Patents by Inventor Gary Ian BUTCHER

Gary Ian BUTCHER 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).

  • Patent number: 12293741
    Abstract: An electronic device having a display and a physical input mechanism detects a request to display a flashlight user interface. In response to detecting the request, the device displays the flashlight user interface. While displaying the flashlight user interface, the electronic device detects an interaction with the physical input mechanism. In response to detecting the interaction, the electronic device changes a property of the illumination source that is used as the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marco Triverio, Gary Ian Butcher, Kevin Will Chen, Matthew J. Sundstrom, Christopher Patrick Foss
  • Patent number: 12287962
    Abstract: User interface navigation on a personal electronics device based on movements of a crown is disclosed. The device can select an appropriate level of information arranged along a z-axis for display based on crown movement. The navigation can be based on an angular velocity of the crown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Zambetti, Imran Chaudhri, Jonathan R. Dascola, Alan C. Dye, Christopher Patrick Foss, Aurelio Guzman, Chanaka G. Karunamuni, Duncan Robert Kerr, Stephen O. Lemay, Natalia Maric, Christopher Wilson, Eric Lance Wilson, Lawrence Y. Yang, Gary Ian Butcher, Anton M. Davydov, Dylan Ross Edwards, Jonathan P. Ive, Zachery Kennedy, Nicholas V. King, Daniel Trent Preston
  • Patent number: 12282594
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system receives data representing a pose of at least a first portion of a user and causes presentation of an avatar that includes a respective avatar feature corresponding to the first portion of the user and presented having a variable display characteristic that is indicative of a certainty of the pose of the first portion of the user. In some embodiments, a computer system receives data indicating current activity of one or more users is activity of a first type and, in response, updates a representation of a user having a first appearance based on a first appearance template. The system receives second data indicating current activity of the one or more users and, in response, updates the appearance of the representation of the first user based on the current activity of the one or more users using the first or a second appearance template.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Ian Butcher, Rupert Burton, Dorian D. Dargan, Nicholas W. Henderson, Jason Rickwald, Nicolas Scapel, Giancarlo Yerkes, Alan C. Dye
  • Patent number: 12277275
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to content-based tactile outputs. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with content-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with end-of-content tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with moving a user interface in response to different types of input are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with adjustable item-based tactile outputs are described. In some embodiments, user interfaces associated with input velocity-based tactile outputs are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Camille Moussette, David H. Bloom, Gary Ian Butcher, Alan C. Dye, Dylan Ross Edwards, Jules K. Fennis, Brian T. Gleeson, Miao He, Matthew J. Sundstrom
  • Publication number: 20250094021
    Abstract: An electronic device invokes a pairing mode for pairing the electronic device with an external device, displays an indication of a movement of the external device that meets respective criteria, detects that the external device has moved so that it meets the respective criteria, and initiates a process for registering the external device as a paired device in response to detecting that the external device ahs moved so that it meets the respective criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Lawrence Y. YANG, Christopher WILSON, Wan Si WAN, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Imran CHAUDHRI, Alan C. DYE, Jonathan P. IVE, Stephen O. LEMAY, Lee S. BROUGHTON
  • Publication number: 20250060871
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing input mechanisms. In some examples, the electronic device transitions from a first mode into a second mode in accordance with a determination that the one or more characteristics of a user input detected via a second input mechanism of the electronic device meet a set of predefined criteria. In the first mode, a first input mechanism of the electronic device is restricted for user input. In the second mode, the first input mechanism of the electronic device is unrestricted for user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Bronwyn JONES, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Stephen O. LEMAY, Nathan DE VRIES, Molly Pray WIEBE, Aled Hywel WILLIAMS
  • Publication number: 20250036266
    Abstract: An electronic device may display a first lap time representation, and may move the first lap time representation in accordance with a first amount of elapsed time. While moving the first lap time representation, the electronic device may detect a lap input. In response to the lap input, the electronic device may cease movement of the first lap time representation, display a second lap time representation, and move the second lap time representation in accordance with a second amount of elapsed time. A relative positioning of the first lap time representation and the second lap time representation may correspond to a difference between a first lap time and a second lap time. In some embodiments, the electronic device may update the timescales of lap time representation(s) in accordance with a rotational input. In some embodiments, the electronic device may update a timer duration setting in accordance with a rotational input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Eric Lance WILSON, Christopher WILSON, Jonathan R. DASCOLA, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Imran CHAUDHRI, Alan C. DYE, Stephen O. LEMAY, Natalia MARIC, Lawrence Y. YANG
  • Publication number: 20250022237
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system displays user interfaces for enrolling one or more features of a user of a computer system. In some embodiments, a computer system displays visual effects associated with a virtual avatar in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays objects having different visual characteristics in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system switches between different presentation modes associated with a user represented in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a virtual avatar in an XR environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Rupert Thomas Guy BURTON, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Dorian D. DARGAN, Jason RICKWALD, Giancarlo YERKES
  • Publication number: 20250022570
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices and processes for monitoring attributes of a user's physical activity (e.g., workout) or inactivity, and to user interfaces (e.g., an activity indicator) for displaying the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Jay BLAHNIK, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Kevin Will CHEN, David Chance GRAHAM, Daniel S. KEEN, Justin Shane RUSHING, T. Allan SHORTLIDGE, Anton M. DAVYDOV, Alan C. DYE, Jonathan P. IVE, Zachery KENNEDY, Zachury MINJACK, Dennis S. PARK, Brian SCHMITT
  • Patent number: 12164747
    Abstract: In response to detecting that an external device is within communication range of an electronic device and in accordance with a determination that the external device is in a pairing mode, the electronic device displays an affordance corresponding to a pairing application of the electronic device. In response to detecting that an external device is within communication range of an electronic device and in accordance with a determination that the external device is not in the pairing mode, the electronic device forgoes display of the affordance. In response to user input corresponding to selection of the affordance, the electronic device displays a user interface associated with initiating a process to pair the electronic device and the external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Y. Yang, Christopher Wilson, Wan Si Wan, Gary Ian Butcher, Imran Chaudhri, Alan C. Dye, Jonathan P. Ive, Stephen O. Lemay, Lee S. Broughton
  • Publication number: 20240397323
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying personalized workout suggestions based on completed workouts. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to starting an audio-based workout. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about a workout during playback of workout content. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to displaying information about physical activity of a user relative to a group of users. In some embodiments, an electronic device performs techniques related to coordinating display of workout content among multiple devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Inventors: Lynne DEVINE, Julie A. ARNEY, Jay BLAHNIK, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Edward CHAO, David CLARK, Alan C. DYE, Anders Kalle HAGLUNDS, Kevin LYNCH, Aalhad R. PATANKAR, Jennifer D. PATTON, Emily PEDERSEN, Brady Jackson WHITE, Nealon YOUNG
  • Patent number: 12153791
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for managing input mechanisms. In some examples, the electronic device transitions from a first mode into a second mode in accordance with a determination that the one or more characteristics of a user input detected via a second input mechanism of the electronic device meet a set of predefined criteria. In the first mode, a first input mechanism of the electronic device is restricted for user input. In the second mode, the first input mechanism of the electronic device is unrestricted for user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Bronwyn Jones, Gary Ian Butcher, Stephen O. Lemay, Nathan De Vries, Molly Pray Wiebe, Aled Hywel Williams
  • Patent number: 12154450
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to methods for tracking the performance of a physical activity event. In some embodiments, the method is performed at a computer system that is in communication with one or more perceptual output generation components and one or more sensors and includes detecting a start of a physical activity, providing ongoing feedback relating to a target duration, and if the activity continues for at least the duration, indicating that the activity continued for at least the target duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew J. Sundstrom, Nicholas Felton, Gary Ian Butcher, Joseph Y. Chan, Jules K. Fennis, Eamon Francis Gilravi, Nicholas V. King, Cas Lemmens, Joseph M. Luxton, Camille Moussette, Charmian Bondoc Naguit, Hugo Verweij, Molly Pray Wiebe, Kevin Lynch
  • Publication number: 20240385741
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to manipulating a user interface on a wearable electronic device using a mechanical crown. In some examples, the user interface can be scrolled or scaled in response to a rotation of the crown. The direction of the scrolling or scaling and the amount of scrolling or scaling can depend on the direction and amount of rotation of the crown, respectively. In some examples, the amount of scrolling or scaling can be proportional to the change in rotation angle of the crown. In other examples, a speed of scrolling or a speed of scaling can depend on a speed of angular rotation of the crown. In these examples, a greater speed of rotation can cause a greater speed of scrolling or scaling to be performed on the displayed view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2024
    Publication date: November 21, 2024
    Inventors: Nicholas ZAMBETTI, Imran CHAUDHRI, Jonathan R. DASCOLA, Alan C. DYE, Christopher Patrick FOSS, Aurelio GUZMAN, Chanaka G. KARUNAMUNI, Duncan Robert KERR, Stephen O. LEMAY, Christopher WILSON, Eric Lance WILSON, Lawrence Y. YANG, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Jonathan P. IVE, Kevin LYNCH
  • Publication number: 20240366111
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and processes for monitoring a workout and for generating improved interfaces for the same. In one example, while receiving activity data for a workout session, a first user interface of a workout application is displayed. While displaying the first user interface of the workout application, user input of a first type is detected. In response to detecting the user input of the first type, a first control affordance to pause receiving the activity data for the workout session is displayed, and activity data for the workout session is continued to be received.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin Will CHEN, Jay BLAHNIK, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Jules K. FENNIS, David Chance GRAHAM, Lawrence Y. YANG
  • Publication number: 20240370137
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to managing user interfaces associated with physical activities. The user interface displays a scrollable list of affordances associated with physical activities. The affordances may contain physical activity and heart rate information. A user can launch a physical activity tracking function or an interface to change a workout metric using an affordance. Users can also control the music that is played in response to selecting a workout. Further, the interface can be used to compose a reply message to a received message that contains workout information. The interfaces can show a graph that includes heart data when the user's heart rate meets a heart rate alert criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Aled Hywel WILLIAMS, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Stephen O. LEMAY, Christopher D. SOLI, Molly Pray WIEBE
  • Publication number: 20240364806
    Abstract: Techniques for displaying relevant user interface objects when a device is placed into viewing position are disclosed. In one example, the device displays a user interface including a plurality of application icons. While displaying the user interface including the plurality of application icons, the device detects rotation of a rotatable input mechanism and in response, replaces display of the user interface including the plurality of application icons with a representation of a physical location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Inventors: Gary Ian BUTCHER, Imran CHAUDHRI, Jonathan R. DASCOLA, Alan C. DYE, Christopher Patrick FOSS, Daniel C. GROSS, Chanaka G. KARUNAMUNI, Stephen O. LEMAY, Natalia MARIC, Christopher WILSON, Lawrence Y. YANG
  • Patent number: 12124682
    Abstract: An electronic device may display a first lap time representation, and may move the first lap time representation in accordance with a first amount of elapsed time. While moving the first lap time representation, the electronic device may detect a lap input. In response to the lap input, the electronic device may cease movement of the first lap time representation, display a second lap time representation, and move the second lap time representation in accordance with a second amount of elapsed time. A relative positioning of the first lap time representation and the second lap time representation may correspond to a difference between a first lap time and a second lap time. In some embodiments, the electronic device may update the timescales of lap time representation(s) in accordance with a rotational input. In some embodiments, the electronic device may update a timer duration setting in accordance with a rotational input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Lance Wilson, Christopher Wilson, Jonathan R. Dascola, Gary Ian Butcher, Imran Chaudhri, Alan C. Dye, Stephen O. Lemay, Natalia Maric, Lawrence Y. Yang
  • Patent number: 12125149
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system displays user interfaces for enrolling one or more features of a user of a computer system. In some embodiments, a computer system displays visual effects associated with a virtual avatar in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays objects having different visual characteristics in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system switches between different presentation modes associated with a user represented in an XR environment. In some embodiments, a computer system displays a virtual avatar in an XR environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Rupert Thomas Guy Burton, Gary Ian Butcher, Jason Rickwald, Giancarlo Yerkes, Kristi Elaine Schmidt Bauerly, Dorian D. Dargan
  • Publication number: 20240310971
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device emphasizes and/or deemphasizes user interfaces based on the gaze of a user. In some embodiments, an electronic device defines levels of immersion for different user interfaces independently of one another. In some embodiments, an electronic device resumes display of a user interface at a previously-displayed level of immersion after (e.g., temporarily) reducing the level of immersion associated with the user interface. In some embodiments, an electronic device allows objects, people, and/or portions of an environment to be visible through a user interface displayed by the electronic device. In some embodiments, an electronic device reduces the level of immersion associated with a user interface based on characteristics of the electronic device and/or physical environment of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Ieyuki KAWASHIMA, Stephen O. LEMAY, William A. SORRENTINO, III, Jeffrey M. FAULKNER, Israel PASTRANA VICENTE, Gary Ian BUTCHER, Kristi E. BAUERLY, Shih-Sang CHIU, Benjamin Hunter BOESEL, David H. HUANG, Dorian D. DARGAN