公开(公告)号：US5499041A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-12

申请号：US322956

申请日：1994-10-13

Applicant: Eric L. Brandenburg ,  Patrick J. Franz ,  David H. Straayer

Inventor： Eric L. Brandenburg ,  Patrick J. Franz ,  David H. Straayer

IPC: H01H13/00 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H01C10/10 ,  H01H9/26

CPC classification number: G06F3/0213 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  G05G2009/04762 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2225/03 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/052

Abstract: A keyswitch-integrated pointing assembly in which a plurality of substantially planar force sensing elements are disposed on a planar surface adjacent a keyswitch on a keyboard. The keyswitch includes a plunger which extends downwardly from a key cap for actuating a switch at the lower end of vertical key cap travel. The key cap engages an indexing surface when fully depressed which transmits force applied to the key cap to the force sensing elements. The force sensing elements are sandwiched between a pair of opposing plates thereby biasing the elements into a substantially linear operating region when no force is applied to the key cap.

Abstract translation: 一种钥匙开关集成指示组件，其中多个基本上平面的力感测元件设置在与键盘上的钥匙开关相邻的平面上。 钥匙开关包括从键帽向下延伸的柱塞，用于致动在垂直键帽行程的下端的开关。 当完全按压时，钥匙盖接合分度表面，其将施加到钥匙帽的力传递给力感测元件。 力检测元件被夹在一对相对的板之间，从而当没有力施加到钥匙盖时将元件偏压到基本线性的操作区域。

公开(公告)号：US3366808A

公开(公告)日：1968-01-30

申请号：US51807066

申请日：1966-01-03

Applicant: FRIDEN INC

Inventor： STEWARD KENNETH H

IPC: F23Q2/28 ,  F23Q3/00 ,  G10H1/055 ,  H01H13/20 ,  H01H13/46 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/967 ,  H04L13/16

CPC classification number: H04L13/16 ,  F23Q2/287 ,  F23Q3/002 ,  G10H1/0556 ,  H01H13/20 ,  H01H13/46 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K17/967

公开(公告)号：US20180081450A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15680192

申请日：2017-08-17

Applicant: SHENZHEN YUANYO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Inventor： Chun-Hsien YEH ,  Teng-Chi CHANG

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0383 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/022 ,  H01H2239/024 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/969 ,  H03K17/972 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H03K2217/9658

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a customize input device and a customize button input method. The customize input device includes a button, a sensing module, a storage module, and a processor. The sensing module is disposed under the button for measuring a displacement of the button. The storage module is used for storing a triggering condition of the button. The processor is connected to the sensing module to compare the displacement with the triggering condition. When the displacement coincides with the triggering condition, the processor sends a triggering signal.

公开(公告)号：US20160351357A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-01

申请号：US14721535

申请日：2015-05-26

Applicant: UNEO INCORPORATED

Inventor： CHIH-SHENG HOU ,  CHENG-YEN TSAI ,  CHIA-HUNG CHOU

IPC: H01H13/14

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2207/026 ,  H01H2223/03 ,  H03K17/9625 ,  H03K2217/96015

Abstract: A key switch is disclosed. The key switch includes an axis, a pressure sensor layer, an axis component, and a key cap. The axis support includes a first opening. The pressure sensor layer is made of a pressure-sensitive electronic material and disposed on an upper surface of the axis support. The axis component is disposed in the first opening and vertically movable with respect to the axis support and the pressure sensor layer. The keycap is mounted on the axis component and includes a lower surface facing the upper surface of the axis support. When the keycap is depressed, the lower surface of the keycap depresses the pressure sensor layer and an electronic property of the pressure sensor layer varies. An analog pressure detection system including the key switch is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了钥匙开关。 钥匙开关包括轴，压力传感器层，轴元件和钥匙盖。 轴支撑件包括第一开口。 压力传感器层由压敏电子材料制成并且设置在轴支撑件的上表面上。 轴组件设置在第一开口中并且可相对于轴支撑件和压力传感器层垂直移动。 键帽安装在轴部件上，并且包括面向轴支撑件的上表面的下表面。 当键帽被压下时，键帽的下表面压下压力传感器层，并且压力传感器层的电子特性变化。 还公开了包括钥匙开关的模拟压力检测系统。

公开(公告)号：US08779315B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13151385

申请日：2011-06-02

Applicant: Chih-Sheng Hou

Inventor： Chih-Sheng Hou

IPC: H01H1/14

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2231/016 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H03K17/9625 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K2217/96015 ,  H04M1/0266

Abstract: A cover glass pressure button (CGPB) is disclosed for an electronic device that has an image display module which is protected by a cover glass. When the cover glass is pressed, the CGPB senses the pressure to output a corresponding physical parameter to a control circuit for triggering a function of the image display module.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有由玻璃罩保护的图像显示模块的电子设备的盖玻璃压力按钮（CGPB）。 当盖玻片被按压时，CGPB感测压力以将对应的物理参数输出到用于触发图像显示模块的功能的控制电路。

公开(公告)号：US07674347B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-09

申请号：US11126263

申请日：2005-05-11

Applicant: Karsten Ruter ,  Michael Steckel

Inventor： Karsten Ruter ,  Michael Steckel

IPC: B32B38/14 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B60Q1/02 ,  B60Q1/26 ,  B32B38/18 ,  B32B37/02 ,  B32B7/10 ,  F21V9/16

CPC classification number: H01H13/70 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2219/052

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of a combined piezo/luminescent film for use as actuating element, especially in vehicles, comprising the steps: provision of a film-type base material (1); application of a piezoelectric varnish (2) onto the base material at least in a first partial area (A1, A2) so as to form a piezoelectric switch surface in the first partial area; application of a luminescent varnish (3) onto the base material in at least a second partial area (B1, B2) so as to be able to illuminate the switch surface in the second partial area; covering at least of the first and second partial area with a top layer (4) that is bonded to the base material. In addition, the present invention describes an actuating element with a combined piezo/luminescent film produced in such a manner.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于制造用作致动元件的组合压电/发光膜的方法，特别是在车辆中，包括以下步骤：提供膜型基材（1）; 至少在第一部分区域（A1，A2）中将压电清漆（2）施加到基材上，以在第一部分区域中形成压电开关表面; 在至少第二部分区域（B1，B2）中将发光清漆（3）施加到基材上，以便能够照亮第二部分区域中的开关表面; 至少覆盖第一和第二部分区域，其中顶层（4）与基材接合。 此外，本发明描述了以这种方式制造的具有组合的压电/发光膜的致动元件。

公开(公告)号：US07589712B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11005168

申请日：2004-12-06

Applicant: Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

Inventor： Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

IPC: H03M11/00 ,  H03K17/94

CPC classification number: G06F3/04892 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/052 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2211/002 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2217/034 ,  H01H2219/011 ,  H01H2221/002 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/038 ,  H01H2221/042 ,  H01H2221/084 ,  H01H2223/052 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H01H2229/05 ,  H01H2231/01 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2239/052 ,  H03K17/964 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention comprise a signal generator for sending an electrical signal from an expandable, flexible layer of material, the signal generator comprising an upper layer of flexible, resilient material and a lower layer of flexible, resilient material which between them define a cavity for enclosing an expandable material such as a cellular foam or gas, whereupon localized distortion of one of the layers of flexible material, effects a signal generation within the structure, which is transmissible through a proper circuit to an outside electrical device. A circuit may be arranged adjacent a plurality of said keys which senses when several of said keys are depressed in a skewed or sideways manner, so as to effect movement of a cursor or pointer on a monitor in communication with a processing unit and said keyboard.

Abstract translation: 本发明的各种实施例包括用于从可扩展的柔性材料层发送电信号的信号发生器，该信号发生器包括柔性弹性材料的上层和柔性弹性材料的下层，它们之间限定一个 用于封闭可膨胀材料（例如蜂窝泡沫或气体）的空腔，于是柔性材料层之一的局部变形产生在结构内的信号产生，其通过适当的电路传输到外部电气设备。 电路可以布置在多个所述按键附近，当多个所述按键以倾斜或侧向的方式被按压时，该按键感测到一个光标或指针在与处理单元和所述键盘通信的监视器上的移动。

公开(公告)号：US07106222B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US10944018

申请日：2004-09-17

Applicant: Isaac Ward ,  Kenneth Weselake

Inventor： Isaac Ward ,  Kenneth Weselake

IPC: H03M11/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04886 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29C51/00 ,  B29L2031/3431 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2209/014 ,  H01H2209/016 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2219/02 ,  H01H2221/002 ,  H01H2221/09 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H03K17/9643 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H04M1/72522 ,  H04M1/72544 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04M1/72561 ,  H04M2250/70

Abstract: A keypad assembly utilizes touch-detecting apparatus such as force sensors or touchpad assemblies for registering key presses. In exemplary embodiments, the keypad assembly is suitable for use in electronic devices such as a mobile telephones, calculators, hand-held computers, or the like, having single piece molded housings wherein the keypad assembly is at least partially encapsulated within the housing.

Abstract translation: 键盘组件使用诸如力传感器或触摸板组件的触摸检测装置来记录按键。 在示例性实施例中，键盘组件适用于诸如移动电话，计算器，手持计算机等的电子设备，其具有单件模制外壳，其中键盘组件至少部分地封装在外壳内。

公开(公告)号：US20060151308A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US10560707

申请日：2004-06-28

Applicant: George Marmaropoulos ,  Mama Jack Kyriakos ,  Giang Vu

Inventor： George Marmaropoulos ,  Mama Jack Kyriakos ,  Giang Vu

IPC: H01H1/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  A41D1/002 ,  G01L5/22 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H25/002 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/0085 ,  H01H2203/01

Abstract: There is provided a flexible, lightweight high-performance proportional input interface (10) cooperative with a textile garment or upholstery as well as with any of a variety of different electronics (50) without compromising the comfort and/or durability of the textile (1). The proportional input interface (10) has one or more areas of a conductive elastomeric material (20) that cooperate with an actuator (30) to translate and/or communicate intuitive user input proportionally to the one or more areas of conductive elastomeric material (20) such that the user input can be converted and/or altered into a signal suitable for accomplishing one more complicated functions and/or operations associated with various electronic devices and/or systems (50).

Abstract translation: 提供了一种灵活的，轻便的高性能比例输入接口（10），与织物服装或室内装饰以及各种不同的电子设备（50）配合，而不会影响纺织品的舒适性和/或耐久性（1 ）。 比例输入接口（10）具有导电弹性体材料（20）的一个或多个区域，其与致动器（30）协作以平移和/或直接地与导电弹性体材料（20）的一个或多个区域成比例地传达用户输入 ），使得用户输入可以被转换和/或改变成适于实现与各种电子设备和/或系统相关联的一个更复杂的功能和/或操作的信号（50）。

公开(公告)号：US20050168108A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US10972803

申请日：2004-10-25

Applicant: Bradbury Face

Inventor： Bradbury Face

IPC: H01H13/70 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H04L20060101

CPC classification number: H01H13/7006 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2239/076 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y04S20/14

Abstract: A self-powered switching system using electromechanical generators generates power for activation of a latching relay, switch, solenoid or latch pin. The electromechanical generators comprise electroactive elements that may be mechanically actuated to generate electrical power. The associated signal generation circuitry may be coupled to a transmitter for sending RF signals to a receiver which actuates the latching relay. The use of mechanically activated membrane switches on the deflector or on a keypad allows multiple code sequences to be generated for activating electrical appliances or an electromechanical locking system.

Abstract translation: 使用机电发电机的自供电开关系统产生用于启动闭锁继电器，开关，螺线管或闩锁销的电力。 机电发电机包括可被机械致动以产生电力的电活性元件。 相关联的信号产生电路可以耦合到发射器，用于将RF信号发送到致动闭锁继电器的接收器。 在偏转器或键盘上使用机械激活的薄膜开关允许产生用于启动电器或机电锁定系统的多个代码序列。