公开(公告)号：US20090266699A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12150684

申请日：2008-04-29

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Jun Sun ,  Michael Rosenblatt

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh ,  Jun Sun ,  Michael Rosenblatt

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H05K1/09

CPC classification number: H05K3/323 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H13/7006 ,  H01H13/78 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/024 ,  H01H2201/03 ,  H01H2203/038 ,  H01H2205/016 ,  H01H2207/008 ,  H01H2207/014 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K2201/10053

Abstract: An electrical contact area on a printed circuit board (“PCB”), that would otherwise be subject to abrasion and possibly also corrosion, can be protected by covering it with another, more durable contact structure that is bonded to the first-mentioned contact area using an anistropic conductive adhesive (“ACA”). The more durable contact structure may include a member of PCB material or the like with electrically connected electrical contacts on its upper and lower surfaces. At least the upper one of these contacts (which is exposed for the service that involves possible abrasion and/or corrosion) may be given high durability by plating it with hard gold. The lower of these contacts is adhered to the main PCB via the above-mentioned ACA.

Abstract translation: 印刷电路板（“PCB”）上的电接触区域可以通过用另一种更耐用的接合结构来覆盖，该接触区域被粘合到首先提及的接触区域 使用不导电导电粘合剂（“ACA”）。 更耐用的接触结构可以包括在其上表面和下表面上具有电连接的电触点的PCB材料等的构件。 至少这些触点中的上部（为了可能的磨损和/或腐蚀而被暴露的服务）可以通过用硬金镀覆来获得高耐久性。 这些触点的下部通过上述ACA粘附到主PCB。

公开(公告)号：US20090019949A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-22

申请号：US11826645

申请日：2007-07-17

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen Zadesky

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen Zadesky

IPC: G01L5/00 ,  G01D1/00 ,  G01R27/00

CPC classification number: H03K17/9625 ,  G06F2203/0382 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/94026 ,  H03K2217/96031 ,  H03K2217/96054

Abstract: A resistive force sensor with capacitive discrimination is disclosed. According to an example of the disclosure, a sensor is directed to detect resistance and capacitance in an alternating fashion, the resistance indicating a force being applied to an input area of a device, and the capacitance indicating a proximity of a body part to the input area of the device, and the detected resistance and capacitance are utilized to determine whether the body part has pressed the input area of the device.

公开(公告)号：US09654104B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US11826645

申请日：2007-07-17

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen P. Zadesky

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen P. Zadesky

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/955

CPC classification number: H03K17/9625 ,  G06F2203/0382 ,  H03K17/955 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/94026 ,  H03K2217/96031 ,  H03K2217/96054

Abstract: A resistive force sensor with capacitive discrimination is disclosed. According to an example of the disclosure, a sensor is directed to detect resistance and capacitance in an alternating fashion, the resistance indicating a force being applied to an input area of a device, and the capacitance indicating a proximity of a body part to the input area of the device, and the detected resistance and capacitance are utilized to determine whether the body part has pressed the input area of the device.

公开(公告)号：US08966408B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13180433

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Teodor Dabov

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0489

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F1/1607 ,  G06F1/1613 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0489 ,  G06F2203/04809 ,  H04M1/0256

Abstract: Various embodiments of removable user interfaces, electronic computing devices, and systems are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a body having a bend and a user interface area, a connector adapted to couple to a corresponding connector on an electronic device, and a plurality of conductive elements. The bend enables the user interface area to wrap around a portion of the electronic device when the connector is coupled to the corresponding connector on the electronic device. In another embodiment, a portable electronic system includes a removable user interface and an electronic computing device having a display surface, where the removable user interface is couplable to the electronic computing device such that the removable user interface is disposed over at least a part of the display surface.

Abstract translation: 描述可移动用户界面，电子计算设备和系统的各种实施例。 在一个实施例中，一种装置包括具有弯曲部和用户界面区域的主体，适于联接到电子设备上的相应连接器的连接器以及多个导电元件。 当连接器连接到电子设备上的相应连接器时，该弯曲使得用户接口区域能绕在电子设备的一部分上。 在另一个实施例中，便携式电子系统包括可拆卸的用户接口和具有显示表面的电子计算设备，其中可移动用户接口可耦合到电子计算设备，使得可移动用户接口被布置在至少一部分 显示表面。

公开(公告)号：US20140069790A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13610676

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Christopher Matthew Werner

Inventor： Colin M. Ely ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Christopher Matthew Werner

IPC: H01H13/14 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/64 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H13/7057 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2221/078 ,  H01H2225/01 ,  H04M1/236 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for providing inputs to an electronic device with a button assembly. The button assembly may include a center region, a first end region that may extend from a first side of the center region, and a second end region that may extend from a second side of the center region. Each one of the first end region and the second end region may include a first flexibility, and the center region may include a second flexibility that may be less than the first flexibility.

Abstract translation: 这涉及用于向具有按钮组件的电子设备提供输入的系统和方法。 按钮组件可以包括中心区域，可从中心区域的第一侧延伸的第一端区域和可以从中心区域的第二侧延伸的第二端区域。 第一端区域和第二端区域中的每一个可以包括第一柔性，并且中心区域可以包括可以小于第一柔性的第二柔性。

公开(公告)号：US08634204B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US12859694

申请日：2010-08-19

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Phillip M. Hobson ,  Adam Mittleman ,  Anna-Katrina Shedletsky

IPC: H01R12/16

CPC classification number: H01L23/552 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  H01L23/5387 ,  H01L24/16 ,  H01L24/32 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L25/0657 ,  H01L25/50 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32145 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73203 ,  H01L2224/81801 ,  H01L2225/06558 ,  H01L2225/06572 ,  H01L2225/06593 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/1434 ,  H01L2924/1438 ,  H01Q1/243 ,  H01Q1/526 ,  H04R3/00 ,  H04R2499/11 ,  H05K1/0215 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K2201/042 ,  H05K2201/10159 ,  H05K2201/10371 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A memory unit for a computing device is described. The memory device can include a number of memory chips, such as flash nand chips, linked together via a flexible circuit connector. During installation of the memory device, portions of the flexible circuit connector can be bent or folded in different locations to allow an orientation of the memory chips to be changed relative to one another. In one embodiment, a memory device with a number of chips can be provided in a flat configuration and then can be folded to allow the chips to be installed in a stacked configuration. In another embodiment, the flexible circuit connector can be grounded to other conductive components to allow the flexible circuit connector to be used as part of a faraday cage surrounding the memory chips.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于计算设备的存储器单元。 存储器件可以包括通过柔性电路连接器连接在一起的多个存储器芯片，例如闪存芯片。 在安装存储器件期间，柔性电路连接器的部分可以在不同的位置被弯曲或折叠，以允许存储器芯片的取向相对于彼此改变。 在一个实施例中，具有多个芯片的存储器件可以以平坦配置提供，然后可以被折叠以允许将芯片安装在堆叠配置中。 在另一个实施例中，柔性电路连接器可以接地到其它导电部件，以允许柔性电路连接器用作围绕存储器芯片的法拉第笼的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08624098B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US13429165

申请日：2012-03-23

Applicant: Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Kyle H. Yeates

Inventor： Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Kyle H. Yeates

IPC: G10H1/00 ,  G10H1/18 ,  G10H7/00

CPC classification number: G06F17/30053 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04847 ,  G06F3/165 ,  G11B27/105 ,  H04N21/4325 ,  H04N21/47 ,  H04N21/482 ,  H04N21/4825 ,  H04N21/8113

Abstract: Management or coordination of playback of digital media assets by an electronic device (e.g., a computing device), that supports media playback is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the electronic device can be controlled such that a user is able to schedule playback of distinct digital media assets.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过支持媒体回放的电子设备（例如，计算设备）来管理或协调数字媒体资产的回放。 根据一个实施例，可以控制电子设备，使得用户能够调度不同数字媒体资产的回放。

公开(公告)号：US08462133B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US12240559

申请日：2008-09-29

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  John Benjamin Filson ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0205 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for provide physical buttons for use on a touch surface are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus includes a display arrangement and a first button attachment structure. The display arrangement includes a first surface which has a first touch-sensitive area. The first touch-sensitive area is capable of sensing touch. The first button attachment structure includes a first attachment area and a first button actuation area. The first attachment area is mounted on the first surface such that the first button actuation is aligned at least partially over the first touch-sensitive area. The first button actuation area is arranged to deform when a force is applied to the first button actuation area to engage the first touch-sensitive area.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供在触摸表面上使用的物理按钮的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个方面，一种装置包括显示装置和第一按钮附接结构。 显示装置包括具有第一触敏区域的第一表面。 第一个触敏区域能够感应触摸。 第一按钮附接结构包括第一附接区域和第一按钮致动区域。 第一附接区域安装在第一表面上，使得第一按钮致动至少部分地对准第一触敏区域。 第一按钮致动区域布置成当力施加到第一按钮致动区域以接合第一触敏区域时变形。

公开(公告)号：US08432696B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US12958157

申请日：2010-12-01

Applicant: Carlos A. Ribas ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

Inventor： Carlos A. Ribas ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  H01M2/10

CPC classification number: H05K7/20454 ,  H01M2/0287 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/655 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H04M1/0262

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to techniques for facilitating thermal transfer in a portable electronic device. This portable electronic device may include a battery pack, which includes a battery cell and enclosure material for enclosing the battery cell. This enclosure material extends beyond the enclosure for the battery cell to facilitate thermal transfer within the portable electronic device.

Abstract translation: 所公开的实施例涉及促进便携式电子设备中的热传递的技术。 该便携式电子设备可以包括电池组，其包括用于封闭电池单元的电池单元和外壳材料。 该外壳材料延伸超出用于电池单元的外壳，以便于便携式电子设备内的热传递。

公开(公告)号：US20130082908A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13251108

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott Andrew Myers

Inventor： Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Fletcher R. Rothkopf ,  Scott Andrew Myers

IPC: G09G3/30 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H01L51/529 ,  G06F1/203 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Techniques are provided for removing thermal gradients from an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display. In one embodiment, an OLED display device includes a thermally conductive layer placed between electronic components housed within the device and the OLED display. Heat given off by the electronic components is transferred from warm to cold regions of the thermally conductive layer to create a more uniform ambient temperature across the back of the OLED display. Some embodiments indicate a position of the thermally conductive layer within layers of an OLED display stack (e.g., between a glass substrate and polyimide layer). Some embodiments include a specific range of thermal conductivities and/or thicknesses desired for the thermally conductive layer.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从有机发光二极管（OLED）显示器去除热梯度的技术。 在一个实施例中，OLED显示装置包括放置在容纳在装置内的电子部件和OLED显示器之间的导热层。 由电子部件发出的热量从导热层的温暖区域转移，从而在OLED显示器背面产生更均匀的环境温度。 一些实施例表示导热层位于OLED显示堆叠层（例如玻璃基板和聚酰亚胺层之间）的位置。 一些实施例包括导热层所需的特定范围的热导率和/或厚度。