Patents by Inventor Gordon C. Cameron
Gordon C. Cameron 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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Publication number: 20190033998Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for operating a computing device including determining an amount of pressure exerted on a touch-sensitive surface of the computing device. According to the various embodiments, a touch input is received by the touch-sensitive surface. The amount of pressure exerted by the touch input on the touch-sensitive surface is then determined. The computing device operates in a first manner when a first amount of pressure is received and operates in a second manner when a second amount of pressure is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Ryan J. Garrone, Sean A. Mayo, Scott A. Mullin, Gordon C. Cameron
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Patent number: 10120469Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for operating a computing device including determining an amount of pressure exerted on a touch-sensitive surface of the computing device. According to the various embodiments, a touch input is received by the touch-sensitive surface. The amount of pressure exerted by the touch input on the touch-sensitive surface is then determined. The computing device operates in a first manner when a first amount of pressure is received and operates in a second manner when a second amount of pressure is received.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ryan J. Garrone, Sean A. Mayo, Scott A. Mullin, Gordon C. Cameron
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Patent number: 9768538Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic band for a wearable device having: a first band segment including a first affixing structure configured to couple the first band segment to the wearable device when inserted into a first channel of the wearable device, a processing unit, and a first electrical connector having a plurality of contact pins at least some of which are electrically connected to the processing unit; where the first electrical connector electrically connects the processing unit of the first band segment to a second electronic component positioned within the wearable device when the first affixing structure is inserted into the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
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Publication number: 20170264037Abstract: In various embodiments, an electronic band for a wearable device comprises: a first band segment including a first affixing structure configured to couple the first band segment to the wearable device when inserted into a first channel of the wearable device, a processing unit, and a first electrical connector having a plurality of contact pins at least some of which are electrically connected to the processing unit; where the first electrical connector electrically connects the processing unit of the first band segment to a second electronic component positioned within the wearable device when the first affixing structure is inserted into the first channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
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Patent number: 9742085Abstract: In various embodiments, an affixing structure of a connector is configured to attach to an affixing structure interface of a portable electronic device that is configured to also couple to an attachment member. A connector plug including conductors coupled to an electrical conduit is coupled to the affixing structure. The conductors are configured to electrically connect to one or more electric components of the portable electronic device and the electrical conduit is configured to electrically connect to one or more diagnostic devices. In some embodiments, an attachment member may include one or more electronic components and spring pins or other conductors connectible to a wearable device. The attachment member additionally includes a connector operable to connect the wearable device to another electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
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Publication number: 20170131805Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for operating a computing device including determining an amount of pressure exerted on a touch-sensitive surface of the computing device. According to the various embodiments, a touch input is received by the touch-sensitive surface. The amount of pressure exerted by the touch input on the touch-sensitive surface is then determined. The computing device operates in a first manner when a first amount of pressure is received and operates in a second manner when a second amount of pressure is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Inventors: Ryan J. Garrone, Sean A. Mayo, Scott A. Mullin, Gordon C. Cameron
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Publication number: 20170085020Abstract: In various embodiments, an affixing structure of a connector is configured to attach to an affixing structure interface of a portable electronic device that is configured to also couple to an attachment member. A connector plug including conductors coupled to an electrical conduit is coupled to the affixing structure. The conductors are configured to electrically connect to one or more electric components of the portable electronic device and the electrical conduit is configured to electrically connect to one or more diagnostic devices. In some embodiments, an attachment member may include one or more electronic components and spring pins or other conductors connectible to a wearable device. The attachment member additionally includes a connector operable to connect the wearable device to another electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
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Patent number: 9557843Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for operating a computing device including determining an amount of pressure exerted on a touch-sensitive surface of the computing device. According to the various embodiments, a touch input is received by the touch-sensitive surface. The amount of pressure exerted by the touch input on the touch-sensitive surface is then determined. The computing device operates in a first manner when a first amount of pressure is received and operates in a second manner when a second amount of pressure is received.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ryan J. Garrone, Sean A. Mayo, Scott A. Mullin, Gordon C. Cameron
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Patent number: 9445633Abstract: In various embodiments, an affixing structure of a connector is configured to attach to an affixing structure interface of a portable electronic device that is configured to also couple to an attachment member. A connector plug including conductors coupled to an electrical conduit is coupled to the affixing structure. The conductors are configured to electrically connect to one or more electric components of the portable electronic device and the electrical conduit is configured to electrically connect to one or more diagnostic devices. In some embodiments, an attachment member may include one or more electronic components and spring pins or other conductors connectable to a wearable device. The attachment member additionally includes a connector operable to connect the wearable device to another electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
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Publication number: 20160088880Abstract: In various embodiments, an affixing structure of a connector is configured to attach to an affixing structure interface of a portable electronic device that is configured to also couple to an attachment member. A connector plug including conductors coupled to an electrical conduit is coupled to the affixing structure. The conductors are configured to electrically connect to one or more electric components of the portable electronic device and the electrical conduit is configured to electrically connect to one or more diagnostic devices. In some embodiments, an attachment member may include one or more electronic components and spring pins or other conductors connectable to a wearable device. The attachment member additionally includes a connector operable to connect the wearable device to another electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Brandon B. Tulloch, Gordon C. Cameron, John Danby, Amaury J. Heresztyn, Nagarajan Kalyanasundaram
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Publication number: 20150070290Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for operating a computing device including determining an amount of pressure exerted on a touch-sensitive surface of the computing device. According to the various embodiments, a touch input is received by the touch-sensitive surface. The amount of pressure exerted by the touch input on the touch-sensitive surface is then determined. The computing device operates in a first manner when a first amount of pressure is received and operates in a second manner when a second amount of pressure is received.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Ryan J. Garrone, Sean A. Mayo, Scott A. Mullin, Gordon C. Cameron
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Patent number: 8892162Abstract: A portable device includes: an enclosure, one or more processors for executing one or more programs; one or more actuators in or on the enclosure for generating mechanical vibrations; one or more sensors in or on the enclosure for detecting mechanical vibrations; and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors. The device analyzes one or more signals produced by the one or more sensors with respect to mechanical vibrations to determine a holding state of the portable device, and conditionally modifies operation of at least one application executed by the one or more processors in accordance with the determined holding state.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Ryan J. Garrone, Sean A. Mayo, Scott A. Mullin, Gordon C. Cameron
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Publication number: 20140325793Abstract: A hinge apparatus includes an inner cylindrical housing having a first slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the inner cylindrical housing, and an outer cylindrical housing having a second slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the outer cylindrical housing and being configured to engage with the inner cylindrical housing. The first slot and second slot form unique paths which prevent complete alignment of the first slot and the second slot during axial rotation of the hinge apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Inventors: Jonathan M. HAYLOCK, Gordon C. CAMERON
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Patent number: 8800111Abstract: A hinge apparatus includes an inner cylindrical housing having a first slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the inner cylindrical housing, and an outer cylindrical housing having a second slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the outer cylindrical housing and being configured to engage with the inner cylindrical housing. The first slot and second slot form unique paths which prevent complete alignment of the first slot and the second slot during axial rotation of the hinge apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Jonathan M. Haylock, Gordon C. Cameron
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Publication number: 20140090203Abstract: A hinge apparatus includes an inner cylindrical housing having a first slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the inner cylindrical housing, and an outer cylindrical housing having a second slot formed therethough extending between distal ends of the outer cylindrical housing and being configured to engage with the inner cylindrical housing. The first slot and second slot form unique paths which prevent complete alignment of the first slot and the second slot during axial rotation of the hinge apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: APPLE INC.Inventors: Jonathan M. HAYLOCK, Gordon C. CAMERON
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Publication number: 20120270605Abstract: A portable device includes: an enclosure, one or more processors for executing one or more programs; one or more actuators in or on the enclosure for generating mechanical vibrations; one or more sensors in or on the enclosure for detecting mechanical vibrations; and memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors. The device analyzes one or more signals produced by the one or more sensors with respect to mechanical vibrations to determine a holding state of the portable device, and conditionally modifies operation of at least one application executed by the one or more processors in accordance with the determined holding state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Inventors: Ryan J. Garrone, Sean A. Mayo, Scott A. Mullin, Gordon C. Cameron