公开(公告)号：US09367235B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US12753209

申请日：2010-04-02

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Myra Mary Haggerty

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Myra Mary Haggerty

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0486

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04806 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: “Real-world” gestures such as hand or finger movements/orientations that are generally recognized to mean certain things (e.g., an “OK” hand signal generally indicates an affirmative response) can be interpreted by a touch or hover sensitive device to more efficiently and accurately effect intended operations. These gestures can include, but are not limited to, “OK gestures,” “grasp everything gestures,” “stamp of approval gestures,” “circle select gestures,” “X to delete gestures,” “knock to inquire gestures,” “hitchhiker directional gestures,” and “shape gestures.” In addition, gestures can be used to provide identification and allow or deny access to applications, files, and the like.

公开(公告)号：US09158454B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US12753754

申请日：2010-04-02

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Myra Mary Haggerty

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Myra Mary Haggerty

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04806 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: “Real-world” gestures such as hand or finger movements/orientations that are generally recognized to mean certain things (e.g., an “OK” hand signal generally indicates an affirmative response) can be interpreted by a touch or hover sensitive device to more efficiently and accurately effect intended operations. These gestures can include, but are not limited to, “OK gestures,” “grasp everything gestures,” “stamp of approval gestures,” “circle select gestures,” “X to delete gestures,” “knock to inquire gestures,” “hitchhiker directional gestures,” and “shape gestures.” In addition, gestures can be used to provide identification and allow or deny access to applications, files, and the like.

Abstract translation: 通常被认为意味着某些事物（例如，“OK”手信号通常表示肯定响应）的手或手指移动/取向的“真实世界”手势可以由触摸或悬停敏感设备来更有效地解释 并准确地影响预期的操作。 这些手势可以包括但不限于“OK手势”，“掌握一切手势”，“批准手势印记”，“圈选手势”，“X删除手势”，“敲定询问手势” 搭便车定向手势“和”形状手势“。此外，手势可用于提供识别，允许或拒绝访问应用程序，文件等。

公开(公告)号：US08514183B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US11559799

申请日：2006-11-14

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  John G. Elias

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  John G. Elias

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0235 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00375 ,  G06K9/6272 ,  G06K9/6878 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2217/960725

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for simultaneously tracking multiple finger and palm contacts as hands approach, touch, and slide across a proximity-sensing, multi-touch surface. Identification and classification of intuitive hand configurations and motions enables unprecedented integration of typing, resting, pointing, scrolling, 3D manipulation, and handwriting into a versatile, ergonomic computer input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于同时跟踪多个手指和手掌触点的装置和方法，因为手接近，触摸并且在接近感测的多点触摸表面上滑动。 识别和分类直观的手动配置和动作，使前所未有的打字，休息，指点，滚动，3D操纵和手写整合到一个多功能，符合人体工程学的计算机输入设备中。

公开(公告)号：US08493331B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US11818345

申请日：2007-06-13

Applicant: Christoph Horst Krah ,  Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Sean Erik O'Connor ,  Wayne Carl Westerman

Inventor： Christoph Horst Krah ,  Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Sean Erik O'Connor ,  Wayne Carl Westerman

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: The use of multiple stimulation frequencies and phases to generate an image of touch on a touch sensor panel is disclosed. Each of a plurality of sense channels can be coupled to a column in a touch sensor panel and can have multiple mixers. Each mixer in the sense channel can utilize a circuit capable generating a demodulation frequency of a particular frequency. At each of multiple steps, various phases of selected frequencies can be used to simultaneously stimulate the rows of the touch sensor panel, and the multiple mixers in each sense channel can be configured to demodulate the signal received from the column connected to each sense channel using the selected frequencies. After all steps have been completed, the demodulated signals from the multiple mixers can be used in calculations to determine an image of touch for the touch sensor panel at each frequency.

公开(公告)号：US08384684B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12965327

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06K9/00375

Abstract: Techniques for identifying and discriminating between different input patterns to a multi-touch touch-screen device are described. By way of example, large objects hovering a short distance from the touch-surface (e.g., a cheek, thigh or chest) may be identified and distinguished from physical contacts to the surface. In addition, rough contacts due to, for example, ears and earlobes, may be similarly identified and distinguished from contacts due to fingers, thumbs, palms and finger clasps.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于识别和区分不同输入图案与多点触摸触摸屏设备的技术。 作为示例，可以识别从触摸表面（例如，脸颊，大腿或胸部）移动短距离的大对象，并将其与物理接触区分开到表面。 此外，由于耳朵和耳垂引起的粗糙接触可能被类似地识别，并且与手指，拇指，手掌和手指扣的接触不同。

公开(公告)号：US20120032895A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US12852133

申请日：2010-08-06

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Martin Paul Grunthaner ,  Steven Porter Hotelling ,  Christopher Tenzin Mullens

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Martin Paul Grunthaner ,  Steven Porter Hotelling ,  Christopher Tenzin Mullens

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A touch sensor panel is disclosed. The touch sensor panel includes a plurality of rows, at least one of the rows being a split row including a plurality of row subsections; and a plurality of columns, at least one of the columns being a split column including a plurality of column subsections. The touch sensor panel is configured with at least one split row and at least one split column located to increase a likelihood that a touch anywhere on the touch sensor panel overlaps with at least one split row and at least one split column. The rows and columns are individually charged electrodes capable of detecting a change in capacitance in a corresponding area of the touch sensor panel.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种触摸传感器面板。 所述触摸传感器面板包括多行，所述行中的至少一个是包括多个行子部分的分割行; 和多个列，所述列中的至少一个是包括多个列子部分的分割列。 所述触摸传感器面板被配置有至少一个分割行和至少一个分离列，所述至少一个分割列位于所述触摸传感器面板上的任何位置上的触摸与至少一个分割行和至少一个分割列重叠的可能性。 行和列是能够检测触摸传感器面板的相应区域中的电容变化的单独充电的电极。

公开(公告)号：US08077160B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-13

申请号：US12890274

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Brian Richards Land ,  Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Steve Porter Hotelling

Inventor： Brian Richards Land ,  Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Steve Porter Hotelling

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04108

Abstract: Pre-stored no-touch or no-hover (no-event) sensor output values can initially be used when a sensor panel subsystem is first booted up to establish an initial baseline of sensor output values unaffected by fingers or other objects touching or hovering over the sensor panel during boot-up. This initial baseline can then be normalized so that each sensor generates the same output value for a given amount of touch or hover, providing a uniform response across the sensor panel and enabling subsequent touch or hover events to be more easily detected. After the initial normalization process is complete, the pre-stored baseline can be discarded in favor of a newly captured no-event baseline that may be more accurate than the pre-stored baseline due to temperature or other variations.

公开(公告)号：US20110273475A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US13185844

申请日：2011-07-19

Applicant: Scott Herz ,  Dan Keen ,  Wayne Carl Westerman

Inventor： Scott Herz ,  Dan Keen ,  Wayne Carl Westerman

IPC: G06T3/60

CPC classification number: G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1647 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F2200/1614 ,  G06F2200/1637 ,  H04M1/6058 ,  H04M1/6066 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H04M1/7253 ,  H04M1/72563 ,  H04M1/72572 ,  H04M2250/12 ,  Y10S345/901

Abstract: Peripherals and data processing systems are disclosed which can be configured to interact based upon sensor data. In at least certain embodiments, a method for sensing motion and orientation information for a device includes receiving a motion event from at least one sensor located in a device. The method further includes determining an orientation for a display of the device. The method further includes determining whether the device is currently moving. The method further includes determining whether the device moves within an angle with respect to a ground reference for a first time period. The method further includes switching the orientation of the display of the device if the device moves in excess of the angle.

Abstract translation: 公开了可以被配置为基于传感器数据进行交互的外围设备和数据处理系统。 在至少某些实施例中，用于感测设备的运动和方向信息的方法包括从位于设备中的至少一个传感器接收运动事件。 所述方法还包括确定所述设备的显示的方向。 该方法还包括确定设备当前是否正在移动。 该方法还包括确定设备是否在第一时间段内相对于地面参考的角度移动。 该方法还包括如果设备移动超过角度，则切换设备的显示器的方位。

公开(公告)号：US07932896B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US11818476

申请日：2007-06-13

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/04883

Abstract: Distinguishing sloppy taps from sliding motions is disclosed using an algorithm that can take into account both a time instability factor Tinst and a touch instability factor Zinst. A limited amount of motion per frame can be subtracted off immediately following the detection of a touch event. Small lateral motions indicative of a sloppy tap can be suppressed, while fast finger motions indicative of a quick, long cursor movement can immediately pass through the filter without being suppressed by a significant amount. A motion pass-through suppression factor can be applied subtractively to motion in particular direction as a function of Zinst and Tinst, wherein Zinst can represent a suppression value given as a finger speed for a particular percentage change in touch instability per frame, and Tinst can represent a suppression value given as finger speed for a particular tpress.

Abstract translation: 使用可以考虑时间不稳定因素Tinst和触摸不稳定因子Zinst的算法来公开将滑动运动区分开来。 在检测到触摸事件之后，可以立即减去每帧的有限量的运动。 可以抑制指示马虎头的小的侧向运动，而指示快速长的光标移动的快速指针运动可以立即通过过滤器而不被大量的抑制。 运动直通抑制因子可以作为Zinst和Tinst的函数减去特定方向的运动，其中Zinst可以表示作为手指速度给出的每帧触摸不稳定特定百分比变化的抑制值，而Tinst可以 表示作为指定速度给定的抑制值。

公开(公告)号：US07920131B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US12550280

申请日：2009-08-28

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04809 ,  H01H13/84 ,  H01H2215/05 ,  H01H2217/014 ,  H01H2217/018 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2239/064

Abstract: Disclosed are four arrangements for providing tactility on a touch surface keyboard. One approach is to provide tactile feedback mechanisms, such as dots, bars, or other shapes on all or many keys. In another embodiment, an articulating frame may be provided that extends when the surface is being used in a typing mode and retracts when the surface is used in some other mode, e.g., a pointing mode. The articulating frame may provide key edge ridges that define the boundaries of the key regions or may provide tactile feedback mechanisms within the key regions. The articulating frame may also be configured to cause concave depressions similar to mechanical key caps in the surface. In another embodiment, a rigid, non-articulating frame may be provided beneath the surface. A user will then feel higher resistance when pressing away from the key centers, but will feel a softer resistance at the key center.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在触摸式表面键盘上提供触感的四种布置。 一种方法是在所有或多个键上提供触觉反馈机制，例如点，条或其他形状。 在另一个实施例中，可以提供一种铰接框架，其在表面以打字模式使用时延伸，并且当表面以某种其他模式（例如指向模式）使用时缩回。 铰接框架可以提供限定关键区域的边界的关键边缘脊，或者可以在关键区域内提供触觉反馈机制。 铰接框架还可以被配置为引起类似于表面中的机械键帽的凹陷凹陷。 在另一个实施例中，可以在表面下方提供刚性的非关节框架。 然后，当用户从键中心按下时，用户将感受到较高的阻力，但会在按键中心感受到较软的阻力。