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Texture capture stylus and method

A stylus and texture technology, applied in the direction of electrical digital data processing, input/output process of data processing, instruments, etc., can solve problems such as limitations

Active Publication Date: 2015-07-29
APPLE INC
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[0007] When a user of an electronic device such as a graphics tablet or PC attempts to author an image that includes visual textures, the user is limited by the types of physical textures he or she can simulate

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[0025] In general, embodiments described herein disclose systems and methods for sensing, storing, and using images that include textured surfaces. Embodiments may enable a graphic designer, engineer, draftsman, artist, or any other individual to enhance the quality and realism of electronically generated images by including a textured look and feel to those images.

[0026] Referring to the drawings in which like numerals refer to like structures throughout the specification, figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device such as a tablet computer 11 shown held by a user 12 . The tablet computer 11 includes a display screen 13 that displays images. figure 2 is a perspective view of the tablet 11 and screen 13. image 3 is a perspective view of the tablet 11 and screen 13 with the stylus 14 shown touching the screen 13 . Stylus 14 may be used in conjunction with tablet 11 and screen 13 to generate visual images on screen 13 or to select certain features or applicat...

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Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to a stylus for texture capture. The stylus includes an image sensing and capture device to permit a surface to be scanned using the stylus and an image may be stored and displayed on an electronic device to represent the texture of the scanned surface.

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[0001] This patent application claims priority to US Patent Application No. 14 / 165,501, filed January 27, 2014, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0002] Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to a stylus that may include additional components for sensing, recording, and transmitting images of the texture of a surface. Background technique [0003] In the visual arts, texture is the perceived surface quality of an image or artwork. It is an element of two-dimensional and three-dimensional design and is distinguished by its perceived visual and physical properties. The use of texture along with other design elements can convey a variety of messages and emotions. For example, the use of rough surfaces can be visually active, while smooth surfaces can be visually restful. Physical texture, also known as actual texture or tactile texture, is the actual variation on a surface. Physical textures have physical qualities that are a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G06F3/0354H04N5/225
CPCG06F3/03545G06F3/0425G06F3/002G06F3/033G06F3/048
Inventor J·罗尔P·A·卡尔罗尔G·A·霍德斯D·J·维尔霍温
Owner APPLE INC