Patents by Inventor Martin Auclair
Martin Auclair has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12003954Abstract: An audio system and a method of determining an audio filter based on a position of an audio device of the audio system, are described. The audio system receives an image of the audio device being worn by a user and determines, based on the image and a known geometric relationship between a datum on the audio device and an electroacoustic transducer of the audio device, a relative position between the electroacoustic transducer and an anatomical feature of the user. The audio filter is determined based on the relative position. The audio filter can be applied to an audio input signal to render spatialized sound to the user through the electroacoustic transducer, or the audio filter can be applied to a microphone input signal to capture speech of the user by the electroacoustic transducer. Other aspects are also described and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Vignesh Ganapathi Subramanian, Antti J. Vanne, Olivier Soares, Andrew R. Harvey, Martin E. Johnson, Theo Auclair
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Publication number: 20230188853Abstract: Various embodiments include a dynamic flex circuit that may be used in a camera with a moveable image sensor. The dynamic flex circuit may include one or more fixed end portions, a moveable end portion, and an intermediate portion. In some embodiments, the fixed end portion may be connected to another flex circuit of the camera. The moveable end portion may be coupled with the moveable image sensor. The intermediate portion may be configured to allow the moveable end portion to move with the moveable image sensor. Some embodiments include a reinforcement arrangement that reinforces one or more portions of the dynamic flex circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nicholas D. Smyth, Jian Ouyang, Scott W. Miller, Samuel M. Hyatt, Martin Auclair, Phillip R. Sommer
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Patent number: 11595582Abstract: Various embodiments include a dynamic flex circuit that may be used in a camera with a moveable image sensor. The dynamic flex circuit may include one or more fixed end portions, a moveable end portion, and an intermediate portion. In some embodiments, the fixed end portion may be connected to another flex circuit of the camera. The moveable end portion may be coupled with the moveable image sensor. The intermediate portion may be configured to allow the moveable end portion to move with the moveable image sensor. Some embodiments include a reinforcement arrangement that reinforces one or more portions of the dynamic flex circuit.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nicholas D. Smyth, Jian Ouyang, Scott W. Miller, Samuel M. Hyatt, Martin Auclair, Phillip R. Sommer
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Publication number: 20210218896Abstract: Various embodiments include a dynamic flex circuit that may be used in a camera with a moveable image sensor. The dynamic flex circuit may include one or more fixed end portions, a moveable end portion, and an intermediate portion. In some embodiments, the fixed end portion may be connected to another flex circuit of the camera. The moveable end portion may be coupled with the moveable image sensor. The intermediate portion may be configured to allow the moveable end portion to move with the moveable image sensor. Some embodiments include a reinforcement arrangement that reinforces one or more portions of the dynamic flex circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Nicholas D. Smyth, Jian Ouyang, Scott W. Miller, Samuel M. Hyatt, Martin Auclair, Phillip R. Sommer
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Publication number: 20200215574Abstract: Examples of portable electronic devices including a piezo actuated vibrator for providing tactile feedback to the user are described. Portable electronic devices according to the present disclosure may include tactile feedback devices, which may be driven by a piezoelectric actuator/vibrator that is operatively coupled to or embedded into the housing of a portable electronic device. In some examples, the housing of the electronic device itself can be made of piezoelectric ceramic material. The piezoelectric element may be coupled to the housing of the product to cause the housing to deflect and/or vibrate. In some examples, the housing of the portable electronic device, which may be a portable media player device, may be configured for placement directly or indirectly in contact with the user's skin such that vibrations of the housing may be felt directly (without audible feedback) by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2020Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Stephen P. Zadesky, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Stephen B. Lynch, Martin Auclair
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Patent number: 10603690Abstract: Examples of portable electronic devices including a piezo actuated vibrator for providing tactile feedback to the user are described. Portable electronic devices according to the present disclosure may include tactile feedback devices, which may be driven by a piezoelectric actuator/vibrator that is operatively coupled to or embedded into the housing of a portable electronic device. In some examples, the housing of the electronic device itself can be made of piezoelectric ceramic material. The piezoelectric element may be coupled to the housing of the product to cause the housing to deflect and/or vibrate. In some examples, the housing of the portable electronic device, which may be a portable media player device, may be configured for placement directly or indirectly in contact with the user's skin such that vibrations of the housing may be felt directly (without audible feedback) by the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2014Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen P. Zadesky, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Stephen B. Lynch, Martin Auclair
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Patent number: 9756927Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for fabricating an electronic device with an integrated railing system that detachably couples mounting hardware to the electronic device. By selectively detaching the mounting hardware, the electronic device may be made more compact and portable. In some embodiments, the railing system is fabricated substantially contemporaneous to fabricating the electronic device, such as by extrusion of the railing and the electronic device together. This fabrication approach may reduce the overall cost and complexity of manufacturing the railing system.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Martin Auclair, Fletcher Rothkopf
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Publication number: 20160023245Abstract: Examples of portable electronic devices including a piezo actuated vibrator for providing tactile feedback to the user are described. Portable electronic devices according to the present disclosure may include tactile feedback devices, which may be driven by a piezoelectric actuator/vibrator that is operatively coupled to or embedded into the housing of a portable electronic device. In some examples, the housing of the electronic device itself can be made of piezoelectric ceramic material. The piezoelectric element may be coupled to the housing of the product to cause the housing to deflect and/or vibrate. In some examples, the housing of the portable electronic device, which may be a portable media player device, may be configured for placement directly or indirectly in contact with the user's skin such that vibrations of the housing may be felt directly (without audible feedback) by the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Stephen P. Zadesky, Fletcher R. Rothkopf, Stephen B. Lynch, Martin Auclair
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Publication number: 20130135796Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for fabricating an electronic device with an integrated railing system that detachably couples mounting hardware to the electronic device. By selectively detaching the mounting hardware, the electronic device may be made more compact and portable. In some embodiments, the railing system is fabricated substantially contemporaneous to fabricating the electronic device, such as by extrusion of the railing and the electronic device together. This fabrication approach may reduce the overall cost and complexity of manufacturing the railing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Martin Auclair, Fletcher Rothkopf
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Patent number: D741333Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Shota Aoyagi, Martin Auclair, Richard P. Howarth, Jared Kole, Scott A. Myers, David A. Pakula
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Patent number: D852195Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Shota Aoyagi, Martin Auclair, Jeremy Bataillou, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Michael Walter Firka, Richard P. Howarth, Edward Siyuan Huo, Scott A. Myers, Eric Nyland, Benjamin J. Pope, Clement Tissandier
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Patent number: D967824Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Shota Aoyagi, Martin Auclair, Jeremy Bataillou, Richard Hung Minh Dinh, Michael Walter Firka, Richard P. Howarth, Edward Siyuan Huo, Scott A. Myers, Eric Nyland, Benjamin J. Pope, Clement Tissandier