be used to perform gestures on a touch-sensitive device or mouse and track pad gestures (e.g., flick, tap, or freehand gestures).

公开(公告)号：US10540792B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-21

申请号：US15001028

申请日：2016-01-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Eric T. Seymour ,  Gregory F. Hughes ,  Mike Pedersen

IPC: G10L13/08 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F17/10 ,  G06F17/21 ,  G09B21/00 ,  G06T11/60 ,  G06T11/20 ,  G10L13/07 ,  G06F3/0484

Abstract: Methods for presenting symbolic expressions such as mathematical, scientific, or chemical expressions, formulas, or equations are performed by a computing device. One method includes: displaying a first portion of a symbolic expression within a first area of a display screen; while in a first state in which the first area is selected for aural presentation, aurally presenting first information related to the first portion of the symbolic expression; while in the first state, detecting particular user input; in response to detecting the particular user input, performing the steps of: transitioning from the first state to a second state in which a second area, of the display, is selected for aural presentation; determining second information associated with a second portion, of the symbolic expression, that is displayed within the second area; in response to determining the second information, aurally presenting the second information.

公开(公告)号：US10120566B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US15061651

申请日：2016-03-04

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Eric T. Seymour ,  James P. Craig

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0485

Abstract: An electronic device with a display and a touch-sensitive surface displays, on the display, a first visual indicator that corresponds to a virtual touch. The device receives a first input from an adaptive input device. In response to receiving the first input from the adaptive input device, the device displays a first menu on the display. The first menu includes a virtual touches selection icon. In response to detecting selection of the virtual touches selection icon, a menu of virtual multitouch contacts is displayed.

公开(公告)号：US20180113600A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15791251

申请日：2017-10-23

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric T. Seymour ,  Gregory F. Hughes ,  James P. Craig ,  Susumu Harada

IPC: G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G09B21/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04845 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/0236 ,  G06F3/0238 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04806 ,  G09B21/008

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods that enable low-vision users to interact with touch-sensitive secondary displays. An example method includes: displaying, on a primary display, a first user interface for an application and displaying, on a touch-sensitive secondary display, a second user interface that includes a plurality of application-specific affordances that control functions of the application. Each respective affordance is displayed with a first display size. The method also includes: detecting, via the secondary display, an input that contacts at least one application-specific affordance. In response to detecting the input and while it remains in contact with the secondary display, the method includes: (i) continuing to display the first user interface on the primary display and (ii) displaying, on the primary display, a zoomed-in representation of the at least one application-specific affordance. The zoomed-in representation is displayed with a second display size that is larger than the first display size.

公开(公告)号：US09769858B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14503184

申请日：2014-09-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Eric T. Seymour ,  Christopher B. Fleizach ,  Ian M. Fisch ,  Joakim Linde ,  Edwin Foo

IPC: H04B7/00 ,  H04B1/38 ,  H04M1/00 ,  H04W76/02 ,  H04W4/00 ,  H04M1/725 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04W84/20

CPC classification number: H04W76/14 ,  H04M1/72519 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R2225/55 ,  H04W4/80 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W84/20

Abstract: A method for controlling a peripheral from a group of computing devices is provided. The method sets up a group of computing devices for providing media content and control settings to a peripheral device such as a hearing aid. The computing devices in the group are interconnected by a network and exchange data with each other regarding the peripheral. A master device in the group is directly paired with the peripheral device and can use the pairing connection to provide media content or to apply the control settings to the peripheral device. The peripheral device is paired with only the master devices of the group. A slave device can request to directly pair with the peripheral device and become the master device in order to provide media content to the peripheral.