УЗЕЛ СЕНСОРНЫХ КНОПОК ДЛЯ ПОДВИЖНОГО ТЕРМИНАЛА

Изобретение относится к подвижному терминалу и более конкретно к узлу сенсорных кнопок, сконструированному с возможностью использования источника света, предназначенного для освещения сенсорных кнопок. Техническим результатом является уменьшение толщины подвижного терминала и улучшение освещения кнопочных клавиш. Указанный технический результат достигается за счет того, что источник света расположен относительно световода таким образом, чтобы подавать свет в сенсорную кнопку. Оптический волновод сконструирован с возможностью передачи света. Отражательный элемент может быть использован для увеличения отражения света. 3 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

ЭЛЕКТРОАКТИВНЫЙ ПОЛИМЕР И МАТЕРИАЛ НА ЕГО ОСНОВЕ

FIELD: electrical engineering; physical action-to-electric signal converters: strain-gage components, pressure sensors, push-button switches for handling electric signals. SUBSTANCE: proposed electrically active polymer whose electrical activity depends on impact of external physical fields has molecular fragments possessing high polarizability and/or bistable electron energy structure with respect to excess electron capture process; molecular fragments are linked together through respective intermediate elements of molecular chain. Novelty is that electrically active molecular fragments form single macromolecular structure chemically bonded through molecular chains. Proposed material built around mentioned polymer is produced in the form of films or fibers, or coatings, or bodies of revolution; at least one of geometrical dimensions dictating material form does not exceed double depth of surface charge penetration. EFFECT: enhanced response of material electric conductivity to external factors within wide film-thickness range; high reproducibility of useful properties. 81 cl, 1 tbl, 1 ex ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (51) ÌÏÊ 7 (11) 2 256 967 (13) C1 H 01 B 1/06, H 01 L 41/18, C 08 K 5/13, C 08 L 61/10 ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2004102741/04, 03.02.2004 (72) Àâòîð(û): Ëà÷èíîâ À.Í. (RU), Ñàëàçêèí Ñ.Í. (RU) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 03.02.2004 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 20.07.2005 Áþë. ¹ 20 2 2 5 6 9 6 7 ìîëåêóë ðíûå ôðàãìåíòû, îáëàäàþùèå âûñîêîé ïîë ðèçóåìîñòüþ è/èëè áèñòàáèëüíîé ýëåêòðîííîé ýíåðãåòè÷åñêîé ñòðóêòóðîé ïî îòíîøåíèþ ê ïðîöåññó çàõâàòà èçáûòî÷íîãî ýëåêòðîíà, ïðè ýòîì ìîëåêóë ðíûå ôðàãìåíòû ñâ çàíû ìåæäó ñîáîé ÷åðåç ñîîòâåòñòâóþùèå ïðîìåæóòî÷íûå ýëåìåíòû ìîëåêóë ðíîé öåïè. Íîâèçíà îïðåäåë åòñ òåì, ÷òî ýëåêòðîàêòèâíûå ìîëåêóë ðíûå ôðàãìåíòû îáðàçóþò åäèíóþ ìàêðîìîëåêóë ðíóþ ñòðóêòóðó, ñâ çàííóþ õèìè÷åñêèìè ñâ ç ìè ÷åðåç ìîëåêóë ðíûå öåïè. Íà îñíîâå ...

ЧУВСТВИТЕЛЬНЫЕ К НАЖИМУ КЛАВИШИ

1. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша, содержащая:сенсорную подложку, имеющую один или более проводников; игибкий контактный слой, расположенный на расстоянии от сенсорной подложки и сконфигурированный с возможностью прогиба в ответ на приложение нажима, чтобы входить в контакт с сенсорной подложкой, гибкий контактный слой имеет:первый участок, который сконфигурирован, чтобы входить в контакт с сенсорной подложкой, используя чувствительную к усилию пасту; ивторой участок, который сконфигурирован, чтобы входить в контакт с сенсорной подложкой, используя чувствительную к усилию пасту такую, что второй участок имеет более высокую проводимость, чем первый участок.2. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 1, в которой второй участок размещается ближе к краю чувствительной к нажиму клавиши, чем первый участок.3. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 1, в которой чувствительная к усилию паста, используемая во втором участке, имеет более высокую проводимость, чем чувствительная к усилию паста, используемая в первом участке.4. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 1, в которой количество чувствительной к усилию пасты, используемой во втором участке, больше чем количество чувствительной к усилию пасты, используемой в первом участке.5. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 4, в которой количество чувствительной к усилию пасты, используемой во второмучастке, наносится с использованием по меньшей мере двух слоев, и количество чувствительной к усилию пасты, используемой в первом участке, наносится с использованием меньшего количества слоев, чем слоев, используемых во втором участке.6. Чувствительная к нажиму клавиша по п. 5, в которой нанесение чувствительной к уси РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G06F 3/02 (13) 2014 135 573 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014135573, 02.03.2013 (71) Заявитель(и): МАЙКРОСОФТ КОРПОРЕЙШН (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 61/606,321; 61/606,301; 61/606, ...

Illuminatable pressure-sensitive electric sensor or switch, e.g. for motor vehicle steering wheel, has electroluminescent light source between cover layer and pressure-sensitive sensor layer

The pressure-sensitive electric sensor or switch (3) has a sensor carrier layer (6) for accommodating a sensor layer (7), whose electrical resistance varies when subjected to a force, and a covering layer (10) above it. An electroluminescent light source (9) is arranged between the cover layer and the pressure-sensitive sensor layer. The cover layer has a printable or writeable upper and/or lower side. AN Independent claim is also included for the following: (a) a motor vehicle steering wheel with at least one inventive sensor or switch.

EINE PROPORTIONALE EINGABENSCHNITTSTELLE

Pressure sensitive input for hand-held electronic unit, e.g. PDA, mobile- or wrist phone, has keys with analog pressure sensors connected to evaluation unit

The input sections (5) are designed as pressure receivers (13). They comprise individual-, especially analog sensors. The sensors are connected to an evaluation unit which outputs unambiguous control signals associated with the individual input sections.

KEY SWITCH STRUCTURE

Pressure sensitive functionality for keyboard keys

The present invention includes a computer keyboard having a key sensing device 20 that provides two levels of sensing by generating electrical signals depending on the force applied on the keys. The different levels of key sensing can be used to provide different functions, for instance, in a software application. This key sensing functionality can be provided on all or only some of the keys of the keyboard. For example, the different pressure levels applied on the key can be used to control cursor movement or scrolling and to produce pressure-based shifting between lower case and upper case. A method of providing pressure sensitive key functionalities for a keyboard comprises producing a signal by applying a pressure to a key which is configured to produce different signals in response to different pressure levels applied to the key. A user interface response is generated based on the signal produced by the pressure applied to the key. The different signals are adapted to generate different ...

Flexible keyboard for PDA type portable computers that wraps around the PDA to form a protective case

Manual input apparatus and processor

Data display control

Apparatus for scrolling lines of data relative to a display area (1) comprises means (2) for producing a selectively controllable scrolling action, the means (2) including a transducer device (16) comprising two groups (18A, 18B) of contacts, each group including two sets (20, 21) (24, 25) of electrical contact tracks and an elastomeric pad, which includes a non-conductive member loaded with conductive material, whereby pressure on the member changes the conductivity thereof and in so doing progressive interconnects the tracks of the sets (20, 21) (24, 25) to produce analogue signals related to extent of pressure. A converter 9 converts the analogue signals to digital signals which are used to control direction and speed of scrolling. ...

DATA DISPLAY CONTROL

FLEXIBLE SWITCHING MECHANISMS

A PROPORTIONAL INPUT INTERFACE

TRANSPARENCY KEYBOARD

TRANSPARENCY KEYBOARD WITH MULTILEVEL TRANSPARENCY

VORRICHTUNG ZUM BEDIENEN EINES ELEKTRISCHEN KÜCHENHERDES

CONTROL DEVICE

SHAPE-CASH SERVICE MODULE FOR THE CONTROLLING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Anisotropically electrically conducting body in plate or foil form and process for its production

The anisotropically electrically conducting body has a very low electrical line resistance in the direction perpendicular to the surface of the plate or foil, but insulating resistance in the directions lying in the surface of the plate or foil and, as a result, can be used as a contact material in various types of miniaturised electronic circuits. The body (3) in plate or foil form has a structure in which electrically conducting fibres or wires (1) are evenly distributed in the matrix (2) of an electrically insulating polymeric substance in an alignment essentially perpendicular to the said surface of the body. A plate or foil of such a composition is produced by cutting up a hardened body composed with aligned electrically conducting fibres or wires, which was obtained by subjecting the unhardened mixture of fibres or wires and the material matrix to shearing deformation in one direction and subsequently to hardening. ...

A DEVICE FOR CONVERTING MECHANICAL ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY.

Thin-film keyboard with pressure-sensitive resistive elements - has flat conductive tracks on upper and lower boards sandwiching carbon fibre reinforced polymeric variable resistances

The resistive elements (6a-6c) are placed at appropriate positions in holes througha sheet (3) sandwiched between upper and lower boards (2,1). Conductive tracks (4,5) are deposited by adhesive bonding or screen printing on one or both of these, connecting the resistive elements (6) in an electrical circuit. Each element is mfd. of, e.g. polymer reinforced with a defined quantity of carbon fibre. The spacing sheet (3) is adapted in thickness to the height of the elements (6) and may be mfd. of known plastics mateial. For fingertip operation, each element (6) may be a cylinder of e.g. 10mm dia. ADVANTAGE - Susceptibility to errors arising from contact oxidn. and effects of high temp. or low barometric pressure reduced in simple and inexpensive device free from unwanted air spaces.

Integrated switch respectively integrated key.

Beschrieben wird ein Schalter (1), insbesondere zur Verwendung im Interieur eines Fahrzeuges, zur wenigstens teilweisen Einbettung in oder auf einem Träger (4), welcher wenigstens im Bereich des Schalters (1) an seiner Oberfläche mit einem bevorzugt flexiblen Oberflächenmaterial (3) überzogen ist. Der Schalter (1) ist in einem Ausschnitt (6) des Oberflächenmaterials (3) angeordnet, wobei der Schalter (1) einen ersten, im Wesentlichen im Träger (4) angeordneten Bereich aufweist, sowie einen zweiten, zum Auslösen einer Funktion vorgesehenen Tastenkopf (2), wobei der Tastenkopf (2) wenigstens bereichsweise den Ausschnitt (6) im Oberflächenmaterial (3) überdeckend und mit diesem kraftschlüssig und/oder formschlüssig verbunden ausgebildet ist. Weiterhin wird ein Verfahren zur Montage eines derartigen Schalters (1) beschrieben sowie Verwendungen als Fensterheber und Ähnliches.

Flexible switching devices

PERFECTIONNEMENTS APPORTES AUX CLAVIERS D'INTRODUCTION MANUELLE DE DONNEES

L'invention concerne un clavier d'introduction manuelle de données. Ce clavier comprend une première carte de circuit imprimé 2, une seconde carte de circuit imprimé 3 munie d'ouvertures 4 empiétant sur ses impressions, et une feuille souple élastique 5 en matériau piézoconducteur. Application : calculatrices, imprimantes, terminaux, caisses enregistreuses, etc.

IMPROVEMENTS BRING TO the KEYBOARDS Of MANUAL ENTRY DATA

Enhanced flat keypad with progressive return-action keys for the wireless remote control of an operational unit

Flat keypad with progressive touch-action keys for the wireless remote control of an operational unit, comprising a rigid bottom plate (2), a printed circuit (3) carrying cells with contact pads of progressive sensitivity, a mask (8) punctured with openings (10) level with the cells, a rubber mat (11), a screen-printed film (12) and an upper closure plate (13). A two-sided adhesive film (23) is interposed between the mat (11) and the mask (8) in such a way that the contact pads of the cells are secured to the mat (11) and returned to the rest position. This invention is of interest to constructors of remote control equipment.

FLEXIBLE SWITCHING DEVICES

An electronic resistor user interface comprises flexible conductive materials and a flexible variably resistive element capable of exhibiting a change in electrical resistance on mechanical deformation and is characterised by textile-form electrodes (10,12), a textile form variably resistive element (14) and textile-form members (16) connective to external circuitry.

ADAPTIVE KEYPAD

An adaptive keypad which has one or more keys includes, for each key, a pressure transducer (14-18) positined below a semi-rigid face plate where the pressure transducer has a resistance which decreases as the pressure compressing the transducer increases. The transducer is connected in series with a capacitor (26) to define an RC circuit for each key. Each RC circuit has a charge time proportional to the pressure applied to the key. A time capture circuit initially and thereafter intermettently, obtains the charge time for each RC circuit for each key and computes a conductance value from that time. The initial conductance value is stored in a memory (30). A comparing circuit intermittently compares the initial conductance value with each subsequent conductance value generated for a key. If the comparison value generated is greater than a predefined amount, a signal is generated indicating that a key has been depressed. If the comparison value is greater than a predefined amount over a ...

ARMREST ELECTRICAL SWITCH ARRAY

A vehicle interior trim panel electrical switch assembly (10) includes a switch panel portion (16) with a continuous outer surface (18). Force sensitive resistor switches (20a-20g) are supported on the switch panel portion (16) and are secured to the inner surface of a skin cover having a continuous outer surface (18) and forming the outer layer of a soft feel composite. The force sensitive resistor switches are embedded in the soft feel composite either as being cast in a layer of flexible foam or being applied within preformed openings in a layer of flexible foam in certain embodiments in which case they are associated with a circuit module (34) that negates preloading effects due to thermal expansion caused by changes in ambient conditions. In a preferred embodiment the correction occurs due to a circuit configuration that corrects for such preloading effects on a deflection rate basis. The circuit module (34) for each switch (20a-20g) may also include a relay in high power applications ...

Keyboard with keys for moving cursor

The present invention comprises a signal generator for sending an electrical signal from an expandable, flexible layer of material, the signal generator comprising an upper layer of flexible, resilient material and a lower layer of flexible, resilient material which between them define a cavity for enclosing an expandable material such as a cellular foam or gas, whereupon localized distortion of one of the layers of flexible material, effects a signal generation within the structure, which is transmissible through a proper circuit to an outside electrical device. A circuit may be arranged adjacent a plurality of said keys which senses when several of said keys are depressed in a skewed or sideways manner, so as to effect movement of a cursor or pointer on a monitor in communication with a processing unit and said keyboard.

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

DEVICE HAVING INTEGRATED INTERFACE SYSTEM

A portable computer includes a display portion comprising a display, a base portion pivotally coupled to the display portion and including a glass top case. The glass top case defines an exterior surface and a keyboard opening through the glass top case from the exterior surface to an interior surface. The portable computer further includes a keyboard positioned at least partially within the keyboard opening and comprising a substrate, a key configured to move relative to the substrate, and a fabric cover disposed over the key and defining a user interface surface of the key.

Flux fountain

Flux fountain techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes a cover configured to be disposed over at least a portion of a display device of a computing device that is configured as a tablet and a connection portion attached to the cover using a flexible hinge. The connection portion is configured to be physically coupled to the computing device using a magnetic coupling device. The magnetic coupling device includes a first magnet that is disposed in the connection portion such that a magnetic field is aligned along an axis and second and third magnets are disposed in the connection portion at opposing sides of the first magnet from each other. The second and third magnets have respective magnetic fields that are aligned along a respective axis that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the magnetic field of the first magnet.

TOUCH PANEL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPLAY WINDOW PROTECTION PANEL USING THE SAME

There is provided a touch panel capable of obtaining a stable connection resistance without requiring fitting accuracy at the time of the connection to an external terminal, and a protective panel for a display window of an electronic device using the same. The analog type touch panel includes a touch side substrate 2 and a non-touch side substrate 3 each having resistive films 2a, 3a provided on opposed inner surfaces thereof. Through-holes 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d formed at the periphery of the non-touch side substrate 3. A connecting part 5 for electrically connecting electrodes of the resistive films 2a, 3a to an external terminal, in which a conductive paste is injected into the through-holes and a rivet 14 is inserted into each of the through-holes from the lower surface side so that a head of the rivet 14 forms flat connecting electrodes 15a, 15b for connection to the external terminal on the lower surface of the non-touch side substrate 3.

INPUT DEVICE ASSEMBLY

УЗЕЛ СЕНСОРНЫХ КНОПОК ДЛЯ ПОДВИЖНОГО ТЕРМИНАЛА

... 1. Узел сенсорных кнопок, содержащий сенсорную панель, сконструированную с возможностью оперативного соединения с крышкой, содержащей, по меньшей мере, одну сенсорную кнопку, которая определена с помощью оптически передающей области, причем сенсорная панель содержит световод, связанный с, по меньшей мере, одной сенсорной кнопкой; и по меньшей мере, один источник света, расположенный относительно нижней стороны сенсорной панели, причем, по меньшей мере, один источник света расположен относительно световода таким образом, чтобы подавать свет в, по меньшей мере, одну сенсорную кнопку. 2. Узел сенсорных кнопок по п.1, который также содержит оптический волновод, расположенный относительно нижней стороны сенсорной панели, причем оптический волновод сконструирован с возможностью передачи света. 3. Узел сенсорных кнопок по п.2, который также содержит отражательный элемент, оперативно связанный с нижней стороной оптического волновода и сконструированный с возможностью отражения света. 4. Узел сенсорных ...

АЛГОРИТМ СОЧЕТАНИЯ ДАТЧИКОВ

1. Способ, реализуемый главным вычислительным устройством, содержащийрасчет множественных необработанных пространственных позиций для главного вычислительного устройства независимо с использованием по меньшей мере двух различных типов датчиков главного вычислительного устройства;обработку множественных необработанных пространственных позиций для получения комбинированной пространственной позиции для главного вычислительного устройства;установление пространственной позиции для вспомогательного устройства, подключенного к главному вычислительному устройству, с использованием одного или более датчиков вспомогательного устройства; ивычисление ориентации вспомогательного устройства относительно главного вычислительного устройства на основании комбинированной пространственной позиции для главного вычислительного устройства и установленной пространственной позиции для вспомогательного устройства.2. Способ по п. 1, дополнительно содержащий предоставление вычисленной ориентации для использования одним или более приложениями главного вычислительного устройства через интерфейс прикладного программирования (API).3. Способ по п. 1, в котором расчет множественных необработанных пространственных позиций для главного вычислительного устройства содержит использование гироскопа для вычисления одной из множественных необработанныхпространственных позиций.4. Способ по п. 1, в котором расчет множественных необработанных пространственных позиций для главного вычислительного устройства содержит использование акселерометра и магнитометра в комбинации для вычисления одной из множественных РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК G06F 3/00 (13) 2014 135 574 A (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014135574, 01.03.2013 (71) Заявитель(и): МАЙКРОСОФТ КОРПОРЕЙШН (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 61/606,321; 61/606,301; 61/606,313; 61/606,333; 61/606,336; 61/607,451; 61/613,745; 13/471,202 (43) Дата публикации ...

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Elektrowerkzeug mit Bedienelementen zum Einstellen von Betriebsparametern

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Elektrowerkzeug mit Bedienelementen (1, 2) zum Einstellen von Betriebsparametern des Elektrowerkzeugs, wobei jedes der Bedienelemente (1, 2) für die Einstellung eines anderen Betriebsparameters zuständig ist. Die Bedienfreundlichkeit des Elektrowerkzeugs wird dadurch verbessert, dass die Bedienelemente (1, 2) in der Weise kraftschlüssig miteinander gekoppelt sind, dass durch Betätigung eines der Bedienelemente (1, 2) auch das mindestens eine andere Bedienelement (1, 2) betätigbar ist.

Berührungsempfindliche Tastenanordnung für ein mobiles Endgerät

Mobiles Endgerät, umfassend: ein Gehäuses, das eine Anzeige (222) enthält; eine berührungsempfindliche Tastenanordnung (130), die mit dem Gehäuse verbunden ist, wobei die berührungsempfindliche Tastenanordnung (130) enthält: eine Abdeckung (110a) mit einer optisch opaken Region und mehreren optisch durchlässigen Regionen, die von der optisch opaken Region umgeben werden, wobei die Abdeckung (110a) eine Oberseite und eine Unterseite aufweist, mehrere berührungsempfindliche Tasten (131), die jeweils einer der mehreren optisch durchlässigen Regionen zugeordnet sind, wobei jede der mehreren berührungsempfindlichen Tasten (131) über die Oberseite der Abdeckung (110a) zugänglich ist, um einem Benutzer zu ermöglichen, die berührungsempfindlichen Tasten (131) zu kontaktieren, ein berührungsempfindliches Tastenpad (140) mit einer Oberseite und einer Unterseite, wobei die Oberseite des berührungsempfindlichen Tastenpads (140) mit der Unterseite der Abdeckung (111a) gekoppelt ist, wobei das berührungsempfindliche ...

BEDIENEINRICHTUNG FÜR EIN ELEKTROGERÄT MIT EINEM BEDIENFELD UND EINEM SENSORELEMENT DARUNTER SOWIE VERFAHREN ZUM BETRIEB DER BEDIENEINRICHTUNG

EINGABEVORRICHTUNG FUER DIGITAL-ELEKTRONISCHE GERAETE

Dual Functioning device acting as a swith as well as a function display device

A dual functioning device which acts as a multiple switch proper as well as a function display device and comprises a picture illustrated flexible sheet (1) on which a pictorial diagram of various controlled devices is illustrated, a plurality of switch units located beneath the sheet at respective positions (1b to 1l) of the pictorial diagram where the illustrations of the controlled devices are located, each of the switch units being arranged and constructed to electrically close when a predetermined degree of pressure is applied thereto, and at least one light emitting device (5j, 5j') located beneath the sheet for illuminating a section of the illustration of the pictorial diagram from within. The switch units may be formed by printed circuit boards 2 and 5 with a sheet 3, having a plurality of conductivity variable portions, between the boards 2, 5. ...

Pressure sensitive electrical switch device

A membrane switch comprises an electrically insulating base 2 having at least one region comprising a plurality of spaced electrically conductive elements 3 alternately connected to opposed terminals and an electrically insulating layer 4 having electrically conductive particles distributed therethrough laid over and in contact with the elements 3 for bridging at least two adjacent elements 3 when pressure is applied between the layer 4 and conductive elements 3. The switch includes a waterproof layer 5 and an upper overlay 6 having symbols marked thereon. The switch is designed such that no significant "dead" or non- sensitive areas exist, thereby enabling the switch to be used especially by small children or mentally or physically handicapped persons. ...

MECHANISM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A KEY

ACTIVATION MECHANISM WITH TOUCH-SENSITIVE SURFACE FOR THE CONTROL MEMBERS OF A VEHICLE

FLEXIBLE SWITCHGEAR

PRESSURE SENSOR IN FOIL BUILDING METHOD

TRANSDUCER MATRIX.

LIT LOGIC ELEMENT

HORN OPERATING DEVICE FOR STEERING WHEELS WITH AIR BAGS

FLEXIBLE KEYBOARD

PRESSURE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A pressure responsive, variable resistance, analog device has at least one pair of first and second conductors in spaced-apart relationship. A pressure sensitive resistive conductor composition is disposed in a position to interconnect a resistance between the first and second conductors when the resistive conductor composition makes contact with the conductors. The amount of resistance so interconnected varies inversely to the amount of pressure exerted against the resistive composition. The invention may be incorporated as part of a multiple touch switch having either a lateral or vertical configuration. In addition, the invention may be configured as a pressure transducer device with or without a spacer between adjacent components of the device.

ERGONOMIC KEYBOARD APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

... 2104586 9214612 PCTABS00015 A keyboard arrangement with a pair of angularly disposed, spaced apart groups of character keys (314, 316) dedicated for operating use respectively by the left hand and the right hand of a user. A space bar key (159) is operable by either thumb of the user and bridges between the two groups of character keys. The rows of keys in each group are staggered, and each key bears character indicia disposed at an angle to the transverse direction of its group of keys.

Pressure sensor in the form of a film

Input device assembly

DEVICE OF COMMUTATION LOW THICKNESS WITH DESCRIPTIVE DIAGRAM

KRACHTOVERDRAGER

KRAFTGIVARE

FLEXIBLE HINGE AND REMOVABLE ATTACHMENT

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

CLUSTER KEY ARRANGEMENT

L'invention concerne une disposition de touches de groupe que l'on peut élaborer mécaniquement ou électroniquement. Celle-ci peut comprendre douze touches de groupe élaborées selon une disposition de trois colonnes sur quatre rangées, telles celles rencontrées généralement sur les téléphones classiques. Ladite disposition peut également être élaborée pour l'utilisation de téléphones cellulaires/portables, de télécommandes à distance de télévision, d'autres dispositifs d'entrée de données portatifs, de commandes d'automobile, de téléphones sans fil/fixés sur le mur/de bureau, de répondeurs-enregistreurs téléphoniques combinés, d'assistants numériques, et autres dispositifs électroniques. Les touches de groupe élaborées mécaniquement ou électroniquement permettent à un utilisateur de sélectionner un des éléments de touche représentant des nombres, des lettres, des symboles, des fonctions, etc., de manière exclusive.

DEVICE KICKSTAND

A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.

Flexible switching devices

An electronic resistor user interface comprises flexible conductive materials and a flexible variably resistive element capable of exhibiting a change in electrical resistance on mechanical deformation and is characterised by textile-form electrodes(10,12) a textile form variably resistive element (14) and textile-form members (16) connective to external circuitry.

Membrane switch and pressure sensitive sensor

A pressure sensitive sensor is composed of a pair of upper and lower electrodes sheets 1 and 2 disposed oppositely, a spacer 3 interposed between both of the sheets 1 and 2, and adhesives 4 and 5 between these electrode sheets 1 and 2 and spacer 3. In the spacer 3, a hole 31 is formed in a position of a contact portion 6. A diameter of this hole 31, convex portions 13 and a pressure sensitive electrode 22 are set in such a positional relationship that a peripheral portion of the hole 31 is overlapped between the convex portions 13 and the pressure sensitive electrode 22. Then, the adhesives 4 and 5 open more largely than the diameter of the hole 31 of the spacer 3 so as to be removed from the peripheral portion of the hole 31 on both surfaces of the spacer 3.

Flexible data entry panel

The present invention includes a flexible, pressurizable keyboard made of resilient layers of plastic material, with molded keys which are deformable when pressed so as to send a signal to an electrical device. The keys are arranged with a flexible electrical circuit thereattached, which when depressed, establish a proper complete circuit.

Sensor array

A sensor array, usually a sensor matrix for sensing pressure, comprising a grid of conductors in a woven fabric, the row conductors (10) crossing over the column conductors (12) to form a matrix array of crossover points (15). The rows are separated from the column by individually coating the conductors of one or both series with an electrically partially resistive fibrous material (14), so that when the conductors at any crossover point in the array are passed closer together, the resistance between the two conductors at that crossover point decreases. By connecting the conductors to suitable electrical circuitry, the force applied at any crossover point and the location of that crossover point within the array can be determined.

A DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A KEY

A device and method for implementing a key, in which a field applied to a layer comprising a material whose volume is responsive to the magnitude of field is altered (53) at a specified position to create a key in said position; said field being one of the following: electric field, magnetic field, both of the above.

Schalter und Verfahren zum Herstellen desselben

Offenbart sind ein Schalter und ein Herstellungsverfahren davon. Der Schalter weist ein Basissubstrat (2) auf, und eine auf einer ersten Fläche oder einer zweiten Fläche des Basissubstrats (2) angeordnete Elektrode (1). Die flexible Elektrode (1) weist auf: ein Substrat (3) in einem Bereich von etwa 5 bis 70 Vol.-%, in das Substrat eingebettete leitfähige Partikel (4) in einem Bereich von etwa 29.9 bis 94.9 Vol.-% und einen Verschlechterungs-Hemmstoff in einem Bereich von 0.1 bis 1 Vol.-%, auf einer Grundlage einer Gesamtheit von 100 Vol.-% der Elektrode (1). Insbesondere ist das Substrat der Elektrode (1) flexibel, und somit ist die Elektrode (1) flexibel.

Integrierter Schalter respektive integrierte Taste

Data input device

Input device

Button structure

A button structure comprises a base layer, a supporting structure arranged on the base layer, an elastic film layer, the elastic film layer covering the support structure and connected to the support structure, the support structure and the elastic film layer defining a cavity above the base layer, a first upper electrode arranged on the lower surface of the elastic film layer and located in the cavity, a first lower electrode, arranged on the base layer and located in the cavity, and a first variable resistance elastic body between the first upper and first lower electrodes, either arranged on the lower surface of the first upper electrode or arranged on the upper surface of the first lower electrode. When the elastic film layer is elastically deformed in the direction of the base layer, the first variable resistance elastic body connects the first upper electrode with the first lower electrode so as to generate a first signal related to the elastic deformation of the first variable resistance ...

SICHERHEITSSCHALTEINRICHTUNG FÜR ELEKTRISCHE MASCHINEN BZW. ROBOTER UND VERFAHREN ZUR BESTIMMUNG DER SCHALTZUSTÄNDE EINER DERARTIGEN SICHERHEITSSCHALTEINRICHTUNG SOWIE HANDBEDIENGERÄT

VORRICHTUNG ZUM BEDIENEN EINES ELEKTRISCHEN KÜCHENHERDES

Illuminated switch element

Remote control device with pressure-sensitive keys

PRESSURE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE WITH PRESSURE-SENSITIVE KEYS

It is an object of the present invention to provide a remote control device which allows various operations and prevents complicated operations. A remote control device for remotely controlling an AV (audio visual) device includes an analog switch (30) formed of an operating element (31 or 41) and a pressure- sensitive resistor (35) which outputs a signal with various levels depending upon a pressing force applied to the operating element (31 or 41). By employing the analog switch (30) in a control button of the remote control device, it becomes possible to output a signal having various levels depending upon a pressing force applied to the control button (31 or 41). This allows a single control button to be used for a plurality of functions. Thus, it is possible to reduce the number of buttons, and a user can easily operate the remote control device in a simpler fashion.

SENSOR ARRAY

PRESSURE SENSITIVE ELECTRONIC DEVICE

CONTROL DEVICE HAS TOUCH SURFACE

Pressure sensitive combination switch and circuit breaker construction

DISPOSITIF DE CONVERSION ET DE TRANSMISSION D'ENERGIE

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN DISPOSITIF DE CONVERSION ET DE TRANSMISSION D'ENERGIE. CE DISPOSITIF COMPORTE UN SUBSTRAT RIGIDE 12 SUR LA SURFACE SUPERIEURE DUQUEL EST IMPRIMEE UNE ZONE RESISTIVE 18, UN SUBSTRAT FLEXIBLE 16 SUR LA SURFACE INFERIEURE DUQUEL EST IMPRIMEE UNE ZONE RESISTIVE 20, ET UNE ENTRETOISE NON CONDUCTRICE 14 TRAVERSEE PAR UNE OUVERTURE 22 PAR LAQUELLE LA ZONE RESISTIVE 20 PEUT ETRE MISE EN CONTACT AVEC LA ZONE RESISTIVE 18 SOUS L'APPLICATION D'UNE FORCE F EXERCEE AU MOYEN D'UN ACTIONNEUR ELASTIQUE 26. L'AIRE DU CONTACT ENTRE LES DEUX ZONES 18, 20 ET, PAR CONSEQUENT, LA RESISTIVITE DE LA LIAISON ELECTRIQUE, SONT PROPORTIONNELLES A L'AMPLITUDE DE LA FORCE F. DOMAINE D'APPLICATION: MANIPULATIONS A L'AIDE DE ROBOTS, COMMANDES PAR ACTIONNEURS DU TYPE MANCHE A BALAI, ETC.

Membrane type keyboard for e.g. calculator - uses piezoelectric membrane to connect upper and lower conducting strips through holes in upper strips

Direct conduction sensor and input device comprising such sensor

Multimodal adaptive user interface for a portable electronic device

A multimodal electronic device (100) includes a shutter enabled dynamic keypad for presenting one of a plurality of keypad configurations to a user. Each keypad configuration, which is presented by an optical shutter (204) that opens or closes windows or shutters that are geometrically configured as alphanumeric or device keys or symbols. Each keypad configuration, in one embodiment, is limited to those needed for the particular mode of operation of the device (100). The optical shutter (204) is a low-resolution display that presents user actuation targets to a user in a low-resolution key area. As each mode of the device changes, the corresponding keypad configuration presented changes accordingly.

CLUSTER KEY ARRANGEMENT

A cluster key arrangement (10) may be mechanically configured or electronically configured. The cluster key arrangement (10) may include twelve cluster keys (12, 14) configured in an arrangement of three columns by four rows, such as conventionally found on standard telephones (20). The cluster key arrangement may also be configured for use on cellular/mobile telephones, television remote controls, other handheld data entry devices, automotive controls, desktop/wall-mounted/cordless telephones, combination telephone recorders, personal digital assistants, and other electronic devices. The mechanically or electronically configured cluster keys provide a user with the ability to select one of a plurality of key elements representing numbers, letters, symbols, functions, etc., in a mutually exclusive manner.

KEYBOARDS WITH BOTH INDIVIDUAL AND COMBINATION KEY OUTPUT

Input feedback is provided in a device having a keyboard (252) with a matrix of independent keys (254) having associated switches arranged in rows and columns, wherein combinations of diagonally adjacent keys are associated with combination key (256) outputs. One method includes scanning for activated keys, providing provisional output (111) to user indicating that the activated key has been registered; continuing to scan the matrix (114); and, in response to activation of an adjacent key prior to release of the first activated key, providing final output (124) to the user indicating that a combination of the first and adjacent keys has been registered, to the exclusion of the provisional output. Another method features driving the rows in adjacent pairs while examining the columns for switch activation; and, in response to detecting switch activation in two adjacent columns while driving the rows in adjacent pairs, determining a combination key output.

ILLUMINATED SWITCH ELEMENT

The invention relates to a switch element in the form of a film, comprising a first film carrier and a second film carrier which are placed a certain distance apart. At least one film-like luminescent screen is applied to the side of the first film carrier which faces the second film carrier.

Pressure transducer

A pressure transducer device particularly useful in an electronic musical instrument includes a flexible base folded to define upper and lower flexible base portions, a donut-shaped first spacer between the upper and lower base portions and a resiliently deformable diaphragm attached about its periphery to the upper flexible base portion with a second donut-shaped spacer therebetween. A center region of the diaphragm laterally spaced from the second spacer is adhesively attached to a central region of the upper flexible base portion so that the upper flexible base portion moves inwardly and outwardly in response to the movement of the diaphragm. A pair of conductors are disposed on the folded flexible base member to face one another. A pressure responsive composition disposed over the conductors provides a contact resistance across the pair of conductors which varies inversely with the amount of pressure force exerted against the diaphragm. The upper flexible base portion may be attached ...

Pointing stick in a computer keyboard for cursor control

Apparatus for use in a computer keyboard for cursor control is disclosed. The apparatus includes a compound key which serves for both typing a character and for pointing operations, i.e. for cursor control like a mouse. For pointing operations, a pointing stick or shaft is pressed in a desired direction by a user for moving a cursor in a corresponding direction on a display screen. The pointing stick is disposed in an aperture that extends through a modified key cap, so that no additional keyboard space is required for the pointing device, thereby obviating a separate mouse, keyboard mounted trackball or the like. In an alternative embodiment, the pointing stick extends through an aperture in the keyboard space bar. In another embodiment, adjacent key caps are modified so as to fit closely around the key cap that houses the pointing stick without interfering with operation of either the pointing stick or the keyswiches.

Force sensing pointing device with click function

An input device for an electronic system includes a force sensor having conductive interdigitated traces on a bottom substrate and a flexible substrate spaced apart from the bottom substrate. The flexible substrate has a resistive layer deposited on a bottom side facing the interdigitated traces. A snap dome is positioned over a portion of the force sensor flexible substrate. A flexible keymat membrane is positioned over the force sensor and the snap dome. The keymat membrane bottom surface faces the force sensor flexible substrate. The keymat membrane bottom surface has a protruding region surrounding the snap dome and spaced above the force sensor flexible substrate. A center keycap on the keymat membrane top surface is positioned over the snap dome. A surrounding keycap on the keymat membrane encloses the center keycap and is positioned over the keymat membrane protruding region.

Image controller

An image controller structured for allowing inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, one preferred controller structured with at least a sufficient number of sensors to aid in controlling three-dimensional objects and navigating a three-dimensional viewpoint shown by a display. An active tactile feedback vibrator is mounted as a component of the controller for providing vibration to be felt by a user. Preferred embodiments also incorporate first, second, third and fourth variable resistors.

Input Device Securing Techniques

Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge.

Key Formation

Key formation techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, the outer layer having a plurality of areas that are embossed thereon that indicate one or more borders of respective said keys.

Classifying The Intent Of User Input

Different types of user inputs can be input by a user via a keyboard of an input device. These different types of user inputs include, for example, key strikes, multi-touch interactions, single finger motions, and/or mouse clicks. Touch information regarding the pressure applied to the keys of a pressure sensitive keyboard over time (or the contact area of the user input for other types of keyboards over time) is used to classify the intent of the user input as one of the various types of user inputs.

Input Device Layers and Nesting

Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

Device Kickstand

A device kickstand is described. In at least some implementations, a kickstand is rotatably attached to a mobile computing device. The kickstand can be rotated to various positions to provide support for different orientations of the computing device. In at least some implementations, hinges are employed to attach a kickstand to a mobile computing device. One example hinge utilizes preset hinge stops that enable the kickstand to be placed at different preset positions. Another example hinge exerts pressure on an edge of the kickstand, providing stability and vibration dampening to the kickstand.

Flexible Hinge and Removable Attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Sensing User Input At Display Area Edge

One or more sensors are disposed to sense user inputs in an active display area as well as user inputs in an extended area that is outside of the active display area. Data for user inputs, such as gestures, may include data from user inputs sensed in both the active display area and outside of the active display area. The user inputs can begin and/or end outside of the active display area.

Input Device Layers and Nesting

Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

Pressure Sensitive Key Normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Remote control device

A remote control device includes a housing and an upper element. The top surface of the upper element can be partitioned to include different frictionally engaging surfaces. At least one frictionally engaging surface can be used as an input surface that receives user inputs such as touch or force inputs. An input device, such as a force sensing switch, can be positioned in the housing and used in determining an amount of force applied to the input surface. The bottom surface of the upper element below the second surface can be affixed to the housing in a manner that permits the input surface to bend based on the applied force.

Switch and method for manufacturing the same

Disclosed are a switch and a manufacturing method thereof. The switch comprises a base substrate; and an electrode disposed on a first surface or a second surface of the base substrate. The flexible electrode includes: a substrate in a range of about 5 to 70 vol %; conductive particles embedded in the substrate in a range of about 29.9 to 94.9 vol %; and a degradation inhibitor in a range of 0.1 to 1 vol %, based on a total of 100 vol % of the electrode. In particular, the substrate of the electrode is flexible and thus the electrode is flexible.

ELECTRICAL SWITCHES AND SENSORS

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an electrical switch or sensor. In one embodiment, the electrical switch or sensor comprises a first electrical pole conductively coupled to a first side of a layer of variable resistance material. A second electrical pole is conductively coupled to a second side of the variable resistance material. The first side of the variable resistance material positioned distal to the second side of the variable resistance material. The variable resistance material comprises a polymer comprising a glass transition temperature of no higher than about 10° C. The first electrical pole and/or the second electrical pole comprise an electrically conductive ink or coating having a dispersion of graphene sheets. The graphene sheets completely comprise fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene. The graphene sheets comprise a lattice having heteroatoms incorporated therein and/or functional groups attached thereto. 1. An electrical switch or sensor , comprising:a first electrical pole;a layer of a variable resistance material comprising a first side conductively coupled to the first electrical pole;a second electrical pole conductively coupled to a second side of the variable resistance material, the first side of the variable resistance material positioned distal to the second side of the variable resistance material; the variable resistance material comprises a polymer comprising a glass transition temperature of no higher than about 10° C.;', 'one or more of the first electrical pole and the second electrical pole comprise an electrically conductive ink or coating;', 'the electrically conductive ink or coating comprises graphene sheets present therein as a dispersion;', 'the graphene sheets completely comprise fully exfoliated single sheets of graphene;', 'the graphene sheets comprise a lattice; and', 'the lattice comprises one or more of a heteroatom incorporated therein and a functional group attached thereto., 'wherein'}2. The switch ...

Input Device Securing Techniques

Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge. 1. A key comprising:a sensor substrate;a spacer layer disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and having at least one opening that exposes the sensor substrate, the opening defining a plurality of edges of the key; and at first said edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at one or more discrete portions of the first said edge thereby defining portions along the first said edge that do not include adhesive; and', 'at a second said edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at one or more discrete portions of the second said edge thereby defining portions along the second said edge that do not include adhesive., 'a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input through contact with the sensor substrate, the flexible contact layer secured to the spacer layer such that2. A key as described in claim 1 , wherein the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate endpoint of the second said edge and the flexible contact layer is ...

Pressure-sensitive element, method of producing the pressure-sensitive element, touch panel equipped with the pressure-sensitive element, and method of producing the pressure-sensitive element

A pressure-sensitive element of the present disclosure includes a substrate, a conductive component, an elastic electrode portion, and an electrode supporting component. The conductive component extends from the substrate. The elastic electrode portion opposes a tip of the conductive component. The electrode supporting component opposes the substrate with the conductive component and the elastic electrode portion interposed therebetween, supports the elastic electrode portion, and has flexibility. In the pressure-sensitive element, the conductive component has a higher elastic modulus than that of the elastic electrode portion. In the pressure-sensitive element, the elastic electrode portion has a flat surface which opposes the conductive component and which is capable of being brought into contact with the conductive component.

Pressure sensitive keys with a single-sided direct conduction sensor

The present disclosure describes pressure sensitive keys with a single-sided direct conduction sensor that includes a sensor substrate, a conductive layer formed on an underside of a contact layer, and a force sensing layer formed on the underside of the contact layer substantially surrounding the conductive layer. The contact layer, the conductive layer, and the force sensing layer are configured to cooperatively flex in response to an application of pressure to contact the sensor substrate.

ELECTRICAL SWITCHES AND SENSORS

Electrical switches or sensors that comprise (a) a first electrical pole, (b) a layer of a variable resistance material in electrical contact with the first electrical pole, and (c) a second electrical pole that is in electrical contact with the variable resistance material and is not in electrical contact with the first pole, wherein the variable resistance material comprises at least one polymer having a glass transition temperature of no higher than about 10° C. 1. An electrical switch or sensor , comprising:(a) a first electrical pole,(b) a layer of a variable resistance material in electrical contact with the first electrical pole, and(c) a second electrical pole that is in electrical contact with the variable resistance material and is not in electrical contact with the first pole,wherein the variable resistance material comprises at least one polymer having a glass transition temperature of no higher than about 10° C.2. The switch or sensor of claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a glass transition temperature that is no higher than about 0° C.3. The switch or sensor of claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a glass transition temperature that is no higher than about −10° C.4. The switch or sensor of claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a glass transition temperature that is no higher than about −20° C.5. The switch or sensor of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is at least one acrylate polymer.6. The switch or sensor of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is at least one pressure sensitive adhesive.7. The switch or sensor of claim 1 , wherein the variable resistance material is printed or coated.8. The switch or sensor of claim 1 , wherein the variable resistance material further comprises at least one electrically conductive component.9. The switch or sensor of claim 1 , wherein one or both of the first and second electrical poles comprise an electrically conductive ink or coating.10. The switch or sensor of claim 9 , wherein the electrically conductive ink or coating comprises ...

Pressure Sensitive Key Normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Electronic pressure sensitive transducer apparatus and method for manufacturing same

The cost and complexity of an electronic pressure sensitive transducer are decreased by constructing such a transducer directly on a printed circuit board containing support electronics. Conductive traces are formed on the printed circuit board to define a contact area. A flexible substrate having an inner surface is positioned over the contact area. An adhesive spacer, substantially surrounding the contact area, attaches the flexible substrate to the printed circuit board. At least one resistive layer is deposited on the flexible substrate inner surface. In use, the resistive layer contacts at least two conductive traces in response to pressure applied to the flexible substrate to produce an electrical signal indicative of applied pressure.

Pressure sensitive keys

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Sensing user input at display area edge

One or more sensors are disposed to sense user inputs in an active display area as well as user inputs in an extended area that is outside of the active display area. Data for user inputs, such as gestures, may include data from user inputs sensed in both the active display area and outside of the active display area. The user inputs can begin and/or end outside of the active display area.

Computing device and an apparatus having sensors configured for measuring spatial information indicative of a position of the computing devices

Sensor fusion algorithm techniques are described. In one or more embodiments, behaviors of a host device and accessory devices are controlled based upon an orientation of the host device and accessory devices, relative to one another. A combined spatial position and/or orientation for the host device may be obtained based on raw measurements that are obtained from at least two different types of sensors. In addition, a spatial position and/or orientation for an accessory device is ascertained using one or more sensors of the accessory device. An orientation (or position) of the accessory device relative to the host computing device may then be computed based on the combined spatial position/orientation for the host computing device and the ascertained spatial position/orientation for the accessory device. The relative orientation that is computed may then be used in various ways to control behaviors of the host computing device and/or accessory device.

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Pressure sensitive keys

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Input device layers and nesting

Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

System in form of data glove for scanning human hand movement and entering this in computer and glove is made of stitched flexible material so that it matches human hand back

The data glove (12) is made of stitched flexible material, matching shape of human hand, with hand back side made of top and a bottom material with sensor layer between. All sensors are arranged in a conductive rubber matrix so their positions do not alter. Sensor electrodes have two ends stripped of insulation lying opposite, which lie at a determined distance from each other inside the rubber. Independent claims are included for the sensor material, movement detector, method to measure hand movement and method to measure body movement.

具有照相机的计算设备

描述了具有照相机的计算设备。在一个或多个实施方式中，基于计算装置的取向将照相机以一角度安装在该计算装置中。例如，当该计算装置位于表面上并且与该表面成一角度(如通过支架支撑时)，该照相机的安装角度为使得该照相机的光轴指向前方，而不朝向该表面。在至少一些实施方式中，计算装置包括可物理地调节的照相机，以支持该计算装置的不同取向。在至少一些实施方式中，可以基于该计算装置的取向处理经由该计算装置上的照相机捕获的图像。

键形成

描述键形成技术。在一种或多种实现方式中，输入设备包括：键组件，其包括可用来针对计算设备启动各自输入的多个键；连接部份，其被配置来可移除地、物理且通信地连接到计算设备，以传送由多个键生成的信号到计算设备；以及外层，其被配置来覆盖键组件的多个键，外层具有在其上面浮雕的指示各自所述键的一个或多个边界的多个区域。

사용자 입력 의도 분류 기법

입력 장치의 키보드를 통해서 사용자에 의해서 서로 다른 유형의 사용자 입력이 입력될 수 있다. 이들 서로 다른 유형의 사용자 입력은, 예를 들어, 키 스트라이크, 멀티 터치 인터랙션, 싱글 핑거 모션, 및/또는 마우스 클릭을 포함하고 있다. 시간에 걸쳐서 감압식 키보드의 키에 가해진 압력(또는 시간에 걸친 기타 유형의 키보드에 대한 사용자 입력의 접촉 영역)에 관한 터치 정보는 사용자 입력의 의도를 다양한 유형의 사용자 입력 중의 하나로 분류하는데 사용된다.

Input equipment layer with it is nested

描述了输入设备层和嵌套技术。在一个或多个实施方式中，输入设备包括压敏键组件，所述压敏键组件包括使多个硬件元件固定到表面的基板。所述输入设备还包括布置在所述表面近侧的一个或多个层，所述一个或多个层具有配置成在其中嵌套所述一个或多个硬件元件的相应开口。

Input device and keyboard applying pressure sensitive key normalization

본 명세서에는 압력 감지 키 기술이 개시되었다. 하나 이상의 구현에서, 압력 감지 키는 하나 이상의 컨덕터를 구비하는 센서 기판 및 센서 기판으로부터 이격되어 있으며 센서 기판에 접촉하기 위해 압력을 인가한 것에 대응하여 휘어지도록 구성된 신축성 접촉 층을 포함한다. 신축성 접촉 층은 힘 감지 잉크를 사용하여 센서 기판에 접촉하도록 구성된 제 1 위치 및 힘 감지 잉크를 사용하여 센서 기판에 접촉하도록 구성된 제 2 위치를 포함하되, 제 2 위치는 제 1 위치보다 증가된 전도성을 갖는다. A pressure sensitive key technology is disclosed herein. In one or more implementations, the pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced from the sensor substrate and configured to flex in response to applying pressure to contact the sensor substrate. The stretchable contact layer includes a first position configured to contact the sensor substrate using force sensing ink and a second position configured to contact the sensor substrate using force sensing ink, the second position having increased conductivity than the first position. Has.

Membrane switch and pressure sensor

Soft keyboard

Flux fountain

플럭스 분수 기법이 설명된다. 하나 이상의 구현예에서, 장치는 태블릿으로 구성된 컴퓨팅 장치의 디스플레이 장치의 적어도 일부분에 배치되도록 구성된 커버, 및 유연한 경첩을 사용하여 커버에 부착된 연결부를 포함한다. 연결부는 자기 결합 장치를 사용하여 컴퓨팅 장치에 물리적으로 결합되도록 구성된다. 자기 결합 장치는 자기장이 축을 따라 정렬되도록 연결부에 배치된 제 1 자석을 포함하고, 제 2 자석 및 제 3 자석은 연결부에서 제 1 자석의 양쪽에 배치된다. 제 2 및 제 3 자석은 제 1 자석의 자기장의 축에 실질적으로 수직인 각각의 축을 따라 정렬되는 각각의 자기장을 갖고 있다. The flux fractionation technique is described. In one or more implementations, the device includes a cover configured to be disposed on at least a portion of a display device of a computing device configured as a tablet, and a connection attached to the cover using a flexible hinge. The connection is configured to be physically coupled to the computing device using a magnetic coupling device. The magnetic coupling device includes a first magnet disposed in the connection portion so that the magnetic field is aligned along the axis, and the second magnet and the third magnet are disposed on both sides of the first magnet in the connection portion. The second and third magnets have respective magnetic fields that are aligned along each axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the magnetic field of the first magnet.

Pressure sensitive switch

Multi-plane sheet connected sensors

A sheet material connecting sensors in multiple-axes image controllers having at least two-axes input members and also including finger depressible buttons. In some embodiments at least some of the sensors are pressure-sensitive variable sensors for variable output representative of the level of applied pressure. In some embodiments the variable sensors include resilient dome caps structured to provide passive tactile feedback to a human hand. Other preferred embodiments additionally include an active tactile feedback for providing vibration to be felt by a hand operating the controller.

Variable sensor with tactile feedback

Structures and methods for using an analog sensor in combination with a user discernable snap-through threshold feedback, the feedback may be created by a dome-cap element of the sensor. The threshold feedback, sensed by a human user's finger, indicates activation and deactivation of the analog sensor. Tactile analog sensor(s) are structurally combined with: a second kind of tactile feedback referred to as active tactile feedback, flexible sheet sensor elements, pivotal analog buttons, and game imagery controls.

Controller with analog pressure sensor (s)

A controller of the type held in two hands for controlling electronics, the controller including a housing, a plurality of depressible surfaces (buttons) exposed on the housing and in operational association with electricity manipulating devices contained within the housing and controlled by depression of the depressible surfaces for manipulating electrical outputs. At least one of the electricity manipulating devices is a variable-conductance sensor for creating an analog electrical output proportional to varying physical pressure applied to the associated depressible surface. The proportional output is used for variably controlling imagery such as game imagery shown by a display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for voice recorders

A voice recorder including a housing having a general image display mounted therein, and further including a pressure-sensitive variable-conductance sensor for creating a varying analog value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to the analog sensor. Multiple analog sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the analog sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the analog sensor. Circuitry within the housing is connected to the analog sensor for reading the varying analog value from the analog sensor and causing representative varying of the imagery shown by the display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for coffee makers

An electric coffee maker or brewer having a time display and including a pressure-sensitive variable-conductance sensor for creating a varying analog value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to the analog sensor. Multiple analog sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the analog sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the analog sensor. Circuitry within a housing is connected to the analog sensor for reading the varying analog value from the analog sensor and causing representative varying of the time value shown by the time display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for video recorders and cameras

In an electronic device, a combination of an electronic visual display on a housing, electronic circuitry in the housing, the housing having at least one human user depressible surface with associated analog pressure-sensitive element for output of a signal of variable value utilized by the circuitry to control or manipulate one or more functions of the device. The at least one analog pressure-sensitive element receives pressure applied by a user's finger or thumb to the depressible surface, varied pressure applied by the user determines varied value of the signal. The resultant control manipulation from the analog variable value is in some. manner indicated, displayed or made visually detectable on the display at least at the time of manipulation so that the user receives visual feedback allowing termination, increase or decrease, if needed or desired, of finger pressure on the depressible surface of the analog sensor.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for telephones

A telephone having a general image display and including a pressure-sensitive analog or proportional sensor for creating a varying value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to the sensor. Multiple analog or proportional sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the proportional or analog sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the sensor. Circuitry within a housing is connected to the proportional or analog sensor for reading the varying value from the sensor and causing representative varying of the imagery shown by the display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for global positioning systems

A global positioning system device having capability for reception of global positioning system information or data; the device including a hand-held housing, a general image display in the housing, a proportional sensor for creating a varying value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to a depressible surface of the sensor. Multiple proportional sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the proportional sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the depressible surface. Circuitry within the housing is connected to the sensor for reading the varying value from the sensor and causing representative varying of the imagery shown by the display.

Analog sensor(s) with snap-through tactile feedback

An analog sensor depressible by a single human finger/thumb. Depressive force is applied to a dome-cap and to analog materials for varying an analog output of the sensor responsive to varying force applied by a single finger or thumb. Depressive force causes the dome-cap to bow downward passing through a user discernable threshold, causing a snap-through tactile sensation. In some embodiments the dome-cap is metallic.

Image controller

An image controller structured for allowing inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, one preferred controller structured with at least twelve sensors to aid in controlling three-dimensional objects and navigating a three-dimensional viewpoint shown by a display. An active tactile feedback vibrator is mounted as a component of the controller for providing vibration to be felt by a user. Some preferred embodiments also incorporate proportional sensors allowing user variable inputs to cause imagery to be variably controlled.

Image controller

An image controller structured for allowing inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, one preferred controller structured with at least a sufficient number of sensors to aid in controlling three-dimensional objects and navigating a three-dimensional viewpoint shown by a display. An active tactile feedback vibrator is mounted as a component of the controller for providing vibration to be felt by a user. Inputs to the controller include a move forward command, a move back command, a move left command, a move right command, a move up command, and a move down command.

Image controller

An image controller structured for allowing inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, the preferred controller structured with at least a sufficient number of sensors to aid in controlling three-dimensional objects and navigating a three-dimensional viewpoint shown by a display. A tactile feedback vibration motor is mounted as a component of the controller for providing vibration to be felt by a user. Preferred embodiments also incorporate proportional sensors allowing user variable inputs to cause imagery to be variably controlled.

Image controller

Methods of interacting with image controllers structured for allowing inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, one preferred controller structured with at least a sufficient number of sensors to aid in controlling three-dimensional objects and navigating a three-dimensional viewpoint shown by a display. An active tactile feedback vibrator is mounted as a component of the controller for providing vibration to be felt by a user. Some preferred embodiments also incorporate proportional sensors allowing user variable inputs to cause imagery to be variably controlled.

Analog sensor(s) with tactile feedback

An analog sensor depressible by a single human finger/thumb. Depressive force is applied to a dome-cap and to structuring capable of defining analog output of the sensor responsive to varying force applied by a single finger or thumb. Depressive force causes the dome-cap to bow downward passing through a user discernable threshold, causing a snap-through tactile sensation. The analog sensor is further taught in combination with additional sensors and tactile feedback structures, for example, sensors such as rotary potentiometers and the tactile feedback structure of an electric motor rotating an offset weight.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for pagers

A pager having capability for reception of transmitted information or data; the pager including a housing, a general image display in the housing, a proportional sensor for creating a varying value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to a depressible surface of the sensor. Multiple proportional sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the proportional sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the depressible surface. Circuitry within the housing is connected to the sensor for reading the varying value from the sensor and causing representative varying of the imagery shown by the display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for clocks

A clock having a time display and including a pressure-sensitive variable-conductance sensor for creating a varying analog value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to the analog sensor. Multiple analog sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the analog sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the analog sensor. Circuitry within a housing is connected to the analog sensor for reading the varying analog value from the analog sensor and causing representative varying of the time value shown by the time display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for electronic books

An electronic book having a general image display and including a pressure-sensitive variable-conductance sensor for creating a varying analog value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to the analog sensor. Multiple analog sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the analog sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the analog sensor. Circuitry within a housing is connected to the analog sensor for reading the varying analog value from the analog sensor and causing representative varying of the imagery shown by the display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for remote controllers having feedback display screens

A hand-held remote controller for controlling a parent device from a distance, the remote controller including a housing, a general image display in the housing, a proportional sensor for creating a varying value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to a depressible surface of the sensor. Multiple proportional sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the proportional sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the depressible surface. Circuitry within the housing is connected to the sensor for reading the varying value from the sensor and causing representative varying of the imagery shown by the display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for personal digital assistants

A portable personal computer including a housing sized to be held in a single hand during use of the computer, allowing the free hand to input data. The housing at least in part supports a general image display, and a proportional sensor for creating a varying value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to a depressible surface of the sensor. Multiple proportional sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the proportional sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the depressible surface. Circuitry within the housing is connected to the sensor for reading the varying value from the sensor and causing representative varying of the imagery shown by the display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for hand-held web browsers

A hand-held web browser for establishing contact with a computer network, the browser including a housing, a general image display in the housing, a proportional sensor for creating a varying value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to a depressible surface of the sensor. Multiple proportional sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the proportional sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the depressible surface. Circuitry within the housing is connected to the sensor for reading the varying value from the sensor and causing representative varying of the imagery shown by the display.

Analog controls housed with electronic displays for computer monitors

A computer monitor including a housing; a general image display in the housing; the housing having a depressible surface of a proportional sensor for creating a varying value according to varying depression applied by a finger of a human user to a depressible surface of the sensor. Multiple proportional sensors are sometimes utilized. In one preferred embodiment the proportional sensor(s) include resilient dome cap(s) for providing tactile feedback to the finger depressing the depressible surface. Circuitry within the housing is connected to the sensor for reading the varying value from the sensor and causing representative varying of the imagery shown by the display.

Switch and its manufacturing method

本发明涉及开关及其制造方法。该开关包括底基材以及电极，所述电极设置在底基材的第一表面或第二表面。基于总共100vol％的电极，柔性电极包括：在大约5至70vol％的范围中的基材、嵌入在基材中在大约29.9至94.9vol％的范围中的导电粒子、以及在0.1至1vol％的范围中的降解抑制剂。具体而言，电极的基材是柔性的，从而电极是柔性的。

Force transducer

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

Classification of user input intent

Pressure sensitive key normalization

Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Ultra-thin switch and method for manufacturing the same

초박형 스위치 및 이의 제조방법에 관한 것으로, 기재; 및 상기 기재의 일면 또는 양면상에 위치하는 유연 전극; 을 포함하는 스위치이되, 상기 유연 전극은, 유연 기판; 상기 유연 기판 내부에 함입되어 있는 전도성 입자; 및 열화방지제;를 포함하고, 상기 유연 전극은, 상기 유연 전극의 총부피 100부피%에 대하여, 상기 전도성 입자 29.9 내지 94.9 부피%, 상기 유연 기판 5 내지 70부피%, 및 상기 열화방지제 0.1 내지 1부피% 포함하는 것인 초박형 스위치 및 이의 제조방법을 제공할 수 있다. TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an ultra-thin switch and a method of manufacturing the same. And a flexible electrode located on one side or both sides of the substrate; Wherein the flexible electrode comprises: a flexible substrate; Conductive particles embedded in the flexible substrate; Wherein the flexible electrode comprises from 29.9 to 94.9% by volume of the conductive particles, from 5 to 70% by volume of the flexible substrate, and from 0.1 to 1% by volume of the deterioration inhibitor, based on 100% by volume of the total volume of the flexible electrode. By volume, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Multi-function surgical device control system

A multi-function control system to control a variety of operations associated with a powered surgical device such as an arthroscopic surgical shaver. The system has an ergonomically designed foot switch which has a plurality of discrete force sensitive transducers arranged in an arcuate pattern. The transducers have no moving parts and have a force sensitive element which produces a variable output which is a function of the force applied by a user. The foot switch is used in conjunction with a control console which enables a user to adjust the force sensitivity threshold of the transducers. The foot switch additionally has physically discrete and tactilely sensible areas enabling a user to activate selected functions with a minimal amount of foot movement.

Key strike determination for pressure sensitive keyboard

压敏键盘包括与键盘的按键相关联的多个压力传感器。响应于对键盘的一个或多个按键施加的压力，确定所施加的压力是否是键击(按键的用户选择)。多种不同因素可以用于确定所施加的压力是否是键击，比如所施加的压力的量、施加压力的速率、施加了压力的按键的数量、相对于在先键击施加压力的时间等等。

Input equipment and keyboard

描述了输入设备和键盘。在一种或多种实现方式中，一种输入设备包括：按键组件，其包括可用来发起用于计算设备的各输入的多个按键；连接部分，其被配置成在物理上可移除地连接到计算设备并且在通信上将所述多个按键产生的信号传送至计算设备；柔性合页，其将连接部分物理地连接到按键组件；以及外层，其被配置成覆盖按键组件的所述多个按键，形成柔性合页的外表面，并且被固定到连接部分，使得外层环绕连接部分的至少两侧。

Flexible hinge and removable attachment

유연한 경첩과 제거 가능한 부착물 기법이 설명된다. 하나 이상의 구현예에서, 유연한 경첩은 입력 장치를 컴퓨팅 장치에 통신가능하게 또한 물리적으로 결합시키도록 구성되고, 지원 계층 및 최소 구부림 반경과 같은 기능을 구현할 수 있다. 입력 장치는 또한, 입력 장치와 컴퓨팅 장치 간의 단단한 물리적 결합을 증진하기 위한 기능을 포함한다. 그 일례로 특정 축을 따라서 컴퓨팅 장치의 각각의 공동으로부터 제거되며 다른 축들을 따라서는 기계적으로 바인딩되도록 구성되는 하나 이상의 돌출부의 사용을 포함한다. 다른 기법으로는 입력 장치의 연결부를 형성하기 위해 적층 구조를 사용하는 것을 포함한다. Flexible hinges and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, the flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple the input device to the computing device, and can implement functions such as a support layer and minimum bending radius. The input device also includes functionality to promote tight physical coupling between the input device and the computing device. An example includes the use of one or more protrusions that are removed from each cavity of the computing device along a particular axis and configured to be mechanically bound along other axes. Another technique involves the use of a stacked structure to form the connections of the input device.

Multi-function touch switch apparatus

A multi-function touch switch apparatus has a first semiconductor composition layer disposed on top of a first conductor layer which is affixed to a first base member. A second semiconductor composition layer opposing the first semiconductor in spaced relationship thereto is disposed on a second conductor layer which is itself disposed on the bottom surface of a second support member. A third conductor layer is also disposed on the top surface of the second support member in opposing spaced-apart relationship to a fourth conductor layer disposed on the bottom surface of a third support member. The second and third support members and the affixed conductor layers and semiconductor layers are resiliently deformable in a transverse axis in response to a transverse touch force to thereby cause electrical contact between the second and third conductor layers to provide a closed switch and the first and second semiconductor layers to provide a closed switch in series with a pressure sensitive resistance.

SWITCHING DEVICE OF THE TYPE WITH A DISPLAY PANEL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A SHEET-LIKE MEMBER FOR USE THEREIN

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN DISPOSITIF DE COMMUTATION. SELON L'INVENTION, IL COMPREND UN PANNEAU FLEXIBLE D'AFFICHAGE 3 AYANT UN CERTAIN NOMBRE DE POSITIONS DE COMMUTATION, UN ORGANE FORMANT FEUILLE 6 EN RELATION PARALLELE ET LEGEREMENT ESPACEE AVEC LE PANNEAU D'AFFICHAGE, UN CERTAIN NOMBRE D'ORGANES CONDUCTEURS ET SENSIBLES A LA PRESSION 7 EN CAOUTCHOUC INTEGRALEMENT MOULES AVEC L'ORGANE FORMANT FEUILLE ET DISPOSES A DES POSITIONS CORRESPONDANT AUX POSITIONS DE COMMUTATION RESPECTIVEMENT, ET DEUX ELECTRODES 9, 9 CORRESPONDANT A CHAQUE ORGANE EN CAOUTCHOUC ET CONDUISANT VERS EUX. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE NOTAMMENT A L'INDUSTRIE AUTOMOBILE. THE INVENTION RELATES TO A SWITCHING DEVICE. ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION, IT INCLUDES A FLEXIBLE DISPLAY PANEL 3 HAVING A CERTAIN NUMBER OF SWITCHING POSITIONS, A SHEET FORMING 6 IN PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP AND SLIGHTLY SPACED WITH THE DISPLAY PANEL, A CERTAIN NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS AND SENSITIVES. AT PRESSURE 7 IN RUBBER FULLY MOLDED WITH THE SHEET FORMING ORGAN AND ARRANGED IN POSITIONS CORRESPONDING TO THE SWITCHING POSITIONS RESPECTIVELY, AND TWO ELECTRODES 9, 9 CORRESPONDING TO EACH RUBBER ORGAN AND CONDUCTING TO THEM. THE INVENTION APPLIES IN PARTICULAR TO THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.

TOUCH SURFACE CONTROL DEVICE

L'invention concerne un dispositif de commande à surface tactile comportant au moins un premier capteur de pression (3a, 3b) et un deuxième capteur de pression (5), ledit premier (3a, 3b) et ledit deuxième capteurs (5) comportant chacun deux couches souples de support (9a, 9b) espacées par des entretoises (10), chacune desdites couches (9a, 9b) portant sur des faces mutuellement en regard des éléments contacteurs permettant de réaliser un contact électrique lors de la compression desdites couches (9a, 9b), caractérisé en ce que lesdits premier et deuxième capteurs (3a, 3b, 5) sont superposés pour qu'un appui sur la surface tactile dudit dispositif permette la commande de deux fonctions distinctes. The invention relates to a tactile surface control device comprising at least a first pressure sensor (3a, 3b) and a second pressure sensor (5), said first (3a, 3b) and said second sensors (5) each comprising two flexible support layers (9a, 9b) spaced apart by spacers (10), each of said layers (9a, 9b) facing mutually opposite faces of the contact elements for making electrical contact during the compression of said layers (9a , 9b), characterized in that said first and second sensors (3a, 3b, 5) are superimposed so that a support on the touch surface of said device allows the control of two distinct functions.

TOUCH SURFACE ACTIVATION DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR CONTROLS OF A VEHICLE

APPLICATION OF A FLAT KEYBOARD WITH PROGRESSIVE BUTTONS TO THE WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL OF A FUNCTIONAL UNIT.

LOW THICKNESS SWITCHING DEVICE WITH DESCRIPTIVE DIAGRAM

Dispositif de commutation comprenant une pellicule souple de matière isolante sur laquelle est imprimé un schéma descriptif ou analogue, illustrant plusieurs dispositifs commandés. Une pluralité de premiers éléments conducteurs sont disposés dans un plan en contact avec la pellicule représentative et une pluralité de seconds éléments conducteurs sont disposés dans un second plan espacé du premier. En réponse à une pression appliquée manuellement à la pellicule représentative en un point correspondant à un dispositif commandé désiré, les premiers et les seconds éléments de la paire correspondante sont amenés en contact électrique pour fermer un circuit à travers un couple de bornes. De préférence, entre chaque couple de premiers et de seconds éléments conducteurs, est disposé un élément élastique ayant une résistance qui varie d'une valeur de non conduction à une valeur de conduction en réponse à une pression qui lui est appliquée. Switching device comprising a flexible film of insulating material on which is printed a descriptive diagram or the like, illustrating several controlled devices. A plurality of first conductive elements are disposed in a plane in contact with the representative film and a plurality of second conductive elements are disposed in a second plane spaced from the first. In response to pressure manually applied to the representative film at a point corresponding to a desired controlled device, the first and second elements of the corresponding pair are brought into electrical contact to close a circuit through a pair of terminals. Preferably, between each pair of first and second conductive elements, there is disposed an elastic element having a resistance which varies from a non-conduction value to a conduction value in response to a pressure applied to it.

ILLUSTRATED SWITCHING DEVICE

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN COMMUTATEUR ILLUSTRE, EN PARTICULIER POUR VEHICULE AUTOMOBILE. CE COMMUTATEUR COMPREND UN BOITIER12 DONT LA FACE SUPERIEUR EST FORMEE PAR UN PANNEAU D'AFFICHAGE SOUPLE1 COMPRENANT DES PARTIES EN SAILLIE2 PREVUES DANS LES ZONES DE COMMUTATION CORRESPONDANT AUX MOYENS A ACTIONNER DESSINES SUR LE PANNEAU SOUPLE1. L'INVENTION PERMET DE FACILITER L'ACTIONNEMENT D'UN COMMUTATEUR ILLUSTRE, EN PARTICULIER POUR VEHICULE AUTOMOBILE.

Advanced flat keyboard with progressive keys recalled for the wireless remote control of a functional unit.

Patent FR2441256B1

Device with integrated interface system

本公开涉及具有集成接口系统的设备。本发明公开了一种便携式计算机，该便携式计算机包括具有显示器的显示部分和枢转地联接到该显示部分的基部部分。基部部分可包括底壳和由介电材料形成的联接到底壳的顶壳。顶壳可包括限定基部部分的顶表面的顶部构件以及与顶部构件一体形成并限定基部部分的侧表面的侧壁。便携式计算机还可包括被配置为确定施加到基部部分的顶表面的触摸输入的位置的第一感测系统和被配置为确定触摸输入的力的第二感测系统。

Method of controlling the movement of a position indicating item, storage medium on which a program implementing said method is stored, and electronic device

A method is disclosed for controlling the movement of a position indicating item displayed on a screen in accordance with an output signal of control means including a pressure-sensitive resistor which outputs a signal whose level varies depending upon a pressing force applied to an operating element. The method includes a signal level detection step (S1) for detecting the signal level of the signal output by the control means; a moving speed setting step (S4) for setting the moving speed of the position indicating item displayed on the screen in accordance with the signal level detected in the signal detection step; and an item moving step (S5) for moving the position indicating item at the moving speed set in the moving speed setting step. Because the position indicating item is moved at the moving speed depending upon the pressing force, it becomes easier to make a selection from a plurality of menu options displayed on the screen.

Pressure sensitive keys

Device camera angle

COMMAND ELEMENT.

Elemento de mando (1) con una superficie de mando (5), especialmente en un vehículo, para maniobrar un dispositivo de ajuste que está en unión operativa con un componente (4) que se debe regular, estando configurada la superficie de mando (5) en forma de una superficie sensible a la presión mediante la cual se genera en función de la posición y/o de la intensidad de una presión ejercida sobre la superficie de mando (5) una señal de ajuste con la cual se posiciona de manera correspondiente el componente (4) a regular a través de un dispositivo de ajuste (3), caracterizado porque - la velocidad de regulación (8) del componente (4) a regular depende de la presión ejercida sobre la superficie de mando (5) y - para generar una sensación de tacto al hacer contacto con la superficie de mando (5), ésta es sometida a vibraciones. Control element (1) with a control surface (5), especially in a vehicle, to maneuver an adjustment device that is in operative connection with a component (4) that must be adjusted, the control surface (5) being configured ) in the form of a pressure sensitive surface by which a setting signal with which it is positioned correspondingly is generated based on the position and / or intensity of a pressure exerted on the control surface (5) the component (4) to be regulated through an adjustment device (3), characterized in that - the speed of regulation (8) of the component (4) to be regulated depends on the pressure exerted on the control surface (5) and - To generate a feeling of touch when making contact with the control surface (5), it is subjected to vibrations.

Input device

本发明涉及一种输入装置：将圆弧状电阻层与作为导电层的金属板相对配置，并能够检测出通过其部分接触而进行操作的位置。该装置使用配置有直线状绝缘层的元件部而构成，该直线状绝缘层作为接触防止部覆盖在圆弧状电阻层的一端部上，防止圆弧状电阻层的两端部在操作时同时与金属板接触。

Flexible switching devices

An electronic resistor user interface comprises flexible conductive materials and a flexible variably resistive element capable of exhibiting a change in electrical resistance on mechanical deformation and is characterised by textile-form electrodes (10,12), a textile form variably resistive element (14) and textile-form members (16) connective to external circuitry.

Drying method for sheet material

(57)【要約】 【課題】 薄型化が図れると共にその機械的寿命の長期 化が図れるＥＬ照光式スイッチを提供する。 【解決手段】 可撓製を有する透明な合成樹脂製シート ４１の下面にＥＬ素子層４５を設けると共に、ＥＬ素子 層４５の下側に、導電パターン２７と感圧抵抗膜２５と ２つの電極パターン２３，２３とを有する感圧膜スイッ チ層を印刷形成した合成樹脂製シート２１を配置する。 合成樹脂製シート４１の上に透明製のドームばね４３を 設置する。

LIGHTED SWITCHING ELEMENT

Hybrid digital analog key switch

A hybrid digital analog key switch is designed to generate both a digital signal and an analog signal (DA) from a single key switch after the key is depressed. A pair of spring metal electrodes are electrically coupled to up and down movement of the key stem, and a force sensor is configured on a bottom side of the key module. Both a digital signal and an analog signal are generated when the key is depressed by a user.

Fingertip tactile input device and portable information terminal using the same

본 발명은 손가락끝의 이동에 의한 촉각으로 인식할 수 있는 사이즈로 각종 입력이 행해지는 손가락끝 촉각 입력장치와 휴대정보단말기를 제공하는 것을 목적으로 한다. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a fingertip tactile input device and a portable information terminal in which various inputs are made in a size that can be recognized by the touch of a fingertip. 본 발명의 손가락끝 촉각 입력장치와 휴대정보단말기는 손가락끝으로 입력하는 촉각 입력용 볼록부가 복수개 설치된 입력 플레이트와, 촉각 입력용 볼록부를 가압하였을 때, 입력신호를 코드화할 수 있는 입력제어수단을 구비하고, 손목을 고정하여 손가락끝을 입력 플레이트 상에서 이동시켰을 때, 좌우 양손의 손가락끝이 모두 촉각으로 표면을 인식할 수 있는 거꾸로 세워진 계란형 곡선(C1)으로 둘러싸인 영역 내에 촉각 입력용 볼록부가 배치된 것을 특징으로 한다. The fingertip tactile input device and the portable information terminal of the present invention include an input plate provided with a plurality of tactile input convex portions inputted by a fingertip, and an input control means capable of encoding an input signal when the tactile input convex portion is pressed. When the fingertips are fixed and the fingertips are moved on the input plate, the tactile input convex portions are arranged in an area surrounded by an inverted egg-shaped curve C1 in which the fingertips of both the left and right hands can recognize the surface by tactile sense. It features.

Sensing user input at display area edge

One or more sensors are disposed to sense user inputs in an active display area as well as user inputs in an extended area that is outside of the active display area. Data for user inputs, such as gestures, may include data from user inputs sensed in both the active display area and outside of the active display area. The user inputs can begin and/or end outside of the active display area.

Pressure sensitive key normalization

A system comprising a plurality of pressure sensitive keys configured to initiate corresponding inputs of a computing device. Each of the plurality of pressure sensitive keys is formed from flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer. A first said pressure sensitive key is configured to have a greater sensitivity to pressure than a second said pressure sensitive key through configuration of at least one of respective said flexible contact layers or respective said sensor substrates.

Systems and methods for implementing haptics for pressure sensitive keyboards

Systems and methods are employed for implementing haptics for pressure sensitive keyboards, such as the type of keyboards having keys that produce alternating digital open/short signals that emulate actuation of conventional “momentary on” digital keys. The disclosed systems and methods may be implemented to provide haptics for both touch typing and variable pressure sensitive operation of a pressure sensitive keyboard. Users of a variable pressure keyboard may be provided with a variable pressure haptics effect, e.g., to enable the user to intuitively understand from the haptics vibration produced by the key how much pressure they are applying to a given key at any given time. Vibration characteristics (e.g., vibration rate, vibration waveform pattern, etc.) of a given pressed key may be varied in real time in coordination with, or in response to, corresponding changes in user pressure applied to the same given key.

Illuminated switch element

The invention relates to a switch element in the form of a film, comprising a first film carrier and a second film carrier which are placed a certain distance apart. At least one film-like luminescent screen is applied to the side of the first film carrier which faces the second film carrier.

Endoscopic shaver blade window positioning system

A positioning system for controlling the orientation of the movable elongated inner member relative to the fixed elongated outer member of a surgical instrument. An endoscopic rotatable shaver instrument incorporates a shaver blade assembly adapted to be received in and driven by a handpiece. The movable component of the shaver blade assembly is provided with a position indicator which is read by a sensor in the handpiece in order to control the position at which the inner member is stopped relative to the outer member. The invention is embodied in an apparatus and method enabling use of a shaver blade assembly as an aspirating device or as a probe without any aspirating function.

STRENGTH TRANSDUCER.

Devices with a pressure-sensitive layer comprising intrinsically pressure-sensitive organic material

A switching element responsive to pressure comprises at least two electrodes, which are separate from one another and an intrinsically pressure-sensitive organic layer arranged between and in contact with the electrodes in such a way that, in response to a pressure being applied to the switching element, the intrinsic electrical conductivity of the pressure-sensitive organic layer increases between at least one pair of the electrodes and, consequently, the electrical resistance between the pair of electrodes decreases. At least one of the electrodes comprises a resistive layer where this electrode faces another one of the electrodes with respect to the intrinsically pressure-sensitive organic layer.

Input device assembly

Flexible switching devices

FIELD: electrical engineering; switching devices including flexible ones. SUBSTANCE: user interface has fabric-like flexible conducting electrodes connected to external circuit and fabric-like variable-resistance component capable of exposing resistance variation in response to mechanical strain and made in the form of coating applied to fabric interleaved between mentioned electrodes. Coating is made of conducting or variable-resistance material and elastomer binder. As an alternative, coating can be applied to first fabric-like flexible conducting electrode and made of one or more second fabric-like flexible conducting electrodes disposed so that they abut against mentioned fabric-like variable-resistance electrode and connected to external circuit. EFFECT: improved design. 34 cl, 4 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß RU (19) (11) 2 273 911 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ H01H 3/14 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2002133956/09, 17.05.2001 (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 17.05.2001 (30) Ïðèîðèòåò: 18.05.2000 GB 0011829.9 (72) Àâòîð(û): ËÀÑÑÈ Äýâèä (GB), ÄÆÎÓÍÇ Äàéàíí (GB), ËÅÔÒËÈ Ñòèâåí (GB) (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 20.04.2004 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 10.04.2006 Áþë. ¹ 10 2 2 7 3 9 1 1 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: GB 2343516 À, 10.05.2000. RU 2134443 C1, 10.08.1999. RU 2025811 C1, 30.12.1994. ÅÐ 0177267 À, 09.04.1986. US 3794790 A, 26.02.1974. DE 3805887 C, 21.09.1989. (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 18.12.2002 2 2 7 3 9 1 1 R U (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 01/88935 (22.11.2001) C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: GB 01/02183 (17.05.2001) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129010, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á. Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Þ.Ä.Êóçíåöîâó, ðåã.¹ 595 (54) ÃÈÁÊÈÅ ÏÅÐÅÊËÞ×ÀÞÙÈÅ ÓÑÒÐÎÉÑÒÂÀ (57) Ðåôåðàò: Èçîáðåòåíèå îòíîñèòñ ê ýëåêòðè÷åñêèì ïåðåêëþ÷àþùèì óñòðîéñòâàì è, â ÷àñòíîñòè, ê êîíñòðóêöèè ãèáêèõ ...

Input device assembly

Input device assembly techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a key assembly including a plurality of keys that are usable to initiate respective inputs for a computing device, a connection portion configured to be removably connected to the computing device physically and communicatively to communicate signals generated by the plurality of keys to the computing device, a flexible hinge that physically connects the connection portion to the key assembly, and an outer layer that is configured to cover the plurality of keys of the key assembly, form an outer surface of the flexible hinge, and is secured to the connection portion such that the outer layer wraps around at least two sides of the connection portion.