公开(公告)号：US09791930B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US14693458

申请日：2015-04-22

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Ilya Daniel Rosenberg ,  Lakshman Rathnam ,  Nadim Awad ,  John Aaron Zarraga ,  David Charles Buuck ,  Julien George Beguin

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/2287 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04106

Abstract: User input is accepted by a force sensing resistor (“FSR”) assembly, a force sensing capacitor (“FSC”) assembly, or both. The FSR or FSC assemblies may be located within an input device, such as behind a device exterior, display, and so forth. A force applied to the device exterior proximate to the assembly may result in a signal indicative of the force to the assembly. The signal may be processed to determine a particular touch zone was activated. A particular action associated with the touch zone may be performed. The particular action may be based at least in part on which touch zone which was activated, a magnitude of the force, or both. For example, the particular action may include a haptic output to provide feedback to a user.

公开(公告)号：US11126955B1

公开(公告)日：2021-09-21

申请号：US15696040

申请日：2017-09-05

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Charles Robert Watson ,  David Charles Buuck ,  Dave Jonathan Lefkow ,  Joshua Golden Edwards ,  Lindsey Ann Bauer ,  Christa Stephens Glenn ,  Samuel Stevens Heyworth ,  Lara Marie Sosnosky ,  Amirali Virani ,  Hannah McClellan Richards

IPC: G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G16Y10/45

Abstract: A reorder device having an item tag reader and one or more sensors may facilitate the automatic reordering of an item for a customer. The item may be associated with an item tag that is placed on (or near) the reorder device. The reorder device may detect the item tag and transmit such data to an entity device, which may associate the reorder device and the item. The reorder device may periodically obtain weight measurements of the item that is placed on the reorder device, as well as a timestamp that indicates a time at which the weight measurements are obtained. Such data may be provided to the entity device, and an entity associated with the entity device may determine whether weight measurement satisfies an item threshold value. If so, additional inventory of the item may be ordered and delivered to the customer, without additional input from the customer.

公开(公告)号：US10460525B1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

申请号：US15474968

申请日：2017-03-30

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： David Charles Buuck ,  Elizabeth Helminski ,  David William Devries ,  Steve Gil Gonzalez ,  Ali Shahrokni

IPC: G06T17/00 ,  A41H5/02 ,  G06T19/20 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01F22/00 ,  G06Q30/06

Abstract: A system includes a fit test fixture. A first air bladder is connected to the support structure, and a second air bladder is connected to the support structure. The system includes a scanner configured to generate a three-dimensional model of a clothing item positioned over at least a portion of the fit test fixture, and a controller. The controller is configured to cause an air compressor to inflate the first air bladder and the second air bladder, and store the three-dimensional model of the clothing item in a database. The three-dimensional model depicts the clothing item at least partially inhabited by the first air bladder and the second air bladder. A processor is configured to generate a rendering depicting the three-dimensional model of the clothing item on a three-dimensional model of the consumer.

公开(公告)号：US09584891B1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US14139318

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Piotr Pawel Blaszczak ,  Kevin Rea Hoskins ,  Matthew Kramer ,  Reuben Eric Martinez ,  Peter John Thomas Johnson ,  John Wollersheim ,  David Charles Buuck

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R7/06

CPC classification number: H04R1/028 ,  H04M1/035 ,  H04R1/02 ,  H04R1/24 ,  H04R5/02 ,  H04R7/045 ,  H04R7/06 ,  H04R2201/025 ,  H04R2205/021 ,  H04R2205/022 ,  H04R2420/07 ,  H04R2440/01 ,  H04R2440/05 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: An audio accessory comprising one or more speaker units may be used to provide audio output for a media device such as a tablet computer, smartphone, and so forth. The speaker units may be affixed to various surfaces, such as an acoustic panel which serves as a portion of a cover for the media device. The acoustic panel may act as an acoustic radiator which is driven by one or more of the speaker units. When not in use, a pair of the speaker units may be joined together for compact storage.

Abstract translation: 可以使用包括一个或多个扬声器单元的音频附件来为诸如平板电脑，智能手机等的媒体设备提供音频输出。 扬声器单元可以固定到各种表面，例如用作媒体设备的盖的一部分的声学面板。 声学面板可以用作由一个或多个扬声器单元驱动的声辐射器。 当不使用时，可以将一对扬声器单元连接在一起以进行紧凑的存储。

公开(公告)号：US11361011B1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-14

申请号：US15963761

申请日：2018-04-26

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Dave Jonathan Lefkow ,  Jon Appleby ,  David Charles Buuck ,  Charles Robert Watson ,  Amirali Virani ,  Hannah McClellan Richards

IPC: G06F16/33 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06F16/95 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06F16/335 ,  G06F16/9535

Abstract: The disclosed techniques relate to improving sensor data collection/reporting at an automatic replenishment device (ARD). For example, sensor data associated with the item stored at an ARD may be collected. The ARD can calculate a change in the amount of the item stored by the ARD from the sensor data. If the change is over a reporting threshold, the sensor data (or the amount of change) may be transmitted to a back-end system. Reporting may not occur if additional sensor data (e.g., accelerometer data and/or images captured at the ARD) is not commensurate with a user interaction. If the difference is under the reporting threshold or unlikely due to user interaction, the ARD may refrain from transmitting the sensor data. These techniques conserves power at the ARD, relieves the back-end system from needless processing, and enables more accurate indications of the amount of the item stored by the ARD.

公开(公告)号：US09351061B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14139276

申请日：2013-12-23

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John Wollersheim ,  Kevin Rea Hoskins ,  Matthew Kramer ,  Reuben Eric Martinez ,  Peter John Thomas Johnson ,  Piotr Pawel Blaszczak ,  David Charles Buuck

IPC: H04R1/02

CPC classification number: H04R5/04 ,  H04R1/26 ,  H04R2205/021

Abstract: Described in this disclosure is an audio accessory comprising a speaker panel configured to be affixed to a media device such as a tablet computer, smartphone, and so forth. The speaker panel includes one or more speakers configured to provide audio output for the media device. The speaker panel may be configured to fold and act as a stand for the media device as well. In some implementations, the speakers may be detachable from the speaker panel.

Abstract translation: 在本公开中描述的是包括配置成固定到诸如平板电脑，智能手机等的媒体设备的扬声器面板的音频附件。 扬声器面板包括配置成为媒体设备提供音频输出的一个或多个扬声器。 扬声器面板可以被配置为折叠并用作媒体设备的支架。 在一些实施方案中，扬声器可以与扬声器面板分离。

公开(公告)号：US09035752B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13792481

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Ilya Daniel Rosenberg ,  Lakshman Rathnam ,  Nadim Awad ,  John Aaron Zarraga ,  David Charles Buuck ,  Julien George Beguin

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01L1/22

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/2287 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04106

Abstract: User input is accepted by a force sensing resistor (“FSR”) assembly, a force sensing capacitor (“FSC”) or both. The FSR or FSC assemblies may be located within an input device, such as behind a device exterior, display, and so forth. A force applied to the device exterior proximate to the assembly may result in activation of the assembly. The activation may be processed as input and used to determine and then perform a particular action. The particular action may be based at least in part on a particular portion of the assembly which has been activated, a magnitude of applied force, or both. A haptic output may be provided on activation to provide feedback to a user.

Abstract translation: 用户输入被力感测电阻（“FSR”）组件，力感测电容器（“FSC”）或两者接受。 FSR或FSC组件可以位于输入设备内，例如在设备外部，显示器等之后。 在组件附近施加到设备外部的力可能导致组件的激活。 激活可以作为输入进行处理，并用于确定并执行特定动作。 该特定动作可以至少部分地基于已被激活的组件的特定部分，所施加的力的大小或两者。 可以在激活时提供触觉输出以向用户提供反馈。

公开(公告)号：US09520036B1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14030454

申请日：2013-09-18

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： David Charles Buuck ,  Edward Albert Liljegren

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G08B3/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B5/22 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G08B7/06

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G08B3/00 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G08B5/224 ,  G08B7/06 ,  G08B23/00

Abstract: A device includes a haptic actuator to generate mechanical force stimuli in accordance with a triggering event. A haptic control system includes an accelerometer to measure the haptic response of the device. Signaling from the accelerometer is analyzed in view of an intended haptic response. A control signal may be modified in view of the analysis to correct out-of-tolerance conditions of the haptic response. This correction may occur in real time or near-real time. Component aging, shifting device performance, or other factors may be compensated for and user expectations satisfied accordingly.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括触觉致动器以根据触发事件产生机械力刺激。 触觉控制系统包括用于测量装置的触觉响应的加速度计。 考虑到预期的触觉响应来分析来自加速度计的信号。 考虑到分析，可以修改控制信号以校正触觉响应的超出容差条件。 该校正可以实时或接近实时地发生。 组件老化，设备性能改变或其他因素可能会得到补偿，用户期望相应地得到满足。

公开(公告)号：US09285905B1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13803573

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： David Charles Buuck ,  Tiffany Ann Yun ,  Sukwon Noh

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: Various techniques are described for presenting haptic effects in a user device. The user device may include an outer shell and an inner device comprising one or more electronic components. The inner device may be suspended inside a cavity formed by the outer shell, and the inner device may be coupled to the outer shell by one or more haptic actuators situated between the inner device and the outer shell. The outer shell may substantially enclose the inner device, while leaving a touch sensor-enabled display accessible to a user. Based on touch inputs to the display, or other input events, control signals may be sent to the haptic actuator(s) to generate a relative motion between the inner device and the outer shell, the relative motion providing a haptic effect.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在用户设备中呈现触觉效果的各种技术。 用户设备可以包括外壳和包括一个或多个电子部件的内部设备。 内部装置可以悬挂在由外壳形成的空腔内，并且内部装置可以通过位于内部装置和外部壳体之间的一个或多个触觉致动器联接到外部壳体。 外壳可以基本上包围内部装置，同时留下使用者可访问的触摸传感器使能的显示器。 基于对显示器或其他输入事件的触摸输入，可以将控制信号发送到触觉致动器以在内部装置和外部壳体之间产生相对运动，该相对运动提供触觉效果。

公开(公告)号：US09128523B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13722435

申请日：2012-12-20

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： David Charles Buuck ,  Tiffany Ann Yun ,  John Aaron Zarraga

IPC: H04R29/00 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/016

Abstract: Haptic effects are dynamically generated for content presentation on a device through analysis of the content. During content playback, audio data for the content may be analyzed to determine low frequency audio data. The low frequency audio data is mapped from a low frequency range to a haptic control frequency range of one or more haptic actuators included in the device. This mapping may be used to generate a control signal to drive the one or more haptic actuators. The haptic effects and the content may be synchronized to one another during the presentation of the content on the device. The haptic actuator control signal may be amplified proportionally to the amplitude of the low frequency audio data.

Abstract translation: 通过分析内容，对设备上的内容呈现动态生成触觉效果。 在内容回放期间，可以分析用于内容的音频数据以确定低频音频数据。 低频音频数据从低频范围映射到包括在设备中的一个或多个触觉致动器的触觉控制频率范围。 该映射可用于产生控制信号以驱动一个或多个触觉致动器。 在设备内容呈现期间，触觉效果和内容可以彼此同步。 触觉致动器控制信号可以与低频音频数据的幅度成比例放大。