18450386. TOUCH SENSITIVE INPUT SURFACE simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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TOUCH SENSITIVE INPUT SURFACE

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Darshan R. Kasar of Redwood City CA (US)

Javier Mendez of San Jose CA (US)

Nicholas C. Soldner of Los Altos CA (US)

Grant H. Mulliken of Los Gatos CA (US)

TOUCH SENSITIVE INPUT SURFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18450386 titled 'TOUCH SENSITIVE INPUT SURFACE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a head-mountable device with a display, frame, facial interface, cover, and touch-sensitive surface for user input.

  • Head-mountable device with display, frame, facial interface, cover, and touch-sensitive surface
  • Display is surrounded by a frame and attached to a facial interface
  • Cover is placed around the facial interface
  • Touch-sensitive surface integrated into the cover for user input

Potential Applications

The technology could be used in virtual reality headsets, augmented reality devices, and other wearable display systems.

Problems Solved

The device provides a convenient and intuitive way for users to interact with the head-mounted display, enhancing the overall user experience.

Benefits

- Improved user interaction with the device - Enhanced user experience in virtual and augmented reality environments - Simplified design for head-mounted displays

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing User Interaction: Enhancing User Experience with Touch-Sensitive Head-Mounted Devices

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include other head-mounted devices with touch-sensitive surfaces for user input.

Unanswered Questions

How does the touch-sensitive surface work in different environments?

The article does not provide information on how the touch-sensitive surface functions in various conditions, such as different lighting or temperature settings.

What materials are used in the construction of the touch-sensitive surface?

The article does not specify the materials used in the touch-sensitive surface, which could impact durability and performance.


Original Abstract Submitted

In at least one example of the present disclosure, a head-mountable device includes a display, a frame at least partially surrounding the display, a facial interface attached to the frame, a cover disposed around the facial interface, and a touch sensitive surface incorporated into the cover to receive input from a user for the head-mountable device.