Tactile Surface
    82.
    发明申请
    Tactile Surface 有权
    触觉表面

    公开(公告)号:US20100171715A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-08

    申请号:US12580002

    申请日:2009-10-15

    IPC分类号: G06F3/041

    摘要: In one or more embodiments, a device includes a surface and an actuator mechanism operably associated with the surface. The actuator mechanism is configured to provide tactile feedback to a user responsive to an electrical signal. In at least some embodiments, the actuator mechanism comprises a pair of spaced-apart substrates each of which supports a conductive layer of material. A dielectric material and an adjacent air gap may be interposed between the substrates. Drive circuitry is operably connected to the spaced-apart substrates and is configured to drive the conductive layers of material with an electrical signal. This signal may be responsive to sensing a touch input on the surface or other appropriate event.

    摘要翻译: 在一个或多个实施例中,装置包括可操作地与表面相关联的表面和致动器机构。 致动器机构被配置为响应于电信号向用户提供触觉反馈。 在至少一些实施例中,致动器机构包括一对间隔开的基板,每个基板支撑材料的导电层。 电介质材料和相邻的气隙可插入在基片之间。 驱动电路可操作地连接到间隔开的基板,并被配置成用电信号驱动材料的导电层。 该信号可以响应于感测表面上的触摸输入或其他适当的事件。

    Input Device Having Multifunctional Keys
    84.
    发明申请
    Input Device Having Multifunctional Keys 审中-公开
    具有多功能键的输入设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080297475A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-04

    申请号:US11996722

    申请日:2006-08-01

    IPC分类号: G06F3/033 G06F3/02 G06F3/041

    摘要: The invention relates to an input device having multifunctional keys, wherein the different functions are triggered by varying the pressure on the keys or by varying the depth to which the key is depressed or the distance it is moved (see FIG. 3). The input device requires substantially fewer keys than a standard qwerty keyboard to input data and requires less physical space. In certain instances the keyboard can be operated with one hand.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及具有多功能键的输入装置,其中通过改变键上的压力或通过改变键被压下的深度或其移动距离来触发不同的功能(见图3)。 输入设备需要比标准键盘更少的键输入数据并且需要较少的物理空间。 在某些情况下,键盘可以用一只手操作。

    Localized Haptic Feedback
    85.
    发明申请
    Localized Haptic Feedback 有权
    本地触觉反馈

    公开(公告)号:US20080163051A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-03

    申请号:US11618259

    申请日:2006-12-29

    申请人: Neil Thomas Olien

    发明人: Neil Thomas Olien

    IPC分类号: G06F3/041

    摘要: A surface for generating an isolated haptic feedback includes an isolated region having a perimeter and a gap surrounding the perimeter, with the gap separating the isolated region from the rest of the surface. The surface further includes a deformable sealing material that is filled within the gap.

    摘要翻译: 用于产生隔离的触觉反馈的表面包括具有围绕周边的周界和间隙的隔离区域,间隙将隔离区域与表面的其余部分分开。 表面还包括填充在间隙内的可变形的密封材料。

    Method and apparatus for providing tactile sensations
    86.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for providing tactile sensations 有权
    提供触感的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07336260B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-26

    申请号:US10285450

    申请日:2002-11-01

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    摘要: Products and processes for providing tactile sensations to input devices or electronic devices are provided. Input devices include mechanical input devices (such as, for example, mechanical switches) and non-mechanical input devices (such as, for example, touchpads). Tactile feedback is provided by using an actuator or other means in communication with the input device or electronic device. A controller may be employed to receive signals from the input devices and control the actuator. Tactile feedback to an input device or electronic device may be provided in response to one or more events or situations. Such an event or situation may be any one designated. Examples of such events and situations include the level of pressure placed on an input device; the availability or lack of availability of a function associated with an input device; and the function, menu, or mode of operation associated with an input device's activation. A variety of feedback types and combinations may be selected.

    摘要翻译: 提供了为输入设备或电子设备提供触觉的产品和过程。 输入设备包括机械输入设备(例如机械开关)和非机械输入设备(例如触摸板)。 通过使用与输入装置或电子设备通信的致动器或其他装置来提供触觉反馈。 可以使用控制器来从输入设备接收信号并控制致动器。 响应于一个或多个事件或情况,可以提供对输入设备或电子设备的触觉反馈。 这种事件或情况可以是指定的任何一个。 这种事件和情况的示例包括放置在输入设备上的压力水平; 与输入设备相关联的功能的可用性的可用性; 以及与输入设备的激活相关联的功能,菜单或操作模式。 可以选择各种反馈类型和组合。

    Electric switch, especially a piezo switch, with optical and/or mechanical feedback of the switching operation
    87.
    发明授权
    Electric switch, especially a piezo switch, with optical and/or mechanical feedback of the switching operation 有权
    电开关,特别是压电开关,具有开关操作的光学和/或机械反馈

    公开(公告)号:US07250708B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-31

    申请号:US10415967

    申请日:2001-11-02

    IPC分类号: H01L41/08

    摘要: 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.

    摘要翻译: 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。

    Keyboard having key floating device
    88.
    发明授权
    Keyboard having key floating device 失效
    键盘有浮动装置

    公开(公告)号:US06962452B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-08

    申请号:US10824817

    申请日:2004-04-13

    申请人: Wen Lung Cheng

    发明人: Wen Lung Cheng

    摘要: A keyboard includes a housing having a number of passages formed by cylindrical members, a number of keys each having a shank slidably engaged in the passages of the housing, and an electromagnetic floating force generating device having a number of coils arranged to generate electromagnetic floating force and to float the keys relative to the housing. A number of magnets may be attached onto the keys and acted with the coils, to allow the keys to be floated by the electromagnetic floating force generated by the coils or the magnets. One or more fan devices may be disposed in the housing to circulate air through the keys.

    摘要翻译: 键盘包括具有由圆柱形构件形成的多个通道的壳体,多个键各自具有可滑动地接合在壳体的通道中的柄部,以及电磁浮动力产生装置,其具有布置成产生电磁浮动力的多个线圈 并相对于壳体浮动键。 多个磁体可以附接到键上并与线圈一起作用,以便通过线圈或磁体产生的电磁浮动力使键浮动。 一个或多个风扇装置可以设置在壳体中以使空气循环通过钥匙。

    PLANE PLATE VIBRATION DEVICE AND SWITCH EMPLOYING THE SAME
    89.
    发明申请
    PLANE PLATE VIBRATION DEVICE AND SWITCH EMPLOYING THE SAME 有权
    平板振动装置和使用其的开关

    公开(公告)号:US20050180082A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-18

    申请号:US11052768

    申请日:2005-02-09

    CPC分类号: H01H13/85 H01H2215/05

    摘要: A plane plate vibration device includes a plane plate, a coil portion having a first coil and a second coil, the first coil being wound on a circumference of the plane plate in parallel with the plane plate, the second coil being wound along inside of the first coil in parallel with the plane plate, and magnetic field generating mechanisms that are provided in parallel with the plane plate and generate magnetic fields in directions perpendicular to directions of currents respectively flowing through the first coil and the second coil. The currents flow through the first coil and the second coil in reverse directions, the directions of magnetic fields perpendicular to the currents respectively flowing through the first coil and the second coil give forces in the same direction, and the plane plate vibrates in a direction of thickness by adjusting the currents respectively flowing through the first coil and the second coil.

    摘要翻译: 平板振动装置包括平板,具有第一线圈和第二线圈的线圈部,所述第一线圈与所述平板平行地卷绕在所述平板的圆周上,所述第二线圈沿着所述平板卷绕, 与平板平行的第一线圈和与平板平行设置的磁场产生机构,并且在垂直于分别流过第一线圈和第二线圈的电流方向产生磁场。 电流以相反的方向流过第一线圈和第二线圈,垂直于分别流过第一线圈和第二线圈的电流的磁场方向在相同方向上产生力,平板沿着 通过调节分别流过第一线圈和第二线圈的电流来确定厚度。