公开(公告)号：US20120305377A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-06

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.

公开(公告)号：US20080042518A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11465319

申请日：2006-08-17

Applicant: Lianjun Liu

Inventor： Lianjun Liu

IPC: H01L41/113

CPC classification number: H01H59/0009 ,  H01H1/50 ,  H01H11/0062 ,  H01H47/002 ,  H01H2057/006 ,  H01H2201/02

Abstract: A micro electromechanical switch has a movable portion positioned to form an electrical connection between a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A piezoelectric electrode is formed on the movable portion. The piezoelectric electrode causes the movable portion to move in response to a driver voltage. A piezo element is formed on the movable portion of the switch. The piezo element is for detecting movement of the movable portion between an open position and a closed position. The piezo element is also used to detect switch bouncing when the switch transitions from the open position to the closed position. In one embodiment, the piezo element is a piezoelectric element and in another embodiment the piezo element is a piezo-resistive element.

Abstract translation: 微机电开关具有可移动部分，其被定位成在第一电接触件和第二电接触件之间形成电连接。 压电电极形成在可动部分上。 压电电极使可动部分响应于驱动器电压而移动。 压电元件形成在开关的可移动部分上。 压电元件用于检测可动部分在打开位置和关闭位置之间的移动。 当开关从打开位置转换到关闭位置时，压电元件还用于检测开关跳动。 在一个实施例中，压电元件是压电元件，在另一个实施例中，压电元件是压电元件。

公开(公告)号：US07161276B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10972803

申请日：2004-10-25

Applicant: Bradbury R. Face

Inventor： Bradbury R. Face

IPC: H02N2/00 ,  H01L41/113

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。

公开(公告)号：US20060113943A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-01

申请号：US11274260

申请日：2005-11-16

Applicant: Nobuhiro Yamauchi ,  Masayoshi Takeuchi

Inventor： Nobuhiro Yamauchi ,  Masayoshi Takeuchi

IPC: H02H7/08 ,  E05C1/06 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: H01H9/0271 ,  E05F15/42 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  H01H3/142 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  Y10T292/1021

Abstract: A contact-detecting apparatus provided at an open-and close device for detecting a state of contact with trapping object to be detected includes a piezoelectric sensor member for detecting a state of contact of the open-and close device with the trapping object to be detected, a detection circuit for receiving an output from the piezoelectric sensor, and a protector provided at the open-and close device and including a supporting member for supporting the piezoelectric sensor member and a base member integrally formed with the supporting member for supporting and protecting the detection circuit. Rigidity of the supporting member is lower than rigidity of the base member.

Abstract translation: 一种接触检测装置，设置在用于检测与被检测物体的接触状态的打开和关闭装置的位置处，包括用于检测打开和关闭装置与要检测的捕获物体的接触状态的压电传感器部件 ，用于接收压电传感器的输出的检测电路和设置在开闭装置处的保护器，并且包括用于支撑压电传感器构件的支撑构件和与支撑构件一体形成的基座构件，用于支撑和保护 检测电路。 支撑构件的刚性低于基底构件的刚度。

公开(公告)号：US20060011612A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-19

申请号：US11179203

申请日：2005-07-12

Applicant: Edmund Illerhaus ,  Werner Kaps

Inventor： Edmund Illerhaus ,  Werner Kaps

IPC: H05B3/68

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2219/026 ,  H01H2231/012

Abstract: In order to enable an electrical appliance, in particular for a domestic appliance, an economically produced control panel for different models of the appliance is provided. The control panel has a sensor film forming a switch panel with a plurality of individual switch zones. Each of the switch zones can be selected independently of each other. A specific selection of the switch zones is activated depending on what devices are fitted in the electrical appliance. In addition, the sensor film is assigned an externally accessible keypad having a plurality of individual visually identified button zones assigned to each of the activated switch zones. The sensor film is in particular a film having a printed piezo-layer from which the individual switch zones are formed.

Abstract translation: 为了使家用电器尤其适用于家用电器，提供了用于不同型号的家用电器的经济生产的控制面板。 控制面板具有形成具有多个单独开关区域的开关面板的传感器膜。 每个开关区域可以彼此独立地选择。 根据电器中安装的设备，激活开关区域的特定选择。 此外，传感器膜被分配有外部可访问的键盘，其具有分配给每个激活的开关区域的多个单独的视觉识别的按钮区域。 传感器膜特别是具有形成各个开关区域的印刷压电层的膜。

公开(公告)号：US20050042012A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10944018

申请日：2004-09-17

Applicant: Isaac Ward ,  Kenneth Weselake

Inventor： Isaac Ward ,  Kenneth Weselake

IPC: B29C49/00 ,  B29C51/00 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H04M1/725 ,  B41J5/10

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：US20040075360A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-22

申请号：US10415967

申请日：2003-10-24

Inventor： Mathias Stadelmann

IPC: H01L041/08

CPC classification number: H01H9/16 ,  E05Y2400/852 ,  E05Y2900/50 ,  H01H13/023 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2215/05 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric switch, especially a piezo switch, with optical and/or mechanical feedback of the switching operation. The switch contains at least one switching element, especially beneath a cover panel, which can be activated by means of an activating element. This causes a switching signal to be generated and guided out via electrical contacts. The activating element itself is configured in the form of a passive luminous body consisting of an at least translucent material, which can be illuminated by active luminous means. The mechanical feedback of the switching operation can take place using a vibrator which is activated by the switching operation that has been initiated and conveys a vibrating motion to the luminous body.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有切换操作的光学和/或机械反馈的电开关，特别是压电开关。 开关包含至少一个开关元件，特别是在盖板下方，其可以通过激活元件而被激活。 这导致通过电触点产生和导出开关信号。 激活元件本身被配置为由能够被主动发光装置照亮的至少半透明材料组成的被动发光体的形式。 切换操作的机械反馈可以使用由已经启动的切换操作激活的振动器并且向振动体传递振动。

公开(公告)号：US20020109613A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-15

申请号：US10011241

申请日：2001-11-05

Applicant: AmGct Corp.

Inventor： Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

IPC: H03M011/00

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: The present invention comprises 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，所述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，它们之间限定用于封闭的空腔 诸如蜂窝泡沫或气体的可膨胀材料，因此柔性材料层之一的局部变形在结构内产生信号，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：US5995877A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US965684

申请日：1997-11-06

Applicant: Ulrich Brueggemann ,  Gerhard Hochgesang ,  Wolfgang Kuechler ,  Klaus Schmoeger

Inventor： Ulrich Brueggemann ,  Gerhard Hochgesang ,  Wolfgang Kuechler ,  Klaus Schmoeger

IPC: F24C7/08 ,  G05B9/02 ,  G05B19/42

CPC classification number: F24C7/082 ,  G09F23/0058 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2207/008 ,  H01H2209/07 ,  H01H2209/084

Abstract: A control unit (1) for switching and controlling functions (6) of household appliances has a continuous control surface (2) with operational areas (3) and a printed film (5). Several piezosensors (4) are arranged on a back of a plate forming the control surface (2), connected firmly and rigidly to the plate. The piezosensors (4) can be located in a film packet (9), for example, through which the piezosensors (4) are electrically connected to a processor (12). Through an offset arrangement of the piezosensors (4) in a matrix pattern direct illumination or back lighting of the printed film (5) can be achieved, thereby improving an operator's visual recognition while permitting accurate recognition of a function by the processor (12). An input filter (15) prevents operator error due to unintentional actuation of the control unit.

Abstract translation: 用于切换和控制家用电器功能的控制单元（1）具有带操作区域（3）和印刷膜（5）的连续控制表面（2）。 几个压电传感器（4）布置在形成控制表面（2）的板的背面，牢固且刚性地连接到板上。 压电传感器（4）可以位于诸如压电传感器（4）电连接到处理器（12）的胶片盒（9）中。 通过压电传感器（4）的偏移布置可以实现矩阵图案，可以实现印刷膜（5）的直接照明或背光照明，从而改善操作者的视觉识别，同时允许处理器（12）对功能的准确识别。 输入滤波器（15）防止由于控制单元的无意驱动引起的操作者错误。

公开(公告)号：US5889507A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-30

申请号：US685486

申请日：1996-07-24

Applicant: T. Scott Engle ,  Patrick J. Franz

Inventor： T. Scott Engle ,  Patrick J. Franz

IPC: G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  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 ,  Y10T74/20201

Abstract: A miniature isometric joystick is disclosed for receiving manual user input to effect directional control such as controlling cursor movement on a computer display screen or controlling movement of an apparatus such as a machine or robot. The joystick is arranged to fit between the existing keys in a computer keyboard. The joystick includes a preloading spring for compressing the assembly together, thereby biasing the force sensors so as to neutralize manufacturing variations and control electrical and mechanical null zones. An integrated switch is provided in the joystick for detecting an external force applied by the user's fingertip. The switch unobtrusively detects when a user is pointing, thereby allowing a control system to measure pointing system bias signals while the user is not pointing. This permits the control system to automatically correct for drift, without requiring additional keyboard space for a separate switch to enable the pointing device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于接收手动用户输入以实现方向控制的微型等距操纵杆，例如控制计算机显示屏上的光标移动或控制诸如机器或机器人的装置的移动。 操纵杆被布置成适合计算机键盘中现有的键。 操纵杆包括用于将组件压缩在一起的预压弹簧，从而偏压力传感器，以便中和制造变化并控制电气和机械零区。 在操纵杆中提供集成开关，用于检测用户指尖施加的外力。 交换机不显眼地检测用户何时指向，从而允许控制系统在用户未指向时测量指向系统偏差信号。 这允许控制系统自动校正漂移，而不需要额外的键盘空间用于单独的开关来实现定点设备。