公开(公告)号：US20170244409A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-24

申请号：US15175053

申请日：2016-06-07

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Tsung-Fa Wang ,  Yen-Min Chang ,  Feng-Cheng Yang ,  Shih-Wei Kuo

IPC: H03K17/96 ,  H01H13/14

CPC classification number: H03K17/9629 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H03K17/941 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/9631 ,  H03K17/9647 ,  H03K17/968 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K2217/9655

Abstract: A keyboard with a distance detecting function includes a plurality of keyswitches, and each keyswitch includes a keycap, a base, a supporting component, a recovering component and a distance detecting unit. The base has a guide slot structure. The supporting component has a first end connecting to the keycap, and a second end movably assembled with the guide slot structure. The recovering component is disposed between the supporting component and the guide slot structure. The distance detecting unit is detachably disposed on the base, and adapted to detect a movement of the keycap relative to the base for determining whether the keyswitch is actuated.

公开(公告)号：US09274999B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-01

申请号：US13681567

申请日：2012-11-20

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Chun-Wei Chen ,  Yung-Chang Lin ,  Tsung-Fa Wang

IPC: G06F3/03 ,  G06F13/42 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F13/4286 ,  G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/03543

Abstract: There is provided a communication system including a transmission interface, a master device and a slave device. The transmission interface includes a TR/ACK channel configured to transmit a trigger signal and an acknowledge signal and a DA channel configured to transmit a normal data or a simplified data. The master device sends the trigger signal via the TR/ACK channel before data transmission begins. The slave device sends the normal data or the simplified data to the master device via the DA channel after receiving the trigger signal.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括传输接口，主设备和从设备的通信系统。 发送接口包括被配置为发送触发信号的TR / ACK信道和被配置为发送正常数据或简化数据的确认信号和DA信道。 主设备在数据传输开始之前通过TR / ACK通道发送触发信号。 从设备在接收到触发信号后，通过DA通道将普通数据或简化数据发送给主设备。

公开(公告)号：US09256364B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13911085

申请日：2013-06-06

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Yung-Chang Lin ,  Yu-Hao Huang ,  Tsung-Fa Wang ,  Ching-Lin Chung

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/03

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: A computer readable recording media comprising at least one program code recorded thereon, a touch control method is performed when the program code is read and executed. The touch control method comprises the following steps: (a) detecting location data for an object relative to a detecting surface to generate at least one displacement data; (b) storing the displacement data to a storage apparatus and outputting the stored displacement data to a target apparatus from the storage apparatus after storing the displacement data for a predetermined time period, when the object touches the detecting surface; and (c) cleaning the stored displacement data when the object leaves the detecting surface.

Abstract translation: 一种包括记录在其上的至少一个程序代码的计算机可读记录介质，当读取和执行程序代码时，执行触摸控制方法。 触摸控制方法包括以下步骤：（a）检测对象相对于检测表面的位置数据以产生至少一个位移数据; （b）当所述物体接触所述检测表面时，将所述位移数据存储到存储装置，并且在存储所述位移数据达预定时间段之后，将所存储的位移数据从所述存储装置输出到目标装置; 和（c）当物体离开检测表面时清洁存储的位移数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140333540A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14053606

申请日：2013-10-15

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Tsung-Fa Wang ,  Chun-Wei Chen ,  Yung-Chang Lin ,  Ching-Lin Chung

IPC: G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0317 ,  G06F3/03544

Abstract: An optical navigation device includes a first optical mechanism, a second optical mechanism, an image sensor, and a controller. The first optical mechanism is arranged for projecting light on a surface to generate a first projection result while the second optical mechanism is arranged for projecting light on the surface to generate a second projection result. The image sensor is arranged for sensing at least one of the first projection result and the second projection result within a sensing range to generate at least one first image sensing result. The controller is coupled to the first optical mechanism, the second optical mechanism and the image sensor, and is arranged for controlling the first optical mechanism and the second optical mechanism according to the first image sensing result. The optical navigation device accordingly performs movement detection.

Abstract translation: 光学导航装置包括第一光学机构，第二光学机构，图像传感器和控制器。 第一光学机构布置成用于在表面上投射光以产生第一投影结果，而第二光学机构被布置用于将光投射在表面上以产生第二投影结果。 图像传感器被布置成用于在感测范围内感测第一投影结果和第二投影结果中的至少一个，以产生至少一个第一图像感测结果。 控制器耦合到第一光学机构，第二光学机构和图像传感器，并且被布置为根据第一图像感测结果来控制第一光学机构和第二光学机构。 因此，光学导航装置执行移动检测。

公开(公告)号：US20140320409A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-30

申请号：US14055852

申请日：2013-10-16

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Tsung-Fa Wang ,  Yung-Chang Lin ,  Ching-Lin Chung

IPC: G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0425

Abstract: An optical finger mouse includes a housing, a light source, a light guide mechanism, an image sensor, a processor and a feedback module. The housing is arranged for an object to be detected performing a motion control thereon, wherein the object to be detected slides or taps on the housing to perform the motion control. The light source is arranged for generating light. The light guide mechanism is arranged for guiding the light generated by the light source to project on the object to be detected. The image sensor captures reflected light generated from the object to be detected to generate a sensing result. The processor generates detection information according to the sensing result. The feedback module generates feedback according to the detection information.

Abstract translation: 光学手指鼠标包括壳体，光源，导光机构，图像传感器，处理器和反馈模块。 该外壳被设置用于在其上执行运动控制的待检测物体，其中待检测物体在壳体上滑动或敲击以执行运动控制。 光源被布置用于产生光。 导光机构被配置为将由光源产生的光引导到被检测体上。 图像传感器捕获从被检测物体产生的反射光以产生感测结果。 处理器根据感测结果产生检测信息。 反馈模块根据检测信息生成反馈。

公开(公告)号：US20140240229A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US13911085

申请日：2013-06-06

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Yung-Chang Lin ,  Yu-Hao Huang ,  Tsung-Fa Wang ,  Ching-Lin Chung

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/0317

Abstract: A computer readable recording media comprising at least one program code recorded thereon, a touch control method is performed when the program code is read and executed. The touch control method comprises the following steps: (a) detecting location data for an object relative to a detecting surface to generate at least one displacement data; (b) storing the displacement data to a storage apparatus and outputting the stored displacement data to a target apparatus from the storage apparatus after storing the displacement data for a predetermined time period, when the object touches the detecting surface; and (c) cleaning the stored displacement data when the object leaves the detecting surface.

Abstract translation: 一种包括记录在其上的至少一个程序代码的计算机可读记录介质，当读取和执行程序代码时，执行触摸控制方法。 触摸控制方法包括以下步骤：（a）检测对象相对于检测表面的位置数据以产生至少一个位移数据; （b）当所述物体接触所述检测表面时，将所述位移数据存储到存储装置，并且在存储所述位移数据达预定时间段之后，将所存储的位移数据从所述存储装置输出到目标装置; 和（c）当物体离开检测表面时清洁存储的位移数据。

公开(公告)号：US20140210723A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13949232

申请日：2013-07-24

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Yung-Chang Lin ,  Tsung-Fa Wang ,  Ching-Lin Chung

IPC: G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/0383 ,  G06F1/3259 ,  G06F3/0317 ,  Y02D10/155

Abstract: An optical mouse apparatus includes a light source circuit, a sensing circuit, and a processing circuit. The light source circuit is used for generating and emitting a light signal onto a surface so as to generate a light reflected signal. The sensing circuit is used for estimating an image offset of the optical mouse apparatus. The processing circuit is coupled to the light source circuit and the sensing circuit and used for generating and outputting a control signal to a terminal according to the image offset outputted by the sensing circuit. The sensing circuit is further used for detecting at least one of a moving speed or an offset direction of the image offset of the optical mouse apparatus, so as to dynamically determine whether to compress data of the image offset outputted to the processing circuit, for reducing data amount read by the processing circuit.

Abstract translation: 光学鼠标装置包括光源电路，感测电路和处理电路。 光源电路用于在表面上产生和发射光信号，以产生光反射信号。 感测电路用于估计光学鼠标装置的图像偏移。 处理电路耦合到光源电路和感测电路，用于根据感测电路输出的图像偏移量向终端产生和输出控制信号。 感测电路还用于检测光学鼠标装置的图像偏移的移动速度或偏移方向中的至少一个，以便动态地确定是否压缩输出到处理电路的图像偏移的数据，以便减少 由处理电路读取的数据量。

公开(公告)号：US20210311562A1

公开(公告)日：2021-10-07

申请号：US17349944

申请日：2021-06-17

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Tsung-Fa Wang ,  Yen-Min Chang ,  Shih-Wei Kuo

IPC: G06F3/03

Abstract: A method for configuring an optical input device is provided. The optical input device includes a movable unit and a sensing device. The movable unit is arranged to move within a predetermined range. The sensing device is arranged to detect a position within the predetermined range at which the movable unit is located. The method includes: adjusting an optical setting of the sensing device to obtain an optimal dynamic range of the sensing device; and configuring a valid input threshold for the optical input device based on the optimal dynamic range.

公开(公告)号：US11094481B2

公开(公告)日：2021-08-17

申请号：US16372385

申请日：2019-04-01

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Tsung-Fa Wang ,  Yen-Min Chang

IPC: H01H13/7073 ,  H03K17/968 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H03K17/98

Abstract: A keyswitch capable of identifying keycap change includes a substrate, a keycap, a resilient component, an optical detection module and a processor. The keycap is disposed above the substrate and includes a reflective element. The optical detection module is disposed on the substrate and adapted to receive an optical signal reflected from the reflective element. The processor is disposed on the substrate and electrically connected to the optical detection module. The processor is adapted to analyze the optical signal for acquiring a type and a movement of the keycap. The keyswitch further includes a supporting component and a membrane. An end of the supporting component is connected to the keycap, and the other end of the supporting component is connected to the substrate. The membrane has light penetrating property and is disposed above the optical detection module.

公开(公告)号：US20210221648A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-22

申请号：US17131795

申请日：2020-12-23

Applicant: PixArt Imaging Inc.

Inventor： Tsung-Fa Wang ,  Chiung-Wen Lin ,  Tzung-Min Su ,  Jeng-Yue Weng ,  Ting-Yang Chang ,  Chun-Sheng Lin

IPC: B66B13/26 ,  G06T7/70 ,  G01V8/12 ,  G05B15/02

Abstract: In the present invention, an anti-pinch device which uses a simple optical mechanism to prevent the user being hurt by the moving part before the moving part touches the user is disclosed. Also, a space computing device which uses a simple optical mechanism to compute acquired space of a target object is disclosed. Additionally, a hovering control device which uses a simple optical mechanism thereby the user can control the hovering control device without touching the hovering control device is disclosed. The optical mechanism comprises at least one light source and at least one optical sensor, which can arrange in various ways.