公开(公告)号：US20060066588A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US11232299

申请日：2005-09-21

Applicant: Benjamin Lyon ,  Stephanie Cinereski ,  Chad Bronstein ,  Steven Hotelling

Inventor： Benjamin Lyon ,  Stephanie Cinereski ,  Chad Bronstein ,  Steven Hotelling

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: An input device and system are described that acquires (measures) raw track pad sensor data and transmits this data to a host computer where it is analyzed by an application executing on one or more host computer central processing units. The resulting input processing architecture provides a track pad input device that is both lower in cost to manufacture and more flexible than prior art track pad input devices. Lower costs may be realized by eliminating the prior art's dedicated track pad hardware for processing sensor data (e.g., a processor and associated firmware memory). Increased flexibility may be realized by providing feature set functionality via software that executes on the host computer. In this architecture, track pad functionality may be modified, updated, and enhanced through software upgrade procedures.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种输入设备和系统，其获取（测量）原始轨迹板传感器数据，并将该数据发送到主计算机，在该计算机中，由在一个或多个主机计算机中央处理单元上执行的应用进行分析。 所得到的输入处理架构提供了跟现有技术的轨迹板输入装置相比制造成本更低且更灵活的跟踪板输入装置。 可以通过消除用于处理传感器数据（例如，处理器和相关联的固件存储器）的现有技术的专用轨道硬件来实现较低的成本。 通过在主计算机上执行的软件提供特征集功能可以实现增加的灵活性。 在此架构中，跟踪板功能可以通过软件升级程序进行修改，更新和增强。

公开(公告)号：US20050024843A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10622266

申请日：2003-07-17

Applicant: Steven Hotelling

Inventor： Steven Hotelling

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  F21V7/04

CPC classification number: G02B6/0018 ,  G02B6/0021 ,  Y10S362/80

Abstract: A light guide panel is disclosed. The panel comprises a plate for dispersing light and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) coupled to the plate for providing the dispersed light. When the panel is coupled to a keyboard, the at least one LED is under a portion of the keyboard such that when the at least one LED is illuminated, the light from the LED does not distract a user. Accordingly, by strategically placing LEDs within the panel and providing the LEDs under appropriate portions of the keyboard, the device utilizing the keyboard can be smaller than when a conventional light guide panel is utilized. In addition, a further improvement in illumination is provided when a mechanism is provided which reflects light escaping from the edges of the panel back into the panel.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种导光板。 面板包括用于分散光的板和耦合到板的至少一个发光二极管（LED），用于提供分散的光。 当面板耦合到键盘时，至少一个LED在键盘的一部分下方，使得当至少一个LED被照亮时，来自LED的光不会分散用户的注意力。 因此，通过将LED策略性地放置在面板内并且在键盘的适当部分处提供LED，使用键盘的装置可以比使用传统导光板时小。 此外，当提供将从面板的边缘逸出的光反射回面板的机构时，提供了照明的进一步改进。

公开(公告)号：US09354751B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US12560846

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Joseph Fisher ,  Erturk Kocalar ,  Steven Hotelling ,  David Gutierrez

Inventor： Joseph Fisher ,  Erturk Kocalar ,  Steven Hotelling ,  David Gutierrez

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0416

Abstract: An input device is disclosed that can improve input detection associated with sensor elements that exhibit a weaker response at the lower end of their dynamic range than their counterparts. This can be advantageous when implementing input reporting rules that rely on a sufficient response at the lower end of a sensor element's dynamic range. The input device can compensate for a weak sensor element at the low end of its dynamic range by increasing its sensitivity in certain situations, such as when an adjacent sensor provides a strong input signal, or after the weak sensor element provides a signal level exceeding a noise threshold for example. The sensitivity of the weak sensor element can be increased in a variety of ways, such as by reducing a noise threshold associated with the sensor element or boosting a signal level associated with the sensor element for example.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入设备，其可以改进与其动态范围的较低端处的比其对应物呈现较弱响应的传感器元件相关联的输入检测。 当实现依赖于在传感器元件的动态范围的较低端的足够响应的输入报告规则时，这可能是有利的。 输入装置可以通过在某些情况下增加其灵敏度来补偿其动态范围的低端的弱传感器元件，例如当相邻传感器提供强输入信号时，或者在弱传感器元件提供超过 噪声阈值为例。 弱传感器元件的灵敏度可以以各种方式增加，例如通过减少与传感器元件相关联的噪声阈值或增强例如与传感器元件相关联的信号电平。

公开(公告)号：US20100289759A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-18

申请号：US12560846

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Joseph Fisher ,  Erturk Kocalar ,  Steven Hotelling ,  David Gutierrez

Inventor： Joseph Fisher ,  Erturk Kocalar ,  Steven Hotelling ,  David Gutierrez

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0416

Abstract: An input device is disclosed that can improve input detection associated with sensor elements that exhibit a weaker response at the lower end of their dynamic range than their counterparts. This can be advantageous when implementing input reporting rules that rely on a sufficient response at the lower end of a sensor element's dynamic range. The input device can compensate for a weak sensor element at the low end of its dynamic range by increasing its sensitivity in certain situations, such as when an adjacent sensor provides a strong input signal, or after the weak sensor element provides a signal level exceeding a noise threshold for example. The sensitivity of the weak sensor element can be increased in a variety of ways, such as by reducing a noise threshold associated with the sensor element or boosting a signal level associated with the sensor element for example.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入设备，其可以改进与其动态范围的较低端处的比其对应物呈现较弱响应的传感器元件相关联的输入检测。 当实现依赖于在传感器元件的动态范围的较低端的足够响应的输入报告规则时，这可能是有利的。 输入装置可以通过在某些情况下增加其灵敏度来补偿其动态范围的低端的弱传感器元件，例如当相邻传感器提供强输入信号时，或者在弱传感器元件提供超过 噪声阈值为例。 弱传感器元件的灵敏度可以以各种方式增加，例如通过减少与传感器元件相关联的噪声阈值或增强例如与传感器元件相关联的信号电平。

公开(公告)号：US07728823B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11232299

申请日：2005-09-21

Applicant: Benjamin Lyon ,  Stephanie Cinereski ,  Chad Bronstein ,  Steven Hotelling

Inventor： Benjamin Lyon ,  Stephanie Cinereski ,  Chad Bronstein ,  Steven Hotelling

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: An input device and system are described that acquires (measures) raw track pad sensor data and transmits this data to a host computer where it is analyzed by an application executing on one or more host computer central processing units. The resulting input processing architecture provides a track pad input device that is both lower in cost to manufacture and more flexible than prior art track pad input devices. Lower costs may be realized by eliminating the prior art's dedicated track pad hardware for processing sensor data (e.g., a processor and associated firmware memory). Increased flexibility may be realized by providing feature set functionality via software that executes on the host computer. In this architecture, track pad functionality may be modified, updated, and enhanced through software upgrade procedures.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种输入设备和系统，其获取（测量）原始轨迹板传感器数据，并将该数据发送到主计算机，在该计算机中，由在一个或多个主机计算机中央处理单元上执行的应用进行分析。 所得到的输入处理架构提供了跟现有技术的轨迹板输入装置相比制造成本更低且更灵活的跟踪板输入装置。 可以通过消除用于处理传感器数据（例如，处理器和相关联的固件存储器）的现有技术的专用轨道硬件来实现较低的成本。 通过在主计算机上执行的软件提供特征集功能可以实现增加的灵活性。 在此架构中，跟踪板功能可以通过软件升级程序进行修改，更新和增强。

公开(公告)号：US20070194842A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US10591222

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: Steven Hotelling ,  Lex Bayer ,  Brian Land

Inventor： Steven Hotelling ,  Lex Bayer ,  Brian Land

IPC: H03D3/06

CPC classification number: G01C19/5705 ,  G01C19/56 ,  G01C19/5719 ,  G01C25/00

Abstract: A synchronous signal processing circuit for a dual-axis vibratory rotation-rate sensor uses a hybrid analog/digital design to provide correction for parasitic quadrature errors by the addition of synthesized correction signals in the analog domain prior to digitization. Error correction, signal demodulation and data conversions are synchronized with a signal phase-locked to the measured motion of the vibratory mass. Similarly, cross-axis error correction signals are synthesized directly from the cross axis signals. Use of these precise phase references provides for various benefits in signal noise and error matching (tracking) over wide operation conditions.

Abstract translation: 用于双轴振动旋转速率传感器的同步信号处理电路使用混合模拟/数字设计，以在数字化之前通过在模拟域中添加合成校正信号来提供对寄生正交误差的校正。 纠错，信号解调和数据转换与锁定到振动质量的测量运动的信号同步。 类似地，交叉轴误差校正信号是从交叉轴信号直接合成的。 使用这些精确的相位参考提供了在宽操作条件下的信号噪声和误差匹配（跟踪）中的各种优点。

公开(公告)号：US20070186652A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US10591221

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: Steven Hotelling ,  Lex Bayer ,  Brian Land

Inventor： Steven Hotelling ,  Lex Bayer ,  Brian Land

IPC: G01C19/56 ,  G01C19/32

CPC classification number: G01C19/5705 ,  G01C19/56 ,  G01C19/5719 ,  G01C25/00

Abstract: A vibratory rotational rate gyroscope has a suspended assembly isolated from external vibrations by an arrangement of helical springs. This isolated assembly includes both the active components of the rotational rate gyroscope and a digital processing circuit. The digital processing circuit includes digital storage for both externally determined and internally determined unit-specific calibration values. These values provide seed values for startup processes, which improves loop startup time, and values for unit-specific electronic calibration. The digital processing circuit further converts all data to digital form. A digital communications protocol is used to transmit the calibration information and the outgoing data to and from the isolated assembly on only two conductors. Two additional conductors used for power. Four of the helical springs used in the suspension arrangement are used for these conductors such that no additional wiring is required.

Abstract translation: 振动旋转速率陀螺仪具有通过螺旋弹簧的布置与外部振动隔离的悬挂组件。 该隔离的组件包括旋转速率陀螺仪的​​有源部件和数字处理电路。 数字处理电路包括用于外部确定的和内部确定的单位特定校准值的数字存储。 这些值为启动过程提供种子值，可以提高循环启动时间，以及单位特定电子校准的值。 数字处理电路还将所有数据转换成数字形式。 数字通信协议用于仅在两个导体上传送校准信息和输出数据到和从隔离组件传输。 两个额外的导体用于电源。 在悬挂装置中使用的四个螺旋弹簧用于这些导体，使得不需要额外的布线。

公开(公告)号：US20070177316A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US10591333

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: Steven Hotelling ,  Lex Bayer ,  Brian Land

Inventor： Steven Hotelling ,  Lex Bayer ,  Brian Land

IPC: H02H3/00

CPC classification number: G01C19/5705 ,  G01C19/56 ,  G01C19/5719 ,  G01C25/00

Abstract: A dual-axis rotational rate sensor having two vibratory masses coupled to a restoring element and driven in a resonant counter-phase motion, wherein the two masses vibrate with equal but opposite amplitudes along a single axis. The vibratory structure also accommodates motion of the masses in a plane orthogonal to the vibratory axis. Measurement of the motion of the masses in two axes in this plane provides signals directly responsive to rotation of the sensor about two orthogonal axes. Measurement and drive is facilitated by the use of magnetic masses and electromagnetic drive and sense transducers.

Abstract translation: 双轴旋转速率传感器，其具有耦合到恢复元件并以谐振相位运动驱动的两个振动质量，其中两个质量沿着单个轴以相等但相反的幅度振动。 振动结构还适应质量在与振动轴正交的平面中的运动。 在该平面中测量两轴中的质量的运动提供了直接响应于传感器围绕两个正交轴的旋转的信号。 通过使用磁性质量和电磁驱动和感测传感器来促进测量和驱动。

公开(公告)号：US20060066582A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-30

申请号：US10949060

申请日：2004-09-24

Applicant: Benjamin Lyon ,  Stephanie Cinereski ,  Chad Bronstein ,  Steven Hotelling

Inventor： Benjamin Lyon ,  Stephanie Cinereski ,  Chad Bronstein ,  Steven Hotelling

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: An input device and system are described that acquires (measures) raw track pad sensor data and transmits this data to a host computer where it is analyzed by an application executing on one or more host computer central processing units. The resulting input processing architecture provides a track pad input device that is both lower in cost to manufacture and more flexible than prior art track pad input devices. Lower costs may be realized by eliminating the prior art's dedicated track pad hardware for processing sensor data (e.g., a processor and associated firmware memory). Increased flexibility may be realized by providing feature set functionality via software that executes on the host computer. In this architecture, track pad functionality may be modified, updated and enhanced through software upgrade procedures.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种输入设备和系统，其获取（测量）原始轨迹板传感器数据，并将该数据发送到主计算机，在该计算机中，由在一个或多个主机计算机中央处理单元上执行的应用进行分析。 所得到的输入处理架构提供了跟现有技术的轨迹板输入装置相比制造成本更低且更灵活的跟踪板输入装置。 可以通过消除用于处理传感器数据（例如，处理器和相关联的固件存储器）的现有技术的专用轨道硬件来实现较低的成本。 通过在主计算机上执行的软件提供特征集功能可以实现增加的灵活性。 在这种架构中，跟踪板功能可以通过软件升级程序进行修改，更新和增强。