Apple inc. (20240192811). Systems With Deformable Controllers simplified abstract
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Systems With Deformable Controllers
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Inventor(s)
Muhammad F. Hossain of Santa Clara CA (US)
Samuel A. Resnick of San Francisco CA (US)
Systems With Deformable Controllers - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240192811 titled 'Systems With Deformable Controllers
The abstract describes a controller for electronic equipment, including a head-mounted device, computer stylus, handheld device, and other electronic devices. The controller has a nub-shaped housing with a flexible housing wall that has an elongated dome shape. User finger input is detected by sensor circuitry in the flexible housing, including multitouch touch input, force input, and deformation input.
- The controller is designed for use with various electronic equipment, including head-mounted devices, computer styluses, and handheld devices.
- The housing of the controller is nub-shaped and formed from a flexible housing wall with an elongated dome shape.
- Sensor circuitry in the flexible housing detects user finger input, such as multitouch touch input, force input, and deformation input.
Potential Applications: The controller can be used in virtual reality systems, graphic design applications, gaming consoles, and remote controls for electronic devices.
Problems Solved: The controller provides a more intuitive and ergonomic way for users to interact with electronic equipment, improving user experience and control accuracy.
Benefits: Enhanced user experience, improved control accuracy, ergonomic design, versatile compatibility with various electronic devices.
Commercial Applications: The controller can be marketed to companies developing virtual reality systems, graphic design software, gaming consoles, and consumer electronics manufacturers.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on ergonomic controllers for electronic devices, touch input sensors, and flexible housing designs.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in sensor technology, flexible materials for housing design, and user interface innovations in electronic equipment.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the flexible housing design of the controller improve user interaction with electronic equipment? 2. What are the potential applications of the controller in different industries and consumer products?
Original Abstract Submitted
a controller may be provided for use with electronic equipment. the electronic equipment may include a head-mounted device that uses user input to control displayed images, a computer stylus or other accessory, a handheld device such as a remote control, and/or other electronic devices. the controller may have a nub-shaped housing. the housing may be formed from a flexible housing wall that has an elongated dome shape extending along an axis. user finger input may be provided to the controller during operation. sensor circuitry in the flexible housing may be used in detecting user finger input such as multitouch touch input, force input in which a user's finger presses against the flexible housing, and deformation input in which the flexible housing is bent away from the axis or otherwise deformed by a user's finger.
