公开(公告)号：US10353467B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15047447

申请日：2016-02-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peteris K. Augenbergs ,  Marc J. Piche ,  Vinay Chawda ,  Nicole M. Wells ,  Scott J. McEuen ,  Curtis P. Wiederhold ,  Jonah A. Harley ,  Wayne C. Westerman ,  Jeffrey T. Bernstein ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Paul Briant ,  Thomas Wedlick

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G01L3/22 ,  A63F13/285

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing haptic output and audio output on computing devices using the same haptic device and methods for calibrating the same. To produce the haptic and audio output, the computing device receives a profile of a desired output waveform that is to be provided by the haptic device. Using the desired output waveform, an input waveform is generated. Once the input waveform that will produce the desired output waveform is generated, the input waveform may be calibrated to account for various structural components of the haptic device and may also be combined with an audio waveform. The input waveform is then provided to the haptic device.

公开(公告)号：US10297119B1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-21

申请号：US14567017

申请日：2014-12-11

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Curtis P. Wiederhold ,  Benjamin A. Bard ,  Justin D. Crosby ,  Hugo D. Verweij

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G08B3/10

Abstract: An electronic device can include one or more actuators. The actuator or actuators may be operably connected to a feedback surface. Movement is produced in at least one actuator that causes an audio output. The movement in the actuator(s) by itself may produce the desired audio output. The movement in the actuator(s) can produce a force in at least one direction that produces movement in the feedback surface, and the movement in the feedback surface produces audio output. The movement in the actuator may also provide a haptic output to a user.

公开(公告)号：US10261585B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US15263641

申请日：2016-09-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin A. Bard ,  Curtis P. Wiederhold

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: A haptic device in an electronic device includes a feedback surface, one or more actuators, and a connection member connected between the feedback surface and each actuator. At least one actuator produces an attracting or repelling force that creates movement in the connection member and the feedback surface. An acoustic and a haptic output of the haptic device can be adjusted at least in part by producing an out of plane movement in the feedback surface, by changing a cross-sectional area of at least a portion of the connection member, by changing dynamically one or more biasing supports disposed below the feedback surface, and/or by changing at least one waveform characteristic of a haptic input signal received by at least one actuator.

公开(公告)号：US09594429B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14227149

申请日：2014-03-27

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin A. Bard ,  Curtis P. Wiederhold

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/165

Abstract: A haptic device in an electronic device includes a feedback surface, one or more actuators, and a connection member connected between the feedback surface and each actuator. At least one actuator produces an attracting or repelling force that creates movement in the connection member and the feedback surface. An acoustic and a haptic output of the haptic device can be adjusted at least in part by producing an out of plane movement in the feedback surface, by changing a cross-sectional area of at least a portion of the connection member, by changing dynamically one or more biasing supports disposed below the feedback surface, and/or by changing at least one waveform characteristic of a haptic input signal received by at least one actuator.

Abstract translation: 电子设备中的触觉装置包括反馈表面，一个或多个致动器以及连接在反馈表面和每个致动器之间的连接构件。 至少一个致动器产生在连接构件和反馈表面中产生移动的吸引力或排斥力。 触觉装置的声学和触觉输出可以至少部分地通过在反馈表面中产生平面外的运动来调节，通过改变连接构件的至少一部分的横截面积，通过动态地改变 或更多的偏置支撑件，以及/或通过改变由至少一个致动器接收的触觉输入信号的至少一个波形特性。

公开(公告)号：US20170003744A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15263641

申请日：2016-09-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Benjamin A. Bard ,  Curtis P. Wiederhold

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/165

Abstract: A haptic device in an electronic device includes a feedback surface, one or more actuators, and a connection member connected between the feedback surface and each actuator. At least one actuator produces an attracting or repelling force that creates movement in the connection member and the feedback surface. An acoustic and a haptic output of the haptic device can be adjusted at least in part by producing an out of plane movement in the feedback surface, by changing a cross-sectional area of at least a portion of the connection member, by changing dynamically one or more biasing supports disposed below the feedback surface, and/or by changing at least one waveform characteristic of a haptic input signal received by at least one actuator.

Abstract translation: 电子设备中的触觉装置包括反馈表面，一个或多个致动器以及连接在反馈表面和每个致动器之间的连接构件。 至少一个致动器产生在连接构件和反馈表面中产生移动的吸引力或排斥力。 触觉装置的声学和触觉输出可以至少部分地通过在反馈表面中产生平面外的运动来调节，通过改变连接构件的至少一部分的横截面积，通过动态地改变 或更多的偏置支撑件，以及/或通过改变由至少一个致动器接收的触觉输入信号的至少一个波形特性。

公开(公告)号：US20160259480A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US15047447

申请日：2016-02-18

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Peteris K. Augenbergs ,  Marc J. Piche ,  Vinay Chawda ,  Nicole M. Wells ,  Scott J. McEuen ,  Curtis P. Wiederhold ,  Jonah A. Harley ,  Wayne C. Westerman ,  Jeffrey T. Bernstein ,  Brett W. Degner ,  Paul Briant ,  Thomas Wedlick

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  G01L3/22 ,  G01L5/0028 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and systems for providing haptic output and audio output on computing devices using the same haptic device and methods for calibrating the same. To produce the haptic and audio output, the computing device receives a profile of a desired output waveform that is to be provided by the haptic device. Using the desired output waveform, an input waveform is generated. Once the input waveform that will produce the desired output waveform is generated, the input waveform may be calibrated to account for various structural components of the haptic device and may also be combined with an audio waveform. The input waveform is then provided to the haptic device.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了用于使用相同的触觉装置和用于校准其的方法在计算装置上提供触觉输出和音频输出的方法和系统。 为了产生触觉和音频输出，计算装置接收由触觉装置提供的期望的输出波形的曲线。 使用所需的输出波形，生成输入波形。 一旦产生将产生期望的输出波形的输入波形，则可以校准输入波形以考虑触觉装置的各种结构部件，并且也可以与音频波形组合。 然后将输入波形提供给触觉装置。

公开(公告)号：US20150277562A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-01

申请号：US14227149

申请日：2014-03-27

Applicant: APPLE INC.

Inventor： Benjamin A. Bard ,  Curtis P. Wiederhold

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/043

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G06F3/165

Abstract: A haptic device in an electronic device includes a feedback surface, one or more actuators, and a connection member connected between the feedback surface and each actuator. At least one actuator produces an attracting or repelling force that creates movement in the connection member and the feedback surface. An acoustic and a haptic output of the haptic device can be adjusted at least in part by producing an out of plane movement in the feedback surface, by changing a cross-sectional area of at least a portion of the connection member, by changing dynamically one or more biasing supports disposed below the feedback surface, and/or by changing at least one waveform characteristic of a haptic input signal received by at least one actuator.

Abstract translation: 电子设备中的触觉装置包括反馈表面，一个或多个致动器以及连接在反馈表面和每个致动器之间的连接构件。 至少一个致动器产生在连接构件和反馈表面中产生移动的吸引力或排斥力。 触觉装置的声学和触觉输出可以至少部分地通过在反馈表面中产生平面外的运动来调节，通过改变连接构件的至少一部分的横截面积，通过动态地改变 或更多的偏置支撑件，以及/或通过改变由至少一个致动器接收的触觉输入信号的至少一个波形特性。