Patents by Inventor Steve P. Hotelling
Steve P. Hotelling 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: 11036282Abstract: Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Steve P. Hotelling, Brian Q. Huppi, Joshua A. Strickon, Duncan Robert Kerr, Imran Chaudhri, Greg Christie, Jonathan P. Ive, Peter J. Kennedy, Anthony M. Faddell, Jeffrey L. Robbin
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Publication number: 20180341324Abstract: Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Steve P. HOTELLING, Brian Q. HUPPI, Joshua A. STRICKON, Duncan Robert KERR, Imran CHAUDHRI, Gregory CHRISTIE, Jonathan P. IVE, Peter J. KENNEDY, Anthony M. FADDELL, Jeffrey L. ROBBIN
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Patent number: 10042418Abstract: Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Steve P. Hotelling, Brian Q. Huppi, Joshua A. Strickon, Duncan Robert Kerr, Imran Chaudhri, Greg Christie, Jonathan P. Ive, Peter J. Kennedy, Anthony M. Fadell, Jeffrey L. Robbin
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Patent number: 9729685Abstract: Accurate and reliable techniques for determining information of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2011Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jonathan P. Ive, Duncan R. Kerr, Matthew D. Rohrbach, Steve P. Hotelling, Christopher T. Mullens, Martin P. Grunthaner, Michael A. Cretella, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160373563Abstract: Accurate and reliable techniques for determining information of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Duncan R. KERR, Matthew D. ROHRBACH, Steve P. HOTELLING, Christopher T. MULLENS, Martin P. GRUNTHANER, Michael A. CRETELLA, Jr.
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Patent number: 9325253Abstract: An AC-to-DC adapter may be provided in order to increase the sensitivity of a touch-sensitive surface. Such an AC-to-DC adapter may include a rectifying circuit to rectify incoming AC signals. The rectifying circuit may take the form of a diode bridge network that includes four diode branches. Stabilization circuits may be provided in parallel with each diode branch in order to decrease the impedance of the diode bridge network during particular periods of operation. The stabilization circuits may be configured such that the impedance of the diode bridge network is substantially constant during all periods of operation. As a result, the impedance of the AC-to-DC adapter may be relatively constant during all periods of operation. In turn, the sensitivity of a touch-sensitive surface of a device being powered by such an AC-to-DC adapter may increase.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2013Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brian Land, Steve P. Hotelling, Gus Pabon, Benjamin B. Lyon
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Patent number: 9298311Abstract: A device compensating for a loss in sensitivity of a sensor, such as a trackpad. The device may be standalone, integrated with the trackpad itself, or within the associated integrated circuit designed to measure relative electrode capacitances. The embodiment generally employs a current source to negatively compensate for the current available to charge at least one capacitor (or other storage device) in the trackpad.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Benjamin B. Lyon, Steve P. Hotelling
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Publication number: 20140074426Abstract: Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Apple IncInventors: Steve P. HOTELLING, Brian Q. HUPPI, Joshua A. STRICKON, Duncan Robert KERR, Imran CHAUDHRI, Greg CHRISTIE, Jonathan P. IVE, Peter J. KENNEDY, Anthony M. FADELL, Jeffrey L. ROBBIN
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Patent number: 8612856Abstract: Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Steve P. Hotelling, Brian Q. Huppi, Joshua A. Strickon, Duncan Robert Kerr, Imran Chaudhri, Greg Christie, Jonathan P. Ive, Peter J. Kennedy, Anthony M. Faddell, Jeffrey L. Robbin
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Publication number: 20130250640Abstract: a An AC-to-DC adapter may be provided in order to increase the sensitivity of a touch-sensitive surface. Such an AC-to-DC adapter may include a rectifying circuit to rectify incoming AC signals. The rectifying circuit may take the form of a diode bridge network that includes four diode branches. Stabilization circuits may be provided in parallel with each diode branch in order to decrease the impedance of the diode bridge network during particular periods of operation. The stabilization circuits may be configured such that the impedance of the diode bridge network is substantially constant during all periods of operation. As a result, the impedance of the AC-to-DC adapter may be relatively constant during all periods of operation. In turn, the sensitivity of a touch-sensitive surface of a device being powered by such an AC-to-DC adapter may increase.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brian Land, Steve P. Hotelling, Gus Pabon, Benjamin B. Lyon
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Publication number: 20130076614Abstract: Accurate and reliable techniques for determining information of an accessory device in relation to an electronic device are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jonathan P. IVE, Duncan R. Kerr, Matthew D. Rohrbach, Steve P. Hotelling, Christopher T. Mullens, Martin P. Grunthaner, Michael A. Cretella, JR.
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Patent number: 8395330Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2012Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Duncan R. Kerr, Steve P. Hotelling
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Patent number: 8381135Abstract: Proximity based systems and methods that are implemented on an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes sensing an object spaced away and in close proximity to the electronic device. The method also includes performing an action in the electronic device when an object is sensed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Steve P. Hotelling, Brian Q. Huppi, Joshua A. Strickon, Duncan Robert Kerr, Bas Ording, Imran Chaudhri, Greg Christie, Jonathan P. Ive, Peter J. Kennedy, Anthony M. Fadell, Jeffrey L. Robbin
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Publication number: 20120293569Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Duncan R. KERR, Steve P. HOTELLING
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Patent number: 8264167Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2012Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Duncan R. Kerr, Steve P. Hotelling
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Publication number: 20120133301Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: Apple Inc.Inventors: Duncan R. KERR, Steve P. Hotelling
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Patent number: 8148913Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Duncan R. Kerr, Steve P. Hotelling
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Publication number: 20120075255Abstract: A touch-sensitive device is disclosed having a touch-sensitive surface that includes first and second touch-sensitive areas. A force feedback unit can be coupled to the second touch-sensitive area to provide force feedback at the second touch-sensitive area in response to a touch input detected at the second touch-sensitive area. In some embodiments, the first touch-sensitive area can be the surface of a mouse, and the second touch-sensitive area can be a member protruding from the surface of the mouse.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Christoph H. Krah, Steve P. Hotelling
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Patent number: 8077147Abstract: A mouse with an extended optical sensing surface is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Christoph H. Krah, Steve P. Hotelling
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Patent number: 8033695Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device includes a housing having an illuminable portion. The computing device also includes a light device disposed inside the housing. The light device is configured to illuminate the illuminable portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2010Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Duncan R. Kerr, Steve P. Hotelling