公开(公告)号：US09235274B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US11881166

申请日：2007-07-25

申请人： Brian St. Jacques ,  Michael Rogers

发明人： Brian St. Jacques ,  Michael Rogers

IPC分类号： G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC分类号： G06F3/03543 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/03548 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/00 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2239/078

摘要： The present invention is directed to a low-profile or ultra-thin navigational pointing device incorporating haptic feedback related to the hardware designs, and sensor optimization relative to the functionally of joysticks, computer mice, gaming equipment, cell phones, personal digital assistants, telecommunications equipment, entertainment equipment, and other electronic pointing devices requiring height profiles of 5 mm or less. In one embodiment, a device in accordance with the present invention includes a support structure component, a read component, a sensor component, and a capture enclosure component. The read component is coupled to the support structure, and the sensor component is coupled to the capture enclosure where it is positioned in close proximity to the read component by capture enclosure.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种涉及与硬件设计相关的触觉反馈以及相对于操纵杆，计算机鼠标，游戏设备，手机，个人数字助理，电信的功能的传感器优化的低轮廓或超薄导航指向装置 设备，娱乐设备和其他要求高度为5mm或更小的电子指点设备。 在一个实施例中，根据本发明的装置包括支撑结构部件，读取部件，传感器部件和捕获外壳部件。 读取部件耦合到支撑结构，并且传感器部件耦合到捕获壳体，在该壳体中，捕获壳体通过捕获壳体紧邻于读取部件。

公开(公告)号：US20110132732A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12631081

申请日：2009-12-04

申请人： Hitoshi Ando ,  Brian St. Jacques

发明人： Hitoshi Ando ,  Brian St. Jacques

IPC分类号： H01H13/02

CPC分类号： H01H13/64 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H2201/036

摘要： A two-stage switch apparatus includes: a PCB including first and second electrodes; a conductive dome disposed on the PCB; an insulating film covering a surface of the conductive dome on a side opposite to the PCB, and third and fourth electrodes above the conductive dome; and a button actuator provided over a side of the insulating film, which is opposite the PCB. The button actuator includes a conductive elastic body protruding to the side of the insulating film at positions corresponding to both the third and fourth electrodes. An analog portion is formed by the conductive elastic body, the third electrode and the fourth electrode, when the conductive elastic body contacts both the third and fourth electrodes. A digital portion is formed by the conductive dome and the second electrode, when the button actuator is pressed and the conductive dome is indented.

摘要翻译： 一种两级开关装置，包括：包括第一和第二电极的PCB; 布置在PCB上的导电圆顶; 覆盖导电圆顶的与PCB相反的一侧的表面的绝缘膜，以及导电圆顶上方的第三和第四电极; 以及设置在绝缘膜的与PCB相对的一侧上的按钮致动器。 按钮致动器包括在对应于第三和第四电极的位置处突出到绝缘膜一侧的导电弹性体。 当导电性弹性体与第三电极和第四电极接触时，由导电性弹性体，第三电极和第四电极形成模拟部分。 当按压按钮致动器并且导电圆顶被缩进时，由导电圆顶和第二电极形成数字部分。

公开(公告)号：US07684953B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US11705951

申请日：2007-02-12

申请人： David Feist ,  Brian St. Jacques ,  Michael Rogers ,  Archimedes Mandap ,  Timothy Martin ,  Eric Belford

发明人： David Feist ,  Brian St. Jacques ,  Michael Rogers ,  Archimedes Mandap ,  Timothy Martin ,  Eric Belford

IPC分类号： G01L7/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： H01C10/12 ,  Y10T29/49082

摘要： The present invention is directed to variable resistance zones for sensing input to an electronic device, as well as ministops for controlling deformation of the input components to ensure the accuracy of the inputs sensed. In one embodiment, a system in accordance with the present invention includes multiple variable resistors, an actuator, and a converter. The actuator overlies the multiple pressure-sensitive variable resistors and is configured to generate a pressure at a contact location on the multiple variable resistors. The converter is coupled to the multiple variable resistors and is programmed to map a pressure at the contact location to a pressure, location, or both along the surface of the actuator.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及用于感测对电子设备的输入的可变电阻区域以及用于控制输入部件的变形的微型计算机，以确保所感测的输入的精度。 在一个实施例中，根据本发明的系统包括多个可变电阻器，致动器和转换器。 致动器覆盖多个压敏变量电阻器，并被配置为在多个可变电阻器上的接触位置处产生压力。 转换器耦合到多个可变电阻器，并被编程以将接触位置处的压力映射到沿着致动器的表面的压力，位置或两者。

公开(公告)号：US08274358B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US12818401

申请日：2010-06-18

申请人： Hitoshi Ando ,  Brian St. Jacques ,  David Moe

发明人： Hitoshi Ando ,  Brian St. Jacques ,  David Moe

IPC分类号： H01C10/10

CPC分类号： H01C10/106 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  H05K1/111 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K2201/10083 ,  Y02P70/611

摘要： A multidirectional input member according to the present invention includes a base plate on which a looped sensor that includes a plurality of groups of non-contacting electrodes configured in a loop is formed and an operation plate locating opposite to the base plate. The operation plate has a first loop-shaped protrusion that is located at a plane opposite to the base plate, that is protruded toward the base plate side, that is opposite to the looped sensor, and that is configured with a resistant rubber member. The first protrusion has a configuration in which its sectional area of a plane parallel to the base plate is tapered in the direction from the operation plate side toward the base plate side.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的多向输入构件包括基板，其上形成有环形传感器，该环形传感器包括多个非接触电极组，其构成为环形，并且操作板与基板相对定位。 操作板具有第一环形突起，该第一环形突起位于与基板相对的平面上，该基板突出于底板侧，与环状传感器相反，并且构造有耐用橡胶构件。 第一突起部具有与基板平行的面的截面积从操作板侧朝向基板侧的方向成锥形的构造。

公开(公告)号：US20110309908A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-22

申请号：US12818401

申请日：2010-06-18

申请人： Hitoshi Ando ,  Brian St. Jacques ,  David Moe

发明人： Hitoshi Ando ,  Brian St. Jacques ,  David Moe

IPC分类号： H01C1/00

CPC分类号： H01C10/106 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  H05K1/111 ,  H05K1/181 ,  H05K2201/10083 ,  Y02P70/611

摘要： A multidirectional input member according to the present invention includes a base plate on which a looped sensor that includes a plurality of groups of non-contacting electrodes configured in a loop is formed and an operation plate locating opposite to the base plate. The operation plate has a first loop-shaped protrusion that is located at a plane opposite to the base plate, that is protruded toward the base plate side, that is opposite to the looped sensor, and that is configured with a resistant rubber member. The first protrusion has a configuration in which its sectional area of a plane parallel to the base plate is tapered in the direction from the operation plate side toward the base plate side.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的多向输入构件包括基板，其上形成有环形传感器，该环形传感器包括多个非接触电极组，其构成为环形，并且操作板与基板相对定位。 操作板具有第一环形突起，该第一环形突起位于与基板相对的平面上，该基板突出于底板侧，与环状传感器相反，并且构造有耐用橡胶构件。 第一突起部具有与基板平行的面的截面积从操作板侧朝向基板侧的方向成锥形的构造。

公开(公告)号：US07952038B1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US12631081

申请日：2009-12-04

申请人： Hitoshi Ando ,  Brian St. Jacques

发明人： Hitoshi Ando ,  Brian St. Jacques

IPC分类号： H01H13/48

CPC分类号： H01H13/64 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H2201/036

摘要： A two-stage switch apparatus includes: a PCB including first and second electrodes; a conductive dome disposed on the PCB; an insulating film covering a surface of the conductive dome on a side opposite to the PCB, and third and fourth electrodes above the conductive dome; and a button actuator provided over a side of the insulating film, which is opposite the PCB. The button actuator includes a conductive elastic body protruding to the side of the insulating film at positions corresponding to both the third and fourth electrodes. An analog portion is formed by the conductive elastic body, the third electrode and the fourth electrode, when the conductive elastic body contacts both the third and fourth electrodes. A digital portion is formed by the conductive dome and the second electrode, when the button actuator is pressed and the conductive dome is indented.

摘要翻译： 一种两级开关装置，包括：包括第一和第二电极的PCB; 布置在PCB上的导电圆顶; 覆盖导电圆顶的与PCB相反的一侧的表面的绝缘膜，以及导电圆顶上方的第三和第四电极; 以及设置在绝缘膜的与PCB相对的一侧上的按钮致动器。 按钮致动器包括在对应于第三和第四电极的位置处突出到绝缘膜一侧的导电弹性体。 当导电性弹性体与第三电极和第四电极接触时，由导电性弹性体，第三电极和第四电极形成模拟部分。 当按压按钮致动器并且导电圆顶被缩进时，由导电圆顶和第二电极形成数字部分。