Surface Texture Recording With Microphone

An apparatus including a microphone; and a profilometer system including the microphone. The profilometer system is configured to use vibrations received at the microphone to create a Surface Texture File (STF).

Generating perceptible touch stimulus

Apparatus including a first surface electrode and an arrangement of second insulated surface electrodes; a display configured to display an image; and a controller configured to apply a potential difference between the first surface electrode and the arrangement of second insulated surface electrodes and configured to control at least a variation in the applied potential difference in dependence upon the displayed image.

Apparatus and methods relevant to electronic devices

Apparatus includes an actuator configured to provide vibrational movement of the apparatus in a first plane or having a component in the first plane, and a traction part configured to support a portion of the apparatus on a surface, a plane of the surface being perpendicular to the first plane, the traction part being configured to transform the vibrational movement of the apparatus into movement of the portion of the apparatus in a direction along the surface, the direction of the movement being predetermined by an orientation of the traction part.

Apparatus and method for monitoring biometric parameters using an ambient light collector

An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising; a light collector configured to collect ambient light and provide the collected light to a portion of skin of a user; a photodetector configured to enable a biometric parameter to be monitored by detecting changes in the light absorbed by the portion of skin; and an amplifier configured to amplify an output signal provided by the photodetector; wherein the light collector is configured to filter the collected ambient light to increase the proportion of light within a selected range of wavelengths which is provided to the portion of skin of the user relative to the collected ambient light.

Apparatus and associated methods

An electrode comprises graphene, titanium dioxide and a binder, the binder configured to facilitate the binding together of the graphene and titanium dioxide to form the electrode.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENERGY STORAGE

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, apparatus is provided comprising first and second electrodes, first and second current collectors, an electrolyte, and a first contact layer; wherein the electrolyte is configured to separate the first and second electrodes; and wherein the first contact layer is configured to form an electrical contact between the first current collector and the first electrode. 1. An apparatus comprising first and second electrodes , first and second current collectors , an electrolyte , and a first contact layer; wherein the electrolyte is configured to separate the first and second electrodes; and wherein the first contact layer is configured to form an electrical contact between the first current collector and the first electrode.2. An apparatus according to wherein the apparatus comprises a second contact layer claim 1 , and wherein the second contact layer is configured to form an electrical contact between the second electrode and second current collector.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein one or both of the first and second electrodes comprise at least one of: activated carbon claim 1 , graphene claim 1 , graphene platelets claim 1 , a silver nanowire mesh claim 1 , silicon nanowires claim 1 , carbon nanotubes claim 1 , and a metal oxide.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte comprises a polymer electrolyte.5. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the first and second the current collectors comprise aluminum claim 1 , or copper.6. The apparatus of wherein the first contact layer comprises one or more of copper claim 1 , silver claim 1 , gold claim 1 , and platinum.7. The apparatus of wherein the first contact layer comprises a multiplicity of particles claim 1 , the mean particle size being between 0.1 and 10 microns.8. The apparatus of wherein the first contact layer has a mean thickness between 10 and 20 microns.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is a battery claim 1 , ...

APPARATUS WITH ELASTICALLY TRANSFORMABLE BODY

An apparatus comprises a transformable body configured to be elastically stretchable between at least a first configuration and a second configuration, a user input device, a user input device configured to receive user input signal, a communication interface configured to provide a wireless link for the apparatus and a flexible interconnection between at least two components within the transformable body. The apparatus may perform determining of user information based on the user input signal, transmitting at least part of the user information over the wireless link to a remote processing unit, receiving feedback information from the remote processing unit and presenting the feedback information to the user.

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including a plurality of adjacent repeated base units, each base unit formed from an active electrode of first, second and third touch sensor arrays, the first, second and third touch sensor arrays each including a plurality of active electrodes connected to a respective common terminal of the touch sensor array, wherein each base unit includes an active electrode of the second touch sensor array interlaced between an active electrode of the first touch sensor array and an active electrode of the third touch sensor array such that a swipe touch gesture applied to two or more adjacent active electrodes of the apparatus generates signalling at the respective common terminals of the corresponding touch sensor arrays which allows the direction of the swipe touch gesture to be determined. 1. An apparatus comprising a plurality of adjacent repeated base units , each base unit formed from an active electrode of first , second and third touch sensor arrays , the first , second and third touch sensor arrays each comprising a plurality of active electrodes connected to a respective common terminal of the touch sensor array , wherein each base unit comprises an active electrode of the second touch sensor array interlaced between an active electrode of the first touch sensor array and an active electrode of the third touch sensor array such that a swipe touch gesture applied to two or more adjacent active electrodes of the apparatus generates signalling at the respective common terminals of the corresponding touch sensor arrays which allows the direction of the swipe touch gesture to be determined.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the two or more adjacent active electrodes to which the swipe touch gesture is applied are two or more adjacent active electrodes of a single base unit claim 1 , or two or more adjacent active electrodes spanning multiple adjacent base units.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of active electrodes of each touch sensor ...

Apparatus and Associated Methods

In one or more embodiments described herein, there is provided an apparatus including a support layer, a plurality of pixels, and a switch. The pixels are formed using an arrangement of respective liquid-phobic elements disposed on the support layer. The arrangement of the liquid-phobic elements is configured so as to be able to provide, when interacting with a liquid on the support layer, one or more associated plastron regions to provide a first pixel optical state. The switch is configured to be able to selectively modify one or more of said associated plastron regions to provide a second pixel optical state. 1. An apparatus comprising:a support layer; anda plurality of pixels formed using an arrangement of respective liquid-phobic elements disposed on the support layer, the arrangement of liquid-phobic elements being configured so as to be able to provide, when interacting with a liquid on the support layer, one or more associated plastron regions to provide a first pixel optical state; anda switch configured to be able to selectively modify one or more of said associated plastron regions to provide a second pixel optical state.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support layer is configured to be liquid-phobic.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a processor claim 1 , and a memory having computer program code stored thereon claim 1 , the memory and computer program code being configured to claim 1 , when run on the processor claim 1 , cause the apparatus to control switching of the switch to be able to move the apparatus from the first pixel optical state to the second pixel optical state.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pixels provide for the formation of an image by the first or second pixel optical state contrasting with the optical state of the surroundings.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surroundings comprises the support layer and pixels in the second optical state.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first pixel ...

Apparatus and a method of manufacturing an apparatus

An apparatus including a charge storage component; and an energy harvesting component wherein the charge storage component and the energy harvesting component are integrated via a common electrode.

Meandering interconnect on a deformable substrate

An apparatus including a first plurality of first conductive lines; and a first meandering interconnect supported in a spaced relationship from a deformable substrate, wherein the first meandering interconnect includes a first multiplicity of meandering conductive lines each of which is electrically connected to one of the first plurality of first conductive lines.

Substrate for electrode capable of undergoing reversible deformation

An apparatus including first and second electrodes separated by an electrolyte, at least one of the first and second electrodes including an actuating substrate configured to undergo reversible deformation during actuation, wherein reversible deformation of the actuating substrate causes a decrease in the internal resistance of the apparatus.

ELECTROLUMINESCENT DEVICE

An example embodiment there is provided an electroluminescent device comprising: an electroluminescent component, a first piezoelectric component, an alpha electrode and a first beta electrode, the electroluminescent component being located between the alpha electrode and the first piezoelectric component, the first beta electrode being in electrical contact with the alpha electrode and in electrical contact with the first piezoelectric component, the alpha electrode, first beta electrode, first piezoelectric component, and electroluminescent component being configured to generate a potential difference across the electroluminescent component responsive to a mechanical stress applied to the first piezoelectric component.

Apparatus and associated methods for touchscreen displays

An apparatus including at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to provide a first state or a second state for an electrode, wherein in the first state, the electrode is configured for use in the detection of touch input, and in the second state, the electrode is configured for use in the provision of haptic feedback.

Apparatus for providing nerve stimulation and related methods

An apparatus includes an optically transparent electrode configured to provide transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to a user contacting a portion of an exterior surface of the apparatus proximal to the optically transparent electrode.

Sensing

An apparatus including a capacitance touch sensor arrangement configured to have a variable capacitance that varies when a user finger touches the capacitance touch sensor arrangement; and at least one variable resistor sensor integrated within the capacitance touch sensor arrangement wherein the variable resistor sensor has a variable resistance that varies with a sensed parameter; the apparatus including an input configured to receive an input signal including a time varying component and an output configured to provide an output signal that depends upon both the capacitance of the capacitance touch sensor arrangement and the resistance of the variable resistance sensor.

Detecting Touch Input and Generating Perceptible Touch Stimulus

An apparatus including a body portion having a surface; at least one feedback electrode configured to provide to a user a feedback stimulus when the user contacts the surface; and a touch sensor arrangement for discriminating different user contacts on the surface.

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including a substrate and an active material, the substrate including an open interconnected wall structure of electrically conductive material having one or more pores, the open interconnected wall structure providing the substrate upon which the active material is supported, wherein the active material includes an electrically insulating lithium-based compound configured for use in generating and/or storing electrons, and wherein the open interconnected wall structure is configured to act as a charge collector for the generated and/or stored electrons through which an electrical path for the electrons is provided. 1. An apparatus comprising a substrate and an active material , the substrate comprising an open interconnected wall structure of electrically conductive material having one or more pores , the open interconnected wall structure providing the substrate upon which the active material is supported , wherein the active material comprises an electrically insulating lithium-based compound configured for use in generating and/or storing electrons , and wherein the open interconnected wall structure is configured to act as a charge collector for the generated and/or stored electrons through which an electrical path for the electrons is provided.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate is formed from an open interconnected wall structure of electrically conductive material.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the substrate comprises an open interconnected wall structure upon which a coating of electrically conductive material is deposited.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the open interconnected wall structure of electrically conductive material has a gyroid structure.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein some or all of the pores are interconnecting.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein some or all of the pores form through channels within the substrate.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein some or all of the pores form blind ...

User Interfaces and Associated Apparatus and Methods

In one or more embodiments described herein, there is provided an apparatus for a user interface, the user interface including a user interface surface, the user interface surface including at least part of a self cleaning composition, the composition being configured to draw away at least one dermatological contaminant from one or more contaminated regions of the user interface surface to thereby provide a self-cleaning user interface surface. 1. An apparatus for a user interface , the user interface comprising a user interface surface , the user interface surface comprising a self cleaning composition , the composition being configured to draw away at least one dermatological contaminant from one or more contaminated regions of the user interface surface to thereby provide a self-cleaning user interface surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the self cleaning composition is configured to draw away dermatological contaminants towards one or more of:the perimeter of the user interface surface, the underneath of the user interface surface to thereby protect the user interface from dermatological contaminants.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the self cleaning composition comprises a drain region and the self cleaning composition is configured to draw away dermatological contaminants towards the drain region to provide a self-cleaning user interface surface.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the drain region is positioned separately from the user interface surface so that dermatological contaminants drawn away by the self cleaning composition are substantially separate from the user interface surface.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the drain region is positioned towards one or more of:the perimeter of the user interface surface, the underneath of the user interface surface, and substantially in the same plane as the user interface surface, to thereby protect the user interface from dermatological contaminants.6. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein ...

Apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus including a first sensor configured to couple capacitively to a stylus when said stylus is in proximity to the first sensor, capacitive coupling between the first sensor and the stylus configured to generate a first touch input signal to enable detection of a first touch input; and a layer configured to couple capacitively to the stylus when said stylus is in proximity to the layer, capacitive coupling between the layer and the stylus configured to provide haptic feedback, wherein the layer is positioned adjacent the first sensor, the positioning resulting in capacitive cross-coupling between the first sensor and the layer, and wherein the layer includes a first aperture configured to reduce the capacitive cross-coupling.

Apparatus and a Method of Manufacturing an Apparatus

An apparatus including a charge storage component; and an energy harvesting component wherein the charge storage component and the energy harvesting component are integrated via a common electrode. 1. An apparatus comprising:a charge storage component; andan energy harvesting componentwherein the charge storage component and the energy harvesting component are integrated via a common electrode.2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the common electrode forms a separator between the charge storage component and the energy harvesting component and wherein the common electrode operates as an electrode of the charge storage component and as an electrode of the energy harvesting component.3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the common electrode comprises a material selected from the group comprising: lithium metal and conducting nonocarbon.4. (canceled)5. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the charge storage component is selected from the group comprising: an electrochemical energy storage component and a super-capacitor.6. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the charge storage component is a lithium-ion battery and the common electrode is configured to operate as an anode of the lithium-ion battery.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. An apparatus as claimed in claim 6 , wherein the energy harvesting component is a solar cell.10. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the energy harvesting component is a dye sensitized solar cell.11. An apparatus as claimed in claim 10 , wherein the dye sensitized solar cell is based upon a TiOand iodide system.12. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the energy harvesting component comprises:a transparent electrode;a semiconductor;the common electrodeand an electrolyte between the semiconductor and the common electrode.13. (canceled)14. An apparatus as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the electrolyte comprises iodide cations.15. (canceled)16. An apparatus as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the ...

APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

An apparatus comprising a nanowire waveguide with first and second ends, the second end comprising a nanoparticle, the nanowire waveguide configured to transmit radiation from the first end to the second end to illuminate the nanoparticle, the apparatus configured such that the nanoparticle is capable of being in close proximity to an analyte to allow for detection of said analyte.

Deformable apparatus and method

An apparatus and method wherein the method comprises: a deformable substrate; a curved support structure configured to support at least a portion of a resistive sensor wherein the resistive sensor comprises a first electrode, a second electrode and a resistive sensor material provided between the electrodes; at least one support configured to space the curved support structure from the deformable substrate so that when the deformable substrate is deformed the curved support structure is not deformed in the same way; wherein the resistive sensor is positioned on the curved support structure so as to limit deformation of the resistive sensor when the deformable substrate is deformed.

Flexible, hybrid energy generating and storage power cell

An apparatus includes a separator/electrolyte assembly; a first energy storage portion disposed on a first surface of the separator/electrolyte assembly; a second energy storage portion disposed on a second surface of the separator/electrolyte assembly; a first metallized piezoelectric film disposed on the first energy storage portion; and a second metallized piezoelectric film disposed on the second energy storage portion. When a force is applied to the first metallized piezoelectric film, a piezoelectric effect converts mechanical strain into electric potential and each energy storage portion stores the energy converted in the first energy storage portion and the second energy storage portion for subsequent discharge from the first energy portion and the second energy storage portion to an electronic device.

AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING BIOMETRIC PARAMETERS USING AN AMBIENT LIGHT COLLECTOR

An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising; a light collector configured to collect ambient light and provide the collected light to a portion of skin of a user; a photodetector configured to enable a biometric parameter to be monitored by detecting changes in the light absorbed by the portion of skin; and an amplifier configured to amplify an output signal provided by the photodetector; wherein the light collector is configured to filter the collected ambient light to increase the proportion of light within a selected range of wavelengths which is provided to the portion of skin of the user relative to the collected ambient light. 128-. (canceled)29. An apparatus comprising;a light collector configured to collect ambient light and provide the collected light to a portion of skin of a user;a photodetector configured to enable a biometric parameter to be monitored by detecting changes in the light absorbed by the portion of skin; andan amplifier configured to amplify an output signal provided by the photodetector;wherein the light collector is configured to filter the collected ambient light to increase the proportion of light within a selected range of wavelengths which is provided to the portion of skin of the user relative to the collected ambient light.30. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the light collector comprises a filter configured to allow light within a selected range of wavelengths to pass through.31. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the light collector comprises photoluminescent material configured to absorb light of a first wavelength and reemit light within the selected range of wavelengths.32. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the light collector is configured to filter for different selected ranges of wavelengths to enable different biometric parameters to be monitored.33. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the light collector is configured to provide light in one range of wavelengths so that the apparatus can be used to monitor heart ...

Generating perceptible touch stimulus

Apparatus including a first surface electrode and an arrangement of second insulated surface electrodes; a display configured to display an image; and a controller configured to apply a potential difference between the first surface electrode and the arrangement of second insulated surface electrodes and configured to control at least a variation in the applied potential difference in dependence upon the displayed image.

Method and apparatus for spectrometry

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, apparatus comprising a waveguide and a spectral dispersion element, the apparatus being configured to be moveably attachable to a portable device, the portable device comprising a radiation sensing element and a radiation source, the apparatus being configured to be moveably attachable to the portable device to provide a first configuration in which the waveguide is positioned to transmit radiation from the radiation source towards an analyte region and/or from the analyte region towards the dispersion element; and such that the dispersion element is positioned to disperse radiation from the analyte region to form a spectrum which is provided towards the radiation sensing element for spectral analysis, and a second configuration in which the radiation sensing element and radiation source are able to capture and illuminate a scene for image capture.

Apparatus and method for controllably populating a channel with charge carriers

An apparatus comprising: a channel (4) configured to conduct charge carriers; and a charge carrier generator (22) configured to generate charge carriers for populating the channel, wherein the charge carrier generator is configured for resonance energy transfer (FRET). The charge carrier generator may be a nanoparticle or quantum dot (22), functionalised with at least one moiety (28A, 28B) to enable detection of an analyte. The charge carrier generator may also be a nanoparticle or quantum dot (22) configured to photo-generate charge carriers. The channel (4) may be made of a material having a very high carrier mobility like graphene or carbon nanotubes.

Surface texture recording with microphone

An apparatus including a microphone; and a recording system including the microphone. The recording system includes a vibration bridge configured to couple the microphone to an apparatus chassis to receive surface vibrations when the apparatus chassis is coupled to a surface so as to create a file comprising surface texture information.

Supercapacitor Having A Circuit Board Defining An Electrolyte Chamber

An apparatus, the apparatus including first and second circuit boards, and an electrolyte, the first and second circuit boards each including a capacitive element, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a chamber is defined between the first and second circuit boards with the capacitive elements contained therein and facing one another, the chamber including the electrolyte, and wherein the apparatus is configured to store electrical charge when a potential difference is applied between the capacitive elements.

Method and apparatus for joining together multiple functional layers of a flexible display

The present invention may relate to provision of a mechanism to join together the various substrate layers of a flexible display with optically clear adhesives that permit improved flexibility of the substrate layer stack and may also optically guide images to locations on a display surface that are not aligned with the display layer of a substrate layer stack. Embodiments of the present invention may provide for an improved user interface which may include enhanced flexibility and enhanced optical characteristics.

Deformable apparatus and method

An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus includes a deformable substrate; a conductive portion; and at least one support configured to couple the conductive portion to the deformable substrate so that the conductive portion is spaced from the deformable substrate.

Apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus including an open interconnected wall structure having one or more pores, the open interconnected wall structure including a first electrode material, the pores including an electrolyte and a second electrode material, wherein the electrolyte and second electrode material are supported on the first electrode material within the pores such that the first electrode material is separated from the second electrode material by the electrolyte to enable the generation and/or storage of electrical energy using the apparatus.

Battery cell

A battery cell including: an anode configured to operate as a source of cations during discharge of the battery cell; and an electrolyte configured to transport the cations from the anode to the a cathode during discharge of the battery cell, wherein the cathode includes material that is configured to enable the reversible insertion of transported cations during discharge of the battery cell and that has optical properties that are dependent upon cation insertion and that is viewable by a user.

Touch sensitive input

An apparatus including: a touch sensitive input responsive to manual actuation; a display output associated with the touch sensitive input; and a controller configured to provide and maintain, in response to a manual actuation at a user selected location of the touch sensitive input, an output at the user selected location to facilitate additional manual actuation via the touch sensitive input in the region of the user selected location.

Apparatus and associated methods

In one or more embodiments described herein, there is provided an apparatus including a support layer, a plurality of pixels, and a switch. The pixels are formed using an arrangement of respective liquid-phobic elements disposed on the support layer. The arrangement of the liquid-phobic elements is configured so as to be able to provide, when interacting with a liquid on the support layer, one or more associated plastron regions to provide a first pixel optical state. The switch is configured to be able to selectively modify one or more of said associated plastron regions to provide a second pixel optical state.

User interfaces and associated apparatus and methods

In one or more embodiments described herein, there is provided an apparatus for a user interface, the user interface including a user interface surface, the user interface surface including at least part of a self cleaning composition, the composition being configured to draw away at least one dermatological contaminant from one or more contaminated regions of the user interface surface to thereby provide a self-cleaning user interface surface.

Sensing

An apparatus including a capacitance touch sensor arrangement configured to have a variable capacitance that varies when a user finger touches the capacitance touch sensor arrangement; and at least one variable resistor sensor integrated within the capacitance touch sensor arrangement wherein the variable resistor sensor has a variable resistance that varies with a sensed parameter; the apparatus including an input configured to receive an input signal including a time varying component and an output configured to provide an output signal that depends upon both the capacitance of the capacitance touch sensor arrangement and the resistance of the variable resistance sensor. 1. An apparatus comprising:a capacitance touch sensor arrangement configured to have a variable capacitance that varies when a user finger touches the capacitance touch sensor arrangement; andat least one variable resistor sensor integrated within the capacitance touch sensor arrangement wherein the variable resistor sensor has a variable resistance that varies with a sensed parameter;the apparatus comprising an input configured to receive an input signal comprising a time varying component and an output configured to provide an output signal that depends upon both the capacitance of the capacitance touch sensor arrangement and the resistance of the variable resistance sensor.2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the capacitance touch sensor arrangement and the at least one variable resistor are configured to provide a single output signal at the output that depends simultaneously upon both a capacitance of the capacitance touch sensor arrangement and a resistance of the variable resistance sensor.3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the capacitance touch sensor arrangement and the at least one variable resistor sensor integrated within the capacitance touch sensor arrangement are flexible and stretchable claim 1 , being capable of withstanding strain in excess of 5%.4. An ...

Flexible, Hybrid Energy Generating And Storage Power Cell

An apparatus includes a separator/electrolyte assembly; a first energy storage portion disposed on a first surface of the separator/electrolyte assembly; a second energy storage portion disposed on a second surface of the separator/electrolyte assembly; a first metallized piezoelectric film disposed on the first energy storage portion; and a second metallized piezoelectric film disposed on the second energy storage portion. When a force is applied to the first metallized piezoelectric film, a piezoelectric effect converts mechanical strain into electric potential and each energy storage portion stores the energy converted in the first energy storage portion and the second energy storage portion for subsequent discharge from the first energy portion and the second energy storage portion to an electronic device.

APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING AN APPARATUS COMPRISING A TWO DIMENSIONAL MATERIAL

A method and apparatus, the method comprising: forming first electrode portions on a substrate; providing a sheet of two dimensional material overlaying at least part of the first electrode portions; forming second electrode portions on a superstrate; positioning the superstrate overlaying the substrate so that the second electrode portions are aligned with the first electrode portions; and laminating the substrate and the superstrate together so that the sheet of two dimensional material is positioned between the aligned first electrode portions and the second electrode portions. 1. A method comprising:forming first electrode portions on a substrate;providing a sheet of material overlaying at least part of the first electrode portions;forming second electrode portions on a superstrate;positioning the superstrate overlaying the substrate so that the second electrode portions are aligned with the first electrode portions; andlaminating the substrate and the superstrate together so that the sheet of material is positioned between the aligned first electrode portions and the second electrode portions;wherein the first electrode portions and/or the second electrode portions are formed to have an uneven surface to reduce resistance to the material.2. A method as claimed in wherein the uneven surface comprises a plurality of indents.3. A method as claimed in further comprising adding a layer of metal nanostructures to the uneven surface.4. A method as claimed in further comprising etching the uneven surface.5. A method as claimed in wherein the sheet of material comprises graphene.6. A method as claimed in wherein the sheet of material is functionalised with quantum dots.7. A method as claimed in wherein the first electrode portions and the second electrode portions are galvanically connected.8. A method as claimed in wherein the uneven surface enables the first electrode portions and/or the second electrode portions to at least partially puncture through the sheet of ...

Apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus including a flexible substrate of electrically insulating material, and an electrically conductive polymer, wherein the electrically conductive polymer is retained by the flexible substrate to form together at least part of an electrode of an electrical storage apparatus such that the electrically conductive polymer provides an electrical path for electrons which are generated and/or stored by the electrical storage apparatus.

Apparatus and associated methods

An electrode, the electrode including a conducting layer configured to act, in use, as a charge collector to provide an electrical path for generated and/or stored charge through the conducting layer; a barrier layer, the barrier layer configured to cover a portion of a surface of said conducting layer such that, when the electrode is in contact with an electrolyte, the electrolyte is prevented from substantially contacting and corroding the conducting layer at the covered portion; and an active electrode element configured for use in generation and/or storing charge, the active electrode element positioned in a non-covered portion in electrical contact with the conducting layer to prevent the electrolyte from substantially contacting and corroding the conducting layer in the non-covered portion and to also be exposed to said electrolyte to allow for the generation and/or storage of charge and provide the generated/stored charge to the conducting layer.

Apparatus with elastically transformable body

An apparatus comprises a transformable body configured to be elastically stretchable between at least a first configuration and a second configuration, a user input device, a user input device configured to receive user input signal, a communication interface configured to provide a wireless link for the apparatus and a flexible interconnection between at least two components within the transformable body. The apparatus may perform determining of user information based on the user input signal, transmitting at least part of the user information over the wireless link to a remote processing unit, receiving feedback information from the remote processing unit and presenting the feedback information to the user.

Apparatus and method of forming an apparatus comprising a two dimensional material

A method and apparatus, the method comprising: forming first electrode portions on a substrate; providing a sheet of two dimensional material overlaying at least part of the first electrode portions; forming second electrode portions on a superstrate; positioning the superstrate overlaying the substrate so that the second electrode portions are aligned with the first electrode portions; and laminating the substrate and the superstrate together so that the sheet of two dimensional material is positioned between the aligned first electrode portions and the second electrode portions.

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus, the apparatus including first and second circuit boards, and an electrolyte, the first and second circuit boards each including a capacitive element, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a chamber is defined between the first and second circuit boards with the capacitive elements contained therein and facing one another, the chamber including the electrolyte, and wherein the apparatus is configured to store electrical charge when a potential difference is applied between the capacitive elements.

APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

An electrode comprises graphene, titanium dioxide and a binder, the binder configured to facilitate the binding together of the graphene and titanium dioxide to form the electrode. 1. An electrode comprising graphene , titanium dioxide and a binder , the binder configured to facilitate the binding together of the graphene and titanium dioxide to form the electrode.2. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the binder is a polymer.3. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the binder comprises one or more ionic species.4. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the binder comprises one or more of the following: poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) claim 1 , polyaniline claim 1 , and poly[2 claim 1 ,5-bis(3-sulfonatopropoxy)-1 claim 1 ,4-ethynylphenylene-alt-1 claim 1 ,4-ethynylphenylene]sodium salt.5. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the graphene is in the form of graphene platelets.6. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the titanium dioxide is in the form of rutile or anatase particles.7. The electrode of claim 1 , wherein the electrode comprises a lithium salt.8. The electrode of claim 7 , wherein the lithium salt comprises one or more of the following: LiPF claim 7 , LiBFand LiClO.9. An electrical storage apparatus comprising the electrode of .10. The electrical storage apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrical storage apparatus comprises first and second electrodes and an electrolyte claim 1 , at least the first electrode according to claim 1 , and wherein the electrolyte is configured to allow the transfer of mobile ions to and/or from the first and/or second electrodes to enable the generation and/or storage of electrical energy.11. The electrical storage apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the electrolyte is a solid or gel electrolyte.12. The electrical storage apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the solid or gel electrolyte comprises lithium phosphorous oxynitride.13. The electrical storage apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the electrolyte is a polymer electrolyte.14. The electrical ...

Apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus comprising a nanowire waveguide with first and second ends, the second end comprising a nanoparticle, the nanowire waveguide configured to transmit radiation from the first end to the second end to illuminate the nanoparticle, the apparatus configured such that the nanoparticle is capable of being in close proximity to an analyte to allow for detection of said analyte.

Apparatus for providing nerve stimulation and related methods

An apparatus comprises an optically transparent electrode configured to provide transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to a user contacting a portion of an exterior surface of said apparatus proximal to said optically transparent electrode.

Apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus including a processor and a memory including computer program code. The memory and the computer program code are configured to cause the apparatus to, for an array of capacitive touch sensors with a proximally positioned electrotactile layer, compare the capacitance associated with a capacitive touch sensor of the array against a respective detection threshold to determine whether or not a touch input has occurred at the capacitive touch sensor by a stylus in capacitive coupling proximity to the capacitive touch sensor. The detection threshold of one or more capacitive touch sensors of the array is set to be sufficient to inhibit the erroneous generation of a touch input signal at the one or more respective capacitive touch sensors caused by capacitive cross-coupling, via the electrotactile layer, to the capacitive touch sensor which is in capacitive coupling proximity to the stylus.

Method and Apparatus for Spectrometry

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, apparatus comprising a waveguide and a spectral dispersion element, the apparatus being configured to be moveably attachable to a portable device, the portable device comprising a radiation sensing element and a radiation source, the apparatus being configured to be moveably attachable to the portable device to provide a first configuration in which the waveguide is positioned to transmit radiation from the radiation source towards an analyte region and/or from the analyte region towards the dispersion element; and such that the dispersion element is positioned to disperse radiation from the analyte region to form a spectrum which is provided towards the radiation sensing element for spectral analysis, and a second configuration in which the radiation sensing element and radiation source are able to capture and illuminate a scene for image capture.

Battery Cell

A battery cell including: an anode configured to operate as a source of cations during discharge of the battery cell; and an electrolyte configured to transport the cations from the anode to the a cathode during discharge of the battery cell, wherein the cathode includes material that is configured to enable the reversible insertion of transported cations during discharge of the battery cell and that has optical properties that are dependent upon cation insertion and that is viewable by a user.

Electroluminescent device having piezoelectric component

An example embodiment there is provided an electroluminescent device comprising: an electroluminescent component, a first piezoelectric component, an alpha electrode and a first beta electrode, the electroluminescent component being located between the alpha electrode and the first piezoelectric component, the first beta electrode being in electrical contact with the alpha electrode and in electrical contact with the first piezoelectric component, the alpha electrode, first beta electrode, first piezoelectric component, and electroluminescent component being configured to generate a potential difference across the electroluminescent component responsive to a mechanical stress applied to the first piezoelectric component.

Method and apparatus for flexible battery

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a single battery ribbon and vacuum packaging. The single battery ribbon includes a first portion, a second portion, and an interconnecting portion between the first portion and the second portion. The first portion includes a first block. The second portion includes a second block. The first portion, the second portion, and the interconnecting portion form a continuous single layer including an anode and a cathode. The vacuum packaging surrounds the single battery ribbon. The vacuum packaging includes a middle connecting portion configured to contact a first side of the interconnecting portion and a second opposite side of the interconnecting portion.

Apparatus and associated methods

A display protector for use with a heat source, the display protector including one or more transparent fluid incident regions and one or more fluid driver regions, wherein the display protector is configured to guide a fluid incident upon one or more of the transparent fluid incident regions away to one or more of the fluid driver regions to facilitate driving of the fluid from the one or more fluid driver regions by heat supplied by the heat source.

Apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus including a plurality of adjacent repeated base units, each base unit formed from an active electrode of first, second and third touch sensor arrays, the first, second and third touch sensor arrays each including a plurality of active electrodes connected to a respective common terminal of the touch sensor array, wherein each base unit includes an active electrode of the second touch sensor array interlaced between an active electrode of the first touch sensor array and an active electrode of the third touch sensor array such that a swipe touch gesture applied to two or more adjacent active electrodes of the apparatus generates signalling at the respective common terminals of the corresponding touch sensor arrays which allows the direction of the swipe touch gesture to be determined.

Method and Apparatus For Flexible Battery

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a single battery ribbon and vacuum packaging. The single battery ribbon includes a first portion, a second portion, and an interconnecting portion between the first portion and the second portion. The first portion includes a first block. The second portion includes a second block. The first portion, the second portion, and the interconnecting portion form a continuous single layer including an anode and a cathode. The vacuum packaging surrounds the single battery ribbon. The vacuum packaging includes a middle connecting portion configured to contact a first side of the interconnecting portion and a second opposite side of the interconnecting portion. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a single battery ribbon comprising a first portion, a second portion, and an interconnecting portion between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first portion comprises a first block, wherein the second portion comprises a second block, and wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the interconnecting portion form a continuous single layer comprising an anode and a cathode; andvacuum packaging surrounding the single battery ribbon, wherein the vacuum packaging comprises a middle connecting portion configured to contact a first side of the interconnecting portion and a second opposite side of the interconnecting portion.2. An apparatus as in wherein the apparatus comprises a mechanical flexure tolerant battery.3. An apparatus as in wherein the single battery ribbon further comprises a separator between the anode and cathode.4. An apparatus as in wherein the interconnecting portion is free of any active material.5. An apparatus as in wherein the first block and the second block each comprise a swiss roll structure.6. An apparatus as in wherein the first block and the second block each comprise a folded stack structure.7. An apparatus as in wherein the ...

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including a flexible substrate of electrically insulating material, and an electrically conductive polymer, wherein the electrically conductive polymer is retained by the flexible substrate to form together at least part of an electrode of an electrical storage apparatus such that the electrically conductive polymer provides an electrical path for electrons which are generated and/or stored by the electrical storage apparatus. 1. An apparatus comprising a flexible substrate of electrically insulating material , and an electrically conductive polymer , wherein the electrically conductive polymer is retained by the flexible substrate to form together at least part of an electrode of an electrical storage apparatus such that the electrically conductive polymer provides an electrical path for electrons which are generated and/or stored by the electrical storage apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the flexible substrate comprises a plurality of interwoven fibres.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the electrically conductive polymer is retained by the flexible substrate by being absorbed into the fibres of the flexible substrate.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the electrically conductive polymer is retained by the flexible substrate by forming a surface coating on the fibres of the flexible substrate.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the electrically conductive polymer is retained by the flexible substrate by filling the spaces between the fibres of the flexible substrate.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the flexible substrate is configured to undergo reversible bending and/or reversible stretching.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive polymer serves as an active material of the electrode.8. An electrical storage apparatus comprising the apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrical storage apparatus comprises first and second electrodes claim 1 , and wherein the apparatus of forms at least part of the ...

Surface plasmon device

A device comprising first and second antennas and a waveguide configured to guide surface plasmons between the first and second antennas.

Contortion of an electronic apparatus

An apparatus including a body configured for resilient contortion from a neutral equilibrium shape by a user, the body having an exterior surface that resiliently contorts in response to user actuation and defines at least part of an exterior surface of the apparatus; and electronic circuitry including at least a processor and a display, controlled by the processor on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the body.

Device for emitting and detecting photons and method of producing the same

A single device for emitting and detecting photons. The device comprises a semiconductive layer (3), active material (5), further dielectric layer (17) and overlying electrode (25). In a first mode of operation an electrical field is applied between the semiconductive layer (3) and the overlying electrode (25). This enables photons to be emitted from the active material (5). In a second mode of operation, the semiconductive layer (3) constitutes a channel of a field effect transistor (23). The field effect transistor further comprises source electrode (11), drain electrode (15), gate electrode (13) and dielectric layer (19). Photons absorbed by the active material (5) causes charge to be transferred to the semiconductive layer (3), thereby changing the channel resistance. A plurality of such devices can be arranged in a configurable array.

Mixture, a slurry for an electrode, a battery electrode, a battery and associated methods

A mixture including a room temperature ionic liquid; and a reversible source/sink of lithium ions. The mixture may be used as a lithium-ion battery electrode slurry enabling flexible lithium-ion batteries.

Deformable apparatus and method

An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises: a deformable substrate; a curved support structure; at least one support configured to space the curved support structure from the substrate so that when the deformable substrate is deformed the curved support structure is not deformed in the same way; and a capacitive sensor comprising a protruding electrode capacitively coupled to an overlaying electrode; wherein the protruding electrode protrudes from a side of the curved support structure.

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to provide a first state or a second state for an electrode, wherein in the first state, the electrode is configured for use in the detection of touch input, and in the second state, the electrode is configured for use in the provision of haptic feedback.

HAPTIC COMMUNICATION

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises: a material attachable to skin, the material capable of detecting a magnetic field and transferring a perceivable stimulus to the skin, wherein the perceivable stimulus relates to the magnetic field.

Apparatus for detecting radiation and method of providing an apparatus for detecting radiation

An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of layers of scintillator material configured to generate photons in response to incident radiation; and a plurality of layers of spacer material wherein the scintillator material and spacer material are arranged in alternate layers so that a plurality of interfaces are provided between layers of scintillator material and layers of spacer material; wherein the scintillator material has a different refractive index to the spacer material and the thickness of layers within the plurality of layers is arranged to enable constructive interference of photons emitted by the scintillator material and reflected by the interfaces.

Apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus including a layer of electrically conductive material with an open interconnected wall structure of electrically conductive material formed thereon, the open interconnected wall structure having a gyroid structure including one or more open pores into which an active material for use in generating and/or storing electrical charge can be deposited, wherein the layer of electrically conductive material and the open interconnected wall structure together form a charge collector which provides an electrical path from the active material for the generated and/or stored electrical charge.

Apparatus and Associated Methods

A display protector for use with a heat source, the display protector including one or more transparent fluid incident regions and one or more fluid driver regions, wherein the display protector is configured to guide a fluid incident upon one or more of the transparent fluid incident regions away to one or more of the fluid driver regions to facilitate driving of the fluid from the one or more fluid driver regions by heat supplied by the heat source. 1. A display protector for use with a heat source , the display protector comprising one or more transparent fluid incident regions and one or more fluid driver regions , wherein the display protector is configured to guide a fluid incident upon one or more of the transparent fluid incident regions away to one or more of the fluid driver regions to facilitate driving of the fluid from the one or more fluid driver regions by heat supplied by the heat source.2. The display protector of claim 1 , wherein the display protector comprises one or more layers with a plurality of particles embedded therein claim 1 , and wherein the relative distribution of the particles within the respective fluid incident regions and fluid driver regions of the one or more layers is configured to guide the fluid incident upon the fluid incident regions away to the fluid driver regions.3. The display protector of claim 2 , wherein the relative distribution is such that the average size of the particles within the fluid driver regions is smaller than the average size of the particles within the fluid incident regions.4. The display protector of claim 2 , wherein the relative distribution is such that the concentration of the particles within the fluid driver regions is greater than the concentration of the particles within the fluid incident regions.5. The display protector of claim 2 , wherein the particles comprise a getter material.6. The display protector of claim 1 , wherein the display protector comprises one or more patterned fluid ...

Quantum dot photodetector apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus comprises a layer of channel material, source and drain electrodes configured to enable a flow of electrical current through the channel material, and a layer of quantum dot material configured to generate electron-hole pairs on exposure to electromagnetic radiation to produce a detectable change in the electrical current indicative of one or more of the presence and magnitude of the electromagnetic radiation. The layer of quantum dot material is positioned between the channel material and a layer of conductive material. The layers of channel and conductive material have work functions such that respective built-in electric fields are created at the interfaces between the layer of quantum dot material and the channel and conductive material. The electric field at each interface acts in the same direction to promote separation of the electrons and holes of the electron-hole pairs to facilitate production of the detectable change in electrical current.

Supercapacitor having a circuit board defining an electrolyte chamber

An apparatus, the apparatus including first and second circuit boards, and an electrolyte, the first and second circuit boards each including a capacitive element, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a chamber is defined between the first and second circuit boards with the capacitive elements contained therein and facing one another, the chamber including the electrolyte, and wherein the apparatus is configured to store electrical charge when a potential difference is applied between the capacitive elements.

Flexible electronics apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus including a flexible substrate; and an overhanging electronic component island, the electronic component island configured to be less flexible than the flexible substrate and including one or more electronic components, wherein the electronic component island includes a substrate-face with a connection portion and an overhang portion, the connection portion being mechanically coupled to a surface of the flexible substrate via a single connection-support pad and the overhang portion configured to overhang and be substantially free of the underlying flexible substrate such that the underlying flexible substrate can be strained independently from the overhang portion under operational strains of the flexible substrate.

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An electrode, the electrode including a conducting layer configured to act, in use, as a charge collector to provide an electrical path for generated and/or stored charge through the conducting layer; a barrier layer, the barrier layer configured to cover a portion of a surface of said conducting layer such that, when the electrode is in contact with an electrolyte, the electrolyte is prevented from substantially contacting and corroding the conducting layer at the covered portion; and an active electrode element configured for use in generation and/or storing charge, the active electrode element positioned in a non-covered portion in electrical contact with the conducting layer to prevent the electrolyte from substantially contacting and corroding the conducting layer in the non-covered portion and to also be exposed to said electrolyte to allow for the generation and/or storage of charge and provide the generated/stored charge to the conducting layer.

Apparatus and associated methods for deformable electronics

An apparatus comprising a deformable substrate, an electrical interconnect suitable for interconnecting one or more electronic components located on the deformable substrate to one another or to one or more electronic components located on another substrate, and a support beam configured to couple the electrical interconnect to the deformable substrate, wherein the electrical interconnect comprises one or more curved sections and adjoining straight sections, and wherein the electrical interconnect is attached to the support beam via the adjoining straight sections such that the one or more curved sections are suspended over the deformable substrate to enable the electrical interconnect to accommodate strain when the deformable substrate undergoes operational deformation.

Apparatus and methods relevant to electronic devices

Apparatus includes an actuator configured to provide vibrational movement of the apparatus in a first plane or having a component in the first plane, and a traction part configured to support a portion of the apparatus on a surface, a plane of the surface being perpendicular to the first plane, the traction part being configured to transform the vibrational movement of the apparatus into movement of the portion of the apparatus in a direction along the surface, the direction of the movement being predetermined by an orientation of the traction part.

Mixture, a Slurry for an Electrode, a Battery Electrode, a Battery and Associated Methods

A mixture including a room temperature ionic liquid; and a reversible source/sink of lithium ions. The mixture may be used as a lithium-ion battery electrode slurry enabling flexible lithium-ion batteries. 1. A mixture comprising:a room temperature ionic liquid; anda reversible source/sink of lithium ions.2. A mixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mixture does not comprise any organic material other than cations of the room temperature ionic liquid.3. A mixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mixture does not comprise any insulating polymer binders.4. A mixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mixture comprises conductive carbon additives.5. A mixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mixture is configured for automated coating of an electrode component.6. A mixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the mixture is configured to adhere to a metal electrode component.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. A mixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the room temperature ionic liquid has a cation selected from the group comprising: immidazolium claim 1 , pyrazolium claim 1 , pyridazinium claim 1 , ammonium claim 1 , phosphonium claim 1 , pyridinium and wherein the room temperature ionic liquid has an anion selected from the group comprising halogen claim 1 , tetrafluoroborate claim 1 , hexafluorophosphate and trifluoromethylsulfonylimide.10. (canceled)11. A mixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the source/sink of lithium ions is a source when charging and a sink when discharging a battery.12. A mixture as claimed in claim 11 , wherein the source/sink of lithium ions is configured to operate as a battery cathode.13. A mixture as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the source/sink of lithium ions is a source when discharging and a sink when charging a battery.14. A mixture as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the source/sink of lithium ions is configured to operate as a battery anode.15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. A lithium-ion battery electrode slurry comprising a ...

Generating Perceptible Touch Stimulus

Apparatus including a first surface electrode and an arrangement of second insulated surface electrodes; a display configured to display an image; and a controller configured to apply a potential difference between the first surface electrode and the arrangement of second insulated surface electrodes and configured to control at least a variation in the applied potential difference in dependence upon the displayed image.

Generating perceptible touch stimulus

Apparatus including: a face including a first surface electrode and a second insulated surface electrode; and a controller configured to apply a time varying potential difference between the first surface electrode and the second insulated surface electrode and configured to control at least the time variation in the potential difference.

Apparatus and method for coupling the apparatus to a reciprocal apparatus

An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: a layer of quantum tunnelling composite configured such that in a non-compressed state the quantum tunnelling composite is an electrical insulator and in a compressed state the layer of quantum tunnelling composite is an electrical conductor; a magnetic portion configured to cause compression of the quantum tunnelling composite; and wherein the apparatus is configured to be coupled to a reciprocal apparatus where the reciprocal apparatus comprises a reciprocal magnetic portion such that when the apparatus is coupled to the reciprocal apparatus the magnetic portion causes compression of the quantum tunnelling composite to provide a direct current path through the quantum tunnelling composite to the reciprocal apparatus.

Apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus including a substrate and an active material, the substrate including an open interconnected wall structure of electrically conductive material having one or more pores, the open interconnected wall structure providing the substrate upon which the active material is supported, wherein the active material includes an electrically insulating lithium-based compound configured for use in generating and/or storing electrons, and wherein the open interconnected wall structure is configured to act as a charge collector for the generated and/or stored electrons through which an electrical path for the electrons is provided.

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including first and second electrodes separated by an electrolyte, at least one of the first and second electrodes including an actuating substrate configured to undergo reversible deformation during actuation, wherein reversible deformation of the actuating substrate causes a decrease in the internal resistance of the apparatus. 1. An apparatus comprising first and second electrodes separated by an electrolyte , at least one of the first and second electrodes comprising an actuating substrate configured to undergo reversible deformation during actuation , wherein reversible deformation of the actuating substrate causes a decrease in the internal resistance of the apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein reversible deformation of the actuating substrate increases the area of contact between the at least one electrode and the electrolyte to cause the decrease in internal resistance.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one electrode comprises an active material on or within the actuating substrate claim 1 , and wherein reversible deformation of the actuating substrate increases the area of contact between the active material and the electrolyte to cause the decrease in internal resistance.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the active material and electrolyte are reversibly deformable.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the actuating substrate comprises an elastomer.6. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the active material comprises at least one of the following: graphene claim 3 , graphene platelets claim 3 , a silver nanowire mesh claim 3 , silicon nanowires claim 3 , carbon nanotubes claim 3 , and a metal oxide slurry.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte is a polymer electrolyte.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus is a battery claim 1 , a supercapacitor claim 1 , or a battery-capacitor hybrid.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the actuating substrate is configured for one or ...

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including including a first sensor configured to couple capacitively to a stylus when said stylus is in proximity to the first sensor, capacitive coupling between the first sensor and the stylus configured to generate a first touch input signal to enable detection of a first touch input; and a layer configured to couple capacitively to the stylus when said stylus is in proximity to the layer, capacitive coupling between the layer and the stylus configured to provide haptic feedback, wherein the layer is positioned adjacent the first sensor, the positioning resulting in capacitive cross-coupling between the first sensor and the layer, and wherein the layer comprises includes a first aperture configured to reduce the capacitive cross-coupling. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first sensor configured to couple capacitively to a stylus when said stylus is in proximity to the first sensor, capacitive coupling between the first sensor and the stylus configured to generate a first touch input signal to enable detection of a first touch input; anda layer configured to couple capacitively to the stylus when said stylus is in proximity to the layer, capacitive coupling between the layer and the stylus configured to provide haptic feedback,wherein the layer is positioned adjacent the first sensor, the positioning resulting in capacitive cross-coupling between the first sensor and the layer, andwherein the layer comprises one or more apertures configured to reduce the capacitive cross-coupling.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dimensions claim 1 , positioning and/or shape of the one or more apertures are chosen to reduce the capacitive cross-coupling.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dimensions claim 1 , positioning and/or shape of the one or more apertures are chosen such that the material used to form the layer does not completely overlap with the first sensor.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dimensions claim 1 , positioning and/or shape of ...

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including a processor and a memory including computer program code. The memory and the computer program code are configured to cause the apparatus to, for an array of capacitive touch sensors with a proximally positioned electrotactile layer, compare the capacitance associated with a capacitive touch sensor of the array against a respective detection threshold to determine whether or not a touch input has occurred at the capacitive touch sensor by a stylus in capacitive coupling proximity to the capacitive touch sensor. The detection threshold of one or more capacitive touch sensors of the array is set to be sufficient to inhibit the erroneous generation of a touch input signal at the one or more respective capacitive touch sensors caused by capacitive cross-coupling, via the electrotactile layer, to the capacitive touch sensor which is in capacitive coupling proximity to the stylus. 1. An apparatus comprising at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code , the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to , with the at least one processor , cause the apparatus at least to , for an array of capacitive touch sensors with a proximally positioned electrotactile layer ,compare the capacitance associated with a capacitive touch sensor of the array against a respective detection threshold to determine whether or not a touch input has occurred at the capacitive touch sensor by a stylus in capacitive coupling proximity to the capacitive touch sensor,wherein the detection threshold of one or more capacitive touch sensors of the array is set to be sufficient to inhibit the erroneous generation of a touch input signal at the one or more respective capacitive touch sensors caused by capacitive cross-coupling, via the electrotactile layer, to the capacitive touch sensor which is in capacitive coupling proximity to the stylus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the detection threshold of each capacitive touch ...

Contortion of an Electronic Apparatus

An apparatus including a body configured for resilient contortion from a neutral equilibrium shape by a user, the body having an exterior surface that resiliently contorts in response to user actuation and defines at least part of an exterior surface of the apparatus; and electronic circuitry including at least a processor and a display, controlled by the processor on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the body. 1. An apparatus comprising:a body configured for resilient contortion from a neutral equilibrium shape by a user, the body having an exterior surface that resiliently contorts in response to user actuation and defines at least part of an exterior surface of the apparatus; andelectronic circuitry including at least a processor and a display, controlled by the processor on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the body.2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising sensors claim 1 , for detecting different contortions of the body claim 1 , and wherein operation of the apparatus is dependent upon the detected contortions.3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the body has a length claim 1 , a width and a height and wherein contortion of the body lengthwise to form an arc is detected as a first user input to the apparatus.4. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the body has a length claim 1 , a width and a height and wherein contortion of the body by twisting about an axis running lengthwise is detected as a second user input to the apparatus.5. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the body is configured for resilient deformation of the exterior surface of the body claim 1 , the apparatus further comprising sensors claim 1 , for detecting a time varying user-defined deformation of the exterior surface of the body.6. An apparatus as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the sensors are configured to detect a motion of a depression in the exterior surface of the body as a user input command.7. An apparatus as claimed ...

Deformable Apparatus and Method

An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises includes a deformable substrate; a conductive portion; and at least one support configured to couple the conductive portion to the deformable substrate so that the conductive portion is spaced from the deformable substrate. 1. An apparatus comprising:a deformable substrate;a conductive portion; andat least one support configured to couple the conductive portion to the deformable substrate so that the conductive portion is spaced from the deformable substrate.2. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the conductive portion is curved.3. An apparatus as claimed in wherein a radius of curvature of the conductive portion is parallel to a plane of the deformable substrate.4. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the conductive portion comprises at least one deformable portion.5. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the conductive portion comprises at least one rigid portion.6. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the conductive portion comprises at least one of a wire claim 1 , a plurality of wires or a flexible printed circuit board.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the deformable substrate is configured to be deformed in response to a force applied by a user.10. An apparatus as claimed in wherein deforming the deformable substrate comprises at least one of bending at least a portion of the deformable substrate or stretching at least a portion of the deformable substrate.11. (canceled)12. An apparatus as claimed in comprising a further deformable substrate and wherein the further deformable substrate is arranged on an opposite side of the conductive portion to the deformable substrate.13. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the apparatus comprises a plurality of supports.14. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the conductive portion is coupled to the at least one support at a plurality of different points.15. A method comprising:coupling a conductive portion to a deformable substrate using at least ...

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including an open interconnected wall structure having one or more pores, the open interconnected wall structure including a first electrode material, the pores including an electrolyte and a second electrode material, wherein the electrolyte and second electrode material are supported on the first electrode material within the pores such that the first electrode material is separated from the second electrode material by the electrolyte to enable the generation and/or storage of electrical energy using the apparatus. 1. An apparatus comprising an open interconnected wall structure having one or more pores , the open interconnected wall structure comprising a first electrode material , the pores comprising an electrolyte and a second electrode material , wherein the electrolyte and second electrode material are supported on the first electrode material within the pores such that the first electrode material is separated from the second electrode material by the electrolyte to enable the generation and/or storage of electrical energy using the apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrolyte forms a coating on the open interconnected wall structure and the second electrode material substantially fills the remaining volume of the pores.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second electrode materials each comprise an active material.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first and/or second electrode material comprises a charge collection material claim 3 , and wherein the active material is in physical contact with the charge collection material.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first electrode material forms the open interconnected wall structure.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the open interconnected wall structure comprises a substrate on which the first electrode material is supported.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the open interconnected wall structure has a gyroid structure.8. The apparatus of ...

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including a layer of electrically conductive material with an open interconnected wall structure of electrically conductive material formed thereon, the open interconnected wall structure having a gyroid structure including one or more open pores into which an active material for use in generating and/or storing electrical charge can be deposited, wherein the layer of electrically conductive material and the open interconnected wall structure together form a charge collector which provides an electrical path from the active material for the generated and/or stored electrical charge. 1. An apparatus comprising a layer of electrically conductive material with an open interconnected wall structure of electrically conductive material formed thereon , the open interconnected wall structure having a gyroid structure comprising one or more open pores into which an active material for use in generating and/or storing electrical charge can be deposited , wherein the layer of electrically conductive material and the open interconnected wall structure together form a charge collector which provides an electrical path from the active material for the generated and/or stored electrical charge.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the layer and open interconnected wall structure are formed from the same electrically conductive material claim 1 , or are formed from different electrically conductive materials.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein some or all of the open pores are interconnecting claim 1 , some or all of the open pores form through channels within the open interconnected wall structure to the underlying layer of electrically conductive material claim 1 , some or all of the open pores form blind channels within the open interconnected wall structure claim 1 , some or all of the open pores are arranged periodically claim 1 , and/or some or all of the open pores have a diameter of between 2 nm and 50 nm inclusive.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ...

AN APPARATUS FOR DETECTING RADIATION AND METHOD OF PROVIDING AN APPARATUS FOR DETECTING RADIATION

An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of layers of scintillator material configured to generate photons in response to incident radiation; and a plurality of layers of spacer material wherein the scintillator material and spacer material are arranged in alternate layers so that a plurality of interfaces are provided between layers of scintillator material and layers of spacer material; wherein the scintillator material has a different refractive index to the spacer material and the thickness of layers within the plurality of layers is arranged to enable constructive interference of photons emitted by the scintillator material and reflected by the interfaces. 114-. (canceled)15. An apparatus comprising:a plurality of layers of scintillator material configured to generate photons in response to incident X-ray radiation; anda plurality of layers of spacer material wherein the scintillator material and spacer material are arranged in alternate layers so that a plurality of interfaces are provided between layers of scintillator material and layers of spacer material;wherein the scintillator material has a different refractive index to the spacer material and the thickness of layers within the plurality of layers of scintillator material and the plurality of layers of spacer material is arranged to enable constructive interference of photons emitted by the scintillator material and reflected by the interfaces.16. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the constructive interference is configured to collimate photons emitted by the scintillator material towards a direction perpendicular to the plurality of layers of scintillator material and plurality of layers of spacer material.17. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the plurality of layers of scintillator material and plurality of layers of spacer material are arranged to form a distributed Bragg reflector.18. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the plurality of layers of scintillator material and ...

QUANTUM DOT PHOTODETECTOR APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

An apparatus comprises a layer of channel material, source and drain electrodes configured to enable a flow of electrical current through the channel material, and a layer of quantum dot material configured to generate electron-hole pairs on exposure to electromagnetic radiation to produce a detectable change in the electrical current indicative of one or more of the presence and magnitude of the electromagnetic radiation. The layer of quantum dot material is positioned between the channel material and a layer of conductive material. The layers of channel and conductive material have work functions such that respective built-in electric fields are created at the interfaces between the layer of quantum dot material and the channel and conductive material. The electric field at each interface acts in the same direction to promote separation of the electrons and holes of the electron-hole pairs to facilitate production of the detectable change in electrical current. 1. An apparatus comprising a layer of channel material , source and drain electrodes configured to enable a flow of electrical current through the layer of channel material , and a layer of quantum dot material configured to generate electron-hole pairs on exposure to incident electromagnetic radiation to produce a detectable change in the electrical current which is indicative of one or more of the presence and magnitude of the electromagnetic radiation ,wherein the layer of quantum dot material is positioned between the layer of channel material and a layer of conductive material, andwherein the layers of channel and conductive material have work functions such that respective built-in electric fields are created at the interfaces between the layer of quantum dot material and the layers of channel and conductive material, the built-in electric field at each interface acting in the same direction to promote separation of the electrons and holes of the generated electron-hole pairs to facilitate production ...

Flexible Electronics Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including a flexible substrate; and an overhanging electronic component island, the electronic component island configured to be less flexible than the flexible substrate and including one or more electronic components, wherein the electronic component island includes a substrate-face with a connection portion and an overhang portion, the connection portion being mechanically coupled to a surface of the flexible substrate via a single connection-support pad and the overhang portion configured to overhang and be substantially free of the underlying flexible substrate such that the underlying flexible substrate can be strained independently from the overhang portion under operational strains of the flexible substrate. 1. An apparatus comprising:a flexible substrate; andan overhanging electronic component island, the electronic component island configured to be less flexible than the flexible substrate and comprising one or more electronic components,wherein the electronic component island comprises a substrate-face with a connection portion and an overhang portion, the connection portion being mechanically coupled to a surface of the flexible substrate via a single connection-support pad and the overhang portion configured to overhang and be substantially free of the underlying flexible substrate such that the underlying flexible substrate can be strained independently from the overhang portion under operational strains of the flexible substrate.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the connection-support pad is configured to provide support to the electronic component island to keep the electronic component island away from the underlying flexible substrate in an overhanging position.3. (canceled)4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the adhesion of the connection-support pad to the electronic component island and the flexible substrate is configured to provide the support.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in an ...

Meandering Interconnect on a Deformable Substrate

An apparatus including a first plurality of first conductive lines; and a first meandering interconnect supported in a spaced relationship from a deformable substrate, wherein the first meandering interconnect includes a first multiplicity of meandering conductive lines each of which is electrically connected to one of the first plurality of first conductive lines. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first plurality of first conductive lines; anda first meandering interconnect supported in a spaced relationship from a deformable substrate, wherein the first meandering interconnect comprises a first multiplicity of meandering conductive lines each of which is electrically connected to one of the first plurality of first conductive lines.2. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first meandering interconnect provides routing claim 1 , outside an active area of a touch panel comprising at least portions of the first conductive lines.3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first meandering interconnect meanders laterally in a first direction and extends longitudinally in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction.4. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first meandering interconnect is supported at intermittent support points.5. An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the first meandering interconnect comprises one or more suspended loops between adjacent support points.6. An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the first meandering interconnect is supported at intermittent support points by one or more raised beams.7. An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the support points are arranged rectilinearly along a longitudinal axis.8. An apparatus as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the first meandering interconnect comprises suspended loops on either side of the longitudinal axis and has a repeat pattern in the longitudinal direction.9. An apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the intermittent support points are regularly ...

DEVICE FOR EMITTING AND DETECTING PHOTONS AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

A single device for emitting and detecting photons. The device comprises a semiconductive layer (), active material (), further dielectric layer () and overlying electrode (). In a first mode of operation an electrical field is applied between the semiconductive layer () and the overlying electrode (). This enables photons to be emitted from the active material (). In a second mode of operation, the semiconductive layer () constitutes a channel of a field effect transistor (). The field effect transistor further comprises source electrode (), drain electrode (), gate electrode () and dielectric layer (). Photons absorbed by the active material () causes charge to be transferred to the semiconductive layer (), thereby changing the channel resistance. A plurality of such devices can be arranged in a configurable array. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus comprising:a material positioned between a semiconductive layer and a conductive layer;wherein the semiconductive layer comprises graphene and the graphene forms a graphene field effect transistor; andwherein the semiconductive layer and the conductive layer are configured such that in a first mode of operation the material acts as a photon emitter and in a second mode of operation the material acts as a photon detector.17. An apparatus as claimed in wherein in the first mode of operation an electric field is applied between the semiconductive layer and the conductive layer.18. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the semiconductive layer is connected to a source electrode and a drain electrode such that in the second mode of operation the semiconductive layer provides a channel within a field effect transistor.19. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the semiconductive layer and the conductive layer are arranged such that the apparatus can be configured in the first mode of operation at a first time and in the second mode of operation at a second claim 16 , different time.20. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the material ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINING TOGETHER MULTIPLE FUNCTIONAL LAYERS OF A FLEXIBLE DISPLAY

The present invention may relate to provision of a mechanism to join together the various substrate layers of a flexible display with optically clear adhesives that permit improved flexibility of the substrate layer stack and may also optically guide images to locations on a display surface that are not aligned with the display layer of a substrate layer stack. Embodiments of the present invention may provide for an improved user interface which may include enhanced flexibility and enhanced optical characteristics. 1. A method comprising:depositing a layer of optically clear adhesive on a first substrate; andlaminating a second substrate to the optically clear adhesive opposite the first substrate;wherein a first region of the optically clear adhesive comprises a first elastic modulus,wherein a second region of the optically clear adhesive, exclusive of the first region, comprises a second elastic modulus, andwherein the first elastic modulus is different from the second elastic modulus.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the optically clear adhesive comprises a liquid optically clear adhesive or a thin film optically clear adhesive.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising cross-linking the optically clear adhesive of the first region to a first degree and cross-linking the optically clear adhesive of the second region to a second degree claim 2 , which is different than the first degree.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the cross-linking of the optically clear adhesive is performed by exposure to ultraviolet radiation.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the second region of the optically clear adhesive is shielded from at least a portion of the ultraviolet radiation.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the cross-linking of the optically clear adhesive is performed by application of heat.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the cross-linking of the optically clear adhesive is performed by application of a chemical cross linker.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR DEFORMABLE ELECTRONICS

An apparatus comprising a deformable substrate, an electrical interconnect suitable for interconnecting one or more electronic components located on the deformable substrate to one another or to one or more electronic components located on another substrate, and a support beam configured to couple the electrical interconnect to the deformable substrate, wherein the electrical interconnect comprises one or more curved sections and adjoining straight sections, and wherein the electrical interconnect is attached to the support beam via the adjoining straight sections such that the one or more curved sections are suspended over the deformable substrate to enable the electrical interconnect to accommodate strain when the deformable substrate undergoes operational deformation. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus comprising a deformable substrate , an electrical interconnect suitable for interconnecting one or more electronic components located on the deformable substrate to one another or to one or more electronic components located on another substrate , and a support beam configured to couple the electrical interconnect to the deformable substrate , wherein the electrical interconnect comprises one or more curved sections and adjoining straight sections , and wherein the electrical interconnect is attached to the support beam via at least one of the adjoining straight sections such that the one or more curved sections are suspended over the deformable substrate to enable the electrical interconnect to accommodate strain when the deformable substrate undergoes operational deformation.17. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the electrical interconnect is configured such that the straight sections cross the support beam at an angle of between −10° and +40° with respect to the normal of the support beam.18. The apparatus of claim 16 , wherein the electrical interconnect is configured such that the curved sections have an arc angle of between 180° and 320° and a radius of ...

AN APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLABLY POPULATING A CHANNEL WITH CHARGE CARRIERS

An apparatus comprising: a channel () configured to conduct charge carriers; and a charge carrier generator () configured to generate charge carriers for populating the channel, wherein the charge carrier generator is configured for resonance energy transfer (FRET). The charge carrier generator may be a nanoparticle or quantum dot (), functionalised with at least one moiety (A, B) to enable detection of an analyte. The charge carrier generator may also be a nanoparticle or quantum dot () configured to photo-generate charge carriers. The channel () may be made of a material having a very high carrier mobility like graphene or carbon nanotubes.

An Apparatus for User Input and/or User Output

An apparatus including a flexible laminate structure including a first layer and a second layer and including perforations that extend through the first layer but not through the second layer, wherein the first layer is a functional layer used to enable user input to or output from the apparatus.

A deformable apparatus and method

An apparatus and method wherein the method comprises: a deformable substrate; a curved support structure configured to support at least a portion of a resistive sensor wherein the resistive sensor comprises a first electrode, a second electrode and a resistive sensor material provided between the electrodes; at least one support configured to space the curved support structure from the deformable substrate so that when the deformable substrate is deformed the curved support structure is not deformed in the same way; wherein the resistive sensor is positioned on the curved support structure so as to limit deformation of the resistive sensor when the deformable substrate is deformed.

DEFORMABLE APPARATUS AND METHOD

An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises: a deformable substrate;a curved support structure; at least one support configured to space the curved support structure from the substrate so that when the deformable substrate is deformed the curved support structure is not deformed in the same way; and a capacitive sensor comprising a protruding electrode capacitively coupled to an overlaying electrode;wherein the protruding electrode protrudes from a side of the curved support structure. 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus comprising:a deformable substrate;a curved support structure;at least one support configured to space the curved support structure from the substrate so that when the deformable substrate is deformed the curved support structure is not deformed in the same way; anda capacitive sensor comprising a protruding electrode capacitively coupled to an overlaying electrode;wherein the protruding electrode protrudes from a side of the curved support structure.17. An apparatus as claimed in comprising a plurality of capacitive sensors comprising a protruding electrode capacitively coupled to an overlaying electrode wherein different capacitive sensors within the apparatus are configured to detect different types of deformation of the apparatus.18. An apparatus as claimed in wherein the capacitive sensor comprises a first protruding electrode and a second protruding electrode and both the first protruding electrode and the second protruding electrode are capacitively coupled to the overlaying electrode.19. An apparatus as claimed in wherein a first protruding electrode protrudes from a first side of the curved support structure and a second protruding electrode protrudes from a second side of the curved support structure.20. An apparatus as claimed in wherein a first protruding electrode protrudes from a first side of the curved support structure and a second protruding electrode also protrudes from the first side of the curved support structure.21. An ...

An apparatus and method for coupling the apparatus to a reciprocal apparatus

An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: a layer of quantum tunnelling composite configured such that in a non-compressed state the quantum tunnelling composite is an electrical insulator and in a compressed state the layer of quantum tunnelling composite is an electrical conductor; a magnetic portion configured to cause compression of the quantum tunnelling composite; and wherein the apparatus is configured to be coupled to a reciprocal apparatus where the reciprocal apparatus comprises a reciprocal magnetic portion such that when the apparatus is coupled to the reciprocal apparatus the magnetic portion causes compression of the quantum tunnelling composite to provide a direct current path through the quantum tunnelling composite to the reciprocal apparatus.

Apparatus and Associated Methods

An apparatus including an open interconnected wall structure having one or more pores, the open interconnected wall structure including a first electrode material, the pores including an electrolyte and a second electrode material, wherein the electrolyte and second electrode material are supported on the first electrode material within the pores such that the first electrode material is separated from the second electrode material by the electrolyte to enable the generation and/or storage of electrical energy using the apparatus.

A deformable apparatus and method

An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises: a deformable substrate;a curved support structure; at least one support configured to space the curved support structure from the substrate so that when the deformable substrate is deformed the curved support structure is not deformed in the same way; and a capacitive sensor comprising a protruding electrode capacitively coupled to an overlaying electrode;wherein the protruding electrode protrudes from a side of the curved support structure.

User interfaces and associated apparatus and methods

An apparatus and method for coupling the apparatus to a reciprocal apparatus

A deformable apparatus and method

An apparatus and method wherein the method comprises: a deformable substrate; a curved support structure configured to support at least a portion of a resistive sensor wherein the resistive sensor comprises a first electrode, a second electrode and a resistive sensor material provided between the electrodes; at least one support configured to space the curved support structure from the deformable substrate so that when the deformable substrate is deformed the curved support structure is not deformed in the same way; wherein the resistive sensor is positioned on the curved support structure so as to limit deformation of the resistive sensor when the deformable substrate is deformed.

A quantum dot photodetector apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus comprising a layer of channel material, source and drain electrodes configured to enable a flow of electrical current through the layer of channel material, and a layer of quantum dot material configured to generate electron-hole pairs on exposure to incident electromagnetic radiation to produce a detectable change in the electrical current which is indicative of one or more of the presence and magnitude of the electromagnetic radiation, wherein the layer of quantum dot material is positioned between the layer of channel material and a layer of conductive material, and wherein the layers of channel and conductive material have work functions such that respective built-in electric fields are created at the interfaces between the layer of quantum dot material and the layers of channel and conductive material, the built-in electric field at each interface acting in the same direction to promote separation of the electrons and holes of the generated electron-hole pairs to facilitate production of the detectable change in electrical current.

Fixing device

An apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus comprising a nanowire waveguide and a nanoparticle, the nanowire waveguide configured to transmit radiation along its longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end, the nanoparticle positioned at least at the second end of the waveguide to receive the transmitted radiation for use in spectroscopy.

Meandering interconnect on a deformable substrate

An apparatus comprising a first plurality of first conductive lines (20); and a first meandering interconnect (10) supported in a spaced relationship from a deformable substrate (3), wherein the first meandering interconnect (10) comprises a first multiplicity of meandering conductive lines (16) each of which is electrically connected (14) to one of the first plurality of first conductive lines (20).

Wear resistant material

Electrode with reversibly deformable actuating substrate and associated methods

An apparatus comprising first and second electrodes (602,603) separated by an electrolyte (618), at least one of the first and second electrodes (602,603) comprising an actuating substrate (619,620) configured to undergo reversible deformation during actuation, wherein reversible deformation of the actuating substrate (619,620) causes a decrease in the internal resistance of the apparatus.

An apparatus for detecting radiation and method of providing an apparatus for detecting radiation

An apparatus and method, the apparatus comprising: a plurality of layers of scintillator material configured to generate photons in response to incident radiation; and a plurality of layers of spacer material wherein the scintillator material and spacer material are arranged in alternate layers so that a plurality of interfaces are provided between layers of scintillator material and layers of spacer material; wherein the scintillator material has a different refractive index to the spacer material and the thickness of layers within the plurality of layers is arranged to enable constructive interference of photons emitted by the scintillator material and reflected by the interfaces.

A deformable apparatus and method

An apparatus and method wherein the apparatus comprises: a deformable substrate; a curved support structure; at least one support configured to space the curved support structure from the substrate so that when the deformable substrate is deformed the curved support structure is not deformed in the same way; and a capacitive sensor comprising a protruding electrode capacitively coupled to an overlaying electrode; wherein the protruding electrode protrudes from a side of the curved support structure.

Haptic communication

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus comprises: a material attachable to skin, the material capable of detecting a magnetic field and transferring a perceivable stimulus to the skin, wherein the perceivable stimulus relates to the magnetic field.

Touchscreen with haptic feedback

An apparatus comprising at least oneprocessor and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to provide a first state or a second state for an electrode, wherein in the first state, the electrode is configured for use in the detection of touch input, and in the second state, the electrode is configured for use in the provision of haptic feedback.

Method and apparatus for joining together multiple functional layers of a flexible display

A deformable apparatus and method

An apparatus and method wherein the method comprises: a deformable substrate; a curved support structure configured to support at least a portion of a resistive sensor wherein the resistive sensor comprises a first electrode, a second electrode and a resistive sensor material provided between the electrodes;at least one support configured to space the curved support structure from the deformable substrate so that when the deformable substrate is deformed the curved support structure is not deformed in the same way;wherein the resistive sensor is positioned on the curved support structure so as to limit deformation of the resistive sensor when the deformable substrate is deformed.

Capacitive and resistive sensor

An apparatus comprising:a capacitance touch sensor arrangement configured to have a variable capacitance that varies when a user finger touches the capacitance touch sensor arrangement; andat least one variable resistor sensor integrated within the capacitance touch sensor arrangement wherein the variableresistor sensor has a variable resistance that varies with a sensed parameter;the apparatus comprising an input configured to receive an input signal comprising a time varying component and an output configured to provide an output signal that depends upon both the capacitance of the capacitance touch sensor arrangement and the resistance of the variable resistance sensor.

A graphene - titanium dioxide electrode

An electrode comprises graphene, titanium dioxide and a binder, the binder configured to facilitate the binding together of the graphene and titanium dioxide to form the electrode.

Generating perceptible touch stimulus

Meandering interconnect on a deformable substrate

An apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus, the apparatus comprising first and second circuit boards, and an electrolyte, the first and second circuit boards each comprising a capacitive element, wherein the apparatus is configured such that a chamber is defined between the first and second circuit boards with the capacitive elements contained therein and facing one another, the chamber comprising the electrolyte, and wherein the apparatus is configured to store electrical charge when a potential difference is applied between the capacitive elements.

Oberflächentexturaufzeichnung mit Mikrofon

Eine Vorrichtung, die ein Mikrofon enthält, und ein Profilmessersystem, welches das Mikrofon enthält. Das Profilmessersystem ist dafür konfiguriert, an dem Mikrofon empfangene Schwingungen zum Erzeugen einer Oberflächentexturdatei (Surface Texture File, STF) zu verwenden.

A substrate scaffold structure and associated apparatus and methods

A method comprising forming a substrate scaffold structure for use in the fabrication of a reversibly deformable circuit board, the substrate scaffold structure comprising a predefined waveform topography onto which one or more scaffold-conforming thin film layers can be deposited for use in forming electronic circuit elements of the reversibly deformable circuit board, the waveform topography of the substrate scaffold structure predefined to facilitate operational reversible deformation of the circuit board.

Device for emitting and detecting photons and method of producing the same

Oberflächentexturaufzeichnung mit Mikrofon

Vorrichtung, die Folgendes umfasst: ein Mikrofon; ein Profilmessersystem, welches das Mikrofon umfasst, wobei das Profilmessersystem dafür konfiguriert ist, an dem Mikrofon empfangene Schwingungen zum Erzeugen einer Oberflächentexturdatei (Surface Texture File, STF) zu verwenden; und eine Schwingungsbrücke zwischen einem Chassis der Vorrichtung und dem Mikrofon, wobei die Schwingungsbrücke ein ortsfestes Element umfasst, das mit dem Chassis der Vorrichtung verbunden ist, und ein bewegliches Element umfasst, das beweglich mit dem ortsfesten Element verbunden ist, wobei sich das bewegliche Element mindestens teilweise von dem Chassis erstreckt.

Flexible electronics apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus comprising: a flexible substrate; and an overhanging electronic component island, the electronic component island configured to be less flexible than the flexible substrate and comprising one or more electronic components, wherein the electronic component island comprises a substrate-face with a connection portion and an overhang portion, the connection portion being mechanically coupled to a surface of the flexible substrate via a single connection-support pad and the overhang portion configured to overhang and be substantially free of the underlying flexible substrate such that the underlying flexible substrate can be strained independently from the overhang portion under operational strains of the flexible substrate.

Capacitive and resistive sensor

An apparatus comprising:a capacitance touch sensor arrangement configured to have a variable capacitance that varies when a user finger touches the capacitance touch sensor arrangement; andat least one variable resistor sensor integrated within the capacitance touch sensor arrangement wherein the variableresistor sensor has a variable resistance that varies with a sensed parameter;the apparatus comprising an input configured to receive an input signal comprising a time varying component and an output configured to provide an output signal that depends upon both the capacitance of the capacitance touch sensor arrangement and the resistance of the variable resistance sensor.

Flexible electronics apparatus and associated methods

An apparatus comprising: a flexible substrate; and an overhanging electronic component island, the electronic component island configured to be less flexible than the flexible substrate and comprising one or more electronic components, wherein the electronic component island comprises a substrate-face with a connection portion and an overhang portion, the connection portion being mechanically coupled to a surface of the flexible substrate via a single connection-support pad and the overhang portion configured to overhang and be substantially free of the underlying flexible substrate such that the underlying flexible substrate can be strained independently from the overhang portion under operational strains of the flexible substrate.

神経刺激を提供する装置及び関連方法

【課題】タッチスクリーンディスプレイを用いて電気的神経刺激を提供する。【解決手段】装置２００は、装置の外面のうち、光透過性電極１３６に近い部分に接触するユーザに、経皮的神経電気刺激を提供するよう構成された、光透過性電極を含む。指先がＴＳＴＦ層１３２の外表面に当てられると、指先が、指先の下にある単数の電極／複数の電極と静電容量結合する。この静電容量結合の結果、電荷がユーザの指先の神経終末において誘導される。神経終末において誘導される電荷は、第１および第２の電極の間の電位差に依存する。神経終末において誘導される電荷が十分大きければ、ユーザに触感を提供することができる。【選択図】図９

A substrate scaffold structure and associated apparatus and methods

A method comprising forming a substrate scaffold structure for use in the fabrication of a reversibly deformable circuit board, the substrate scaffold structure comprising a predefined waveform topography onto which one or more scaffold-conforming thin film layers can be deposited for use in forming electronic circuit elements of the reversibly deformable circuit board, the waveform topography of the substrate scaffold structure predefined to facilitate operational reversible deformation of the circuit board.

Aparato electrónico flexible y métodos asociados.

Un aparato que comprende: un sustrato flexible; y una isla de componentes electrónicos sobresaliente, estando configurada la isla de componentes electrónicos para ser menos flexible que el sustrato flexible y comprendiendo uno o más componentes electrónicos, en donde la isla de componentes electrónicos comprende una cara de sustrato con una porción de conexión y una porción sobresaliente, estando mecánicamente acoplada la porción de conexión a una superficie del sustrato flexible mediante una única almohadilla de soporte de conexión, y estando configurada la porción sobresaliente para sobresalir y estar esencialmente libre del sustrato flexible subyacente, de tal manera que el sustrato flexible subyacente puede deformarse independientemente de la porción sobresaliente bajo deformaciones operacionales del sustrato flexible.

Static mixers and diffusers

Flotation equipment

Apparatus for providing nerve stimulation and related methods

An apparatus comprises an optically transparent electrode configured to provide transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation to a user contacting a portion of an exterior surface of said apparatus proximal to said optically transparent electrode.

神経刺激を提供する装置及び関連方法

【課題】電気的神経刺激を提供する装置および関連方法における改良。【解決手段】装置は、前記装置の外面のうち、光透過性電極に近い部分に接触するユーザに、経皮的神経電気刺激を提供するよう構成された、前記光透過性電極を含む。【選択図】図３Ｂ

Apparatus for providing nerve stimulation

Method and apparatus for flexible battery

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a single battery ribbon (14) and vacuum packaging. The single battery ribbon includes a first portion (22), a second portion (22), and an interconnecting portion (15) between the first portion (22) and the second portion (22). The first portion (22), the second portion (22), and the interconnecting portion (15) form a continuous single layer including an anode (16) and a cathode (20). The vacuum packaging surrounds the single battery ribbon (14). The vacuum packaging includes a middle connecting portion configured to contact a first side of the interconnecting portion (15) and a second opposite side of the interconnecting portion (15).

フレキシブル・バッテリのための方法と装置

【課題】フレキシブル・バッテリ形成要素。【解決手段】本願発明の例示的実施形態にしたがって、装置が開示される。この装置は、単一バッテリ・リボンと真空包装とを含む。単一バッテリ・リボンは、第１の部分、第２の部分、および、第１の部分と第２の部分との間の相互接続部分を含む。第１の部分は、第１のブロックを含む。第２の部分は、第２のブロックを含む。第１の部分、第２の部分、および、相互接続部分は、アノードおよびカソードを含む連続単一層を形成する。真空包装は、単一バッテリ・リボンを囲む。真空包装は、相互接続部分の第１の側、および、相互接続部分の第２の反対側に接触するように構成される中間接続部分を含む。【選択図】図２

Method and apparatus for flexible battery

Flotation equipment

Flotation cell rotors

An apparatus for user input and/or user output

An apparatus comprising: a flexible laminate structure comprising a first layer and a second layer and comprising perforations that extend through the first layer but not through the second layer, wherein the first layer is a functional layer used to enable user input to or output from the apparatus.

Battery cell

A battery cell including: an anode configured to operate as a source of cations during discharge of the battery cell; and an electrolyte configured to transport the cations from the anode to the a cathode during discharge of the battery cell, wherein the cathode comprises material that is configured to enable the reversible insertion of transported cations during discharge of the battery cell and that has optical properties that are dependent upon cation insertion and that is viewable by a user.

Battery cell

Battery cell

A battery cell including: an anode configured to operate as a source of cations during discharge of the battery cell; and an electrolyte configured to transport the cations from the anode to the a cathode during discharge of the battery cell, wherein the cathode comprises material that is configured to enable the reversible insertion of transported cations during discharge of the battery cell and that has optical properties that are dependent upon cation insertion and that is viewable by a user.

A mixture, a slurry for an electrode, a battery electrode, a battery and associated methods

A mixture comprising: a room temperature ionic liquid; and a reversible source/sink of lithium ions. The mixture may be used as a lithium-ion battery electrode slurry enabling flexible lithium-ion batteries.