公开(公告)号：US10956550B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US16386707

申请日：2019-04-17

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Stephan V. Schell ,  Ruben Caballero ,  Jesse Lee Dorogusker ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  Emery Sanford

IPC: G06F21/32 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F21/31 ,  H04W12/06 ,  G06F21/36 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H04L29/06 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06K9/32 ,  H04L9/32 ,  H04W88/02

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electronic device with an embedded authentication system for restricting access to device resources. The authentication system may include one or more sensors operative to detect biometric information of a user. The sensors may be positioned in the device such that the sensors may detect appropriate biometric information as the user operates the device, without requiring the user to perform a step for providing the biometric information (e.g., embedding a fingerprint sensor in an input mechanism instead of providing a fingerprint sensor in a separate part of the device housing). In some embodiments, the authentication system may be operative to detect a visual or temporal pattern of inputs to authenticate a user. In response to authenticating, a user may access restricted files, applications (e.g., applications purchased by the user), or settings (e.g., application settings such as contacts or saved game profile).

公开(公告)号：US09268429B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US14047960

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Wei Chen ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  John Greer Elias ,  Wei Hsin Yao ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Brian Land ,  Willem den Boer

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G02F1/1333

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G09G3/3648 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2300/0478 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Liquid crystal display (LCD) touch screens integrate touch sensing elements with display circuitry and may include in-plane-switching (IPS) LCDs. A method of operating the integrated touch sensing elements with the display circuitry includes dividing touch-sensing circuitry of the touch screen into a plurality of drive segments, each drive segment overlapping one or more display rows; updating the display at a predetermined refresh rate; stimulating the plurality of drive segments at a predetermined scan rate; and changing the sequence of stimulating the plurality of drive segments as required to prevent simultaneously stimulating a drive segment that overlaps a display row currently being updated.

Abstract translation: 液晶显示器（LCD）触摸屏将触摸感应元件与显示电路集成，并可能包括平面内切换（IPS）LCD。 使用显示电路操作集成触摸感测元件的方法包括将触摸屏的触摸感测电路划分为多个驱动段，每个驱动段与一个或多个显示行重叠; 以预定的刷新率更新显示; 以预定的扫描速率刺激所述多个驱动段; 以及根据需要改变刺激所述多个驱动段的顺序以防止同时刺激与当前正被更新的显示行重叠的驱动段。

公开(公告)号：US20140139457A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US14047960

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve Porter HOTELLING ,  Wei Chen ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  John Greer Elias ,  Wei Hsin Yao ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Brian Richards Land ,  Willem den Boer

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G02F1/1333

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G09G3/3648 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2300/0478 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Liquid crystal display (LCD) touch screens integrate touch sensing elements with display circuitry and may include in-plane-switching (IPS) LCDs. A method of operating the integrated touch sensing elements with the display circuitry includes dividing touch-sensing circuitry of the touch screen into a plurality of drive segments, each drive segment overlapping one or more display rows; updating the display at a predetermined refresh rate; stimulating the plurality of drive segments at a predetermined scan rate; and changing the sequence of stimulating the plurality of drive segments as required to prevent simultaneously stimulating a drive segment that overlaps a display row currently being updated.

Abstract translation: 液晶显示器（LCD）触摸屏将触摸感应元件与显示电路集成，并可能包括平面内切换（IPS）LCD。 使用显示电路操作集成触摸感测元件的方法包括将触摸屏的触摸感测电路划分为多个驱动段，每个驱动段与一个或多个显示行重叠; 以预定的刷新率更新显示; 以预定的扫描速率刺激所述多个驱动段; 以及根据需要改变刺激所述多个驱动段的顺序以防止同时刺激与当前正被更新的显示行重叠的驱动段。

公开(公告)号：US20130174043A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-04

申请号：US13761698

申请日：2013-02-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Greg Marriott ,  Andrew Bert Hodge

IPC: H04L12/24

Abstract: Improved techniques for controlling operation of a portable electronic device are disclosed. Portable electronic devices which interact with a host electronic device can have their operational settings (e.g., configurations or preferences) remotely controlled. As a result, a host electronic device can offer a more sophisticated user interface and portable electronic devices need less local user interface features because these operational settings can be remotely controlled. The remotely-controlled (i.e., host controlled) operational settings are transferred to the portable electronic devices, whereby the portable electronic devices can thereafter operate in accordance with such settings.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制便携式电子设备的操作的改进技术。 与主机电子设备交互的便携式电子设备可以具有远程控制的操作设置（例如，配置或偏好）。 因此，主机电子设备可以提供更复杂的用户界面，并且便携式电子设备需要较少的本地用户界面特征，因为这些操作设置可以被远程控制。 遥控（即主机控制的）操作设置被传送到便携式电子设备，由此便携式电子设备之后可以根据这样的设置进行操作。

公开(公告)号：US10536336B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US13761698

申请日：2013-02-07

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Greg Marriott ,  Andrew Bert Hodge

IPC: H04L12/24 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04L12/28

Abstract: Improved techniques for controlling operation of a portable electronic device are disclosed. Portable electronic devices which interact with a host electronic device can have their operational settings (e.g., configurations or preferences) remotely controlled. As a result, a host electronic device can offer a more sophisticated user interface and portable electronic devices need less local user interface features because these operational settings can be remotely controlled. The remotely-controlled (i.e., host controlled) operational settings are transferred to the portable electronic devices, whereby the portable electronic devices can thereafter operate in accordance with such settings.

公开(公告)号：US20190260213A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16389375

申请日：2019-04-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Daniele G. De Iuliis ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Stanley Carl Ng ,  Eric W. Anderson ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01R31/06

Abstract: A power adapter for a peripheral device such as portable electronics device is disclosed. The power adapter includes a housing that contains electrical components associated with the power adapter. The power adapter also includes a data port provided at a surface of the housing. The data port is configured to provide external power to the peripheral device.

公开(公告)号：US10312704B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-04

申请号：US14162569

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Daniele De Iuliis ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Jeffrey L. Robbin ,  Stanley Carl Ng ,  Eric W. Anderson ,  Anthony M. Fadell

IPC: H01R31/06 ,  H02J7/00

Abstract: A power adapter for a peripheral device such as portable electronics device is disclosed. The power adapter includes a housing that contains electrical components associated with the power adapter. The power adapter also includes a data port provided at a surface of the housing. The data port is configured to provide external power to the peripheral device.

公开(公告)号：US10275585B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15470752

申请日：2017-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Anthony M. Fadell ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Stephan V. Schell ,  Ruben Caballero ,  Jesse Lee Dorogusker ,  Stephen Paul Zadesky ,  Emery Sanford

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/32 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F21/31 ,  G06F21/32 ,  G06F21/36 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04W12/06 ,  H04W88/02 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electronic device with an embedded authentication system for restricting access to device resources. The authentication system may include one or more sensors operative to detect biometric information of a user. The sensors may be positioned in the device such that the sensors may detect appropriate biometric information as the user operates the device, without requiring the user to perform a step for providing the biometric information (e.g., embedding a fingerprint sensor in an input mechanism instead of providing a fingerprint sensor in a separate part of the device housing). In some embodiments, the authentication system may be operative to detect a visual or temporal pattern of inputs to authenticate a user. In response to authenticating, a user may access restricted files, applications (e.g., applications purchased by the user), or settings (e.g., application settings such as contacts or saved game profile).

公开(公告)号：US10191576B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US15424712

申请日：2017-02-03

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Wei Chen ,  Christoph H. Krah ,  John Greer Elias ,  Wei Hsin Yao ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Brian R. Land ,  Willem den Boer

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/1362 ,  G02F1/1343 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: Disclosed herein are liquid-crystal display (LCD) touch screens that integrate the touch sensing elements with the display circuitry. The integration may take a variety of forms. Touch sensing elements can be completely implemented within the LCD stackup but outside the not between the color filter plate and the array plate. Alternatively, some touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates with other touch sensing elements not between the plates. In another alternative, all touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates. The latter alternative can include both conventional and in-plane-switching (IPS) LCDs. In some forms, one or more display structures can also have a touch sensing function. Techniques for manufacturing and operating such displays, as well as various devices embodying such displays are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09575610B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14985283

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Wei Chen ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  John Greer Elias ,  Wei Hsin Yao ,  John Z. Zhong ,  Andrew Bert Hodge ,  Brian Richards Land ,  Willem Den Boer

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G09G3/36 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1343 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/1362

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F1/133528 ,  G02F1/134309 ,  G02F1/134363 ,  G02F1/1362 ,  G02F2201/124 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04111 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  G09G3/3648 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2300/0456 ,  G09G2300/0478

Abstract: Disclosed herein are liquid-crystal display (LCD) touch screens that integrate the touch sensing elements with the display circuitry. The integration may take a variety of forms. Touch sensing elements can be completely implemented within the LCD stackup but outside the not between the color filter plate and the array plate. Alternatively, some touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates with other touch sensing elements not between the plates. In another alternative, all touch sensing elements can be between the color filter and array plates. The latter alternative can include both conventional and in-plane-switching (IPS) LCDs. In some forms, one or more display structures can also have a touch sensing function. Techniques for manufacturing and operating such displays, as well as various devices embodying such displays are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 这里公开了将触摸感测元件与显示电路集成的液晶显示（LCD）触摸屏。 整合可能采取各种形式。 触摸感应元件可以在LCD叠层中完全实现，但不在滤色器板和阵列板之间。 或者，一些触摸感测元件可以在滤色器和阵列板之间，而其它触摸感测元件不在印版之间。 在另一替代方案中，所有触摸感测元件可以在滤色器和阵列板之间。 后一种替代方案可以包括常规和平面内切换（IPS）LCD。 在一些形式中，一个或多个显示结构也可以具有触摸感测功能。 还公开了用于制造和操作这种显示器的技术以及体现这种显示器的各种装置。