公开(公告)号：US20080088600A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11878132

申请日：2007-07-20

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh ,  Tang Tan

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh ,  Tang Tan

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: Method and apparatus for implementing multiple push buttons in a user device are disclosed. The method includes detecting a location of a user input using one or more touch sensors, detecting a force of the user input using a switch, and generating a signal for representing one of the push buttons being pressed according to with the location and force of the user input.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在用户设备中实现多个按钮的方法和装置。 该方法包括使用一个或多个触摸传感器检测用户输入的位置，使用开关检测用户输入的力，并且根据所述的位置和力量生成用于表示被按压的按钮中的一个的信号 用户输入。

公开(公告)号：US09343716B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13339733

申请日：2011-12-29

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  David A. Pakula ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  John Raff ,  Jeremy C. Franklin

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  David A. Pakula ,  Daniel W. Jarvis ,  John Raff ,  Jeremy C. Franklin

IPC: H01M2/10 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H01M10/657 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/623 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M6/46

CPC classification number: H01M2/1066 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01M2/0207 ,  H01M6/46 ,  H01M10/0436 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/623 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/657 ,  H01M10/6572 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1082

Abstract: Flexible battery packs for use in electronic devices are disclosed. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible battery pack may include a plurality of cells, such as galvanic or photovoltaic cells. The battery pack also may include a plurality of laminate layers coupled to the cells that include a top laminate layer and a bottom laminate layer. An adhesive may be used to couple the top and bottom laminate layers together such that each of the plurality of cells is isolated from each other. This arrangement may allow the battery to be shaped to fit a form factor of the electronic device. This arrangement also may allow one or more of the cells to be selectively removed from the plurality, which may be desirable from a manufacturing perspective.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于电子设备的柔性电池组。 在本公开的一个实施例中，柔性电池组可以包括多个电池，例如电流或光伏电池。 电池组还可以包括耦合到电池的多个层压层，其包括顶层叠层和底层叠层。 可以使用粘合剂将顶部和底部层压层连接在一起，使得多个单元中的每一个彼此隔离。 这种布置可以允许电池成形为适合电子设备的外形尺寸。 这种布置还可以允许从多个单元中选择性地移除一个或多个单元，这从制造的角度来看是可取的。

公开(公告)号：US09342108B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13437903

申请日：2012-04-02

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Stephen B. Lynch

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely ,  Stephen B. Lynch

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H04M1/18

CPC classification number: H02K7/063 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  H02K11/00 ,  H04M1/185 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: An electronic device including a processor, at least one sensor in communication with the processor, wherein the processor is configured to determine an orientation of the device and drop event based on input from the at least one sensor. The electronic device further includes a motor in communication with the processor and a mass operably connected to the motor. The processor is configured to drive the motor when a drop event is determined and the mass is configured to rotate with respect to the motor to alter the orientation of the device.

Abstract translation: 一种包括处理器的电子设备，与所述处理器通信的至少一个传感器，其中所述处理器被配置为基于来自所述至少一个传感器的输入来确定所述设备的取向和丢弃事件。 电子设备还包括与处理器连通的电动机和可操作地连接到电动机的质量。 处理器被配置为当确定液滴事件并且质量被配置为相对于电动机旋转以改变设备的方向时驱动电动机。

公开(公告)号：US08670588B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US12555388

申请日：2009-09-08

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Brian Lynch ,  Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Kyle Yeates

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Brian Lynch ,  Wey-Jiun Lin ,  Kyle Yeates

IPC: H04R1/02 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R1/20

CPC classification number: H05K1/189 ,  H01M2/1016 ,  H01M2/1094 ,  H05K9/0022 ,  H05K9/0024 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: This is directed to several handheld device components to be placed in a handheld device, as well as methods or systems for mounting or retaining components within the device. In particular, this is directed to a rigid shield used in an SMT process and securing connected flex connectors by adhering the flexes together. This is also directed to using foam in combination with a hard material to create an acoustic seal, or several layers of foam to create an acoustic and mechanical seal. This is also directed to selectively folding a sheet of material placed around a battery cell.

Abstract translation: 这涉及要放置在手持设备中的几个手持设备组件以及用于在设备中安装或保持组件的方法或系统。 特别地，这涉及在SMT工艺中使用的刚性屏蔽件并且通过将柔性件粘合在一起来固定连接的柔性连接器。 这还涉及将泡沫与硬质材料组合以产生声学密封，或多层泡沫以产生声学和机械密封。 这还涉及选择性地折叠放置在电池单元周围的材料片。

公开(公告)号：US08477490B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US13099122

申请日：2011-05-02

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov ,  David Kumka

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov ,  David Kumka

IPC: H05K7/20

CPC classification number: G06F1/203 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: A cooling system for a mobile computing device configured to drive two devices, a fan and an alert device. The fan cools components of the mobile computing device by exchanging air between an inner cavity of the mobile computing device and an outer environment surrounding the mobile computing device. The alert device produces an alert, e.g., a vibration, for the mobile computing device. The cooling system includes a motor operably connected to a first device (either the fan or the alert device) and operably connected via a clutch to a second device (either the fan or the alert device). The clutch allows the second device to be selectively activated depending on a speed or rotational direction of a drive shaft of the motor.

Abstract translation: 用于移动计算设备的冷却系统，其被配置为驱动两个设备，风扇和警报设备。 风扇通过在移动计算设备的内腔和围绕移动计算设备的外部环境之间交换空气来冷却移动计算设备的组件。 警报装置为移动计算装置产生警报，例如振动。 冷却系统包括可操作地连接到第一装置（风扇或警报装置）并且经由离合器可操作地连接到第二装置（风扇或警报装置）的马达。 离合器允许第二装置根据马达的驱动轴的速度或旋转方向选择性地启动。

公开(公告)号：US08416198B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12205757

申请日：2008-09-05

Applicant: Lakshman Rathnam ,  Louis Bokma ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Erturk Kocalar ,  Benjamin Lyon ,  Joseph Fisher

Inventor： Lakshman Rathnam ,  Louis Bokma ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Andrea Mucignat ,  Erturk Kocalar ,  Benjamin Lyon ,  Joseph Fisher

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: A multi-dimensional scroll wheel is disclosed. Scroll wheel circuitry is provided to detect input gestures that traverse the center of the scroll wheel and to detect multi-touch input. The scroll wheel can include a first plurality of sensor elements arranged in a first closed loop and a second plurality of sensor elements arranged in a second closed loop, the first and second closed loops being concentrically arranged about the center of the scroll wheel.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多维滚轮。 提供滚轮电路以检测穿过滚轮中心的输入手势并检测多点触摸输入。 滚轮可以包括布置在第一闭环中的第一多个传感器元件和布置在第二闭合回路中的第二多个传感器元件，第一和第二闭环围绕滚轮的中心同心布置。

公开(公告)号：US20130073095A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13234324

申请日：2011-09-16

Applicant: Nicholas V. King ,  Fletcher Rothkopf

Inventor： Nicholas V. King ,  Fletcher Rothkopf

IPC: G05D3/12

CPC classification number: H04M1/185 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: An electronic device including a processor, a sensor in communication with the processor and a protective mechanism. The protective mechanism is in communication with the processor and is configured to selectively alter a center of mass of the electronic device. Additionally, the electronic device also includes an enclosure configured to at least partially enclose the processor and the sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种电子设备，包括处理器，与处理器通信的传感器和保护机构。 保护机构与处理器通信并且被配置为选择性地改变电子设备的质心。 另外，电子设备还包括被配置为至少部分地包围处理器和传感器的外壳。

公开(公告)号：US20130063379A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13605544

申请日：2012-09-06

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard H. Dinh

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2025/048

Abstract: An input device that includes both a movement detector, such as mechanical switch, and positional indicator, such as touch pad touch screen, and/or touch sensing housing is disclosed. These two input devices can be used substantially simultaneously to provide a command to the device. In this manner, different commands can be associated with depressing a moveable member in different areas and a single moveable member can perform like several buttons.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括移动检测器（诸如机械开关）和诸如触摸板触摸屏和/或触摸感测外壳之类的位置指示器的输入设备。 这两个输入设备可以基本上同时使用来向设备提供命令。 以这种方式，不同的命令可以与在不同区域中按压可移动构件相关联，并且单个可移动构件可以像几个按钮执行。

公开(公告)号：US08330061B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US13051691

申请日：2011-03-18

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Jan Moolsintong ,  Joseph Fisher ,  Wendell Sander ,  Erturk Kocalar

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Jan Moolsintong ,  Joseph Fisher ,  Wendell Sander ,  Erturk Kocalar

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/02 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H13/81 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2225/004 ,  H01H2225/03 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2231/032 ,  H01H2231/042 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/018 ,  H03K2217/96066

Abstract: Compact input devices formed on flexible substrates are disclosed. The input devices may be formed using three or more conducting layers. By including three or more conducting layers, the diameter of the input device may be minimized. In addition, to improve the flexibility of portions of the input device mounted, some portions of the input device may be made to have fewer layers than other portions of the input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了形成在柔性基板上的紧凑型输入装置。 可以使用三个或更多个导电层来形成输入装置。 通过包括三个或更多个导电层，输入装置的直径可以最小化。 此外，为了提高安装的输入装置的部分的灵活性，可以使输入装置的一些部分具有比输入装置的其它部分更少的层。

公开(公告)号：US20120223824A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13411110

申请日：2012-03-02

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf

IPC: H04B3/36

CPC classification number: G06F3/016

Abstract: An apparatus for providing haptic feedback, including: a shell defining an aperture; a driver disposed within the shell; a mass disposed within the coil; and a projection connected to the mass and extending through the aperture. Also described herein is a method for providing generalized and localized haptic feedback, including the operations of: receiving an input signal; determining if the input signal corresponds to a generalized haptic feedback; if so, providing a first input to a linear vibrator; otherwise, providing a second input to a linear vibrator; wherein the linear vibrator outputs a generalized haptic feedback in response to the first input; and the linear vibrator outputs a localized haptic feedback in response to the second input.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供触觉反馈的装置，包括：限定孔径的外壳; 设在壳内的司机; 设置在线圈内的质量; 以及连接到质量并延伸通过孔的突起。 本文还描述了一种用于提供广义和局部触觉反馈的方法，包括以下操作：接收输入信号; 确定输入信号是否对应于广义的触觉反馈; 如果是，则向线性振动器提供第一输入; 否则，向线性振动器提供第二输入; 其中所述线性振动器响应于所述第一输入而输出广义的触觉反馈; 并且线性振动器响应于第二输入输出局部触觉反馈。