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    Passive damping solution to optical image stabilization for voice coil motors
    2.
    发明授权
    Passive damping solution to optical image stabilization for voice coil motors 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10302961B2

    公开(公告)日：2019-05-28

    申请号：US15893530

    申请日：2018-02-09

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Aurelien R. Hubert ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Douglas S. Brodie

    IPC: H04N5/228 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G02B27/64 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G02B7/02 ,  F16F15/02

    Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an optics assembly housing an optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is configured to move within the apparatus. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is suspended by a plurality of wires on a base component of the apparatus. In some embodiments, one or more passive dampers disposed around the plurality of wires. In some embodiments, the passive dampers are configured to passively dampen motions of the optics assembly within the apparatus, and each of the one or more passive dampers radially surrounds a portion of a length of a respective one of the plurality of wires over a portion of the length of the respective one of the plurality of wires.

    FOCUS ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON ATTENTION
    3.
    发明公开
    FOCUS ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON ATTENTION 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20240211035A1

    公开(公告)日：2024-06-27

    申请号：US18390084

    申请日：2023-12-20

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Arthur Y. Zhang ,  Ray L. Chang ,  Yanli Zhang ,  Luke A. Pillans ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Jeffrey N. Gleason ,  Christian Moore ,  Simon Fortin-Deschenes ,  Emmanuel Piuze-Phaneuf

    IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H04N23/62

    CPC classification number: G06F3/013 ,  G06F1/163 ,  H04N23/62

    Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods that adjust a focus of a camera based on a distance associated with a determined user attention. For example, an example process may include obtaining sensor data from one or more sensors in a physical environment. The process may include determining at least one gaze direction of at least one eye based on the sensor data. The process may further include determining a distance associated with user attention based on a convergence determined based on an intersection of gaze directions of the at least one gaze direction, or a distance of an object in a 3D representation of the physical environment based on the at least one gaze direction. The process may further include adjusting a focus of a camera of the one or more sensors based on the distance associated with the user attention.

    Systems With Supplemental Illumination
    4.
    发明公开
    Systems With Supplemental Illumination 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20230324690A1

    公开(公告)日：2023-10-12

    申请号：US18179899

    申请日：2023-03-07

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Ritu Shah ,  Edward S. Huo ,  Jason L. Slupeiks ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Tom Sengelaub ,  Tong Chen

    IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G02B27/00

    CPC classification number: G02B27/0172 ,  G02B27/0093 ,  G02B2027/0138 ,  G02B2027/014

    Abstract: A head-mounted device may have a head-mounted support structure. Displays may present images to eye boxes at the rear of the head-mounted support structure. Cameras and other sensors may be supported by the head-mounted support structure. Tracking cameras may be used to track the movement of a user's hands or other external objects. In dim ambient lighting conditions, a supplemental illumination system may be activated to provide supplemental illumination for the tracking cameras. A single beam of supplemental illumination may be emitted over a given coverage area or a smaller beam of supplemental illumination may be steered across the given coverage area. Light-emitting devices such as infrared light-emitting diodes and infrared lasers may be used to form infrared light sources for the supplemental illumination system.

    THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE CAMERA ENCLOSURE
    6.
    发明申请
    THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE CAMERA ENCLOSURE 有权
    导热相机外壳

    公开(公告)号：US20170078572A1

    公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

    申请号：US14852336

    申请日：2015-09-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Ihtesham H. Chowdhury ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Jeffrey Nathan Gleason

    IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23241 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2257

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices, systems and methods for using or manufacturing a camera enclosure or mobile device that includes a thermally conductive camera module, such as having a minimum thermal conductivity of 200 watts per meter Kelvin (W/mK), that enhances heat transfer between a stiffener and cap of the enclosure. This allows heat produced by the camera to be conducted forward, away from the bottom of the stiffener, through the stiffener, and to the top of can so that the bottom of the stiffener does not heat to a high temperature, components of the device or an outer surface of a cover of the device near the bottom of the stiffener. This substantially increases the time before or avoids having the temperature of outer surface reach a high temperature, such as one that will be uncomfortable to the user. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于使用或制造相机外壳或移动设备的装置，系统和方法，其包括导热相机模块，例如具有200瓦/米开尔文（W / mK）的最小热导率，其增强热量 在外壳的加强件和盖子之间传递。 这允许相机产生的热量向前传导，远离加强件的底部，通过加强件，并且到达顶部，使得加强件的底部不会加热到高温，装置的部件或 该装置的盖的外表面靠近加强件的底部。 这大大增加了外表面的温度达到高温之前的时间，或者避免了使用者不舒适的高温。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Enhancement via Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)-Supported Super-Resolution Imaging
    7.
    发明申请
    Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Enhancement via Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)-Supported Super-Resolution Imaging 有权

    公开(公告)号：US20250104456A1

    公开(公告)日：2025-03-27

    申请号：US18884605

    申请日：2024-09-13

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Marc Geese ,  Thomas G. Salter ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Peter Burgner ,  Lionel E. Edwin

    IPC: G06V30/10 ,  G06T3/4053 ,  G06T5/50 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06V10/25

    Abstract: Electronic devices, methods, and program storage devices for achieving improved optical character recognition (OCR) operations are disclosed. Performing OCR operations on captured images, e.g., images captured by cameras that are affixed to a user's body (e.g., from mixed reality devices, such as smart HMDs) requires a low-power, robust camera design. Obtaining high spatial resolution in such captured images faces many challenges. However, images with higher spatial resolution can be created by combining information extracted from multiple images captured by such devices, leveraging information obtained from positional sensors of such devices, and performing SR post-processing operations. Such higher spatial resolution images may then be used to enable high-acuity OCR capabilities. The solutions disclosed herein also compensate for the missing ability of such devices due to the lack of a vestibulo-ocular reflex (i.e., the human visual system's ability to use compensating eye movement to fixate and read text clearly, despite head movement).

    Electronic device with a display for low light conditions
    8.
    发明授权
    Electronic device with a display for low light conditions 有权

    公开(公告)号：US12142243B2

    公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

    申请号：US18189422

    申请日：2023-03-24

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Ritu Shah ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Tom Sengelaub

    IPC: G09G5/10 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06V10/25 ,  G09G3/34

    Abstract: Operating an outward-facing display device for low light conditions may include receiving information indicative of ambient lighting conditions for the display device's environment; in accordance with a determination that the ambient lighting conditions do not satisfy a brightness criterion, determining a set of pixels in the outward-facing display device corresponding to an area of interest in the environment; and driving the set of pixels at a particular brightness to improve lighting in the area of interest.

    Thermally conductive camera enclosure
    9.
    发明授权
    Thermally conductive camera enclosure 有权
    导热相机外壳

    公开(公告)号：US09591215B1

    公开(公告)日：2017-03-07

    申请号：US14852336

    申请日：2015-09-11

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Scott W. Miller ,  Ihtesham H. Chowdhury ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Jeffrey Nathan Gleason

    IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23241 ,  H04N5/2252 ,  H04N5/2257

    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices, systems and methods for using or manufacturing a camera enclosure or mobile device that includes a thermally conductive camera module, such as having a minimum thermal conductivity of 200 watts per meter Kelvin (W/mK), that enhances heat transfer between a stiffener and cap of the enclosure. This allows heat produced by the camera to be conducted forward, away from the bottom of the stiffener, through the stiffener, and to the top of can so that the bottom of the stiffener does not heat to a high temperature, components of the device or an outer surface of a cover of the device near the bottom of the stiffener. This substantially increases the time before or avoids having the temperature of outer surface reach a high temperature, such as one that will be uncomfortable to the user. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括用于使用或制造相机外壳或移动设备的装置，系统和方法，其包括导热相机模块，例如具有200瓦/米开尔文（W / mK）的最小热导率，其增强热量 在外壳的加强件和盖子之间传递。 这允许相机产生的热量向前传导，远离加强件的底部，通过加强件，并且到达顶部，使得加强件的底部不会加热到高温，装置的部件或 该装置的盖的外表面靠近加强件的底部。 这大大增加了外表面的温度达到高温之前的时间，或者避免了使用者不舒适的高温。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

    WIRE SUSPENSION MOUNTING APPROACH FOR REDUCED OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION PACKAGE SIZE
    10.
    发明申请
    WIRE SUSPENSION MOUNTING APPROACH FOR REDUCED OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION PACKAGE SIZE 有权
    用于减少光学图像稳定的线缆悬挂安装方法

    公开(公告)号：US20160073028A1

    公开(公告)日：2016-03-10

    申请号：US14478930

    申请日：2014-09-05

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    Inventor： Jeffrey N. Gleason ,  Ryan J. Dunn ,  Scott W. Miller

    IPC: H04N5/232 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G02B27/64

    CPC classification number: H04N5/23287 ,  G02B7/08 ,  G02B27/646 ,  H04N5/2254

    Abstract: Some embodiments include an optics assembly. In some embodiments, the optics assembly includes an optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is configured to move within the apparatus on one or more axes orthogonal to an optical axis of the optics component. In some embodiments, the optics assembly is suspended by a plurality of wires on a base component of the apparatus, each wire of the plurality of wires being substantially parallel to the optical axis of the optics component. Some embodiments include a base assembly component or substrate having an upper surface plane and a lower surface plane. In some embodiments, one or more terminations are disposed around the plurality of wires. In some embodiments, the terminations are located beyond the upper surface plane of the base assembly component.

    Abstract translation: 一些实施例包括光学组件。 在一些实施例中，光学组件包括光学部件。 在一些实施例中，光学组件配置成在与光学部件的光轴正交的一个或多个轴上的装置内移动。 在一些实施例中，光学组件由设备的基座部件上的多根电线悬挂，多条导线中的每条导线基本上平行于光学部件的光轴。 一些实施例包括具有上表面平面和下表面平面的基座组件部件或基板。 在一些实施例中，一个或多个终端设置在多根电线周围。 在一些实施例中，终端位于基座组件部件的上表面之外。

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