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09-02-2012 дата публикации

Hand-held electronic device

Номер: US20120032889A1

Автор: Craig Dunk, Harry R. Major, Herb A. Little, Jason T. Griffin, Jerome Lang, John A. Holmes, Michael Brown, Mihal Lazaridis

Принадлежит: Research in Motion Ltd

A hand-held electronic device with a keyboard, thumbwheel, display and associated software is optimized for use of the device with the thumbs. The associated software has a plurality of features to optimize efficient use of the limited keyboard space and encourage the use of the device by thumb-based data entry through the thumbwheel and/or through a combination of minimal number of keystrokes. Software features include international character scrolling, and auto-capitalization. The keys on the device keyboard are optimally shaped and configured for thumb-based input. In addition, the thumbwheel is inclined between the front and a side edge of the device so as to be reachable by either the thumb or index finger of the user's hand at the side edge of the device.

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Номер записи: 1

15-03-2012 дата публикации

Input device

Номер: US20120062495A1

Автор: Ichiro Kajitani

Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

Provided is an input apparatus that initially assigns 26 candidates, “a” through “z”, to a touch unit 6, starting with a point P 1. Subsequently, the input apparatus detects a drag operation from the point P 1 to a point P 2, and when a turn at the point P 2 is detected, the input apparatus assigns a larger area than the area initially assigned to the letter “q”, which has been assigned to the point P 2, and the letters “p”, “o”, “n”, “m”, and “l”, which correspond to locations traversed during the drag operation.

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Номер записи: 2

05-07-2012 дата публикации

Operation control device

Номер: US20120169595A1

Автор: Hsiu-Yuan Nien, Yu-Chih Cheng

Принадлежит: Individual

An operation control device includes a housing, a control module having a movable operating device carried on a carrier frame in the housing and partially exposed to the outside and rotatable and axially slidable by the user, a circuit module, which includes a rotation sensor module for sensing the direction and amount of rotation of the movable operating device and producing a respective control signal and magnetic sensors for sensing the direction and amount of axial displacement of the movable operating device in a non-contact manner. The human-friendly design of the operation control device facilitates cursor control, assuring high operation stability and comfort.

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Номер записи: 3

09-08-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for a multi-page electronic content viewer

Номер: US20120200487A1

Автор: Alexander Samson Hirsch, Joseph Leonard Dvorak

Принадлежит: Research in Motion Ltd

An apparatus and method of displaying content on a multi-page electronic content viewer is provided. Sensor input associated with at least one display panel from a plurality of displays panels infinitely rotatable around a common edge of a binding element is determined. The movement is used to determine a direction of movement of the at least one display panel around an axis of the binding element based upon the sensor input. A request is then sent for content to a storage device for content to be displayed on the next viewable display. The request includes a direction indicator determined by the direction of movement of the at least one display panel around the binding element. Content is then received and displayed on display screens of one or more of the plurality of display panels.

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Номер записи: 4

09-08-2012 дата публикации

Display control apparatus, image pickup apparatus, display control method, and storage medium

Номер: US20120200598A1

Автор: Katsuhito Yoshio, Takashi Yoshimi

Принадлежит: Canon Inc

A display control apparatus that enables to reliably and quickly search for a desired image. When a wheel is operated by a user by an amount less than a predetermined operation amount, image feeding is made in a first display mode where a plurality of images are displayed on an image display unit. When the wheel is operated by the user by an amount equal to or greater than the predetermined operation amount, image feeding is made in a second display mode where a larger number of images than in the first display mode are displayed on the image display unit in a smaller size than in the first display mode.

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Номер записи: 5

18-10-2012 дата публикации

Input device

Номер: US20120261243A1

Автор: Anthony Mccurdy, Shiny Urayama, Shunsuke Nakazawa, Tatsuya Yokoyama, Yu Igarashi

Принадлежит: Alps Electric Co Ltd

An input device includes: a base member including a hollow support body; and an operation body supported so as to at least freely rotate relative to the hollow support body. The operation body includes an operation knob formed in a cylindrical shape with a bottom and having a top surface portion and a plate-shaped capacitance type touch pad provided on a back side of the top surface portion for detecting approach or contact of a finger with respect to the top surface portion. A support body supporting the capacitance type touch pad is mounted on the base member and supports the capacitance type touch pad through an elastic body which elastically urges the capacitance type touch pad against the top surface portion of the operation knob.

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Номер записи: 6

01-11-2012 дата публикации

Tactile user interface

Номер: US20120274555A1

Автор: Tino Fibaek

Принадлежит: Tino Fibaek

An apparatus configured as a virtual user interface and including: a display screen; a masking element for concealing at least part of said screen and revealing at least one preselected display area; at least one user-actuated control element; and a controller responsive to said user-actuated control element and configured to display information on said display area operatively associated with said user-actuated control element.

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Номер записи: 7

29-11-2012 дата публикации

User Touch Screen Interface Device

Номер: US20120299838A1

Автор: Cayle Erik WARING, Duane Edward ALLEN, Eric J. Flachbart, Farzeen HUSSAIN, Rolf Eric ZUK, Todd Leadbeater

Принадлежит: Numia Medical Tech Llc

The present invention provides an apparatus, a method, and a system with which a user can easily and precisely select unlimited displaying data and enter text information on a touch screen with a small dimension. The user touch screen interface device comprises a first member, a selection member, an actuation member, and a detent mechanism. Means to response to selection and actuation of stored application data are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 8

13-12-2012 дата публикации

Capacitive Position Sensor

Номер: US20120313892A1

Автор: Harald Philipp

Принадлежит: Individual

A capacitive position sensor for detecting the position of an object relative to a resistive sensing element. The sensing element comprises a sensing path that has terminals connected along it that subdivide the sensing path into multiple sections. Each terminal is coupled to its own sensing channel, each of which generates a signal that is sensitive to the capacitance between its terminal and a system ground. The signals are fed to a processor for analysis. The processor determines over which section the object is positioned by comparing the signals from the sensing channels, and determines the position of the object within that section by comparing the signals from the terminals spanning that section. The sensing path can be formed in a closed loop, such as a circle for a scroll dial, in which the operator's finger position and movement can be uniquely determined in a straightforward manner.

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Номер записи: 9

27-12-2012 дата публикации

Portable data terminal housing having a rotatable member for retention of a stylus

Номер: US20120326991A1

Автор: Eric H. LINN, JR., Sherri L. Reed

Принадлежит: HAND HELD PRODUCTS INC

A portable data terminal includes a housing, a touch screen coupled to the housing, and a stylus for activating the touch screen. The housing includes a receptacle defining a passageway configured to receive at least a portion of the stylus therein. A rotatable member is operably rotatably disposed in the housing with a portion of the rotatable member protruding into the passageway of the receptacle. When the stylus is inserted and removed from the receptacle, the stylus engages the protruding portion of the rotatable member to rotate the rotatable member.

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Номер записи: 10

17-01-2013 дата публикации

Microscope Device

Номер: US20130016204A1

Автор: Hakim El Haddouchi, Marc Hocke

Принадлежит: Leica Microsystems Schweiz AG

A microscope device ( 100 ) includes a surgical microscope ( 20 ), a camera ( 30 ), connected to the surgical microscope ( 20 ), for sensing an object ( 200 ) imaged by the surgical microscope, a stand ( 10 ) carrying the surgical microscope ( 20 ) as well as the camera ( 30 ), an operating unit ( 50 ), spatially separated from the camera ( 30 ), for controlling device functions of the camera ( 30 ). The operating unit ( 30 ) includes a screen ( 40 ) for displaying activatable device functions ( 51 ) and a selection and activation means, embodied as an actuatable rotary/push operating means ( 60 ), for selecting and activating one of the device functions displayed. The operating unit ( 50 ) is set up such that by rotating the rotary/push operating means ( 60 ), one ( 52 ) of the displayed device functions is selected, and by pushing the rotary/push operating means ( 60 ), the selected device function ( 52 ) is activated.

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Номер записи: 11

25-04-2013 дата публикации

Integrating sensing systems into thermostat housing in manners facilitating compact and visually pleasing physical characteristics thereof

Номер: US20130099124A1

Автор: Brian Huppi, Eric B. Daniels, John Benjamin Filson

Принадлежит: Nest Labs Inc

An occupancy sensing electronic thermostat is described that includes a thermostat body having a curved exterior front surface, a dot matrix display mounted within the body viewable by a user in front of the front surface, a passive infrared sensor for measuring infrared energy and a shaped Fresnel lens having a smooth outer surface that extends across only a portion of the exterior front surface of the thermostat body. The Fresnel lens is shaped and curved so as to conform to and form a part of the curved exterior front surface of the thermostat body. A second downwardly directed passive infrared sensor can also be provided to aid in the detection of an approaching user who intends to interact with the thermostat.

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Номер записи: 12

25-04-2013 дата публикации

Rolling type input apparatus and method for setting sensitivity thereof, and electronic equipment

Номер: US20130100024A1

Автор: MING Zhong, Yong Ma

Принадлежит: Huawei Device Co Ltd

The embodiments of the present invention disclose a rolling type input apparatus, a method for setting sensitivity thereof and electronic equipment. The method comprises: detecting a rolling direction and the rolling distance of a rolling device ( 1 ) in the rolling process of the rolling device ( 1 ) and generating corresponding interrupts; identifying the number and the direction of the interrupts; responding to the interrupts once by transmitting a moving event signal ( 10 ) for controlling a cursor ( 80 ) to move on a screen ( 8 ) when the number of the interrupts in the same direction reaches a threshold value; detecting parameters reflecting the speed and the amplitude of operations of a user for rolling the rolling device ( 1 ); and setting the threshold value according to the detected parameters. The technical solution can improve the automation degree of the rolling type input apparatus.

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Номер записи: 13

02-05-2013 дата публикации

Audio/Visual Device User Interface with Tactile Feedback

Номер: US20130106734A1

Автор: David L. Schuler, John Michael Sakalowsky, Santiago Carvajal

Принадлежит: Bose Corp

A user interface for an audio/visual device includes a touch sensor in which the touch sensor is vibrated by an actuator coupled thereto to provide a user with a virtual texture for a corresponding menu on which the user is provided with the impression that menu item have textures, where the menu may extend about the periphery of a display element so as to at least partially surround a display area in which a visual portion of an audio/visual program may be played and possibly in a manner corresponding to how a surface defined on the touch sensor at least partially surrounds another manually-operable control.

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Номер записи: 14

16-05-2013 дата публикации

Control device

Номер: US20130120264A1

Автор: Cheng-Yi Huang, Chung-Yueh Nien, Wei-Yen Pan

Принадлежит: ERGZON Co Ltd

A control device includes a supporting surface, a sensing member, a displacement generation member, and a movable member. The supporting surface is extended along a first longitudinal direction. The displacement generation member faces the sensing member. The movable member is extended along a second longitudinal direction, and linearly translatable along the first longitudinal direction of the supporting surface. When the second longitudinal direction of the movable member is parallel with the first longitudinal direction and the movable member is linearly translated along the first longitudinal direction or rolled along a direction perpendicular to the first longitudinal direction, a displacement of the movable member relative to the supporting surface synchronously results in a displacement of the displacement generation member relative to the sensing member. Moreover, a first control signal is generated in response to an interaction between the displacement generation member and the sensing member.

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Номер записи: 15

23-05-2013 дата публикации

Fast and smooth scrolling of user interfaces operating on thin clients

Номер: US20130132894A1

Автор: Dave Aufderheide, I Frank HUNLETH, Tom Pixley

Принадлежит: Hillcrest Laboratories Inc

Systems and methods according to the present invention provide a user interface for scrolling through lists of information on user interfaces.

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Номер записи: 16

01-08-2013 дата публикации

Input device with touch input function

Номер: US20130194214A1

Автор: Hiroaki Sasaki, Shingo Kitabayashi, Yasuo Minamitani

Принадлежит: Denso Corp

An input device with touch input function has an input member which is operable to input at least one of shifting operation and pushing operation. The input member has a touch input device which is responsive to touch of a user. The input device has an operation sensor which detects the operation on the input member. The input member and the operation sensor provides an input unit which is supported by a support member in a manner that the input unit is movable among a lock position and an unlock position with respect to a base member on which the input unit is supported. The input device has a lock mechanism which locks the input member in inoperable condition at the lock position and which releases the input member in operable condition at the unlock position.

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Номер записи: 17

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for adaptive interaction with a legacy software application

Номер: US20130215005A1

Автор: Grit Denker, John Murray, Patrick D. Lincoln, Rukman Senanayake, Steven S. Weiner

Принадлежит: SRI International Inc

Methods are disclosed to support adaptive interaction with legacy software applications, without a need for rewriting those applications. The methods are for use with an interactive electronic system including a processor, a display, and an input device with user-manipulated controls. When the legacy application is executed, a supplemental software program, such as a plugin, is also executed and is utilized in order to identify currently relevant interactive features of the legacy application during execution. Functionality is dynamically assigned to the various user-manipulated controls based on the identified features. In one embodiment, detection of objects (particularly the user's hands) proximate to the input controls is also employed in determining the assignment of functionality and/or in displaying a visual representation to the user of the available interactive choices. In another embodiment, the user-manipulated input controls are dynamically and physically reconfigured under control of the processor based on the identified features.

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Номер записи: 18

22-08-2013 дата публикации

Pointing device with solid-state roller

Номер: US20130215033A1

Автор: Baptiste Merminod, Berni Joss, Chiu Yu, Florian Max Kehlstadt, Jean-Luc Dupraz, Julien Piot, Laurent Plancherel, Marc Bidiville, Maxime Marini

Принадлежит: Logitech Europe SA

A solid-state roller on a pointing device with enhanced features. The solid-state design described herein allows the sensor to be placed on any shape of surface, such as one that has curvature in two directions. In one embodiment, a trench or downward curve contains sensors for detecting finger movement. The user's finger can thus bend about a knuckle in a curved motion to activate the sensor, requiring little or no movement of the finger up and down. The solid-state sensors can be of one of a number of designs. In one embodiment, multiple electrodes are contacted by a finger as it moves. Each electrode is coupled to a capacitive detection circuit, for detecting the change in capacitance as the electrode is contacted by the finger.

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Номер записи: 19

03-10-2013 дата публикации

Input Module for First Input and Second Input

Номер: US20130257746A1

Автор: Dmitriy Sergeyevich Cherkasov, John P. Mccarthy

Принадлежит: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP

Examples disclose an input device with an input module to reposition along an axis, a first input sensor to detect the input module reposition from a hand gesture and a second input sensor to detect a touch gesture at a surface of the input module. A first input signal for a computing device is received if the input module is repositioned and a second input signal for the computing device is received if the second input sensor detects the touch gesture.

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Номер записи: 20

17-10-2013 дата публикации

Mechanism for employing and facilitating an edge thumb sensor at a computing device

Номер: US20130271414A1

Автор: David Graumann

Принадлежит: Intel Corp

A mechanism is described for employing and facilitating a thumb sensor at a computing device. A method of embodiments of the invention includes extending a touch panel of a computing device into a flap of the touch panel to be used as a side sensor of the computing device, and sensing a use of the side sensor, the use including touching of the side sensor by a user, where sensing may include detecting a change at one or more intersecting points of a plurality of intersecting points of conductive lines. The method may further include facilitating an action in response to the use of the side sensor.

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Номер записи: 21

14-11-2013 дата публикации

USER REPLACEABLE CASE FOR TOUCH OPERATED HANDHELD DEVICE

Номер: US20130300657A1

Автор: Podhradsky Gerhard

Принадлежит: SPEECH PROCESSING SOLUTIONS GMBH

A user replaceable case for a touch operated handheld device, the case being arranged for at least partially enveloping the device when the case is applied to the device, the case comprising a device interface for digitally interfacing with the device when the case is applied to the device; a physical control means arranged on an outer surface of the case for providing tactile feedback to a user when operating the physical control means; and a controller for i) sensing an operation of the physical control means by the user, and ii) based on the operation, sending an instruction to the device via the device interface for controlling the device. 1. A user replaceable case for a touch operated handheld device , the case being arranged for at least partially enveloping the device when the case is applied to the device , the case comprising:a device interface for digitally interfacing with the device when the case is applied to the device;a physical control means arranged on an outer surface of the case for providing tactile feedback to a user when operating the physical control means; anda controller for i) sensing an operation of the physical control means by the user, and ii) based on the operation, sending an instruction to the device via the device interface for controlling the device.2. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the physical control means is positioned on the outer surface of the case for being operable by thumb when the user is holding the device at its default orientation.3. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is arranged for generating the instruction based on an application interface specification for controlling an application running on the device.4. The case according to claim 3 , wherein the application is a dictation application claim 3 , and wherein the controller is arranged for generating the instruction for controlling a dictation functionality of the dictation application.5. The case according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 22

09-01-2014 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SOLID STATE CAPACITIVE SCROLLING

Номер: US20140009397A1

Автор: Day Shawn P., Errington Andrew M., Gillespie David W., JR. Raymond A., Shaw Scott J., TRENT

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A capacitive sensing device and method include a touch surface, a capacitive touch sensor coupled to the touch surface and configured to measure finger motion along the touch surface, and a processor in operative communication with the capacitive touch sensor. The processor is configured to generate a scrolling command in response to finger motion along the touch surface, cease the scrolling command without substantially continuing generating the scrolling command upon the finger lifting from the touch surface when the finger is stationary prior to lifting from the touch surface, and continue generating the scrolling command for a time after the finger lifting from the touch surface to emulate coasting responsive to finger motion prior the finger lifting. 1. A touch sensor system , comprising:a touch sensor configured to sense an object along an axis; anda processor in operative communication with the touch sensor, the processor configured to generate a scrolling signal responsive to sensing motion of the object along the axis, the processor further configured to cease the scrolling signal, without substantially continuing the scrolling signal, responsive to the object being substantially stationary prior to the object lifting from the touch sensor, wherein the processor is further configured to continue the scrolling signal after lifting off of the object from the touch sensor responsive to sensing object motion immediately prior to the object lifting off the touch sensor.2. The touch sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the scrolling signal is compatible with that from a scroll wheel mouse.3. The touch sensor system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to measure the velocity of the object immediately prior to the lifting off from the touch sensor claim 1 , and wherein the touch sensor is configured to continue the scrolling signal when the velocity exceeds a predetermined threshold.4. The touch sensor system of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined ...

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Номер записи: 23

30-01-2014 дата публикации

Adjusting proximity thresholds for activating a device user interface

Номер: US20140028551A1

Автор: Edwin H. Satterthwaite, Jr., Jonathan Solnit, Joseph Adam Ruff

Принадлежит: Nest Labs Inc

A smart-home device includes a user interface including an electronic display having a first display mode and a second display mode, the first display mode generally requiring more power than said second display mode. The device also includes a processing system in operative communication with one or more environmental sensors for determining at least one environmental condition. The device additionally includes at least one sensor configured to detect a physical closeness of a user to the at least one sensor. The processing system may be configured to cause the electronic display to be in the first display mode when a closeness threshold has been exceeded, where the processing system is further configured to automatically adjust the closeness threshold based at least in part on a historical plurality of physical closeness events as detected by the at least one sensor.

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Номер записи: 24

06-03-2014 дата публикации

Scroll Wheel Assembly for Scrolling an Image in Multiple Directions

Номер: US20140062883A1

Автор: Bohn David D.

Принадлежит: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

A scroll wheel assembly for computer input device having a housing. The scroll wheel assembly includes a housing and an engagable scroll wheel. The scroll wheel is rotatable with a shaft to preferably cause vertical scrolling of an image on a display. The scroll wheel is laterally tiltable relative to the housing and the shaft. A sensor is preferably positioned within the housing for sensing tilting of the rotatable member. In response to sensed tilting movement of the rotatable member, the image is horizontally scrolled, preferably in the direction of the lateral movement. The computer input device having the rotatable member may take the form of a keyboard, a mouse, a trackball device, or another type of computer input device. 1. A computer input device for scrolling an image , the device comprising:a housing having an opening;a finger-engagable control member provided within the housing and having a portion extending through the opening permitting user manipulation thereof, the finger-engagable control member being endlessly rotatable about a rotating axis extending within the housing and tiltable about a tilting axis;a rotation sensor for sensing rotation of the finger-engagable control member; andan optical tilt sensor for sensing tilting of the finger-engagable control member.2. The computer input device of claim 1 , wherein when the finger-engagable control member is rotated claim 1 , a signal is transmitted to scroll the image in a first scroll direction and wherein when the finger-engagable control member is tilted claim 1 , a signal is transmitted to scroll the image in a second scroll direction claim 1 , the second scroll direction being approximately perpendicular to the first scroll direction.3. The computer input device of claim 1 , further comprising a tilt axle claim 1 , wherein the optical tilt sensor includes an encoder mounted to the tilt axle and the optical tilt sensor is positioned at a rear of the finger-engagable control member.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 25

27-03-2014 дата публикации

Mobile communication terminal including rotary key and method of controlling operation thereof

Номер: US20140087791A1

Автор: Jun Serk Park

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

A mobile communication terminal including an input unit configured to generate at least a first signal when selected, a display unit configured to display a plurality of menus related to an operation of the mobile terminal, and a controller configured to display an independent menu on the display unit based on the generated first signal. Further, the independent menu includes at least one menu from the plurality of menus related to the operation of the mobile terminal that is displayed on the display unit independently of an application being executed on the mobile terminal.

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Номер записи: 26

07-01-2021 дата публикации

BEVERAGE PREPARATION MACHINE WITH AN IMPROVED USER INTERFACE

Номер: US20210000290A1

Автор: Agon Fabien Ludovic, Ait Bouziad Youcef, SAVIOZ Grégory

Принадлежит:

There is described a beverage preparation machine, comprising a user interface for allowing a user interacting with the machine, the user interface comprising an input device (″) for selecting a value of a beverage parameter within a value range, wherein the input device (″) is a physical element, such as a knob or a slider, movable within a preferably finite movement range, and wherein the position of the input device (″) within the movement range corresponds to a selected value of the value range; a beverage preparation arrangement configured for preparing a beverage from one or more ingredients taking into account the selected value; a controller for controlling the user interface and the preparation arrangement; wherein the user interface further comprises a driver () connected to the input device (″) for providing haptic feedback to a user moving the input device (″). There is also described a method for preparing a beverage with such a beverage preparation machine. 1. Beverage preparation machine , comprising:a user interface for allowing a user interacting with the machine, the user interface comprising an input device for selecting a value of a beverage parameter within a value range, wherein the input device is a physical element, and wherein the position of the input device within the movement range corresponds to a selected value of the value range;a beverage preparation arrangement configured for preparing a beverage from one or more ingredients taking into account the selected value;a controller for controlling the user interface and the preparation arrangement; andthe user interface further comprises a driver connected to the input device for providing haptic feedback to a user moving the input device.2. Beverage preparation machine according to claim 1 , wherein the driver is configurable by the controller to adjust the haptic feedback to a nature of the beverage parameter and/or to a selected beverage to be prepared by the beverage preparation ...

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Номер записи: 27

06-01-2022 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE, INPUT DEVICE, AND METHOD

Номер: US20220004303A1

Автор: KAKINOKI Yuto, Takada Naoki

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According to one embodiment, a sensor device includes a capacitive touch panel including a plurality of electrodes, an input device configured such that a resonance circuit including a first conductor and a second conductor is covered with a non-conductor, and a sensor controller. The first conductor and the second conductor are capacitively coupled to at least one of a plurality of electrodes in the touch panel when the input device is disposed on the touch panel or when the input device disposed on the touch panel is operated. The sensor controller is configured to detect positions of the first conductor and the second conductor on the touch panel by applying a voltage to the plurality of electrodes in the touch panel based on a resonance frequency of the resonance circuit. 1. A sensor device comprising:a capacitive touch panel comprising a plurality of electrodes;an input device configured such that a resonance circuit comprising a first conductor and a second conductor is covered with a non-conductor; anda sensor controller configured to control the touch panel, whereinthe first conductor and the second conductor are capacitively coupled to at least one of a plurality of electrodes in the touch panel when the input device is disposed on the touch panel or when the input device disposed on the touch panel is operated, andthe sensor controller is configured to detect positions of the first conductor and the second conductor on the touch panel by applying a voltage to the plurality of electrodes in the touch panel based on a resonance frequency of the resonance circuit.2. The sensor device according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of electrodes comprise a first electrode facing the first conductor and a second electrode facing the second conductor when the input device is disposed on the touch panel, andthe sensor controller is configured to detect a position of the first conductor by applying a voltage to the first electrode, and detect a position of the second ...

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Номер записи: 28

01-01-2015 дата публикации

Handheld electronic device

Номер: US20150002474A1

Автор: Hui-Hsuan Chen, Yen-Min Chang

Принадлежит: PixArt Imaging Inc

A handheld electronic device with touch control function is disclosed in the present invention. The handheld electronic device includes a housing, at least one optical detecting module and a control unit. The housing includes a display surface and a back surface opposite to each other. The housing further includes a top surface, a bottom surface and two lateral surfaces, respectively located between the display surface and the back surface. The optical detecting module is disposed on the lateral surface of the housing for detecting a movement of a touch medium. The control unit is electrically connected to the optical detecting module. The control unit outputs a control signal according to the movement of the touch medium.

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Номер записи: 29

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Compressible seal for rotatable and translatable input mechanisms

Номер: US20170003655A1

Автор: Colin M. Ely

Принадлежит: Apple Inc

An electronic device has a housing and a rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The housing has an aperture and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism has a shaft positioned at least partially within the aperture and a manipulation structure coupled to the shaft. The manipulation structure may be manipulated to rotationally and translationally move the shaft to provide rotational and translational input to the electronic device. A compressible seal is positioned in a gap between the housing and the rotatable and translatable input mechanism. The compressible seal may resist and/or prevent passage of contaminants into the aperture and/or obscure one or more internal components. The compressible seal may be configured to collapse or bend when the rotatable and translatable member translates.

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Номер записи: 30

05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MANAGING GLUCOSE LEVELS

Номер: US20170003766A1

Автор: Budiman Erwin S.

Принадлежит:

Systems, devices and methods for the management of glucose levels in the body of patient featuring user interface input mechanisms configured to provide haptic feedback to the user are provided. 1. A glucose management device , comprising:a processor; anda user interface controlled by the processor, the user interface comprising a user input mechanism configured for tactile contact and movement by a user for entering values of one or more parameters for controlling the glucose management device;wherein the user input mechanism is configured to provide a haptic feedback response to the user as the entered value of a selected parameter approaches a predefined limit.2. The glucose management device of claim 1 , wherein the haptic feedback response comprises a damping of movement of the user input mechanism wherein the extent of damping increases the closer the entered value approaches the predefined limit.3. The glucose management device of claim 2 , wherein the haptic feedback response further comprises locking the user input mechanism against further movement upon the entered value of the selected parameter exceeding the predefined limit.4. The glucose management device of claim 2 , wherein the user input mechanism is movable in at least two directions wherein movement in a first direction increases the value of the selected parameter and movement in a second direction decreases the value of the selected parameter.5. The glucose management system of claim 4 , wherein the user input mechanism is rotatable about an axis and the movement of the user input mechanism is rotational.6. The glucose management system of claim 5 , wherein the user input mechanism is further moveable in a linear direction transverse to the axis of rotation.7. The glucose management device of claim 1 , wherein the user input mechanism is a toggle button.8. The glucose management device of claim 1 , wherein the user interface comprises a display for displaying the values of the one or more ...

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Номер записи: 31

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Composite push-button circuit supporting both previous page and homepage functions

Номер: US20170003771A1

Автор: Mu-Chun Lin

Принадлежит: Chyng Hong Electronic Co Ltd

A composite push-button circuit supporting both PREVIOUS PAGE and HOMEPAGE functions includes a push button that is connected with a processor. The processor has a timer and is connected with a first function-controlling module and a second function-controlling module separately. When the processor determines that a duration where the push button remains pressed reaches a predetermined duration, the processor makes the first function-controlling module performs the HOMEPAGE function. When the processor determines that the duration where the push button remains pressed does not reach the predetermined duration, the processor makes the second function-controlling module performs the PREVIOUS PAGE function. Thereby, a user interface equipped with the composite push-button circuit can use a single button to support both the PREVIOUS PAGE and HOMEPAGE functions, thereby making operation more conveniently and efficiently.

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Номер записи: 32

07-01-2016 дата публикации

MANUALLY OPERABLE INPUT DEVICE WITH CODE DETECTION

Номер: US20160004336A1

Автор: Gombert Bernd, Seebass Friedemann

Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a manually operable input device () having a sensor system () that comprises at least one rotary control knob () for detecting at least one movement characteristic variable. By predefining various movement patterns at the rotary control knob (), various control commands can be generated. For this purpose, the input device () according to the invention comprises an evaluation unit () that compares the signal () generated by the sensor system () with predefined rotational movement codes (C-C) and generates a code-dependent control command () if the predefined movement pattern or the corresponding signal () matches a predefined rotational movement code (C-C). 1. A manually operable input device to control software applications or machines , having a rotary control knob for inputting a movement pattern in the form of several consecutive rotational movements , whereina sensor system is provided, which detects the movement direction as a first movement characteristic variable and the movement duration or the rotational speed as a second movement characteristic variable for a rotational movement executed on the rotary control knob,an evaluation unit which compares a movement pattern provided on the rotary control knob with various predefined rotational movement codes which each comprise at least two code values, wherein at least one of the code values is a link of a movement direction to a movement duration or a rotational speed; andthe input device is configured in such a way that it generates an allocated control command if a movement pattern input by the user on the rotary control knob matches one of the predefined rotational movement codes.2. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the detection device is furthermore designed to detect a pause between two rotational movements.3. The input device according to claim 2 , wherein the detection device comprises a timer.4. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein a rotational movement ...

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Номер записи: 33

07-01-2016 дата публикации

Display apparatus for vehicle

Номер: US20160004367A1

Автор: Masahiko Shimada

Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A vehicle display apparatus includes a ring dial rotatable about an axis perpendicular to a surface of a steering wheel, a first rotation angle detector configured to detect rotation of the ring dial, a capacitive electrode disposed radially outside the ring dial so as to surround the ring dial and configured to detect at least a user's touch, and a display panel configured to cause transition of a screen in response to detection of rotation of the ring dial by the first rotation angle detector and detection of the user's touch by the capacitive electrode.

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Номер записи: 34

02-01-2020 дата публикации

VARIABLE RESPONSE ROTARY INPUT CONTROLS

Номер: US20200004346A1

Автор: Cerisier Patrick, Dunant Jean-Claude, Ramond Nicolas, VLASOV Maxim

Принадлежит:

A user input device that includes a rotary input control is described herein. The rotary input control includes first and second ferritic substrates; first and second permanent magnets extending between the first and second ferritic substrates to form a magnetic circuit; one or more magnetizing coils wrapped around the first permanent magnet; and a wheel defining a central volume within which the first and second ferritic substrates, the first and second permanent magnets and the one or more magnetizing coils are positioned. The user input device also includes a control system configured to direct current to the one or more magnetization coils to change a magnetization of the first permanent magnet to adjust a resistance profile of the rotary input control. 1. A user input device , comprising: a wheel; and', a magnetizing device, and', 'a permanent magnet coupled to the magnetizing device and emitting a magnetic field; and, 'an electropermanent magnet assembly, comprising], 'a rotary input control, comprisinga control system configured to modulate an amount of electrical energy supplied to the magnetizing device to change a resistance profile of the rotary input control, the modulation switching the permanent magnet from a first state in which the magnetic field has a first magnetic flux to a second state in which the magnetic field has a second magnetic flux greater than the first magnetic flux, the magnetic field having a first polarity in both the first and second states.2. The user input device as recited in claim 1 , wherein the electropermanent magnet assembly further comprises ferritic substrates positioned at opposing ends of the electropermanent magnet assembly claim 1 , each ferritic substrate comprising a first plurality of teeth protruding radially from the ferritic substrate and toward the wheel.3. The user input device as recited in claim 2 , wherein the wheel defines a central opening within which the electropermanent magnet assembly is disposed and ...

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Номер записи: 35

02-01-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20200004360A1

Автор: AKIMOTO Takahiro, Kamiya Jun, Ueda Haruhisa

Принадлежит:

Electronic equipment includes a first operating unit having a non-electroconductive touch operating surface, a touch detecting surface disposed on a touch operating surface inner side, and an electroconductive outer cover disposed covering a perimeter of the touch operating surface. The first operating unit receives touch operations and slide operations. The touch detecting surface detects the touch operations, is divided into at least two electrode surfaces of a first electrode surface through an N'th electrode surface in a direction of the slide operations, and is electrically insulated from the outer cover by being distanced from the outer cover. The touch operating surface has a touch detection region where the touch operating surface overlaps the touch detecting surface, and a touch-non-detection region disposed on an outer periphery of the touch detection region where the touch operating surface does not overlap the touch detecting surface. 1. Electronic equipment comprising:a first operating unit having a non-electroconductive touch operating surface and configured to receive touch operations and slide operations;a touch detecting surface disposed on an inner side of the touch operating surface and configured to detect the touch operations; andan electroconductive outer cover disposed covering a perimeter of the touch operating surface,wherein the touch detecting surface is divided into at least two electrode surfaces of a first electrode surface through an N'th electrode surface in a direction of the slide operations,wherein the touch detecting surface is electrically insulated from the outer cover by being distanced from the outer cover,wherein the touch operating surface has, in view from a rear side of the electronic equipment, a touch detection region where the touch operating surface overlaps the touch detecting surface, and a touch-non-detection region disposed on an outer periphery of the touch detection region where the touch operating surface does ...

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Номер записи: 36

07-01-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACCESSORY CHARGING FROM DISPLAY BACKLIGHT

Номер: US20210004071A1

Автор: AROLA Joni Kristian, AUTIO Henri A., JAERVENSIVU Seppo Juhani

Принадлежит:

An electronic device for optical charging of accessory devices includes a display having a backlight, a control module, a processor, and a hardware storage device. The control module is in data communication with the display and the backlight and configured to control a wavelength and a luminance of the display. The processor is in data communication with the control module. The hardware storage device is in data communication with the processor. The hardware storage device has instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to detect an optically-chargeable accessory device in a location proximate to a portion of the display, identify a charging portion of the display based on the location of the accessory device, and adjust the display to provide output light from the charging portion independently of a remaining portion of the display so as to charge the accessory device. 1. An electronic device for optical charging of accessory devices , the electronic device comprising:a display having a backlight;a control module in data communication with the display and the backlight and configured to control a wavelength and a luminance of the display;a processor in data communication with the control module; and detect an optically-chargeable accessory device in a location proximate to a portion of the display,', 'identify a charging portion of the display based on the location of the accessory device, and', 'adjust the display to provide output light from the charging portion independently of a remaining portion of the display so as to charge the accessory device, wherein the remaining portion is configured to display visual information independently of the charging portion., 'a hardware storage device in data communication with the processor, the hardware storage device having instructions stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the display is a ...

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Номер записи: 37

07-01-2021 дата публикации

INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20210004091A1

Автор: GWEE Chang Sern, RIZVI Farrukh Raza

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An input device may include a housing, a scroll wheel having an arresting surface, and a lever pivotable about a pivot axis between first and second lever arms of the lever for moving a first free end portion of the first lever arm to engage or disengage the arresting surface. The input device may further include a rotary to linear motion converter having a rotary input axis and a linear output axis. The rotary to linear motion converter may be configured to apply a linear output motion along the linear output axis, converted from a rotary input motion about the rotary input axis, to move a second free end portion of the second lever arm so as to pivot the lever about the pivot axis for engaging or disengaging the first free end portion and the arresting surface to interchange the scroll wheel between a free-wheeling and a resistive-wheeling mode. 1. An input device for communication with a processor-based device , the input device comprising:a housing;a rotatable scroll wheel which is mounted on the housing so as to be partly exposed from the housing to be accessible by a user of the input device, and which comprises an arresting surface;a lever which is provided with first and second lever arms and which is pivotably mounted to the housing between the first and second lever arms, wherein the lever is pivotable to move a first free end portion of the first lever arm to engage with or disengage from the arresting surface of the scroll wheel so as to interchange the scroll wheel between a free-wheeling mode and a resistive-wheeling mode; anda rotary to linear motion converter having a rotary input axis and a linear output axis, the rotary to linear motion converter in engagement with a second free end portion of the second lever arm,wherein the rotary to linear motion converter is configured to convert a rotary input motion about the rotary input axis into a linear output motion along the linear output axis for moving the second free end portion of the second lever ...

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Номер записи: 38

13-01-2022 дата публикации

INPUT DEVICE FOR COMPUTER

Номер: US20220011873A1

Автор: KAUH Ye Woon

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An input device for a computer, wherein the input device eliminates the impacts caused by sudden stops during the pressing of a button portion provided on the input device for a computer, and thereby prevents a user's fingers and wrists from being strained. 1. An input device for a computer ,a main body unit having a receiving space provided therein;a button unit provided at a top of the main body unit so as to be clickable;an elastic unit configured to restore the button unit to its original state when clicking on the button unit is released; anda switch unit provided within the receiving space and subjected to an ON operation or an OFF operation depending on whether the button unit is clicked on,wherein the button unit further moves by a given depth in a state in which the switch unit maintains the ON operation after being subjected to the ON operation.2. The input device of claim 1 , wherein:the main body unit includes an upper casing and a lower casing separated from and assembled to each other, andthe button unit is formed by cutting a part of the upper casing or a separate button member is coupled to an opening of the upper casing.3. The input device of claim 1 , wherein a manipulation bar for ON/OFF operating the switch unit protrudes downward on an inner circumference surface of the button unit.4. The input device of claim 1 , wherein the elastic unit uses an elastic restoring force of the button unit formed in a cantilever shape.5. The input device of claim 3 , wherein the switch unit comprises:a microswitch equipped with a contact type button which comes into contact with a bottom of the manipulation bar lowered when the button unit is clicked on and is downward pressed; andan elastic member interposed between a bottom of the microswitch and a bottom within the main body unit and configured to upward and elastically support the microswitch.6. The input device of claim 3 , wherein the switch unit comprises a microswitch equipped with a contact type button ...

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Номер записи: 39

13-01-2022 дата публикации

Electronic device for executing operation based on user input via electronic pen, and operating method thereof

Номер: US20220011887A1

Автор: Faisal Khan, M Shaykat SHUVA, Md Mahmud Muntakim KHAN

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

Provided are an electronic device for executing an operation based on a user input via an electronic pen and an operating method of the electronic device, the operating method including: connecting to the electronic pen; receiving, from the electronic pen, a first input via a touch input to a touch pad at least one operation of rotation of at least a part of the electronic pen or the entire electronic pen; and executing a preset operation based on the first input.

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Номер записи: 40

13-01-2022 дата публикации

INPUT DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INTERACTING WITH INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20220011888A1

Автор: CHO Sunghwan, Kim Minjun, KIM Moonkyou, KIM Taegun, PARK Byungku, SUNG Minchul, YEU Yeungjin, YOON Duckwon

Принадлежит:

According certain embodiments of the disclosure, an input device comprises: a touch pad exposed through a first surface of the input device; a sensor circuit configured to sense a movement of the input device; a communication circuit configured to communicate with an external device; and a processor connected to the touch pad, the sensor circuit and the communication circuit, wherein the processor is configured to: when the sensor circuit detects movement of the input device satisfies a specified condition, prompt a user to enter predetermined inputs indicating a reference direction, receive actual user inputs indicating a first direction, and determine the first direction based on the actual user inputs; when a touch input on the touch pad is detected by using the touch pad, determine touch coordinate information for the touch input based on an angle between the reference direction on the touch pad and the first direction; and send the touch coordinate information to the external device through the communication circuit. 1. An input device comprising:a touch pad exposed through a first surface of the input device;a sensor circuit configured to sense a movement of the input device;a communication circuit configured to communicate with an external device; anda processor connected to the touch pad, the sensor circuit and the communication circuit, wherein the processor is configured to:when the sensor circuit detects movement of the input device satisfies a specified condition, prompt a user to enter predetermined inputs indicating a reference direction, receive actual user inputs indicating a first direction, and determine the first direction based on the actual user inputs;when a touch input on the touch pad is detected by using the touch pad, determine touch coordinate information for the touch input based on an angle between the reference direction on the touch pad and the first direction; andsend the touch coordinate information to the external device through the ...

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Номер записи: 41

04-01-2018 дата публикации

Dial Control for Addition and Reversal Operations

Номер: US20180004720A1

Автор: Capuozzo Callil R., Garcia Avila Gyancarlo, Klein Christian

Принадлежит: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

In one example, a method for modifying input with a dial includes creating a queue of input actions corresponding to one or more atomic operations for an application. The method can also include detecting a dial action from a dial, the dial action indicating a reversal operation for removing at least one input action from the queue of input actions or an addition operation for adding at least one input action to the queue of input actions. Furthermore, the method can include generating an intermediate representation of the one or more atomic operations based on the dial action from the dial. 1. A system for modifying input , the system comprising:memory; and create a queue of input actions corresponding to one or more atomic operations for an application;', 'detect a dial action from a dial, the dial action indicating a reversal operation for removing at least one input action from the queue of input actions or an addition operation for adding at least one input action to the queue of input actions; and', 'generate an intermediate representation of the one or more atomic operations based on the dial action from the dial., 'at least one processor configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dial is an analog dial coupled to the exterior of the system or the dial is a separate hardware component that transmits the dial action to the system using a wireless protocol or using a wired connection.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dial is an analog user interface dial displayed by the system.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the queue of input actions corresponds to a series of points along an atomic digital ink stroke operation claim 1 , and wherein the dial action modifies the atomic digital ink stroke operation using the reversal operation comprising removing at least one of the points along the atomic digital ink stroke.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the queue of input actions corresponds to an atomic character operation claim 1 , and wherein the dial ...

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Номер записи: 42

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Control knob for an appliance having rotational and axial selection interface

Номер: US20210005403A1

Автор: Fanmeng Hua, Hongqiang Wang, Yujin Mao, Yukai HUANG

Принадлежит: Whirlpool China Co Ltd

A control knob for an appliance includes a base having an axially-operated switch. An outer control assembly is rotationally and axially operable with respect to the base. An inner display assembly is rotationally fixed with respect to the base and axially fixed with respect to the outer control assembly. The inner display assembly is biased toward an extended state and is axially operable to a selection state that engages the axially operated switch.

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Номер записи: 43

02-01-2020 дата публикации

ELECTROMAGNETIC MODE CHANGE OF PERIPHERAL INTERFACE WHEEL

Номер: US20200005977A1

Автор: Alzingre Jean-Daniel, Keltz Guillaume, Le Denmat Corentin, Loussert Guillaume

Принадлежит:

A user input device including a rotary input control having a wheel and an electropermanent magnet (EPM) assembly, the EPM assembly comprising a permanent magnet and a magnetizing assembly configured to control a polarization of the permanent magnet to transition the electropermanent magnet assembly from a first state in which the EPM assembly applies a first resistance profile to the wheel and a second state in which the EPM assembly applies a second resistance profile to the wheel. The EPM assembly includes magnetically conductive members positioned at opposing ends of the electropermanent magnet, each magnetically conductive member comprising a respective plurality of teeth protruding radially toward the wheel, and each of the magnetically conductive members comprising a respective magnetic pole depending on a polarized state of the EPM assembly. 1. A user input device , comprising: a wheel; and', a permanent magnet; and', 'a magnetizing assembly configured to control a polarization of the permanent magnet to transition the electropermanent magnet assembly from a first state in which the EPM assembly applies a first resistance profile to the wheel and a second state in which the EPM assembly applies a second resistance profile to the wheel., 'an electropermanent magnet (EPM) assembly, comprising], 'a rotary input control, comprising2. The user input device as recited in wherein the electropermanent magnet assembly further comprises magnetically conductive members positioned at opposing ends of the electropermanent magnet claim 1 , each magnetically conductive member comprising a respective plurality of teeth protruding radially toward the wheel claim 1 , andwherein each of the magnetically conductive members comprises a respective magnetic pole depending on a polarized state of the EPM assembly.3. The user input device as recited in wherein the wheel defines a central opening within which the electropermanent magnet assembly is disposed and wherein the wheel ...

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Номер записи: 44

05-01-2017 дата публикации

Omnidirectional speaker

Номер: US20170006374A1

Автор: Jae Seung KWACK, Jang Hun SONG, Woo Sung In

Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An omnidirectional speaker includes a speaker module configured to generate sound, a main body having a circular cross section and configured to accommodate the speaker module, and a control panel configured to cover an upper side of the main body and allow a user to select an operation. The control panel includes a display for displaying a state of the operation and a touch unit configured to receive an input of the user as a touch input.

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Номер записи: 45

20-01-2022 дата публикации

Knob device applicable to touch panel

Номер: US20220019297A1

Автор: Cheng-Hung Tsai, Chun-Jen Su, Chun-Kai Chuang, Heng-An Hsu, Wai-Pan Wu

Принадлежит: Himax Technologies Ltd

A knob device is applicable to a touch panel. The knob device includes a knob cover, a plurality of sensing pads and a rotation sensing element. The plurality of sensing pads are fixedly arranged on the touch panel. A gap is form between two sensing pads. The plurality of sensing pads and gaps are distributed in a ring area around a center of an orthographic projection of the knob cover. The rotation sensing element is connected to the knob cover. When the knob cover is turned to be rotated, the rotation sensing element is rotated synchronously. When a user touches the knob device and the rotation sensing element overlaps one of the plurality of sensing pads, the touch panel generates a rotation sensing signal in response to a location of the rotation sensing element.

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Номер записи: 46

12-01-2017 дата публикации

MOVABLE TOUCH PAD WITH ADDED FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20170010748A1

Автор: DEGNER Brett William, Lynch Stephen Brian, Zadesky Stephen Paul

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An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a first control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable touch pad so as to generate one or more distinct second control signals. The control signals being used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device. 1. (canceled)2. A portable electronic device comprising:a display,a first input comprising a switch, the switch enabling generation of first input signals that activate at least a portion of the device,a second input enabling generation of second input signals, anda touch-sensitive input associated with the display, the touch-sensitive input enabling generation of third input signals when an object touches or is moved across a surface of the touch-sensitive element and fourth input signals when an object applies pressure to the touch-sensitive input.3. The portable electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the touch-sensitive input is configured to flex when the object applies pressure to the touch-sensitive input.4. The portable electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the touch-sensitive input enables the generation of the fourth input signals by flexing.5. The portable electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the touch-sensitive input comprises a first sensor that senses touch or movement and a second sensor that senses force.6. The portable electronic device of claim 5 , wherein the first sensor is disposed on a first side of the touch-sensitive input and the second sensor is disposed on a second side of the touch-sensitive input.7. The portable electronic device of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first input and the second input comprises a button.8. The portable electronic device of claim 2 , comprising a light-sensitive sensor claim 2 , the light-sensitive sensor generating fifth input signals based on ...

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Номер записи: 47

12-01-2017 дата публикации

MOVABLE TOUCH PAD WITH ADDED FUNCTIONALITY

Номер: US20170010749A1

Автор: DEGNER Brett William, Lynch Stephen Brian, Zadesky Stephen Paul

Принадлежит:

An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a first control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable touch pad so as to generate one or more distinct second control signals. The control signals being used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device. 1. (canceled)2. A device comprising:a frame,a moveable platform configured to move relative to the frame, the moveable platform comprising a touch sensitive surface, anda switch comprising two domes configured to push the moveable platform into engagement with the frame.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the moveable platform is configured to tilt relative to the frame in response to a force applied to a side of the moveable platform.4. The device of claim 2 , comprising a processor configured toreceive a first signal generated by the touch sensitive surface indicating a position of an input on the touch sensitive surface,receive a second signal generated by the switch indicating that the touch sensitive surface has been moved, andgenerate a command in response to the first and second signals.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the touch sensitive surface is round.6. The device of claim 3 , wherein the tilting action of the moveable platform relative to the frame enables the touch sensitive surface to move in multiple degrees of freedom relative to the frame claim 3 , each of the multiple degrees of freedom being associated with a function of the device claim 3 , the tilting action of the moveable platform relative to the frame enabling a user of the device to make a selection.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the device comprises a media player.8. The device of claim 2 , wherein the touch sensitive surface comprises multiple spatially distinct input zones claim 2 , each of the input zones having a ...

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Номер записи: 48

12-01-2017 дата публикации

REJECTION OF FALSE TURNS OF ROTARY INPUTS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Номер: US20170010751A1

Автор: Ely Colin M., Shedletsky Anna-Katrina, Weiss Samuel, Werner Christopher M.

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Various embodiments for detecting and rejecting false, unintended rotations of rotary inputs of electronic devices are disclosed herein. In one example, an electronic device is provided with an optical detector that measures the distance between the electronic device and the wearer's forearm or hand, and when the distance is smaller than a threshold distance, the turns of the rotary input are false, unintended turns. In another example, a crown of a rotary input includes a plurality of capacitive sensors that detects the presence of a wearer's finger, which when absent, the turns of the rotary input are false turns. In another example, deflections or positions of a shaft of the rotary input are measured and if the deflections/positions indicate an upward force on the rotary input (which are likely caused by the wearer's forearm or hand), the turns of the rotary input are false turns. Other embodiments are described herein. 1. An electronic device having a housing , comprising:a processor;at least one rotary input coupled with the processor, the rotary input providing rotary input turn data to the processor when the rotary input is rotated, the rotary input having a shaft connected with a crown; andat least one module operating on the electronic device, the module determining whether the rotary input turn data from the rotary input is invalid data resulting from unintended rotations of the rotary input.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein module determines whether an amount of rotations of the rotary input is greater than a threshold amount of rotations claim 1 , and if not claim 1 , the input turn data is invalid data.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein module determines whether a rate of rotations of the rotary input is greater than a threshold rate of rotations claim 1 , and if not claim 1 , the input turn data is invalid data.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , further comprising:a shield extending from the housing, the shield positioned ...

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Номер записи: 49

14-01-2016 дата публикации

Search controller and search manipulation system

Номер: US20160011680A1

Автор: Shinsuke HISATSUGU

Принадлежит: Denso Corp

A controller is applied to a search manipulation system that allows a user to manipulate a dial and thereby specify a search direction and a search speed when sequentially searching several display objects for a targeted display object. The controller determines that a sudden reverse manipulation occurs when the dial is reversely manipulated to reverse the search direction at a reverse manipulation speed higher than or equal to a specified speed. When determining that the sudden reverse manipulation occurs, the controller performs a search at a search speed lower than a speed used for a search during which no sudden reverse manipulation occurs.

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Номер записи: 50

11-01-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, WEARABLE DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20180011555A1

Автор: DWIVEDI Kusumakar, JEON Sang-Uk, PARK YoungHa, SHARIFF Mohamed Akram Ulla

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A method for controlling a screen in an electronic device is provided. The method includes receiving, from a first external device, rotation input information entered by rotation of a rotation input device included in the first external device, and controlling an object displayed on a display based on the received rotation input information. 1. An electronic device , comprising:a housing;a display;a communication module disposed inside the housing;a processor disposed inside the housing and electrically connected to the communication module; anda memory electrically connected to the processor;wherein the memory stores instructions, which when executed by the processor cause the electronic device to:receive, from a first external device, rotation input information entered by rotation of a rotation input device included in the first external device through the communication module, andcontrol an object displayed on the display based on the received rotation input information.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the rotation input information includes information about at least one of a rotation direction claim 1 , a rotation speed and a rotation amount of the rotation input device for a predetermined time.3. The electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the instructions claim 2 , when executed by the processor claim 2 , cause the electronic device to:display an execution screen of a first application on the display; anddisplay a list of applications including the first application, upon receiving, from the first external device, first rotation input information indicating a rotation at a first rotation speed greater than or equal to a predetermined value,wherein the list of applications includes at least one application that has been executed in the electronic device for a predetermined time.4. The electronic device of claim 3 , wherein the instructions claim 3 , when executed by the processor claim 3 , cause the electronic device to:receive second rotation ...

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Номер записи: 51

11-01-2018 дата публикации

OPERATION INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20180011556A1

Автор: Minyu Nobuko, Onaka Junichiro

Принадлежит: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

An operation member of an operation input device includes a finger sensor adapted to detect each of a plurality of fingers gripping the operation member . A controller specifies the number of gripping fingers Ngf which is the number of fingers gripping the operation member based on the detection result of the finger sensor and switches, in accordance with the number of gripping fingers Ngf, a type of an operation command corresponding to the operation input. 1. An operation input device comprising:an operation member configured to be gripped and operated by a plurality of user's fingers and to generate an operation input based on the operation by the plurality of the fingers; anda controller configured to receive and process the operation input so as to control at least one operation target device based on the operation input, whereinthe operation member comprises a finger sensor configured to detect each of the plurality of fingers which are gripping the operation member,the controller determines a number of the fingers gripping the operation member, based on the detection of the fingers by the finger sensor,the at least, one operation target is controlled by different types of operation commands, each type of the operation commands being operable by the operation input, andthe controller switches, in accordance with the number of the gripping fingers, the types of operation commands to be operated by the operation input, for controlling the at least, one operation target.2. The operation input device according to claim 1 , wherein the operation member is a dial switch.3. The operation input device according to claim 1 , wherein the controller selects one of the types of the operation commands to control the at least one operation target in accordance with the number of the gripping fingers claim 1 ,and then, the controller switches contents in the operation command in accordance with an operation amount of the operation member inputted by the user's fingers.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 52

11-01-2018 дата публикации

HAPTIC DEVICE WITH INDIRECT HAPTIC FEEDBACK

Номер: US20180011571A1

Автор: Alexander Laura Winfield, Colgate James Edward, Glassmire John, Peshkin Michael A.

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A method of imitating a texture on a touch surface, the method including the steps of sensing a position of a user's finger on the touch surface, modulating a coefficient of friction of the touch surface in response to the sensed position of a user's appendage relative to the touch surface and/or a derivative thereof, where the friction modulator does not alter the contour of the touch surface in a manner that is perceptible to a user's sight or touch. 1. A method of imitating a texture on a touch surface , the method including the steps of:sensing a position of a user's finger on the touch surface;modulating a coefficient of friction of the touch surface in response to the sensed position of a user's appendage relative to the touch surface and/or a derivative thereof;wherein the friction modulator does not alter the contour of the touch surface in a manner that is perceptible to a user's sight or touch.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coefficient of friction is modulated in response to a change in an excitation voltage.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the user's appendage comprises a finger or thumb.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coefficient of friction of the touch surface is modulated in response to a sensed motion of the user's clothed appendage.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coefficient of friction of the touch surface is modulated to generate a virtual texture sensation felt by the user's clothed appendage.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein relative to a sensed position of a user's clothed appendage the coefficient of friction of the touch surface is modulated in real time.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the derivatives of the sensed position of a user's clothed appendage further comprise velocity claim 1 , acceleration claim 1 , or direction of motion of the user's clothed appendage.8. The method of wherein an indirect haptic provides an interface with the touch screen.9. The method of wherein the indirect haptic device is disposed ...

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Номер записи: 53

10-01-2019 дата публикации

PERIPHERAL USER-INTERFACE DEVICE

Номер: US20190012003A1

Автор: DEMENSCHONOK Filipp, GRANT Joshua Chapman, PALAKUNNEL Geo John

Принадлежит: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

A peripheral user-interface device for navigation of display content on an electronic display of a computer system. It comprises a base movable relative to the electronic display, a rotary dial arranged on the base and rotatable relative to the base, and an electronic touch sensor coupled mechanically to the base. 1. A peripheral user-interface device for a computer system , the peripheral user-interface device comprising:a base movable relative to an electronic display of the computer system;a rotary dial arranged on the base and rotatable relative to the base;an electronic touch sensor coupled mechanically to the base; andan output interface configured to output, to the computer system, data representing an extent of rotation of the rotary dial and coordinates of user touch on the electronic touch sensor.2. The peripheral user-interface device of wherein the electronic touch sensor is coupled fixedly to the base claim 1 , such that the rotary dial rotates while the electronic touch sensor remains stationary.3. The peripheral user-interface device of wherein the electronic touch sensor is coupled rotatably to the base and coupled fixedly to the rotary dial claim 1 , such that the electronic touch sensor rotates with the rotary dial.4. The peripheral user-interface device of wherein the base includes a marker configured to be sensed by the electronic display.5. The peripheral user-interface device of further comprising an orientation sensor.6. The peripheral user-interface device of wherein the orientation sensor is a display-sensing orientation sensor configured to sense optical or acoustic radiation from the electronic display.7. The peripheral user-interface device of wherein the orientation sensor is a peripheral orientation sensor configured to sense an absolute orientation of the electronic touch sensor.8. The peripheral user-interface device of further comprising logic configured to transform the coordinates of user touch based on an orientation of the ...

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Номер записи: 54

10-01-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING DATA IN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20190012004A1

Автор: JANG Yoengil, KIM Geon-Soo, KIM Kiyun, SHIN Kyu-Ho

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Various examples of the present invention relate to an apparatus and a method for displaying data in an electronic device. A method for performing operations in an electronic device, comprises the steps of: displaying a circular user interface on a screen, wherein the circular user interface includes a circular arrangement of numbers, characters, special characters and/or icons in selected orders; detecting the first rotation of a wheel by using a sensor; determining whether the wheel is stopped during the pre-selected time period after the first rotation; selecting one from the numbers, the characters, the special characters, and/or the icons; and rotating or rearranging the circular arrangement on the screen in response to the determination that the wheel is stopped during the selected time period such that the pre-designated or proposed one among the numbers, the characters, the special characters and/or the icons is located at the selected location. 1. An electronic device comprising:a housing comprising a surface;a screen exposed through the surface of the housing;a wheel rotatably attached to the housing;a sensor configured to detect a rotation direction of the wheel;a processor electrically connected to the sensor and the screen; anda memory electrically connected to the processor,wherein the memory stores instructions causing the processor to, when executed by the processor, display a circular user interface on the screen, the circular user interface comprising a circular arrangement of numbers, characters, special characters, and/or icons in a selected order, detect first rotation of the wheel through the sensor, determine whether the wheel stops during a pre-selected time interval after the first rotation, select one of the numbers, the characters, the special characters, and/or the icons, and rotate or rearrange the circular arrangement on the screen such that one predetermined or proposed from the numbers, the characters, the special characters, and/or ...

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Номер записи: 55

10-01-2019 дата публикации

SPEAKER DEVICE INCLUDING TOUCH DISPLAY

Номер: US20190012073A1

Автор: HWANG Seon-ho

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A speaker device is provided. The present speaker device comprises: a speaker; a touch display disposed at a central part of a vibration plate included in the speaker, displaying a UI for receiving an input of a user operation, and receiving an input of a user's touch; and a processor for controlling the speaker device according to the user operation input through the UI. 1. A speaker device , comprising:a speaker;a touch display which is disposed at a central part of a vibration plate included in the speaker, displays a user interface (UI) for receiving an input of a user operation, and receives an input of a user's touch; anda processor configured to control the speaker device according to a user operation input through the UI.2. The speaker device according to claim 1 , wherein the touch display is coupled to an upper part of a dust cap disposed at a central part of the vibration plate.3. The speaker device according to claim 1 , wherein the touch display is coupled to the touch display and includes a rotation knob that receives an input of a user operation through rotation.4. The (wireless) speaker device as claimed in claim 3 , further comprising:a communicator configured to carry out communication with an external device,wherein the processor controls the touch display to display a UI for receiving an input of a password for connecting to a wireless Internet, and based on a user command to adjust a volume being input through at least one of the rotation knob and the user's touch, controls the communicator to connect to the wireless Internet.5. The speaker device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the processor controls the touch display to display a UI for adjusting a volume claim 3 , and based on a user command to adjust a volume being input through at least one of the rotation knob and the touch display claim 3 , controls the speaker to adjust a volume based on the user command.6. The speaker device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the processor controls the ...

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Номер записи: 56

09-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR UNINTENTIONAL INPUT REJECTION

Номер: US20200012355A1

Автор: Dashevsky David D., Holenarsipur Prashanth, Sweet Stephen N.

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A wearable device is disclosed. The wearable device can comprise a housing; a crown; a proximity sensor; and a processor. The crown can be configured to receive input from a user. The proximity sensor can be configured to generate a field of view encompassing a first area adjacent to the housing and further configured to generate an output signal corresponding to whether an object is present within the field of view. The processor can be configured to determine, based on the output signal, whether the input corresponds to an intentional input or an unintentional input. 1. A wearable device comprising:a housing;a crown configured to receive an input from a user;a proximity sensor configured to generate a field of view encompassing a first area adjacent to the housing and further configured to generate an output signal corresponding to whether an object is present within the field of view; and 'determine, based on the output signal, whether the input corresponds to an intentional input or an unintentional input.', 'a processor configured to2. The wearable device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:in accordance with a determination that the input corresponds to an intentional input, accept the input; andin accordance with a determination that the input corresponds to an unintentional input, reject the input.3. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein:determining that the input corresponds to an unintentional input comprises determining that the output signal corresponds to the presence of the object within the field of view, anddetermining that the input corresponds to an intentional input comprises determining that the output signal does not correspond to the presence of the object within the field of view.4. The wearable device of claim 2 , wherein:determining that the input corresponds to an unintentional input comprises determining that the output signal corresponds to the presence of the object within the field of view and at a distance ...

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Номер записи: 57

09-01-2020 дата публикации

SWITCH SYSTEM

Номер: US20200012356A1

Автор: HORIKAWA Masaki

Принадлежит: FUJITSU COMPONENT LIMITED

A switch system includes: a projection; a plurality of switches that are arranged on a side surface of the projection along a circumferential direction, each switch detecting touch to the side surface of the projection by an operator as on or off; and a determiner that acquires on/off states of the switches, and determines a rotational direction of an operator's finger along the circumferential direction of the projection based on a current on/off state currently acquired from each switch and a previous on/off state previously acquired from each switch. 1. A switch system comprising:a projection;a plurality of switches that are arranged on a side surface of the projection along a circumferential direction, each switch detecting touch to the side surface of the projection by an operator as on or off; anda determiner that acquires on/off states of the switches, and determines a rotational direction of an operator's finger along the circumferential direction of the projection based on a current on/off state currently acquired from each switch and a previous on/off state previously acquired from each switch.2. The switch system as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe determiner determines the rotational direction based on a comparison result of the current on/off state currently acquired from each switch and previous on/off states previously acquired from switches located on both sides of the each switch.3. The switch system as claimed in claim 1 , whereinthe determiner determines the rotational direction based on a number of switches in which the current on/off state currently acquired from each switch matches the previous on/off state previously acquired from a switch located on a right side of the each switch among switches located on both sides of the each switch, and a number of switches in which the current on/off state currently acquired from each switch matches the previous on/off state previously acquired from a switch located on a left side of the each switch among ...

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Номер записи: 58

09-01-2020 дата публикации

Pointing device and manufacturing method thereof

Номер: US20200012360A1

Автор: Bin Zhai, Hao Zhuang, Junhong Sun, Wensheng Yao

Принадлежит: Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC

A pointing device is provided. In one implementation, the pointing device includes a body, a control member received in a recess of the body and rotatable with respect to the body, a first rotation tracking sensor arranged in the recess and configured to track a rotation of the control member about a first axis and a second axis perpendicular to the first axis in a Cartesian coordinate system that is defined with respect to the recess, and a second rotation tracking sensor arranged in the recess and configured to track a rotation of the control member about a third axis perpendicular to the first and second axes in the Cartesian coordinate system. An associated method of manufacturing the pointing device is also provided.

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Номер записи: 59

10-01-2019 дата публикации

Smart mood lighting control using wheel interface of smartwatch

Номер: US20190014649A1

Автор: Bo Ram Kim, Dong Keun Kim

Принадлежит: Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation of Sangmyung University

Described is a smart lighting method and device. A smart lighting control method comprises the steps of: operating a smart bulb, which includes a control unit for controlling at least one lighting attribute among attributes of saturation, brightness, and color-temperature, and an LED lamp operated by the control unit; acquiring a current attribute of the LED lamp by using a smartwatch communicatably connected with the control unit; selecting an attribute to be controlled, through an interface panel of the smartwatch; obtaining a control attribute value for adjusting the lighting attribute, by using a rotation interface of the smartwatch; and transmitting the control attribute value from the smartwatch to the smart bulb and adjusting a lighting attribute of the smart bulb by using the transmitted control attribute value.

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Номер записи: 60

03-02-2022 дата публикации

OPTICAL PROCESSING APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD OF WATCH

Номер: US20220035459A1

Автор: CHUNG Ching-Lin, Yang Chung-Ting

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An optical processing apparatus and a light source luminance adjustment method adapted to detect a rotational displacement and a pressing state are provided. The optical processing apparatus includes a light source unit, a processing unit, and an image sensing unit, wherein the processing unit is electrically connected to the light source unit and the image sensing unit. The light source unit provides a beam of light. The processing unit defines a frame rate, defines a plurality of time instants within a time interval, and sets the light source unit to a luminance value at each of the time instants. A length of the time interval is shorter than the reciprocal of the frame rate. The luminance values are different and are within a range. The image sensing unit captures an image by an exposure time length at each of the time instants, wherein the exposure time lengths are the same. 1. An optical processing apparatus , comprising:a light source configured to provide a beam of light to go through a through hole of a rotary shaft to a surface of a rotary part of a button to generate a reflected light beam reflected from the surface of the rotary part of the button;an image sensor, configured to capture the reflected light beam to output a first image of the surface of the rotary part of the button by an exposure time length within each frame capturing period; and calculate an image quality index of the first image,', 'compare the image quality index of the first image with at least one press threshold to identify a pressing state of the button within the each frame capturing period,', 'calculate a rotational displacement of the button using first image frames of the each frame capturing period, and', 'when identifying that the pressing state of the button is between press and non-press by comparing the image quality index with the at least one press threshold, take the rotational displacement calculated between the press and the non-press as undesired movement., 'a ...

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Номер записи: 61

18-01-2018 дата публикации

CAPACITIVE GAP SENSOR RING FOR AN INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20180018026A1

Автор: Bushnell Tyler S., Clavelle Adam T., Petty Collin R.

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An input mechanism for a portable electronic device includes a rotational manipulation mechanism, such as a cap or shaft. The input mechanism also includes a sensor having first capacitive elements coupled to the manipulation mechanism, second capacitive elements, and a dielectric positioned between the first and second capacitive elements. Movement of the manipulation mechanism alters the positions of the first and second capacitive elements with respect to each other and is determinable based on capacitance changes resulting therefrom. In some implementations, the second capacitive elements may be part of an inner ring or partial ring nested at least partially within an outer ring or partial ring. 1. A wearable electronic device having a multi-directional input device , comprising:a shaft;a cap operable to move with respect to the shaft; and an outer set of capacitive elements;', 'an inner set of capacitive elements; and', 'a dielectric between the outer and inner sets of capacitive elements; and', allow movement of the outer set of capacitive elements with respect to the inner set of capacitive elements; and', 'return the outer set of capacitive elements to a default position., 'a returning structure operable to], 'a sensor coupling the cap to the shaft and comprising2. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein a first element of the outer set of capacitive elements completely overlaps a first element of the inner set of capacitive elements.3. The wearable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein a first element of the outer set of capacitive elements is offset from a first element of the inner set of capacitive elements.4. The wearable electronic device of claim 3 , wherein:the first element of the outer set of capacitive elements is offset from the first element of the inner set of capacitive elements by a first distance;a second element of the outer set of capacitive elements is offset from a second element of the inner set of capacitive elements by a ...

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Номер записи: 62

18-01-2018 дата публикации

MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL KNOBS FOR MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS OF VEHICLES

Номер: US20180018027A1

Автор: Kowalk Christopher L.

Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.

A multimedia system for a vehicle is provided. The multimedia system includes a processor and a multi-function control knob communicatively coupled to the processor. The multi-function control knob is configured to provide control signals to the processor such that the multi-function control knob operates in a first mode or a second mode and switch between the first mode and the second mode in response to a double actuation of the multi-function control knob. The multi-function control knob sends a first control signal to the processor in response to a single actuation of the multi-function control knob while operating in the first mode, sends a second control signal to the processor in response to a single actuation of the multi-function control knob while operating in the second mode, sends a third control signal to the processor in response to a rotation of the multi-function control knob while operating in the first mode, and sends a fourth control signal to the processor in response to a rotation of the multi-function control knob while operating in the second mode. 1. A multimedia system for a vehicle comprising:a processor; and operates in a first mode or a second mode;', 'switches between the first mode and the second mode in response to a double press of the multi-function control knob in a direction in parallel with a central axis of the multi-function control knob;', 'sends a first control signal to the processor in response to a single actuation of the multi-function control knob while operating in the first mode;', 'sends a second control signal to the processor in response to a single actuation of the multi-function control knob while operating in the second mode, wherein the first control signal and the second control signal are for controlling different multimedia operations;', 'sends a third control signal to the processor in response to a rotation of the multi-function control knob while operating in the first mode; and', 'sends a fourth control ...

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Номер записи: 63

21-01-2021 дата публикации

DIGITAL ENCODER WITH SCREEN

Номер: US20210018342A1

Автор: Sun Jen-Wen

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A digital encoder with a screen includes a key body, and a display assembly is configured inside the key body. The display assembly includes a display carrier assembly, display element configured on the display carrier assembly and display circuit element configured in the display carrier assembly, where one side of the display assembly is in connection with a rotating assembly movably configured on a carrier housing, and a rotary encoder sensor and pressing element are configured between the rotating assembly and carrier housing, thereby allowing the assembly of the key body to be more convenient through modulization structures, and allowing the key body to have multiple functions of display, press and rotation at the same time to increase use convenience. 1. A digital encoder with a screen , comprising:a key body;a display assembly, configured in said key body and comprising a display element, display carrier assembly and display circuit element, said display element configured on said display carrier assembly, and said display circuit element in said display carrier assembly and in electric connection with said display element for information transmission;a rotating assembly, configured at one side of said display assembly, and said display assembly in connection with said rotating assembly;a carrier housing, configured inside said key body, and said rotating assembly movably configured on said carrier housing;a rotary encoder sensor, movably configured on said carrier housing and positioned between said rotating assembly and carrier housing, and said rotary encoder sensor adapted to sense a rotating action of said rotating assembly; anda pressing element, configured between said carrier housing and rotary encoder sensor and in connection with said rotary encoder sensor.2. The digital encoder according to claim 1 , wherein said display carrier assembly has a display cover claim 1 , cover through hole and display carrier element claim 1 , said cover through hole ...

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Номер записи: 64

16-01-2020 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20200019262A1

Автор: Kimura Tomohiro

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Signals based on touch operation can be easily separated from a signal output by a touch panel. A peripheral edge of a touch panel and a touch surface is surrounded by a dial part. The dial part is located at a position higher than a position of the touch surface. 1. An electronic device comprising:A touch panel of an electrostatic type;a touch surface disposed on the touch panel, the touch surface being touched by a user to perform touch operation; anda wall part surrounding a peripheral edge of the touch panel and the touch surface,wherein the wall part is a dial having an annular shape rotatable along a peripheral edge of the touch panel and the touch surface, andin a height direction of the wall part, the wall part is located at a position higher than a position of the touch surface.2. The electronic device according to claim 1 ,wherein the touch panel and the touch surface have a circular shape.3. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga display disposed on a lower side of the touch panel.4. The electronic device according to claim 1 ,wherein at least a portion of the wall part has conductivity.5. The electronic device according to claim 1 , further comprisinga signal separating unit configured to separate a first signal and a second signal from a signal output by the touch panel in a case where a user touches the touch surface to perform the touch operation, the first signal being based on the touch operation, the second signal being based on electrostatic capacitance between the touch panel and the wall part.6. The electronic device according to claim 5 , further comprisinga touch position identifying unit configured to determine that a peak position of the first signal is a position of the touch operation, the first signal being included in a signal output by the touch panel in a case where a user touches the touch surface to perform the touch operation.7. The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein a height of the wall part ...

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Номер записи: 65

16-01-2020 дата публикации

CAPACITIVE MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATING SYSTEM

Номер: US20200019263A1

Автор: Korherr Joachim, LEMCKE SOEREN, OKSCHE ANNKATHRIN, SCHUBERT TIMO

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A capacitive motor vehicle operating system is described, comprising a capacitive screen with an operator interface as well as a pressure- and rotational-actuation device which is formed separately from the capacitive screen, and which is electrically conductive in areas and is at least partially affixed to the operator interface of the capacitive screen. The pressure- and rotational-actuation device comprises at least one electrically conductive interaction element which interacts with the capacitive screen. 1. A capacitive motor vehicle operating system comprising a pressure- and rotational-actuation device as well as a capacitive screen with an operator interface , the pressure- and rotational-actuation device being formed separately from the capacitive screen , the pressure- and rotational-actuation device being electrically conductive in areas , the pressure- and rotational-actuation device being at least partially affixed to the operator interface of the capacitive screen , the pressure- and rotational-actuation device comprising at least one electrically conductive interaction element which interacts with the capacitive screen.2. The capacitive motor vehicle operating system according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , during actuation of the pressure- and rotational-actuation device claim 1 , there is an electrical connection between the operator interface of the capacitive screen and a rotatable actuation element of the pressure- and rotational-actuation device.3. The capacitive motor vehicle operating system according to claim 1 , wherein several interaction elements are provided claim 1 , via which the rotational angle of the pressure- and rotational-actuation device can be detected and/or in that the at least one interaction element comprises several sections which can be actuated separately from each other and via which the rotational angle of the pressure- and rotational-actuation device can be detected claim 1 , in particular wherein the several sections ...

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Номер записи: 66

16-01-2020 дата публикации

AUXILIARY TERMINAL-CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20200021678A1

Автор: MA Chongxiao, WANG Guanghai, ZHAI Haipeng

Принадлежит: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

This application provides an auxiliary terminal-control apparatus, where the apparatus includes a back plate sticker, a control key embedded into the back plate sticker, a communications module, and a control module. The control module is configured to recognize a target operation on the control key, and generate, based on the target operation, a corresponding target operation instruction, where the control key includes a roll ball and/or a key, operations on the roll ball include a roll operation and a press operation, and an operation on the key includes a press operation; and the communications module is configured to establish a communication connection to a terminal device to send the target operation instruction to the terminal device, where the target operation instruction is used to operate an application program on the terminal device or trigger a service. 113-. (canceled)14. An auxiliary terminal-control apparatus , wherein the auxiliary terminal-control apparatus comprises a back plate sticker , a control key embedded into the back plate sticker , a communications module , and a control module , whereinthe control module is configured to recognize a target operation on the control key, and generate, based on the target operation, a corresponding target operation instruction, wherein the control key comprises a roll ball and/or a key, operations on the roll ball comprise a roll operation and a press operation, and an operation on the key comprises a press operation; andthe communications module is configured to establish a communication connection to a terminal device to send the target operation instruction to the terminal device, wherein the target operation instruction is used to operate an application program or trigger a service on the terminal device.15. The auxiliary terminal-control apparatus according to claim 14 , wherein the auxiliary terminal-control apparatus further comprises:a storage module, configured to store configuration information, ...

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Номер записи: 67

25-01-2018 дата публикации

HVAC CONTROL SYSTEM ENCOURAGING ENERGY EFFICIENT USER BEHAVIORS IN PLURAL INTERACTIVE CONTEXTS

Номер: US20180023832A1

Автор: Fadell Anthony M., FISHER Evan J., Matas Michael J., MATSUOKA Yoky, PLITKINS Michael, Rogers Matthew L., SLOO David

Принадлежит: GOOGLE INC.

Methods and devices for controlling a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system by a thermostat are provided. Input can be received from a user via a thermostat, the input being indicative of an adjustment of an HVAC-related setting. On a real-time basis, the HVAC-related setting that is being adjusted can be compared against a feedback criterion designed to indicate a circumstance under which feedback is to be presented to the user. The circumstance can be indicative of an achievement of a HVAC-related setting of a predetermined responsibility level with respect to an energy usage of the HVAC system. Upon a real-time determination that the feedback criterion is satisfied, visual feedback can be caused to be presented to the user in real-time. The real-time feedback can include a visual icon having a visual appeal corresponding to a desirability of the satisfaction of the feedback criterion. 1. (canceled)2. A method of encouraging responsible energy usage of an HVAC system via a portable electronic device , the HVAC system being configured to condition an enclosure based on a setpoint temperature of a thermostat , the method comprising:receiving setpoint temperatures of the thermostat over a period of time to establish a historical temperature setting behavior of the HVAC system in conditioning the enclosure;determining a responsible temperature setting criterion based at least in part on said historical temperature setting behavior, said responsible temperature setting criterion corresponding to an efficient energy usage of the HVAC system in conditioning the enclosure;receiving, via the portable electronic device and over a network, information representative of said responsible temperature setting criterion;receiving, via the portable electronic device, input from a user of an adjustment of the setpoint temperature of the thermostat;determining, via the portable electronic device, that the adjustment of the setpoint temperature is representative of ...

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Номер записи: 68

26-01-2017 дата публикации

HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING VEHICULAR GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE DISPLAY

Номер: US20170024022A1

Автор: Buttolo Pietro, DAMAN Laith, GOLSCH Kyle, GREENBERG Jeffry Allen, HANNA Parrish F., McBride Justin, NESPOLO Martin, NEUBECKER Cynthia M., UPMANUE Vikas, VARUGHESE Sibu, Zhang Yu

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A human machine interface (HMI) system controls operation of a graphical user interface (GUI) being displayed on a display located in a vehicle. The HMI system includes an interface device, an interface operation module, and a device selection module. The interface device is operable to control the GUI and includes a knob member and a touchpad. The interface operation module receives input data from the interface device in response to an operation of the interface device. The device selection module designates at least one of the knob member or the touchpad as an active device based on a device selection criteria. The interface operation module transmits data from an active device to a display module controlling the GUI and disregards data from an inactive device. 1. A human machine interface system for controlling operation of a graphical user interface being displayed by a display module on a display located in a vehicle , the human interface system comprising:an interface device operable to control the graphical user interface, the interface device including a knob member and a touchpad, wherein the knob member is moveable, and the touchpad detects a touch by the user;an interface operation module controlling the interface device and receiving input data from the interface device in response to an operation of the interface device; anda device selection module designating at least one of the knob member or the touchpad as an active device based on a device selection criteria, whereinthe interface operation module transmits data from the knob member to the display module and disregards data from the touchpad in response to the device selection module designating the knob member as the active device and the touchpad as an inactive device, andthe interface operation module transmits data from the touchpad to the display module and disregards data from the knob member in response to the device selection module designating the touchpad as the active device and the ...

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Номер записи: 69

26-01-2017 дата публикации

INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20170024027A1

Автор: Chien Chih-Feng

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An input device includes an input interface, a near field communication unit and a controlling unit. The near field communication unit receives a device setting information from a portable electronic device. Consequently, the controlling unit reads the device setting information and performs an input setting task corresponding to the device setting information. When the user operates the input interface, a personalized operating signal corresponding to the device setting information is transmitted from the input interface to a computer host that is connected with the input device. Consequently, the computer host performs a corresponding operation. Under this circumstance, it is not necessary to install a corresponding driver in the computer host. 1. An input device connected with a computer host , the input device comprising:an input interface, wherein the input interface issues an operating signal to the computer hot in response to an operation of a user on the input interface;a near field communication unit receiving a device setting information and temporarily storing the device setting information; anda controlling unit connected with the input interface and the near field communication unit, and reading the device setting information, wherein after an input setting task corresponding to the device setting information is performed on the input device by the controlling unit, a personalized operating signal corresponding to the device setting information is issued from the input interface to the computer system in response to the operation of the user.2. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the near field communication unit comprises:an antenna receiving the device setting information and electric power by a near field communication technology; and a temporary memory connected with the antenna, and temporarily storing the device setting information;', 'a notification interface disposed on the near field communication controller and connected with the ...

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Номер записи: 70

26-01-2017 дата публикации

EXTERNAL USER INTERFACE FOR HEAD WORN COMPUTING

Номер: US20170024035A1

Автор: "OHARA Sean Thomas Mostajo", BROWN Preston Douglas, HEISEY Andrew Carl, Lohse Robert Michael, Pelis Nicholas Benjamin

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Aspects of the present invention relate to user interface control of a head-worn computer. 1. A finger mounted user interface device , comprising:a. a housing adapted to be mounted on a finger of a user;b. a user interactive control element mounted within the housing and accessible by the user when the device is worn by the user;c. a touch sensor positioned to sense the presence of a thumb or finger of the user in proximity of the user interactive control element, wherein the proximity is indicative that the user is interacting with the interactive control element; andd. a processor adapted to alter a control schema of the finger mounted user interface device based on the proximity of the thumb or finger.2. The finger mounted user interface device of claim 1 , wherein the user interactive control element is a button.3. The finger mounted user interface device of claim 1 , wherein the user interactive control element is a track pad.4. The finger mounted user interface device of claim 1 , wherein the touch sensor is a capacitive touch sensor.5. The finger mounted user interface device of claim 4 , wherein the capacitive touch sensor forms at least a portion of a ring around the interactive control element.6. The finger mounted user interface device of claim 1 , wherein the touch sensor is a mechanical touch sensor.7. The finger mounted user interface device of claim 1 , wherein the processor alters the control schema by not responding to data indicative of the housing moving.8. The finger mounted user interface device of claim 7 , wherein the data is generated by an inertial measurement unit in the housing.9. The finger mounted user interface device of claim 7 , wherein the data is generated by a gyroscope in the housing. Field of the InventionThis invention relates to head worn computing. More particularly, this invention relates to external user interfaces used in connection with to head worn computing.Description of Related ArtWearable computing systems have been ...

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Номер записи: 71

28-01-2016 дата публикации

VEHICULAR OPERATING DEVICE

Номер: US20160026267A1

Автор: IMAI Yuji

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Provided is a vehicular operating device that can improve input precision even during operation by the thumbs while the steering wheel is grasped. The vehicular operating device is installed in a steering device of a means of transport and receives an input operation, wherein the vehicular operating device is provided with an operation surface with which a detection object that performs the input operation comes in contact, and a sensor unit for detecting the position where the detection object comes in contact with the operation surface, the operation surface being provided with a design that indicates a rotation gesture area, and the sensor unit being such that a portion for determining a rotation gesture is made into an annular area accounting for the moveable range of the thumb used by the user to grasp the steering device. 1. A vehicular operating device that is mounted in a steering device of a transport , and receives an input operation , the device comprising:an operation surface with which a detection object performing the input operation comes into contact; anda sensor unit configured to detect the position of the detection object in contact with the operation surface,wherein the operation surface includes a design indicative of a rotation gesture area, andwherein an area on the sensor unit for determining a rotation gesture is an annular area which is defined in a state where the movable range of a user's thumb is taken into consideration when a user grasps the steering device.2. The vehicular operating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the area for determining the rotation gesture is an annular area that moves in a direction toward the base of the user's thumb relative to the design when the user is assumed to grasp the steering device.3. The vehicular operating device according to claim 1 ,wherein the area for determining the rotation gesture is an area which is formed in an elliptical annular shape relative to the design, with the elliptical annular ...

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Номер записи: 72

25-01-2018 дата публикации

OPERATING TOOL, INPUT DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20180024649A1

Автор: UNO Masahiko

Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

In a rotary switch (), a rotation unit () is rotatably supported by a holder unit (). The holder unit () is fixed onto a detection surface of a touch panel (). Contact points () make contact with the detection surface of the touch panel () with their positional relationship corresponding to a function of the rotary switch (). A contact point () rotates while making contact with the detection surface of the touch panel (), as the rotation unit () rotates. 1. An operating tool comprising:a holder unit to be fixed onto a detection surface of a touch panel;a movable unit movably supported by the holder unit;a movable-unit-side contact point that is provided on the movable unit, and that moves, while making contact with the detection surface of the touch panel, as the movable unit moves; andmultiple holder-unit-side contact points that are provided on the holder unit, and that are to be in contact with the detection surface of the touch panel in a positional relationship of the holder-unit side contact points, the positional relationship corresponding to a function of the operating tool.2. The operating tool of claim 1 , whereinthe touch panel is a capacitance-type touch panel,the movable unit, the movable-unit-side contact point and the holder-unit-side contact points are formed of electrically-conductive members, andthe holder-unit-side contact points are electrically connected to the movable unit.3. The operating tool of claim 1 , comprising an operation unit that claim 1 , upon receiving operation claim 1 , causes a contact point for switching the function of the operating tool claim 1 , to make contact with the detection surface of the touch panel.4. An input device comprising:a display;a touch panel provided on a screen of the display in an overlapping manner;{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the operating tool of fixed onto a detection surface of the touch panel;'}a function determination unit to determine a function of the operating tool, on a ...

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Номер записи: 73

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Force-detecting input structure

Номер: US20180024683A1

Автор: Colin M. Ely, Erik G. DE JONG, Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Принадлежит: Apple Inc

An input mechanism, such as a crown, detects amounts of applied force. In various examples, an assembly including an input mechanism has an enclosure; a stem coupled to the enclosure such that the stem is rotatable, translatable, and transversely moveable with respect to the enclosure; a sensor, coupled between the stem and the housing, to which force is transferred when the stem moves with respect to the housing; and a processing unit coupled to the sensor. The processing unit is operable to determine a measurement of the force, based on a signal from the sensor.

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Номер записи: 74

10-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTOMOTIVE KNOB SENSING DEVICE

Номер: US20220043522A1

Автор: Shepelev Petr

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An electronic device incudes a rotatable interface configured to be placed on an input device, the rotatable interface including a conductor region and an adjacent patterned region. The rotatable device further includes a first set of coupling electrodes configured to be electrically coupled to the conductor region and to receive a reference signal from a first electrode of the input device, and a second set of coupling electrodes configured to be electrically coupled to the patterned region and to be electrically coupled to a second electrode of the input device, the second electrode configured to receive a resulting signal modified by the rotatable interface. In embodiments, at least a portion of each electrode of the first set of coupling electrodes and the second set of coupling electrodes is respectively provided underneath the conductor and patterned regions, and is configured to abut the input device. 1. A system , comprising:a rotatable apparatus, comprising a first conducting region and a second patterned region;a sensor array, comprising a plurality of electrodes, wherein a first set of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes is coupled to the first conducting region of the rotatable apparatus, wherein a second set of electrodes of the plurality of electrodes is coupled to the second patterned region, and wherein the rotatable apparatus is disposed over the sensor array; and drive each of the first set of electrodes with a reference signal;', 'drive each of the second set of electrodes with a sensing signal to obtain a resulting signal; and', 'determine a rotational position of the rotatable apparatus based on resulting signals from the second set of electrodes., 'a processing system, coupled to the sensor array, wherein the processing system is configured to2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the rotatable apparatus is a rotatable knob.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the first conducting region and the second patterned region form ...

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Номер записи: 75

10-02-2022 дата публикации

Control element and system for controlling a function on a capacitive surface

Номер: US20220043533A1

Автор: Edouard Da Silva, Martin Schulz, Nils Hollemann, Ruddy Cittadini

Принадлежит: Individual

Disclosed herein is a control element, which can be arranged on a capacitive surface, for controlling a function of the capacitive surface, comprising a carrier structure, a rotary element rotatable about an axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure, comprising at least one electrically conductive area, at least one electrically conductive contact element arranged on the carrier structure, wherein the contact element comprises a contact area which is arranged at least in some areas on an underside of the control element, so that the contact area, when the control element is arranged on the capacitive surface, is arranged at least partially touching the capacitive surface, wherein the electrically conductive area of the rotary element is in contact with a contact element in at least one rotational position of the rotary element. The rotary element can be moved along the axis of rotation with respect to the carrier structure.

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Номер записи: 76

10-02-2022 дата публикации

MEDIA PLAYBACK ACTIONS BASED ON KNOB ROTATION

Номер: US20220043625A1

Автор: Bromand Daniel, Mitic Richard, Oskarsson Johan

Принадлежит: SPOTIFY AB

A system is provided for streaming media content in a vehicle. The system includes a personal media streaming appliance system configured to connect to a media delivery system and receive media content from the media delivery system at least via a cellular network. The personal media streaming appliance system operates to transmit a media signal representative to the received media content to a vehicle media playback system so that the vehicle media playback system operates to play the media content in the vehicle. Various types of rotations of a knob part of the personal media streaming applicant system result in different media playback actions. 115-. (canceled)16. A method for queuing media content for playback , the method comprising:queuing a first media context, the first media context including media content items;receiving a rotational input;analyzing the rotational input to determine an amount of rotation and a direction of the rotation; anddetermining a playback action based on the amount of rotation and the direction of the rotation.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein analyzing the rotational input to determine the amount of rotation includes determining a rotational arc length.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein analyzing the rotational input to determine the amount of rotation includes analyzing a rotational angle claim 16 , the rotational angle being defined as an angle between a starting position and an ending position of the rotational input.19. The method of claim 16 , wherein analyzing the rotational input to determine the amount of rotation includes analyzing a number of feedback positions passed during the rotational input.20. The method of claim 16 , wherein analyzing the rotational input to determine the amount of rotation includes classifying the amount of rotation as a short turn claim 16 , a medium turn claim 16 , or a long turn.21. The method of claim 16 , wherein depending on whether the direction of the rotation is clockwise or ...

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Номер записи: 77

24-01-2019 дата публикации

Electronic Device and a Method of Operating Such an Electronic Device

Номер: US20190025768A1

Автор: DANGY CAYE Nicolas

Принадлежит: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

An electronic device includes a processor configured to implement a user interface for allowing a user to interact with the electronic device. The electronic device further includes a bezel and at least two switches. The bezel is rotatably mounted on a housing of the electronic device. A plurality of teeth of the bezel sequentially activate the at least two switches during rotation of the bezel. The rotation of the bezel allows the user to interact with the electronic device on the basis of the user interface. 115.-. (canceled)16. An electronic device , comprising:a processor configured to implement a user interface to allow a user to interact with the electronic device;a display coupled to the processor and configured to allow the user to interact with the electronic device on a basis of the user interface;a bezel rotatably mounted on a housing of the electronic device and configured to rotate to allow the user to interact with the electronic device on the basis of the user interface; andat least two switches, the bezel comprising a plurality of teeth configured to sequentially activate the at least two switches during rotation of the bezel.17. The electronic device of claim 16 , further comprising a microprocessor coupled to the at least two switches and configured to detect that the at least two switches are sequentially activated.18. The electronic device of claim 16 , further comprising at least one bidirectional spring coupled to the bezel.19. The electronic device of claim 17 , further comprising at least one bidirectional spring coupled to the bezel.20. The electronic device of claim 16 , further comprising at least one spring coupled to the bezel and configured to allow the user to push the bezel down.21. The electronic device of claim 17 , further comprising at least one spring coupled to the bezel and configured to allow the user to push the bezel down.22. The electronic device of claim 18 , further comprising at least one spring coupled to the bezel and ...

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Номер записи: 78

24-01-2019 дата публикации

WATCH-TYPE MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF

Номер: US20190025940A1

Автор: BAE Joungsun, HWANG Jungwook, KIM Myungwon, KIM Youngmo, Shim Hongjo

Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A watch-type mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a stem including a shaft of a round rod shape made of a metal material; a sensing unit for recognizing a reflection pattern of the metal material, which is formed by irradiating light onto the shaft and reflecting the light on the surface of the shaft; and a control unit for recognizing the operation of the stem on the basis of the reflection pattern of the metal material and controlling the watch-type mobile terminal in response to the operation of the stem. 1. A watch-type mobile terminal comprising:a crown including a shaft including a metal material and having a cylindrical rod shape;a sensing unit to irradiate light to the shaft and recognize a reflective pattern of the metal material, which is formed as the light is reflected from a surface of the shaft; anda controller to recognize an operation of the crown based on the reflective pattern of the metal material and control the watch-type mobile terminal corresponding to the operation of the crown.2. The watch-type mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the operation of the crown includes at least one of operation of being pressed toward the center of the watch-type mobile terminal claim 1 , operation of being pulled out of the watch-type mobile terminal claim 1 , operation of rotating clockwise or operation of rotating counterclockwise.3. The watch-type mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the shaft moves or rotates corresponding to the operation of the crown.4. The watch-type mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the controller recognizes the operation of the crown based on at least one of a moving direction claim 1 , a moving sequence or a moving degree of the reflective pattern of the metal material.5. The watch-type mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the reflective pattern of the metal material is a speckle pattern of the metal material.6. The watch-type mobile terminal of claim 1 , wherein the shaft is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 79

24-01-2019 дата публикации

HIGHLY PORTABLE MEDIA DEVICE

Номер: US20190025943A1

Автор: Fadell Anthony M., Ive Jonathan P., Jobs Steve

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An improved portable media device and methods for operating a media device are disclosed. According to one aspect, the portable media device can also function as a solid-state drive for data storage. The form factor of the portable media device can be hand-held or smaller, such that it is highly portable. The portable media device can use one or more status indicators. The portable media device can also include a peripheral bus connector, a rechargeable battery, and one or more input devices. According to another aspect, the portable media device has the capability to store media device status information in persistent memory before powering down. Thereafter, when the portable media device is again powered up, the stored media player status information can be retrieved and utilized. According to still another aspect, the portable media device can form and/or traverse a media asset playlist in an efficient manner. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising: receiving a trigger for providing device status associated with the electronic device; and', in accordance with a determination that one or more first criteria are satisfied, providing, via the status indicator, a status corresponding to the battery of the electronic device; and', 'in accordance with a determination that one or more second criteria, different than the first criteria, are satisfied, providing, via the status indicator, a status corresponding to a respective component, other than the battery of the electronic device, associated with the electronic device., 'in response to receiving the trigger for providing device status associated with the electronic device], 'at an electronic device including a status indicator and a battery3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the electronic device does not include a display.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the electronic device is an audio media peripheral device for a second electronic device claim 2 , with which the electronic device is in communication.5. The method ...

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Номер записи: 80

24-01-2019 дата публикации

INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20190025944A1

Автор: INOUE Takefumi, KATSUMURA HIDENORI, Konishi Toshihiro, Niwa Masahisa, SAWADA Masaki, Takahashi Hideki

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An input device includes a housing, an operation unit, a vibrating body, a piezoelectric element, a picker, and a signal processing unit. The operation unit is movable relative to the housing. The vibrating body has elasticity. The vibrating body includes a first end partially fixed to the housing, and a second end provided so as to be vibratable. The piezoelectric element is provided to the vibrating body. The piezoelectric element is configured to convert vibration energy of the vibrating body into electrical energy as the vibrating body vibrates. The picker flicks the vibrating body to allow the vibrating body to vibrate in conjunction with the operation unit. The signal processing unit is configured to receive power generated by the piezoelectric element to operate and transmit, through wireless communications, detection information to be generated as the operation unit moves. 1. An input device comprising:a housing;an operation unit that is movable relative to the housing;a vibrating body having elasticity, the vibrating body including a first end fixed to the housing;a picker provided so as to be movable relative to the housing in conjunction with the operation unit, the picker flicking the vibrating body to allow the vibrating body to vibrate;a piezoelectric element provided to the vibrating body, the piezoelectric element being configured to convert vibration energy of the vibrating body into electrical energy; anda signal processing unit configured to receive power generated by the piezoelectric element to operate and transmit, through wireless communications, detection information to be generated as the operation unit moves.2. The input device according to claim 1 , wherein the vibrating body further includes a second end provided so as to be vibratable.3. The input device according to claim 2 , wherein the piezoelectric element is capable of outputting a plurality of electrical signals respectively corresponding to various vibrations of the vibrating body ...

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Номер записи: 81

24-01-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20190025945A1

Автор: LINDBLAD Julian

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A novel electronic device including a flexible display is presented. The electronic device has a flexible display including an organic light emission diodes and a plurality of columnar bodies linked together. Users can transform the shape of the electronic device into a tablet, an eBook, or a hand-held gaming device. The electronic device is configured to resize its main display area in accordance with the selected mode. 1. (canceled)2. An electronic device comprising:a supporting body comprising a sensor; anda flexible display;wherein the flexible display is configured to display in a first mode when it is decided that each of a first portion of the supporting body and a second portion of the supporting body is folded by using the sensor,wherein the flexible display is configured to display in a second mode when it is decided that the first portion of the supporting body is folded by using the sensor and it is not decided that the second portion of the supporting body is folded by using the sensor, andwherein the flexible display is configured to display in a third mode when it is not decided that the first portion of the supporting body is folded by using the sensor and it is not decided that the second portion of the supporting body is folded by using the sensor.3. The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein each of the first portion and the second portion is a link portion of columnar bodies.4. The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the first mode is a game mode claim 2 , the second mode is an eBook mode claim 2 , and the third mode is a tablet mode.5. A driving method of an electronic device comprising: a supporting body comprising a sensor; and', 'a flexible display,, 'wherein the electronic device comprising 'displaying information at the flexible display in a first mode when it is decided that each of a first portion of the supporting body and a second portion of the supporting body is folded by using the sensor, information at the ...

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Номер записи: 82

24-01-2019 дата публикации

MOUSE DEVICE

Номер: US20190025947A1

Автор: Hsueh Tsung-Wen, Su Chun-Nan, WEI SHEN-PIN

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The present invention relates to a mouse device, including a scroll wheel, a scroll wheel resolution switching element, a magnetic induction element, and a processing unit connected to the scroll wheel resolution switching element and the magnetic induction element, wherein the scroll wheel includes a magnetic element, and is configured to conduct stepless rotation, the scroll wheel resolution switching element is configured to switch a scroll wheel resolution of the scroll wheel, the magnetic induction element outputs a magnetic induction signal according to an amount of rolling of the scroll wheel, and the processing unit correspondingly generates and outputs a control signal according to the scroll wheel resolution and the magnetic induction signal. 1. A mouse device , comprising:a scroll wheel, comprising a magnetic element, and configured to conduct stepless rotation;a scroll wheel resolution switching element, configured to switch a scroll wheel resolution of the scroll wheel;a magnetic induction element, outputting a magnetic induction signal according to an amount of rolling of the scroll wheel; anda processing unit, connected to the scroll wheel resolution switching element and the magnetic induction element, and correspondingly generating and outputting a control signal according to the scroll wheel resolution and the magnetic induction signal.2. The mouse device according to claim 1 , wherein an electronic device receiving the control signal executes a first instruction when the scroll wheel resolution is a first scroll wheel resolution claim 1 , and the electronic device receiving the control signal executes a second instruction when a scroll wheel resolution signal is a second scroll wheel resolution.3. The mouse device according to claim 2 , wherein the electronic device has a first browsing speed when the electronic device executes the first instruction claim 2 , and the electronic device has a second browsing speed when the electronic device executes ...

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Номер записи: 83

24-01-2019 дата публикации

CONCEALABLE INPUT REGION FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Номер: US20190025954A1

Автор: HUIZAR Richard G., Lehmann Alex J., Wang Paul X., Xu Qiliang

Принадлежит:

Embodiments are directed to an electronic device having a hidden or concealable input region. In one aspect, an embodiment includes an enclosure having a wall that defines an input region having an array of microperforations. A light source may be positioned within a volume defined by the enclosure and configured to propagate light through the array of microperforations. A sensing element may be coupled with the wall and configured to detect input received within the input region. The array of microperforations are configured to be visually imperceptible when not illuminated by the light source. When illuminated by the light source, the array of microperforations may display a symbol. 1. An electronic device , comprising: a translucent layer defining an input region; and', 'an opaque masking layer positioned below the translucent layer and defining an array of microperforations, each of the array of microperforations having a width within a range of 30 microns to 80 microns;, 'an enclosure defining at least a portion of an inner volume and comprisinga light source positioned within the inner volume and configured to propagate light through the array of microperforations; anda sensing element positioned within the inner volume and configured to detect input received along the input region, whereinthe array of microperforations are configured to display a symbol when illuminated by the light source.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein:the translucent layer comprises a glass sheet;a first side the glass sheet forms an external surface of the enclosure; andthe opaque masking layer is a layer of ink attached to a second side of the glass sheet that is opposite to the first side.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the array of microperforations collectively define at least one of:an alpha-numeric character or a boundary of the input region.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein a separation between each of the array of microperforations is within ...

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Номер записи: 84

28-01-2016 дата публикации

Portable electronic apparatus

Номер: US20160028865A1

Автор: Hiroki Itoh, Takayuki Yajima

Принадлежит: Kyocera Corp

An object of the present invention is to provide a cellular telephone terminal in which intuitive operation is possible, by providing a rotary dial portion. A cellular telephone terminal is provided with: a body that includes an operation unit side body, a display part side body, and a hinge mechanism that connects the operation unit side body g and the display part side body; a rotary dial portion, which is rotatable around a rotational axis, and which is attached to the body with a standard position; a mark which serves as an indicator for a rotation amount of the rotary dial portion; and a control part that causes one application among a plurality of applications to enter a state in which activation thereof is possible, based on the rotation amount of the rotary dial portion.

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Номер записи: 85

10-02-2022 дата публикации

Optical sensor for odometry tracking to determine trajectory of a wheel

Номер: US20220044418A1

Автор: Boon-How KOK, Dennis Dominic Donald, Keen-Hun LEONG

Принадлежит: PixArt Imaging Inc

An optical sensor system mounted in a wheel arch of a car for determining trajectory of the car includes: a first optical sensor mounted in the wheel arch above a wheel and located behind a first clear casing that does not touch the wheel; and a second optical sensor mounted in the wheel arch on one side of the wheel and located behind a second clear casing that does not touch the wheel. The first optical sensor and second optical sensor perform a plurality of counts corresponding to respectively capturing a plurality of images of the wheel. The captured images are compared with a reference image to determine a 2D displacement of the wheel from its original position. The trajectory of the car is determined by calculating a turning degree of the wheel according to a trigonometric manipulation of the measured 2D displacement.

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Номер записи: 86

24-01-2019 дата публикации

Optical sensor for odometry tracking to determine trajectory of a wheel

Номер: US20190026903A1

Автор: Boon-How KOK, Dennis Dominic Donald, Keen-Hun LEONG

Принадлежит: PixArt Imaging Inc

An optical sensor system for determining trajectory of a car, the optical sensor system being mounted in a wheel arch of the car, includes: a plurality of optical sensors mounted in the wheel arch above a wheel, the optical sensors being located behind a plurality of clear casings that do not touch the wheel, for performing a plurality of counts corresponding to respectively capturing a plurality of images of the wheel according to an outer surface of the wheel evenly covered with wheel treads. The captured images are compared with a reference image to determine a 2D displacement of the wheel from its original position. This measured 2D displacement is converted into a distance the wheel travels along a path, and the wheel trajectory is determined by calculating a turning degree of the wheel according to a trigonometric manipulation of the captured 2D displacement.

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Номер записи: 87

01-02-2018 дата публикации

SEAT CONTROL APPARATUS

Номер: US20180029502A1

Автор: GEORGIEV German, MANNING Rory

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The present application relates to a seat control apparatus () for configuring a vehicle power seat (). The seat control apparatus () has an operating member () for cycling through a plurality of control modes (R-). The control modes (R-) are each associated with at least one configurable seat parameter. The operating member () is operable to select one of the control modes (R-) and to adjust the at least one configurable seat parameter associated with the selected control mode (R-). The present application also relates to a seat control apparatus () coupled to a vehicle power seat (); and to a vehicle (V) incorporating one or more said seat control apparatus (). 1. A seat control apparatus for configuring a vehicle power seat , the seat control apparatus comprising:an operating member configured to cycle through a plurality of control modes, each of the plurality of control modes associated with at least one configurable seat parameter;wherein the operating member is operable to select one of the control modes and to adjust the at least one configurable seat parameter associated with the selected control mode.2. The seat control apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the seat control apparatus is configured to activate and/or deactivate one or more of the control modes.3. The seat control apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the control modes are accessible in a predetermined sequence.4. The seat control apparatus as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the operating member is operable to select a next control mode in a predetermined sequence.5. The seat control apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the operating member is depressed to select the next control mode.6. The seat control apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the operating member is rotatable to adjust the at least one configurable seat parameter associated with the selected control mode.7. The seat control apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the operating member is pivotable and/or ...

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Номер записи: 88

28-01-2021 дата публикации

AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT INSTALLATION KIT FOR USE WITH SALVAGED ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) VEHICLE CONTROLS

Номер: US20210028805A1

Автор: Riggs Brett D.

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A method of installing an aftermarket head unit for an aftermarket radio in a vehicle. The method includes removing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) autosound head unit from the vehicle, removing a plurality of OEM knob assemblies from the removed OEM head unit, installing in the vehicle an aftermarket head unit, wherein the aftermarket head unit includes a panel having a plurality of apertures for receiving and engaging the plurality of OEM knob assemblies, and installing each of the plurality of OEM knob assemblies in an individual one of the plurality of apertures of the aftermarket head unit. 1. A method of installing an aftermarket head unit for an aftermarket radio in a vehicle , the method comprising:removing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) head unit from the vehicle;removing a plurality of OEM knob assemblies from the removed OEM head unit;installing in the vehicle the aftermarket head unit, wherein the aftermarket head unit includes a panel having a plurality of apertures for receiving and engaging the plurality of OEM knob assemblies; andinstalling each of the plurality of OEM knob assemblies in an individual one of the plurality of apertures of the aftermarket head unit.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising removing a plurality of detent retainers from the removed OEM head unit claim 1 , and installing each of the plurality of detent retainers in the aftermarket head unit claim 1 , wherein the aftermarket head unit includes a plurality of detent retainer seats for receiving and engaging the plurality of detent retainers.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the removed OEM head unit includes an OEM circuit board claim 1 , and wherein installing the aftermarket head unit includes installing an aftermarket circuit board configured to replicate functionality of the OEM circuit board.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising operatively coupling the plurality of OEM knob assemblies to the aftermarket circuit board to enable the ...

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Номер записи: 89

31-01-2019 дата публикации

Systems and methods for steerable elongate device

Номер: US20190029770A1

Автор: David W. Bailey

Принадлежит: Intuitive Surgical Operations Inc

Systems and methods for controlling an elongate device include a console. The console includes a first recess and a removable first input control for controlling motion of the medical device. The console also may include one or more first sensors located about the first recess that detect motion of the first input control and detect operator contact with the first input control. The console also may include an integrated display screen arranged to display status information for the medical device. In some embodiments, the first input control controls an insertion depth or steering of the medical device, and may be in the form of a scroll wheel forming a part of a removable control assembly

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Номер записи: 90

02-02-2017 дата публикации

Magic cube input system

Номер: US20170031460A1

Автор: Chien-Wen Li

Принадлежит: Individual

A magic cube input system comprises a control module, a page module, a quick pick module, and a function module; the function module performs selection of a character input mode or a screen keyboard change mode. Under the character input mode, the control module receives voice instructions or motion instructions to control page scrolling of the page module, pick an initial character and subsequent characters successively after the initial character being picked, and the quick pick module presents commonly used characters or vocabularies to be picked up quickly through the control module. Under the screen keyboard change mode, the control module receives the voice instructions or motion instructions to control the page scrolling of the page module and select a suitable screen keyboard via the page scrolling so as to perform character or symbol input or the screen keyboard quick change.

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Номер записи: 91

02-02-2017 дата публикации

SMART WATCH AND OPERATING METHOD USING THE SAME

Номер: US20170032168A1

Автор: Kim Jong Ho

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Disclosed are a smart watch and a method of operating the same, in which fingerprint information and biometric information are measured by a single motion, a certain duration is set such that biometric information measured in the duration is generated into authenticated information or secured information, and transmitted or output to the outside. The smart watch includes a body, a fingerprint information acquisition unit provided on one surface of the body and configured to acquire fingerprint information about a user by a touch pressure applied from an outside, a biometric information acquisition unit provided on the other surface of the body, opposite to the one surface of the body, and configured to acquire biometric information about the user while contacting the skin of the user, and a control unit provided in the body and configured to acquire the fingerprint information and the biometric information for a predetermined period of time based on a point in time at which the touch pressure is applied if the touch pressure is greater than a reference pressure, and to generate user authentication information by using the acquired fingerprint information and biometric information. 1. A smart watch comprising:a body;a fingerprint information acquisition unit provided on one surface of the body and configured to acquire fingerprint information about a user by a touch pressure applied from an outside;a biometric information acquisition unit provided on the other surface of the body, opposite to the one surface of the body, and configured to acquire biometric information about the user while in contact with a skin of the user; anda control unit provided in the body and configured to acquire the fingerprint information and the biometric information for a predetermined period of time based on a point in time at which the touch pressure is applied when the touch pressure is greater than a reference pressure, and to generate user authentication information by using the ...

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Номер записи: 92

01-02-2018 дата публикации

DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD, APPARATUS, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20180032242A1

Автор: JIN Hyun Ho, KIM Hyo Seok, KIM Su Jean, Lee Hee Min, LEE Hyo Gun, LEE Jong Hyun, LEE Jong Ju, Lee Sung Hee, LEE Won Kyoung, MIN Su Ah, SHIN Dong Kil

Принадлежит: NAVER Corporation

Provided is a display control method including: obtaining a first input of a user regarding a first region displayed on a display unit; activating an input reference object in the first region based on the first input; displaying an interface for manipulating the input reference object in a second region on the display unit based on the first input; obtaining a second input of the user regarding the interface; and changing a location of the input reference object in the first region based on the second input. 1. A display control method comprising:obtaining, using at least one processor, a first user input associated with a first region displayed on a display device;activating, using the at least one processor, an input reference object in the first region based on the first user input;displaying, using the at least one processor, an interface for manipulating the input reference object in a second region displayed on the display device based on the first user input;obtaining, using the at least one processor, a second user input regarding the interface; andchanging, using the at least one processor, a location of the input reference object in the first region based on the second user input.2. The display control method of claim 1 , whereinthe displaying of the interface comprises setting a point in the second region as a reference point; andthe reference point corresponds to a current location of the input reference object in the first region.3. The display control method of claim 2 , whereinthe changing of the location of the input reference object comprises changing the location of the input reference object in the first region to a to-be-changed location of the input reference object; andthe reference point and an input point corresponding to the second user input corresponds to a relative location relationship between the current location of the input reference object and the to-be-changed location of the input reference object.4. The display control method of ...

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Номер записи: 93

31-01-2019 дата публикации

Optical detecting device capable of determining shift of a multi-axis instruction outputting mechanism

Номер: US20190033101A1

Автор: Chia-Fu Ke, Chung-Ting Yang, Yen-Min Chang

Принадлежит: PixArt Imaging Inc

An optical detecting device includes a multi-axis instruction outputting mechanism and an optical detecting module, and shift of the multi-axis instruction outputting mechanism is determined accordingly. An actuating component of the multi-axis instruction outputting mechanism is moved in reciprocation at a first operating direction to output an instruction. The optical detecting module is detachably disposed to the actuating component. An interval between the optical detecting module and the actuating component is varied according to a relative movement between the optical detecting module and the actuating component at a second operating direction, and the actuating component can be shifted between different gears. The optical detecting module determines the interval and gearshift according to variation of a reflecting signal actuated by the actuating component, and utilizes the reflecting signal to acquire a movement of a feature point detachably disposed on the actuating component along the first operating direction to interpret the instruction.

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Номер записи: 94

31-01-2019 дата публикации

ACTUATING USER INTERFACE FOR MEDIA PLAYER

Номер: US20190034007A1

Автор: DEGNER Brett William, Ive Jonathan P., Lynch Stephen Brian, ROHRBACH Matthew Dean, Stringer Christopher J., Zadesky Stephen Paul

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An actuating user interface for a media player or other electronic device is disclosed. According to one aspect, the user interface is a display device that can both display visual information and serve as a mechanical actuator to generate input signals is disclosed. The display device, which displays visual information such as text, characters and graphics, may also act like a push or clickable button(s), a sliding toggle button or switch, a rotating dial or knob, a motion controlling device such as a joystick or navigation pad, and/or the like. According to another aspect, the user interface is an input device that includes a movable touch pad control signal capable of detecting the movements of the movable touch pad so as to generate one or more distinct second control signals. The control signals being used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device. 1. A portable electronic device configured to wirelessly communicate with a first device and a second device , the portable electronic device comprising: communicate the rotational input signal directly to the first device to enable one or more media functions associated with the first device at a first time; and', 'communicate the rotational input signal to the first device via the second device to enable the one or more media functions associated with the first device at a second time., 'a touch-sensitive input element enabling generation of one or more types of input signals including at least a rotational input signal in response to an application of touch on the touch-sensitive input element, wherein the portable electronic device is configured to2. The portable electronic device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the touch-sensitive input element is disposed in a channel formed in the portable electronic device.3. The portable electronic device of claim 2 , wherein the touch-sensitive input element is configured to slide relative to the channel and generate the ...

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Номер записи: 95

17-02-2022 дата публикации

ROLLER INPUT DEVICE

Номер: US20220051859A1

Автор: Tsai Ho-Chin

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A roller input device includes a casing and a roller. A roller seat and an encoder are disposed in the casing. The roller is pivotally disposed on the roller seat. The body of the roller includes a shaft portion, a first side, and a second side. The first side and the second side are at opposite sides of the body. The first shaft and the second shaft of the roller are connected to the shaft portion and respectively extend from the first side and the second side. An end portion of the first shaft and an end portion of the second shaft away from the shaft portion respectively have a first connection portion and a second connection portion. A structural strength of the first connection portion is greater than a structural strength of the second connection portion, and the first connection portion is connected to the encoder. 1. A roller input device comprising:a casing, wherein a roller seat and an encoder are disposed in the casing; anda roller pivotally disposed on the roller seat and comprising a body, a first shaft, and a second shaft, wherein the body comprises a shaft portion, a first side, and a second side, wherein the first side and the second side are at opposite sides of the body, and wherein the first shaft is connected to the shaft portion and extends from the first side, and the second shaft is connected to the shaft portion and extends from the second side;wherein an end portion of the first shaft away from the shaft portion has a first connection portion, and an end portion of the second shaft away from the shaft portion has a second connection portion, wherein a structural strength of the first connection portion is greater than a structural strength of the second connection portion, and wherein the first connection portion is connected to the encoder.2. The roller input device according to claim 1 , wherein the body and the second shaft are integrated as a one-piece structure claim 1 , and the first shaft is assembled on the shaft portion claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 96

31-01-2019 дата публикации

Head worn wireless computer having high-resolution display suitable for use as a mobile internet device

Номер: US20190034145A1

Автор: John Sample, Mark Kramer, Randy Dwayne Jones, Wilfred I. TUCKER

Принадлежит: BlueRadios Inc

A handheld wireless display device, having at least SVGA-type resolution, includes a wireless interface, such as Bluetooth™ WiFi™ Wimax™, cellular or satellite, to allow the device to utilize a number of different hosts, such as a cell phone, personal computer, media player. The display may be monocular or binocular. Input mechanisms, such as switches, scroll wheels, touch pads, allow selection and navigation of menus, playing media files, setting volume and screen brightness/contrast, activating host remote controls or performing other commands. The device may include MIM diodes, Hall effect sensors, or other position transducers and/or accelerometers to detect lateral movements along and rotational gestures around the X, Y and Z axes as gesture inputs and movement queues. These commands may change pages, scroll up, down or across an enlarged screen image, such as for web browsing. An embedded software driver (e.g., Microsoft Windows SideShow™) permits replicating a high-resolution screen display from a host PC. The device may repeatedly poll the host at intervals for updated content even when the host is powered off, asleep or hibernating, and may return the host to its previous power state.

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Номер записи: 97

30-01-2020 дата публикации

INPUT DEVICE INCLUDING A MECHANICAL RATCHET SYSTEM WITH SMART SHIFT

Номер: US20200034028A1

Автор: "OMahony Davin", Corcoran Fergal, Mcloughlin Padraig, Merminod Antoine, Merminod Baptiste

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A knob for an input device includes a knob housing being rotatable on an axis, a shaft extending from the knob housing along the axis, a ratchet wheel axially coupled to the shaft with a toothed perimeter, and a ratchet arm to couple to the toothed perimeter of the ratchet wheel when the ratchet arm is engaged such that a ratcheted rotation occurs when the knob is rotated, and decouple from the toothed perimeter of the ratchet wheel when the ratchet arm is disengaged. The knob can further include a resistance wheel axially coupled to the shaft with a substantially smooth perimeter, and a resistance arm to couple to the smooth perimeter of the resistance wheel when the resistance arm is engaged such that a friction is provided when the knob is rotated, and decouple from the smooth perimeter of the resistance wheel when the resistance arm is disengaged. 120-. (canceled)21. A computer-implemented method for the operation of a knob on an input device , the method comprising: ratchet-mode of operation for the knob; and', 'a resistance-mode of operation for the knob;, 'receiving input data, by a processor, corresponding to a selection of one of a 'controlling a ratchet arm to engage with a toothed perimeter of a ratchet wheel that is axially coupled to the knob to provide a ratcheted rotation when the knob is rotated;', 'when the input data corresponds to the ratchet-mode of operation 'controlling a resistance arm to engage with a substantially smooth perimeter of a resistance wheel that is axially coupled to the knob to provide a frictional resistance to rotation when the knob is rotated.', 'when the input data corresponds to the resistance-mode of operation22. The computer-implemented method of wherein the ratchet arm includes a first set of compression springs to cause the ratchet arm to be normally engaged with the ratchet wheel claim 21 , andwherein the resistance arm includes a second set of compression springs to cause the resistance arm to be normally engaged with ...

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Номер записи: 98

04-02-2021 дата публикации

Managing Enterprise Security By Utilizing a Smart Keyboard and a Smart Mouse Device

Номер: US20210034792A1

Автор: Albero George, Clark Elijah, Liuzzo Elizabeth R., Traywick Edward Lee

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Aspects of the disclosure relate to managing enterprise security by utilizing a smart keyboard and a smart mouse. The smart keyboard may include pressure sensitive keys, a physical sensor configurable to detect a user characteristic associated with a user of the smart keyboard, an image capturing device configurable to capture an image of an activity in a vicinity of the smart keyboard, and a switch, communicatively coupled to the pressure sensitive keys, the physical sensor, and the image capturing device, where the switch is configurable to activate or deactivate the pressure sensitive keys, the physical sensor, and the image capturing device. The smart mouse may include a wheel, one or more pressure sensitive clickable components, and at least one physical sensor configurable to detect a user characteristic associated with a user of the smart mouse. Systems and methods for utilizing a smart keyboard and a smart mouse are also disclosed. 1. A smart keyboard , comprising:a memory;at least one processor;a communication interface communicatively coupled to the at least one processor;one or more pressure sensitive keys;at least one physical sensor configurable to detect a user characteristic associated with a user of the smart keyboard;at least one image capturing device configurable to capture an image of an activity in a vicinity of the smart keyboard; anda switch, communicatively coupled to the one or more pressure sensitive keys, the at least one physical sensor, and the at least one image capturing device, wherein the switch is configurable to activate or deactivate the one or more pressure sensitive keys, the at least one physical sensor, and the at least one image capturing device.2. The smart keyboard of claim 1 , wherein the at least one physical sensor is configurable to detect a fingerprint associated with the user.3. The smart keyboard of claim 1 , wherein the at least one physical sensor is configurable to detect an electrothermal activity associated with ...

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Номер записи: 99

08-02-2018 дата публикации

AFTERMARKET HEAD UNIT INSTALLATION KIT FOR USE WITH SALVAGED ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) VEHICLE CONTROLS

Номер: US20180041236A1

Автор: Riggs Brett D.

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Aspects of the disclosure relate to an aftermarket autosound head unit installation kit for enabling installation of an aftermarket radio in a vehicle. The kit may include a panel. The panel may include a plurality of apertures. The plurality of apertures may include a rectangular aperture. The rectangular aperture may have a roughly rectangular shape. The rectangular aperture may be configured for receiving and engaging a display associated with the aftermarket autosound head unit. The panel may further include two, or more, circular apertures. Each the two, or more, circular apertures may include a roughly circular shape. Each of the two circular apertures for receiving and engaging one of two OEM knob assemblies. 1. A method of installing an aftermarket radio in a vehicle , said method comprising:removing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) autosound head unit from the vehicle;removing a plurality of OEM knob assemblies from the face of the removed OEM head unit;removing a plurality of detent retainers from the removed OEM head unit; installing each of the plurality of OEM knob assemblies in an individual one of the plurality of apertures; and', 'installing each of the plurality of detent retainers in an individual one of the plurality of single detent retainer seats., 'installing in the vehicle an aftermarket autosound head unit installation kit, said kit for enabling installation of an aftermarket head unit in the vehicle, said aftermarket head unit installation kit comprising a plurality of apertures for receiving and engaging the plurality of OEM knob assemblies and a plurality of detent retainer seats for receiving and engaging the plurality of detent retainers, said installing comprising2. A method of installing an aftermarket radio in a vehicle , said method comprising:removing an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) autosound head unit from the vehicle;removing a plurality of OEM knob assemblies from the face of the removed OEM head unit; ' ...

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Номер записи: 100