公开(公告)号：US20110169667A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

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: H03M11/00

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：US20100061039A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-11

申请号：US12205551

申请日：2008-09-05

Applicant: Emery Sanford ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Anthony Sagala Montevirgen ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Mathias Schmidt ,  Hamid Mohammadinia ,  R. Sean Murphy

Inventor： Emery Sanford ,  Stephen Brian Lynch ,  Anthony Sagala Montevirgen ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Mathias Schmidt ,  Hamid Mohammadinia ,  R. Sean Murphy

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/0013 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T428/24628

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for assembling an electronic device and components thereof are provided. The electronic device may include a housing and a cover inserted into an opening in the housing. The electronic device may also include a first assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a first end, and a second assembly that may be inserted into the housing through a second end. The electronic device may also include end cap assemblies. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include an input mechanism coupled to the housing and a plate coupled to the housing. In some embodiments, a connector of the electronic device may be mounted on a circuit board by inserting a fixture into the connector, mounting the connector to a portion of the circuit board, removing the fixture from the connector, and separating the portion of the circuit board from another portion of the circuit board.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于组装电子设备及其组件的装置和方法。 电子设备可以包括壳体和插入壳体中的开口中的盖子。 电子设备还可以包括可以通过第一端插入壳体的第一组件和可以经由第二端插入壳体中的第二组件。 电子设备还可以包括端盖组件。 在一些实施例中，电子设备可以包括联接到壳体的输入机构和联接到壳体的板。 在一些实施例中，电子设备的连接器可以通过将固定装置插入到连接器中来安装在电路板上，将连接器安装到电路板的一部分上，从连接器移除固定装置，并将电路的一部分 板从电路板的另一部分。

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：US09607505B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-28

申请号：US12887816

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: G08C19/18 ,  G08C17/02

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  G08C2201/51 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: An electronic device configured for closed loop remote control functionality and related methods are disclosed herein. In particular, in one embodiment, an electronic device configured for closed loop remote control functionality is provided. The device includes a processor and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit instructions to a remotely controlled device. Additionally, the device includes an input device configured to allow a user to provide input to the electronic device related to remote control and one or more sensors configured to obtain information related to a state of the remotely controlled device. The processor is configured to use the information obtained by the one or more sensors to determine the state of the remote controlled devices upon receiving the input from a user to transmit instructions.

公开(公告)号：US09600071B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-21

申请号：US13411110

申请日：2012-03-02

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf

IPC: H04B3/36 ,  G06F3/01

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.

公开(公告)号：US09531235B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US13458613

申请日：2012-04-27

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Colin M. Ely

IPC: H02K11/00 ,  H02K7/06

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

Abstract: Systems and methods involving reconfigurable rotating masses are disclosed. One embodiment may take the form of a system having a motor and coupled weights attached to the motor. Operation of the motor rotates the coupled weights and the weights are dynamically reconfigurable to change the location of the center of mass relative to an axis of rotation.

Abstract translation: 公开了涉及可重构旋转块的系统和方法。 一个实施例可以采用具有连接到电动机上的电动机和耦合重物的系统的形式。 电动机的操作使耦合的重物旋转，并且重量可动态地重新配置以改变质心相对于旋转轴的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08571487B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US12965489

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf

IPC: H04B17/00

CPC classification number: H04W48/18

Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for providing a network status to facilitate communications. In particular, in some embodiments, a method of operating an electronic communication device is provided that includes retrieving a network status of another communication device. The network status comprises a signal strength. An available communication mode is determined based on the network status and a recommended communication mode is provided to a user based at least in part upon the retrieved network status.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于提供网络状态以促进通信的系统和方法。 特别地，在一些实施例中，提供了一种操作电子通信设备的方法，其包括检索另一通信设备的网络状态。 网络状态包括信号强度。 基于网络状态确定可用的通信模式，并且至少部分地基于所检索的网络状态向用户提供推荐的通信模式。

公开(公告)号：US08552859B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12571326

申请日：2009-09-30

Applicant: Dave Pakula ,  Matthew Hill ,  Ethan Larry Huwe ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

Inventor： Dave Pakula ,  Matthew Hill ,  Ethan Larry Huwe ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G08B25/016 ,  G08B23/00 ,  H04M19/04 ,  H04M19/047 ,  H04M2250/12

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed that allow an electronic device to autonomously adapt one or more user alerts to the current operating environment of the electronic device. For example, some embodiments may include a method comprising providing a plurality of alert devices in an electronic device, determining an operating environment of the electronic device using a sensor of the electronic device, and actuating at least one of the plurality of alert devices that corresponds to the determined operating environment.

Abstract translation: 公开了允许电子设备自主地将一个或多个用户警报适配到电子设备的当前操作环境的方法和装置。 例如，一些实施例可以包括一种方法，包括在电子设备中提供多个警报设备，使用电子设备的传感器确定电子设备的操作环境，以及致动多个警报设备中的至少一个警报设备 到确定的操作环境。

公开(公告)号：US08274479B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US11812383

申请日：2007-06-18

Applicant: Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

Inventor： Christopher D. Prest ,  Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Richard Hung Minh Dinh

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G09F5/00

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：US20120068857A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US12887745

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

Inventor： Fletcher Rothkopf ,  Stephen Brian Lynch

IPC: G05B19/02

CPC classification number: G08C19/28 ,  G08C23/04 ,  G08C2201/20 ,  G08C2201/21 ,  G08C2201/92

Abstract: An electronic device self-configurable for remote control functionality and related methods are disclosed herein. In particular, in one embodiment, a method for configuring a multifunctional electronic device to operate as a remote control is provided that includes capturing an image of an electronic device and comparing the image with data stored in a database. The manufacturer of the electronic device is determined based on one or more identifying characteristics in the captured image and information related to remote control of the electronic device is retrieved. The method also includes populating a screen of the multifunctional electronic device for remote control of the electronic device.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于远程控制功能和相关方法的可自配置的电子设备。 特别地，在一个实施例中，提供了一种用于配置作为遥控器操作的多功能电子设备的方法，其包括捕获电子设备的图像并将图像与存储在数据库中的数据进行比较。 基于拍摄图像中的一个或多个识别特征来确定电子设备的制造商，并且检索与电子设备的远程控制相关的信息。 该方法还包括填充用于远程控制电子设备的多功能电子设备的屏幕。