Keypad having a curved shape

A keypad for a handheld electronic device includes a dome support having a generally curved top surface, a plurality of domes, a plurality of actuators, and a plurality of key caps. A flexible printed circuit board is attached to the top of the dome support and includes a plurality of substantially flat surface portions that are associated with substantially flat surface portions of the dome support. Each of the plurality of domes is attached to a respective one of the plurality of substantially flat surface portions of the flexible printed circuit board and is aligned with a respective one of the plurality of actuators. Each of the plurality of key caps has a bottom surface that is aligned with a respective one of the plurality of actuators and substantially parallel to a respective one of the plurality of substantially flat surface portions of the flexible printed circuit board.

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.

Device for an outdoor switching apparatus

This invention concerns a device for an outdoor switching apparatus of an electrical power line, the switching apparatus being enclosed within a case. The device includes a wall made of electrically conductive material capable of blocking sun rays. The device also includes a fastening assembly for fastening the wall with respect to the case in a position for blocking, at least partially, sun rays from hitting the case during day time. The fastening assembly has at least one spacer made of insulating material for spacing the wall with respect to the case, thus delimiting an air gap between the wall and the case. The device also includes at least one electrical connector for electrically connecting the wall to circuitry of the switching apparatus, located inside the case, for powering and voltage monitoring.

KEYBOARD

A keyboard includes plural keys, a membrane key switch module and plural diodes. The plural diodes are disposed on the membrane key switch module, and electrically connected with plural upper contacts or plural lower contacts of the membrane key switch module. Consequently, the keyboard has the function of avoiding the ghosting problem. 1. A keyboard , comprising:plural keys; an upper wiring plate comprising plural upper contacts, wherein the plural upper contacts are disposed on a bottom surface of the upper wiring plate;', 'a lower wiring plate comprising plural lower contacts, wherein the plural lower contacts are disposed on a top surface of the lower wiring plate, and the plural lower contacts are disposed under the corresponding upper contacts, wherein when the plural lower contacts and the corresponding upper contacts are contacted with each other, the corresponding key signals are generated; and', 'a spacer layer arranged between the upper wiring plate and the lower wiring plate, wherein the plural upper contacts and the plural lower contacts are separated from each other by the spacer layer; and, 'a membrane key switch module disposed under the plural keys, wherein when the membrane key switch module is depressed by the plural keys, plural key signals are correspondingly generated, wherein the membrane key switch module comprisesplural diodes disposed on the bottom surface of the upper wiring plate, wherein each diode is electrically connected with one corresponding upper contact, so that a current is allowed to pass through the corresponding upper contact in one direction.2. The keyboard according to claim 1 , wherein a number of the plural upper contacts and a number of the plural diodes are equal.3. The keyboard according to claim 1 , wherein in every four adjacent upper contacts claim 1 , only one upper contact is electrically connected with the corresponding diode.4. The keyboard according to claim 1 , wherein each upper contact and the corresponding ...

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.

RECESSED KEYCAPS

Example implementations relate to recessed keycaps. In an example, a recessed keycap includes a keyboard frame including recesses that extend at least partially through respective internal faces of the keyboard frame and a keycap including protrusions, where each protrusion of the protrusions is disposed at least partially within and in contact with a respective recess of the recesses to movably couple the keycap to the keyboard frame. 1. A recessed keycap , comprising:a keyboard frame including recesses that extend at least partially through respective internal faces of the keyboard frame; anda keycap including protrusions, wherein each protrusion of the protrusions is disposed at least partially within and in contact with a respective recess of the recesses to movably couple the keycap to the keyboard frame.2. The recessed keycap of claim 1 , wherein each recess of the recesses passes at least partially through an internal side face claim 1 , an internal bottom face claim 1 , or a combination thereof.3. The recessed keycap of claim 1 , wherein each recess of the recesses passes through a portion of but not all of a width of a respective internal side surface of the keyboard frame.4. The recessed keycap of claim 1 , wherein the respective faces of the keyboard frame together define a cavity claim 1 , and wherein at least a portion of the keycap is disposed within the cavity.5. The recessed keycap of claim 1 , wherein the keyboard frame includes a keycap guide to guide the keycap by contacting the keycap.6. The recessed keycap of claim 1 , wherein each protrusion of the protrusions comprises a tab integral with a body of the keycap.7. The recessed keycap of claim 6 , wherein the keycap is movably coupled to the keyboard frame without intervening elements.8. The recessed keycap of claim 1 , wherein each recess of the recesses has a respective height greater than a respective height of each of the protrusions to permit movement of the protrusions within the recesses.9 ...

LIGHT-EMITTING ASSEMBLY FOR KEYBOARD

A light-emitting assembly positioned within a switch housing of a keyboard assembly for an electronic device is disclosed. The light-emitting assembly may include a phosphor structure, a transparent material positioned on opposing side surfaces of the phosphor structure, and an epoxy layer formed over an entire back surface of the phosphor structure and the transparent material. The light-emitting assembly may also include a mask layer formed over an entire top surface of: the phosphor structure, the transparent material, and the epoxy layer. The light-emitting assembly may further include a light source positioned within the phosphor structure for emitting a light. 1. A keyboard , comprising:a substrate;a tactile dome positioned above the substrate;a keycap positioned above the tactile dome and configured to move when pressed; a light source;', 'an opaque material defining a first side of the light-emitting assembly, wherein light from the light source is prevented from passing through the opaque material;', 'a luminescent structure at least partially enclosing the light source and defining second, third, and fourth sides of the light-emitting assembly, at least one of the second, third, and fourth sides being positioned opposite the first side; and, 'a light-emitting assembly electrically connected to the substrate, the light-emitting assembly comprisingwherein light from the light source is directable through the second, third, and fourth sides of the light-emitting assembly to illuminate the keycap.2. The keyboard of claim 1 , wherein the second claim 1 , third claim 1 , and fourth sides are orthogonal to each other.3. The keyboard of claim 1 , wherein the second claim 1 , third claim 1 , and fourth sides are laterally facing relative to an axis of movement of the keycap.4. The keyboard of claim 1 , wherein the light-emitting assembly further comprises an electrical lead extending through the luminescent structure and in electrical communication with the ...

Vehicle seat suspension mat

A vehicle seat suspension mat ( 12 ) comprises suspension springs ( 14 ) for supporting a seat cushion ( 16 ) and a pressure sensor module ( 18 ) arranged on the springs for being applied against a bottom surface of the seat cushion. The pressure sensor module produces an electrical signal responsive to pressure acting on it. The pressure sensor module comprises a base plate ( 20 ) and a film-type pressure sensor ( 22 ) arranged on the base plate. The pressure sensor includes a pressure-sensitive cell ( 36 ). The base plate comprises a frame ( 26 ) and an actuator ( 28 ) that is linked to the frame in such a way that it is capable of movement relative to the frame. The actuator is arranged against the pressure-sensitive cell of the film-type pressure sensor and comprises a fixation element ( 48 ) fixing the base plate to the springs. The fixation element provides a spacing between the base plate and the springs.

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. An input device comprising:a sensor substrate having a first set of one or more conductors of a first key and a second set of one or more conductors of a second key;a spacer layer disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and having first and second openings that expose the first and second sets of conductors, respectively; anda flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the first and second openings responsive to an applied pressure to initiate respective first and second inputs, in which an arrangement of discrete portions of applied adhesive that secures the flexible contact layer to the spacer layer along one or more edges of the first key is different than an arrangement of applied adhesive that secures the flexible contact layer to the spacer layer along one or more edges of the second key.2. An input device as described in claim 1 , wherein the arrangements define portions along the edges of the first and second keys claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , that do not include adhesive thereby permitting greater flexibility of the flexible contact layer to ...

SWITCH-CONTAINING CABLE

A switch-containing cable when bended does not conduct electricity, but conducts electricity when pressurized with fingers. The cable has belt-like first and second oppositely disposed conductor films including respective first and second belt-like base materials on inner surfaces of which respective first and conductors are disposed; an insulating spacer arranged to maintain a gap therebetween; and a belt-like sheath configured with the first and second conductor films sandwiching the spacer and containing a belt-like conductor film functioning as a switch member in a hollow cavity. The first conductor film constituting the belt-like conductor film is movably overlaid on the insulating spacer, and the hollow cavity of the sheath includes a gap allowing for lengthwise relative displacement of at least the first belt-like base material caused by bending the sheath with respect to the belt-like conductor film housed in the hollow cavity, thereby preventing the cable from conducting electricity when bended. 1. A switch-containing cable comprising:a belt-like first conductor film including a first belt-like base material on an inner surface of which a first conductor is disposed;a belt-like second conductor film disposed oppositely to the first conductor film through a gap and including a second belt-like base material on an inner surface of which a second conductor is likewise disposed;an insulating spacer arranged between the second conductor film and the first conductor film to maintain a gap therebetween; anda belt-like sheath configured with the first and second conductor films between which the insulating spacer is held and containing a belt-like conductor film functioning as a switch member in a hollow cavity,wherein the first conductor film constituting the belt-like conductor film is movably overlaid on the insulating spacer, and the hollow cavity of the sheath includes a gap which allows for the lengthwise relative displacement of at least the first belt-like ...

Mounting assembly for a circuit breaker mechanism

A mounting assembly for a circuit breaker mechanism includes a base and a mid-cover disposed adjacent the base. Also included is a first pair of mounting posts comprising a first mounting post and a second mounting post extending from the base, the first pair of mounting posts each protruding through the mid-cover. Further included is a first mount hole defined by the first mounting post and a second mount hole defined by the second mounting post. Yet further included is a first pin extending through the first mount hole, the second mount hole and a circuit breaker mechanism frame to retain the circuit breaker mechanism to the base.

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 ...

KEYBOARD MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME

A keyboard module and an electronic device using the keyboard module are provided. The keyboard module includes a housing, a plurality of keys, a micro pump chamber and an actuator. The housing has multiple openings with the keys disposed in the housing. Each key includes a switch membrane, a key cover, an elastic element and a scissor unit. The switch membrane has a key switch, the key cover is above the switch membrane, and the elastic element disposed between the switch membrane and the key cover triggers the key switch when being pressed and deformed. The scissor unit is disposed between the key cover and the switch membrane to support the key cover. The micro pump chamber disposed below the key cover includes a first chamber, a second chamber communicating with the first chamber, a check valve disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber, and an actuator driving the keys to be withdrawn into or protrude out of the openings. 1. A keyboard module , comprising:a housing, having a plurality of openings; a switch membrane, having a key switch;', 'a key cover, disposed above the switch membrane;', 'an elastic element, disposed between the switch membrane and the key cover, and adapted to be pressed and deformed by the key cover to trigger the key switch; and', 'a scissor unit, disposed between the key cover and the switch membrane for supporting the key cover;, 'a plurality of keys, disposed in the housing and adapted to protrude out of the openings, wherein each of the keys comprises a first chamber;', 'a second chamber, disposed below the first chamber and communicating with the first chamber; and', 'a check valve, disposed between the first chamber and the second chamber, wherein gas in one of the first chamber and the second chamber flows unidirectionally into the other of the first chamber and the second chamber; and, 'a micro pump chamber, disposed in the housing and located below the key cover, wherein the micro pump chamber comprisesan actuator, ...

Bulk Amorphous Alloy Pressure Sensor

Pressure sensing systems comprising bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and pressure-sensitive switches containing bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys. The bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are capable of repeated deformation upon application of pressure, and change their electrical resistivity upon deformation, thereby enabling measurement of the change in resistivity and consequently, measuring the deformation and amount of pressure applied.

Input Device Configuration having Capacitive and Pressure Sensors

Input device configurations are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors and a flexible contact layer spaced apart from the sensor substrate. The flexible contact layer is configured to flex to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input of a computing device. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a capacitive sensor assembly arranged in an array that is configured to detect a location of an object that is proximal to a respective capacitive sensor of the capacitive sensor assembly and a pressure sensitive sensor assembly including a plurality of pressure sensitive sensor nodes that are configured to detect an amount of pressure applied by the object against a respective pressure sensitive sensor node of the pressure sensitive sensor assembly.

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.

Switch and method for manufacturing same

A membrane switch includes an upper electrode sheet that includes an upper electrode, a lower electrode sheet that includes a lower electrode facing the upper electrode, and an adhesive layer that joins the upper electrode sheet to the lower electrode sheet; and the upper and lower electrodes come into contact with each other due to a pressing force, which is applied to at least one of the upper electrode sheet and the lower electrode sheet, and conduct electricity. The upper electrode sheet includes: an upper base on which the upper electrode is formed; and an upper insulating layer that is provided between the upper base and the lower electrode sheet, includes a first opening at a position corresponding to the upper electrode, and is joined to the lower electrode sheet by the adhesive layer. The upper insulating layer is formed on the upper base.

SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING AN INPUT DEVICE

A system for protecting an input device. The system includes a pressurizing device and a printed circuit board having a false key. The pressurizing device includes a tube for receiving a flexible pressurizing element. A spacer of a predetermined length is disposed at a bottom of the tube. 1. A system for protecting an input device , the system comprising:a pressurizing device comprising a tube for receiving a flexible pressurizing element;a printed circuit board comprising a false key; anda spacer of predetermined length, said spacer being positioned at a bottom of said tube.2. The system for protecting according to claim 1 , wherein said spacer has an adjustable length.3. The system for protecting according to claim 2 , wherein said spacer comprises a male element and a female element claim 2 , a cavity of predetermined depth being disposed at one extremity of said female element so that one extremity of said male element can be inserted into said cavity.4. The system for protecting according to claim 3 , wherein at least one portion at one extremity of said male element is threaded and said cavity of said female element has an internal thread claim 3 , said internal thread being able to cooperate with said threaded portion of said male element.5. The system for protecting according to claim 3 , wherein said spacer comprises two male elements claim 3 , another extremity of said female element also comprising a cavity possessing a thread.6. The system for protecting according to claim 1 , wherein at least one protective mesh is disposed on an internal surface of said tube.7. The system for protecting according to claim 1 , wherein said spacer is an intrusion detector.8. The system for protecting according to claim 6 , wherein said intrusion detector is a capacitive detector.9. A payment terminal comprising:a housing;a printed circuit board comprising a false key;a pressurizing device in the housing and comprising a tube for receiving a flexible pressurizing element; ...

Switch body

The switch body includes: a wiring substrate where first to fourth fixed contact members are formed; and a movable contact member including a pressure receiving part opposite from the second fixed contact member, a first outer edge facing the first fixed contact member, and a second outer edge facing the third fixed contact member. The fourth fixed contact member is formed in a region outside a projection region being a projection of the movable contact member on the wiring substrate and is in a position facing the first outer edge when the second outer edge is moved to a region where the second fixed contact member is formed.

KEY ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

A key assembly and electronic device is provided. The key assembly is disposed at a housing of the electronic device. The key assembly includes a circuit board, a shaft, a limiting portion, a contact element and an elastic element. The circuit board disposed in the housing has a first contact and a second contact. The shaft penetrates through the housing and the circuit board and having a first end and a second end. The limiting portion is located at the second end of the shaft. The contact element is located between the housing and the circuit board. The elastic element is coupled between the shaft and the circuit board. When the shaft drives the contact element to move toward the circuit board for the contact element to contact the second contact, the second contact is electrically connected to the first contact through the contact element to generate an electrical signal. 1. A key assembly , disposed on a housing of an electronic device and the housing having a first through hole , the key assembly comprising:a circuit board disposed at an inner side of the housing and having a second through hole, a first contact and a second contact;a shaft having a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the shaft passing through the first through hole and the second through hole, the first end protruding from an outer side of the housing and the second end protruding from the circuit board;a limiting portion located at the second end of the shaft, so that the second end protrudes from the circuit board;a contact element located between the housing and the circuit board, the contact element is disposed on the shaft; andan elastic element coupled between the shaft and the circuit board, wherein when the shaft drives the contact element to move toward the circuit board for the contact element to contact the second contact, the elastic element stores an elastic potential, and the contact element is electrically connected to the first contact such that the second ...

Sensor pad

A sensor is provided, the sensor comprising a first layer ( 10 ) of padding material having an inner face and a second layer ( 12 ) of padding material having an inner face. The inner faces of the two layers face one another. The inner face of the first layer ( 10 ) is provided with a first printed conductive ink track ( 13 ) and the inner face of the second layer ( 12 ) is provided with a second printed conductive ink track ( 15 ). At least one of the printed tracks ( 13, 15 ) passes across the pad in a number of runs at a plurality of spaced locations. The first track ( 13 ) on the first layer ( 10 ) intersects at a plurality of locations with the second track ( 15 ) on the second layer ( 12 ). At least one of the layers ( 10, 12 ) is provided on its inner surface with a plurality of raised portions ( 12 ) arranged over the face of the layer ( 10, 12 ) between adjacent runs of the conductive track ( 13, 15 ) and facing the inner face of the other layer ( 12, 10 ) to maintain the two tracks ( 13, 15 ) apart when the sensor pad is unstressed, but which are compressible to deform to allow localised contact between the first and second tracks ( 13, 15 ) when pressure is applied to the pad.

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.

Multi-pole dome switch

Implementations of a multi-pole dome switch configured to simultaneously, or nearly simultaneously, close or open two separate circuits are provided. In some implementations, a multi-pole dome switch may comprise a tactile metal dome and a conductive insert that are separated by an insulator. In some implementations, when the dome is depressed, the dome and the conductive insert are configured to simultaneously, or nearly simultaneously, make conductive contact with two traces of a first circuit and two traces of a second circuit, respectively, positioned thereunder on a PCB. In this way, the multi-pole dome switch is able to simultaneously, or nearly simultaneously, close two separate circuits. Succinctly put, in some implementations, the multi-pole dome switch may be configured to act as a double-pole, double-throw switch.

User interface system and method

One embodiment of the user interface system comprises: A tactile layer defining a tactile surface touchable by a user and plurality of deformable regions operable between a retracted state, wherein the deformable regions are flush with an undeformable region of the tactile layer; and an expanded state, wherein the deformable regions are proud of the undeformable region. A substrate joined to the undeformable region and defining a fluid port per deformable region and a fluid channel. A displacement device displacing the fluid through the fluid channel and the fluid ports to transition the deformable regions from the retracted state to the expanded state. A first and a second pressure sensor detecting changes in fluid pressure within the fluid due to a force applied to a particular deformable region. A processor determining the particular deformable region to be location of the input force based upon the detected fluid pressure changes.

FORCE ACTIVATED ELECTRICAL SWITCH

A force activated electrical switch including a conductor that is screen printed on a first base and a conductor that is screen printed on a second base. The switch includes a plurality of nodes of dielectric material printed in a spaced apart pattern on at least one of the bases. The first base is positioned over the second base so that when a downward force is applied to the first base, the distance between at least a portion of the conductors decreases. The switch may be employed in a system that includes a controller operatively connected to the conductors. The controller includes a sensing circuit or processor configured to detect the presence of the occupant when the force is great enough to cause the conductors to contact one another, thereby activating the electrical switch. 1. An electrical switch configured to be used in a vehicle , the electrical switch comprising:a first base;a second base; and the plurality of nodes extend away from the at least one of the first base and the second base to thereby create a gap between the first base and the second base;', 'the plurality of nodes are arranged in a pattern on the at least one of the first base and the second base, the pattern including space between adjacent nodes; and', 'when a predetermined force is applied to the first base or the second base, the gap between the first base and the second base decreases to allow at least a portion of the first base to contact a portion of the second base in the space located between the plurality of nodes; and', 'the switch is configured so that when the first base contacts the second base, the electrical switch is activated., 'a plurality of nodes of dielectric material located on at least one of the first base and the second base, wherein'}2. The electrical switch of claim 1 , wherein the first base and the second base each include a substrate layer and a primary conductor layer.3. The electrical switch of claim 2 , wherein the first base and the second base each ...

Electric Lock and Keypad Module Thereof

An electric lock includes a housing, a keypad module and a lock assembly. The keypad module is arranged on the housing. The keypad module includes a key panel, an electrode pad, a circuit board and a spacer. The key panel is marked with a plurality of key characters. The electrode pad is arranged on an inner side of the key panel, and the electrode pad has a plurality of key electrodes corresponding to the plurality of key characters respectively. The circuit board includes a plurality of key circuits. Each of the key circuits is configured to generate a key signal when contacting a corresponding key electrode. The spacer is configured to form a gap between each of the key circuits and the corresponding key electrode. The lock assembly is electrically connected to the keypad module for performing locking and unlocking operations according to the key signal. 1. An electric lock , comprising:a housing; a key panel marked with a plurality of key characters;', 'an electrode pad arranged on an inner side of the key panel, the electrode pad having a plurality of key electrodes corresponding to the plurality of key characters respectively;', 'a circuit board comprising a plurality of key circuits corresponding to the plurality of key electrodes respectively, each of the key circuits being configured to generate a key signal when contacting a corresponding key electrode; and', 'a spacer arranged between the electrode pad and the circuit board and configured to form a gap between each of the key circuits and the corresponding key electrode; and, 'a keypad module arranged on the housing, the keypad module comprisinga lock assembly electrically connected to the keypad module and configured to perform locking and unlocking operations according to the key signal generated by the keypad module.2. The electric lock of claim 1 , wherein when the key panel is pressed claim 1 , a deformation level of the electrode pad is greater than a deformation level of the key panel claim 1 , and ...

User interface system

The user interface system of one embodiment of the invention includes a sheet that defines a surface on one side and at least partially defines a first cavity and a second cavity on an opposite side; a fluid network coupled to the first and second cavities; a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and expands both the first and second cavities concurrently, thereby deforming a first and a second particular region of the surface; and a touch sensor coupled to the sheet and adapted to sense a user touch proximate the first and second particular regions of the surface. The user interface system of another embodiment of the invention includes a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and selectively expands one of the first and second cavities.

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.

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.

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, ...

Capacitive touch panel with button function

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

Matrix-type switching device

Изобретение относитс  к электротехнике , в частности к коммутационным устройствам. Цель изобретени  состоит в расширении функциональных возможностей . Устройство содержит гибкую печатную плату 1 с параллельными проводниками 2 и печатную плату 3 с отверсти ми между параллельными проводниками 4, расположенными ортогонально проводникам гибкой печатной платы 1. В отверстии печатной платы наход тс  штырьки 7, которые подпружинены эластичной прокладкой 5, прижатой к печатной плате 3 жесткой пластиной 6 с отверсти ми, совпадающими с расположением штырьков 7. При нажатии на гибкую печатную плату 1 штырьки 7 в области нажати  перемещаютс  вниз, деформиру  эластичную прокладку, и по крайней мере один проводник 2 замыкаетс  по крайней мере с одним проводником 4. При перемещении области нажати  по коммутационному полю штырьки 7, попадающие в область нажати , перемещаютс  вниз, а штырьки, вьш1едшие из области нажати , занимают под действием эластичной прокладки 5 свое первоначальное положение. 2 ил. (Л 4 ГО о О) а The invention relates to electrical engineering, in particular to switching devices. The purpose of the invention is to enhance the functionality. The device comprises a flexible printed circuit board 1 with parallel conductors 2 and a printed circuit board 3 with openings between parallel conductors 4 orthogonal to the conductors of the flexible printed circuit 1. There are pins 7 in the opening of the printed circuit board, which are spring-loaded with an elastic gasket 5, pressed against the printed circuit board 3 with a rigid plate 6 with holes that coincide with the location of the pins 7. When you press the flexible printed circuit board 1, the pins 7 in the pressing area move down, deform the elastic gasket, and at least In this case, one conductor 2 closes with at least one conductor 4. When you move the pressing area along the switching field, the pins 7 that fall into the pressing area move downwards, and the pins extending from the pressing area take their ...

SENSOR COMBINATION ALGORITHM

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 ...

User interface system and method

One embodiment of the user interface system comprises: A tactile layer defining a tactile surface touchable by a user and plurality of deformable regions operable between a retracted state, wherein the deformable regions are flush with an undeformable region of the tactile layer; and an expanded state, wherein the deformable regions are proud of the undeformable region. A substrate joined to the undeformable region and defining a fluid port per deformable region and a fluid channel. A displacement device displacing the fluid through the fluid channel and the fluid ports to transition the deformable regions from the retracted state to the expanded state. A first and a second pressure sensor detecting changes in fluid pressure within the fluid due to a force applied to a particular deformable region. A processor determining the particular deformable region to be location of the input force based upon the detected fluid pressure changes.

User interface system

The user interface system of one embodiment of the invention includes a sheet that defines a surface on one side and at least partially defines a first cavity and a second cavity on an opposite side; a fluid network coupled to the first and second cavities; a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and expands both the first and second cavities concurrently, thereby deforming a first and a second particular region of the surface; and a touch sensor coupled to the sheet and adapted to sense a user touch proximate the first and second particular regions of the surface. The user interface system of another embodiment of the invention includes a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and selectively expands one of the first and second cavities.

User interface system

The user interface system of the preferred embodiment includes: a layer defining a surface, a substrate supporting the layer and at least partially defining a cavity, a displacement device coupled to the cavity and adapted to expand the cavity thereby deforming a particular region of the surface, a touch sensor coupled to the substrate and adapted to sense a user touch proximate the particular region of the surface, and a display coupled to the substrate and adapted to output images to the user. The user interface system of the preferred embodiments has been specifically designed to be incorporated into an electronic device, such as the display of a mobile phone, but may be incorporated in any suitable device that interfaces with a user in both a visual and tactile manner.

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.

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。

Transparent touch switch

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.

Sheet type miniature electronic device

(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。

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。

Touch sensing devices and methods of making such

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.

User Interface System

The user interface system of the preferred embodiment includes: a layer defining a surface, a substrate supporting the layer and at least partially defining a cavity, a displacement device coupled to the cavity and adapted to expand the cavity thereby deforming a particular region of the surface, a touch sensor coupled to the substrate and adapted to sense a user touch proximate the particular region of the surface, and a display coupled to the substrate and adapted to output images to the user. The user interface system of the preferred embodiments has been specifically designed to be incorporated into an electronic device, such as the display of a mobile phone, but may be incorporated in any suitable device that interfaces with a user in both a visual and tactile manner.

User interface system

The user interface system of one embodiment of the invention includes a sheet that defines a surface on one side and at least partially defines a first cavity and a second cavity on an opposite side; a fluid network coupled to the first and second cavities; a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and expands both the first and second cavities concurrently, thereby deforming a first and a second particular region of the surface; and a touch sensor coupled to the sheet and adapted to sense a user touch proximate the first and second particular regions of the surface. The user interface system of another embodiment of the invention includes a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and selectively expands one of the first and second cavities.

User interface system and method

One embodiment of the user interface system comprises: A tactile layer defining a tactile surface touchable by a user and plurality of deformable regions operable between a retracted state, wherein the deformable regions are flush with an undeformable region of the tactile layer; and an expanded state, wherein the deformable regions are proud of the undeformable region. A substrate joined to the undeformable region and defining a fluid port per deformable region and a fluid channel. A displacement device displacing the fluid through the fluid channel and the fluid ports to transition the deformable regions from the retracted state to the expanded state. A first and a second pressure sensor detecting changes in fluid pressure within the fluid due to a force applied to a particular deformable region. A processor determining the particular deformable region to be location of the input force based upon the detected fluid pressure changes.

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.

User interface system

The user interface system of one embodiment of the invention includes a sheet that defines a surface on one side and at least partially defines a first cavity and a second cavity on an opposite side; a fluid network coupled to the first and second cavities; a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and expands both the first and second cavities concurrently, thereby deforming a first and a second particular region of the surface; and a touch sensor coupled to the sheet and adapted to sense a user touch proximate the first and second particular regions of the surface. The user interface system of another embodiment of the invention includes a displacement device coupled to the fluid network that displaces fluid within the fluid network and selectively expands one of the first and second cavities.

Touch operated electric switch - has moving contact grid covered in insulating material sheet and fixed contacts

The switch consists of a rigid plate (1) of insulating material with, on one of its faces, fixed electric contacts (2). Next to this plate (1) is situated a second small thickness, insulating material and flexible plate (3) which has holes (4) for the contacts (2) and its thickness is greater than the height of the contacts (2). Next to this plate (3) there is a metal wire grid (5) and next to this grid (5) there is a flexible insulating material sheet (7). By finger pressure (F) onto the sheet (7) the grid (5) can be deflected and make contact with the fixed contacts (2). A reliable touch switch is thus obtained as the grid (5) can be subjected to local non-permanent deflection and recover immediately.

SYSTEM FOR SECURING A SEIZURE DEVICE

TOUCH SENSORS FOR ROBOTIC CLIPS AND THE LIKE

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN CAPTEUR TACTILE POUR DETECTER LA PRESSION IMPRIMEE PAR UN OBJET EN CONTACT AVEC LUI. SELON L'INVENTION, IL COMPREND UNE COUCHE SUPERIEURE 4 EN UN MATERIAU FLEXIBLE ET ELECTRIQUEMENT ISOLANT AVEC DES TIGES CONDUCTRICES FLEXIBLES 18A, B, C PARALLELES LES UNES AUX AUTRES, UNE COUCHE INFERIEURE 8 EN UN MATERIAU ELECTRIQUEMENT ISOLANT AVEC DES TIGES CONDUCTRICES 28A, B, C PARALLELES LES UNES AUX AUTRES ET CROISANT LES TIGES DE LA PREMIERE COUCHE A UN CERTAIN ANGLE POUR FORMER UN AGENCEMENT SENSORIEL COMPRENANT UN CERTAIN NOMBRE DE POINTS SUPERPOSES D'INTERSECTION ET UNE COUCHE INTERMEDIAIRE 6 EN UN MATERIAU ELASTIQUE ET ELECTRIQUEMENT ISOLANT AVEC DES BORNES CONDUCTRICES 36 TRANSVERSALES AUX COUCHES SUPERIEURE, INFERIEURE ET INTERMEDIAIRE, FAITES EN UN MATERIAU ELASTIQUE ET DISPOSEES DE FACON QUE L'UNE DES BORNES SOIT DISPOSEE A CHAQUE POINT D'INTERSECTION POUR COUPLER ELECTRIQUEMENT L'UNE DES TIGES CONDUCTRICES DE LA COUCHE SUPERIEURE A L'UNE DES TIGES CONDUCTRICES DE LA COUCHE INFERIEURE. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE NOTAMMENT AUX CAPTEURS POUR DES ROBOTS. THE INVENTION RELATES TO A TOUCH SENSOR FOR DETECTING THE PRESSURE IMPRESSIONED BY AN OBJECT IN CONTACT WITH IT. ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION, IT INCLUDES A TOP LAYER 4 IN A FLEXIBLE AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL WITH FLEXIBLE CONDUCTING RODS 18A, B, C PARALLEL TO ONE ANOTHER, A LOWER LAYER 8 IN AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL WITH CONDUCTIVE RODS 28A, BULKHEAD , C PARALLEL TO ONE ANOTHER AND CROSSING THE STEMS OF THE FIRST LAYER AT A CERTAIN ANGLE TO FORM A SENSORY ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING A CERTAIN NUMBER OF SUPERIMPOSED INTERSECTION POINTS AND AN INTERMEDIATE LAYER 6 IN AN ELASTIC AND ELECTRICALLY INSULATING MATERIAL 36 TRANSVERSAL AT THE UPPER, LOWER AND INTERMEDIATE LAYERS, MADE OF AN ELASTIC MATERIAL AND ARRANGED SO THAT ONE OF THE TERMINALS IS ARRANGED AT EACH POINT OF INTERSECTION TO ELECTRICALLY COUPLING ONE OF THE CONDUCTIVE RODS OF THE UPPER LAYER ...

ELECTRICAL CONTROL DEVICE

ELECTRIC CONTACTORS AND KEYBOARD EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTACTERS

L'INVENTION CONCERNE DES CONTACTEURS ELECTRIQUES ET UN CLAVIER A TOUCHES EQUIPE DE TELS CONTACTEURS. LE CLAVIER COMPREND UN ENSEMBLE D'ELEMENTS A ACTION BRUSQUE 12 QUI SONT DEPLACABLES ENTRE UNE PREMIERE ET UNE SECONDE POSITION AFIN DE PRODUIRE UNE REACTION TACTILE, UN MOYEN DE CONTACT 11, 13 ASSOCIE A CHAQUE ELEMENT 12, CHACUN DESDITS ELEMENTS A ACTION BRUSQUE 12 ETANT ECARTE DUDIT MOYEN DE CONTACT 11, 13 DANS SA PREMIERE POSITION ET VENANT TOUCHER CE MOYEN DE CONTACT 11, 13 DANS SA SECONDE POSITION; LE CLAVIER COMPREND EN OUTRE UNE FEUILLE FLEXIBLE DE RECOUVREMENT 16 POURVUE DE PLUSIEURS CREUX 17 QUI SONT ALIGNES AVEC LESDITS ELEMENTS 12 ET QUI ASSURENT LEUR DEPLACEMENT ENTRE LA PREMIERE ET LA SECONDE POSITION POUR ETABLIR UN CONTACT ELECTRIQUE ENTRE CES ELEMENTS 12 ET LES MOYENS DE CONTACT 11, 13 ET POUR PRODUIRE UNE REACTION TACTILE. APPLICATION AUX CLAVIERS DES MACHINES A ECRIRE, DES TERMINAUX D'INFORMATIQUE, ETC. THE INVENTION CONCERNS ELECTRIC CONTACTORS AND A KEYPAD EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTACTORS. THE KEYBOARD INCLUDES A SET OF SNAP-ACTING ELEMENTS 12 WHICH ARE MOVABLE BETWEEN A FIRST AND A SECOND POSITION IN ORDER TO PRODUCE A TOUCH REACTION, A CONTACT MEANS 11, 13 ASSOCIATED WITH EACH ELEMENT 12, EACH OF THE SAID SNAP-ACTING ELEMENTS 12 BEING DIFFERENCE OF THE SAID MEANS OF CONTACT 11, 13 IN ITS FIRST POSITION AND COMING TO TOUCH THIS MEANS OF CONTACT 11, 13 IN ITS SECOND POSITION; THE KEYBOARD ALSO INCLUDES A FLEXIBLE COVERING SHEET 16 PROVIDED WITH SEVERAL HOLLOWS 17 WHICH ARE ALIGNED WITH THE SAID ELEMENTS 12 AND WHICH ENSURE THEIR MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE FIRST AND THE SECOND POSITION TO ESTABLISH AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT BETWEEN THESE ELEMENTS 12 AND THE MEANS OF CONTACT , 13 AND TO PRODUCE A TOUCH REACTION. APPLICATION TO KEYBOARDS OF TYPEWRITERS, COMPUTER TERMINALS, ETC.

Plastic sheet pushbutton keyboard - has conductors and contacts on flexible folded over plastic sheet separated by sheet with holes

TOUCH ELEMENT AND KEYBOARD COMPRISING THIS TOUCH ELEMENT

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN CLAVIER A TOUCHES QUI SONT FORMEES PAR DES ELEMENTS TACTILES A ACTION BRUSQUE. LE CLAVIER COMPREND UN SUBSTRAT DE RENFORCEMENT 110 SUR UN COTE DUQUEL EST PLACEE UNE COUCHE DE MATIERE ISOLANTE 112 PORTANT DES CIRCUITS IMPRIMES 114. SUR CETTE STRUCTURE EST FIXEE UNE FEUILLE 122 DANS LAQUELLE SONT FORMES DES ELEMENTS TACTILES 120 COMPORTANT UN PREMIER DOME 126 QUI EST RETOURNABLE ET UN SECOND DOME 128, NON RETOURNABLE ET CONSTITUANT L'ORGANE D'ACTIONNEMENT DU PREMIER DOME EN VUE DE FAIRE ENTRER EN CONTACT UNE PARTIE CONDUCTRICE 124 DU PREMIER DOME AVEC LES CIRCUITS IMPRIMES 114. L'INVENTION EST APPLICABLE A TOUTES MACHINES A CLAVIERS. THE INVENTION RELATES TO A KEYBOARD WITH KEYS WHICH ARE FORMED BY TOUCH ACTIONS WITH A SHORT ACTION. THE KEYBOARD INCLUDES A REINFORCEMENT SUBSTRATE 110 ON A SIDE WHICH IS PLACED A LAYER OF INSULATING MATERIAL 112 CARRYING PRINTED CIRCUITS 114. ON THIS STRUCTURE IS FIXED A SHEET 122 IN WHICH ARE TACTILE ELEMENTS 120 COMPRISING A FIRST DOME 126 AND A SECOND DOME 128, NON-RETURNABLE AND CONSTITUTING THE OPERATING MEMBER OF THE FIRST DOME WITH A VIEW TO BRINGING INTO CONTACT A CONDUCTIVE PART 124 OF THE FIRST DOME WITH THE PRINTED CIRCUITS 114. THE INVENTION IS APPLICABLE TO ALL KEYBOARD MACHINES.

Patent FR2268342B1

KEYBOARD

a. Clavier. b. Clavier caractérisé en ce que la plaque de circuits en matière isolante est munie de pistes de conducteurs qui se croisent, les points de croisement entre les premières, deuxièmes et autres pistes de conducteurs superposées, présentant des couches électriquement isolantes. c. L'invention trouve son application dans le domaine des claviers, notamment pour les appareils de commande at. Keyboard. b. Keyboard characterized in that the circuit board of insulating material is provided with conductor tracks which cross each other, the points of intersection between the first, second and other superimposed conductor tracks, having electrically insulating layers. vs. The invention finds its application in the field of keyboards, in particular for control devices.

Patent FR2330074B3

Patent FR2471035B1

KEYBOARD FOR ENTERING DATA INTO AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE

It exhibits a carrier plate (1) with stationary countercontacts (3) which are connected to connecting points (4) by means of lines (2). The countercontacts consist of electrically conductive rubber and are rough on the top. A holding plate (5) of insulating material is located on the carrier plate (1). Above the holding plate (5), a contact plate (7) of metal is arranged which exhibits a number of spherical segment-shaped domes (8) with spiral incisions (9), in order to avoid having to assemble a multiplicity of individual contact disks. The number and arrangement of the domes corresponds to the number and arrangement of the countercontacts (3). Pressing on a push-button (11) of the rubber cover (10) elastically deforms a dome (8) of the contact plate (7) and brings it into contact with the counter-contacts (3) which produces an electric connection between countercontact (3) and contact plate (7). The device is accommodated in an open housing (13) which exhibits penetrations (14) through which the push-buttons (11) protrude. The housing (13) is mounted on an electronic device.

SEPARATION ELEMENTS FORMS OF PARTICLES FOR COVER PANELS SENSITIVE TO TOUCH

L'INVENTION A POUR OBJET UN APPAREIL DANS LEQUEL DEUX COUCHES DE MATIERE TRES PROCHES L'UNE DE L'AUTRE ET NORMALEMENT PARALLELES SONT RAPPROCHEES POUR L'ETABLISSEMENT D'UN CONTACT LOCAL ENTRE ELLES SOUS L'ACTION D'UNE FORCE EXTERIEURE. SELON L'INVENTION, L'APPAREIL COMPREND UNE PREMIERE COUCHE 18, D'UNE PREMIERE MATIERE, AYANT UNE PREMIERE FACE ET UNE DEUXIEME FACE 19 PARALLELES, UNE DEUXIEME COUCHE 23 D'UNE DEUXIEME MATIERE, AYANT UNE TROISIEME FACE 24 ET UNE QUATRIEME FACE PARALLELES, ET DES PARTICULES 53 DE CLASSE GRANULAIRE DETERMINEE PLACEES ENTRE CES PREMIERE 18 ET DEUXIEME COUCHES 23 DE FACON QU'ELLES SOIENT DISTRIBUEES DE FACON ALEATOIRE AVEC UNE DENSITE DETERMINEE ET QU'UNE PARTIE D'ENTRE ELLES SOIENT EN CONTACT SIMULTANEMENT AVEC LES DEUXIEME 19 ET TROISIEME FACES 24. THE OBJECT OF THE INVENTION IS AN APPARATUS IN WHICH TWO LAYERS OF MATERIAL VERY CLOSE TO ONE THE OTHER AND NORMALLY PARALLEL ARE CLOSED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LOCAL CONTACT BETWEEN THEM UNDER THE ACTION OF AN EXTERNAL FORCE. ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION, THE APPARATUS INCLUDES A FIRST LAYER 18, OF A FIRST MATERIAL, HAVING A FIRST SIDE AND A SECOND SIDE 19 PARALLEL, A SECOND LAYER 23 OF A SECOND MATERIAL, HAVING A THIRD SIDE 24 AND A FOURTH SIDE PARALLEL, AND PARTICLES 53 OF A DETERMINED GRANULAR CLASS PLACED BETWEEN THESE FIRST 18 AND SECOND LAYERS 23 SO THAT THEY ARE RANDOMLY DISTRIBUTED WITH A DETERMINED DENSITY AND THAT PART OF THEM IS IN SIMULTANEOUS CONTACT WITH THE 19 AND THIRD FACES 24.

MEMBRANE KEYBOARD

KEYBOARD FOR CONTROL BOX OF AN ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

Keyboard with flexible top foil and conducting discs - is separated from matrix of orthogonal conductors by compressible fluid

The keyboard, for pocket calculators etc., consists of a matrix of orthogonal mutually insulated conducting paths on the top surface of an insulating plate (13). The paths (15) in one set of parallel conductors are broken to allow the continuous paths (14) of the orthogonal set of conductors to pass straight through. A flexible foil (18) has conducting discs (19) on its underside and is separated from the path matrix by a compressible fluid (20). Depressing the foil at given points connects the paths together.

TOUCH ELEMENT AND KEYBOARD COMPRISING THIS TOUCH ELEMENT

TOUCH ELEMENT AND KEYBOARD COMPRISING THIS TOUCH ELEMENT

SWITCH MATRIX

L'invention concerne les matrices d'interrupteurs qui permettent à un opérateur de désigner un point sur une surface. La matrice d'interrupteurs de l'invention comprend un substrat 10 qui porte un ensemble de bandes conductrices parallèles, comme par exemple la bande 24; et une membrane 11 qui est tendue sur le substrat, à une certaine distance de ce dernier, et qui porte un second ensemble de bandes conductrices paralleles 12-16, orthogonales aux bandes du premier ensemble. Une grille isolante 45 est intercallée entre la membrane et le substrat pour éviter tout contact intempestif entre les deux ensembles de bandes. Application aux périphériques d'ordinateurs. The invention relates to switch arrays that allow an operator to designate a point on a surface. The matrix of switches of the invention comprises a substrate 10 which carries a set of parallel conductive strips, such as for example strip 24; and a membrane 11 which is stretched over the substrate, at a certain distance from the latter, and which carries a second set of parallel conductive strips 12-16, orthogonal to the strips of the first set. An insulating grid 45 is interposed between the membrane and the substrate to prevent any untimely contact between the two sets of strips. Application to computer peripherals.

Patent FR2587831B1

Pressure sensitive keys

Device camera angle

Keyboard

本發明提供一種鍵盤，包括複數按鍵、薄膜按鍵開關以及複數二極體。本發明藉由將複數二極體設置於薄膜按鍵開關並電連接於薄膜按鍵開關之複數上接點或複數下接點而提供了一種具有防鍵位衝突功能的鍵盤。

Touch sensing devices and methods of making such

Elongated key membrane switch

Abstract A multi-layered membrane switch having a spacer layer with one or more tabs extending across the width of its cut out portion to provide support for an upper contact supporting layer.

Keyswitch and keyboard

Tactile sensors for robotic gripper and the like

Curved membrane touch panel

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE A location sensitive touch panel for use on a rigid substrate. The substrate carries a first set of conductive strips. A resilient plastic membrane overlaying it carries a second set of conductive strips orthogonal to and spaced from the first set. Finger pressure can cause electrical contact between any one of the first set of strips and any one of the second set of strips. The substrate may be either flat or curved, with the membrane conforming to its contour.

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.

BUTTON SENSOR.

Touch panel unit

There are provided a design sheet (5) attached to the surface of an upper electrode film (1) of a touch panel (4) such that the design sheet is protruded at its periphery from the touch panel (4) and a touch-panel-unit casing (6) which is integrally molded with the design sheet (5) such that the casing is covered at its surface with the design sheet (5) and surrounds the side surfaces of the touch panel (4).

Tactile Conforming Apparatus and Method for a Device

A device ( 100, 2604 ) includes a controllable skin texture surface ( 2602 ), a sensor ( 2700 ), and control logic ( 200 ). The sensor senses a plurality of points of interest ( 2804, 2806 ) of a user surface ( 2800 ). The control logic controls a plurality of portions ( 2900 ) of the controllable skin texture surface to protrude at locations with respect to the plurality of points of interest in response to the sensor sensing the plurality of points of interest. In one example, the control logic periodically adjusts the plurality of portions protruding from the controllable skin texture surface in response to movement between the user surface and the controllable skin texture surface.