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公开(公告)号：US10775940B2
公开(公告)日：2020-09-15
申请号：US15492127
申请日：2017-04-20
Applicant: NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst
Abstract: An example force-sensitive electronic device is described herein. The device can include a device body, a touch surface bonded to the device body in a bonded region that is arranged along a peripheral edge of the touch surface, and a plurality of force sensors that are arranged between the device body and the touch surface. Each of the plurality of force sensors can be spaced apart from the bonded region.
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公开(公告)号：US20160363490A1
公开(公告)日：2016-12-15
申请号：US15178976
申请日：2016-06-10
Applicant: NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst , Dan Benjamin , Steven S. Nasiri
IPC: G01L1/18
Abstract: An example MEMS force sensor is described herein. The MEMS force sensor can include a cap for receiving an applied force and a sensor bonded to the cap. A trench and a cavity can be formed in the sensor. The trench can be formed along at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the sensor. The cavity can define an outer wall and a flexible sensing element, and the outer wall can be arranged between the trench and the cavity. The cavity can be sealed between the cap and the sensor. The sensor can also include a sensor element formed on the flexible sensing element. The sensor element can change an electrical characteristic in response to deflection of the flexible sensing element.
Abstract translation: 这里描述了示例性MEMS力传感器。 MEMS力传感器可以包括用于接收施加的力的盖和结合到盖的传感器。 可以在传感器中形成沟槽和空腔。 沟槽可以沿着传感器的周缘的至少一部分形成。 空腔可以限定外壁和柔性感测元件，并且外壁可以布置在沟槽和空腔之间。 空腔可以密封在盖和传感器之间。 传感器还可以包括形成在柔性感测元件上的传感器元件。 传感器元件可以响应于柔性传感元件的偏转而改变电特性。
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公开(公告)号：US20170299448A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-19
申请号：US15486632
申请日：2017-04-13
Applicant: NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst , Jeremy Crank
CPC classification number: G01L1/04 , G01L1/044 , G01L1/26 , G06F3/041 , G06F2203/04103 , G06F2203/04105
Abstract: An example actuator device for a force sensor is described herein. The device can include a device body, a force concentrator element, an overload protection element, one or more legs, and an attachment layer for attaching the device to a substrate. An example method for assembling a force sensing system is also described herein. Further, an example method for protecting a force sensor from excessive forces or displacement is described herein.
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4.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20150138112A1
公开(公告)日：2015-05-21
申请号：US14536734
申请日：2014-11-10
Applicant: NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst
CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 , G01L1/142 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04106 , Y10T29/4913
Abstract: An example force sensor module for a touch-sensitive electronic device can include a force sensor, a bias assembly and an opposing bias assembly that is coupled to the bias assembly. The bias assembly can have a top wall and a plurality of side walls extending from the top wall. The top and side walls can define a chamber. The force sensor can be arranged between the bias assembly and the opposing bias assembly within the chamber. Additionally, the bias and opposing bias assemblies can be configured to apply a preload force to the force sensor, which is approximately equal to a spring force exerted between the bias and opposing bias assemblies.
Abstract translation: 用于触敏电子设备的示例性力传感器模块可以包括力传感器，偏置组件和耦合到偏置组件的相对偏置组件。 偏置组件可以具有从顶壁延伸的顶壁和多个侧壁。 顶壁和侧壁可以限定一个室。 力传感器可以布置在偏压组件和腔室内的对置偏压组件之间。 另外，偏置和相对的偏置组件可以被配置为向力传感器施加预加载力，其大致等于施加在偏置组件和相对的偏置组件之间的弹簧力。
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公开(公告)号：US09032818B2
公开(公告)日：2015-05-19
申请号：US13934900
申请日：2013-07-03
Applicant: NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst
CPC classification number: G01L1/18 , B81B3/0018 , B81C1/00134 , G01L1/148 , G01L1/26 , G01L5/162
Abstract: A microelectromechanical (“MEMS”) load sensor device for measuring a force applied by a human user is described herein. In one aspect, the load sensor device has a contact surface in communication with a touch surface which communicates forces originating on the touch surface to a deformable membrane, on which load sensor elements are arranged, such that the load sensor device produces a signal proportional to forces imparted by a human user along the touch surface. In another aspect, the load sensor device has an overload protection ring to protect the load sensor device from excessive forces. In another aspect, the load sensor device has embedded logic circuitry to allow a microcontroller to individually address load sensor devices organized into an array. In another aspect, the load sensor device has electrical and mechanical connectors such as solder bumps designed to minimize cost of final component manufacturing.
Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于测量人类用户施加的力的微机电（“MEMS”）负载传感器装置。 在一个方面，负载传感器装置具有与触摸表面连通的接触表面，该接触表面将起始于触摸表面的力连接到可变形膜上，负载传感器元件布置在其上，使得负载传感器装置产生与 由人类使用者沿着触摸表面施加的力。 在另一方面，负载传感器装置具有过载保护环以保护负载传感器装置免受过大的力。 在另一方面，负载传感器装置具有嵌入式逻辑电路，以允许微控制器分别地组织成阵列的负载传感器装置。 在另一方面，负载传感器装置具有电气和机械连接器，例如设计成最小化最终部件制造成本的焊料凸块。
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公开(公告)号：US10466119B2
公开(公告)日：2019-11-05
申请号：US15178976
申请日：2016-06-10
Applicant: NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst , Dan Benjamin , Steven S. Nasiri
Abstract: An example MEMS force sensor is described herein. The MEMS force sensor can include a cap for receiving an applied force and a sensor bonded to the cap. A trench and a cavity can be formed in the sensor. The trench can be formed along at least a portion of a peripheral edge of the sensor. The cavity can define an outer wall and a flexible sensing element, and the outer wall can be arranged between the trench and the cavity. The cavity can be sealed between the cap and the sensor. The sensor can also include a sensor element formed on the flexible sensing element. The sensor element can change an electrical characteristic in response to deflection of the flexible sensing element.
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公开(公告)号：US10126183B2
公开(公告)日：2018-11-13
申请号：US15486632
申请日：2017-04-13
Applicant: NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst , Jeremy Crank
Abstract: An example actuator device for a force sensor is described herein. The device can include a device body, a force concentrator element, an overload protection element, one or more legs, and an attachment layer for attaching the device to a substrate. An example method for assembling a force sensing system is also described herein. Further, an example method for protecting a force sensor from excessive forces or displacement is described herein.
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公开(公告)号：US20170308197A1
公开(公告)日：2017-10-26
申请号：US15492127
申请日：2017-04-20
Applicant: NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst
IPC: G06F3/044
Abstract: An example force-sensitive electronic device is described herein. The device can include a device body, a touch surface bonded to the device body in a bonded region that is arranged along a peripheral edge of the touch surface, and a plurality of force sensors that are arranged between the device body and the touch surface. Each of the plurality of force sensors can be spaced apart from the bonded region.
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公开(公告)号：US10817061B2
公开(公告)日：2020-10-27
申请号：US16119033
申请日：2018-08-31
Applicant: JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS ACQUISITION LLC , NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： David Andrews , Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst , Jason Carl Lisseman , Don Metzger
IPC: G09G5/00 , G06F3/01 , B60K35/00 , G06F3/041 , B60K37/06 , G06F3/0354 , B60R16/023 , B60W50/16 , G06F3/16
Abstract: A multi-dimensional track pad is described that acts as human-machine interface (HMI). Inputs to the HMI can be made not only using the tradition two-dimensional (X-Y) inputs of a track pad, but also a third dimension, force, and even a fourth dimension, time. Tactile or audible feedback to the inputs can be provided. Methods of using the HMI to control a system are described as well as a track pad system that utilizes the HMI in communication with a processor.
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公开(公告)号：US20140007705A1
公开(公告)日：2014-01-09
申请号：US13934900
申请日：2013-07-03
Applicant: NextInput, Inc.
Inventor： Ian Campbell , Ryan Diestelhorst
CPC classification number: G01L1/18 , B81B3/0018 , B81C1/00134 , G01L1/148 , G01L1/26 , G01L5/162
Abstract: A microelectromechanical (“MEMS”) load sensor device for measuring a force applied by a human user is described herein. In one aspect, the load sensor device has a contact surface in communication with a touch surface which communicates forces originating on the touch surface to a deformable membrane, on which load sensor elements are arranged, such that the load sensor device produces a signal proportional to forces imparted by a human user along the touch surface. In another aspect, the load sensor device has an overload protection ring to protect the load sensor device from excessive forces. In another aspect, the load sensor device has embedded logic circuitry to allow a microcontroller to individually address load sensor devices organized into an array. In another aspect, the load sensor device has electrical and mechanical connectors such as solder bumps designed to minimize cost of final component manufacturing.
Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于测量人类用户施加的力的微机电（“MEMS”）负载传感器装置。 在一个方面，负载传感器装置具有与触摸表面连通的接触表面，该接触表面将起始于触摸表面的力连接到可变形的膜上，负载传感器元件布置在其上，使得负载传感器装置产生与 由人类使用者沿着触摸表面施加的力。 在另一方面，负载传感器装置具有过载保护环以保护负载传感器装置免受过大的力。 在另一方面，负载传感器装置具有嵌入式逻辑电路，以允许微控制器分别地组织成阵列的负载传感器装置。 在另一方面，负载传感器装置具有电气和机械连接器，例如设计成最小化最终部件制造成本的焊料凸块。
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