公开(公告)号：US20130154995A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13327381

申请日：2011-12-15

Applicant: Matthew Trend ,  Paul Clements

Inventor： Matthew Trend ,  Paul Clements

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04111 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2217/96066 ,  H03K2217/960775

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a touch sensor has a first edge and a second edge approximately perpendicular to the first edge. The touch sensor includes a first plurality of electrodes approximately parallel to the first edge, and a second plurality of electrodes. Each of the second plurality of electrodes has a spine that is approximately parallel to the second edge and a plurality of conductive elements that are approximately parallel to the first edge and in physical contact with the spine. At least one electrode of the second plurality of electrodes is adjacent to the second edge. The touch sensor further includes a plurality of nodes. Each node is formed by a capacitive coupling between an electrode of the first plurality of electrodes and an electrode of the second plurality of electrodes. The capacitance of each node is approximately the same.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，触摸传感器具有大致垂直于第一边缘的第一边缘和第二边缘。 触摸传感器包括大致平行于第一边缘的第一多个电极和第二多个电极。 第二多个电极中的每一个具有大致平行于第二边缘的脊柱和大致平行于第一边缘并与脊柱物理接触的多个导电元件。 第二多个电极中的至少一个电极与第二边缘相邻。 触摸传感器还包括多个节点。 每个节点由第一多个电极的电极和第二多个电极的电极之间的电容耦合形成。 每个节点的电容大致相同。

公开(公告)号：US20070257893A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11737934

申请日：2007-04-20

Applicant: Harald Philipp ,  Keith Britton ,  Matthew Trend

Inventor： Harald Philipp ,  Keith Britton ,  Matthew Trend

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045

Abstract: A touch-sensitive sensor comprises a control circuit board and a sensor substrate which are fixed to a cover panel. Electrical connection terminals on the sensor substrate are adjacent an edge of the circuit board. To establish electrical connections between the sensor substrate and control circuitry on the circuit board, sprung electrical connectors are provided. These are mounted on the side of the circuit board opposite the side which is fixed to the cover panel. This allows the circuit board to be fixed flat against the control panel. The sprung electrical connectors are configured to extend over the edge of the control circuit board and are bent towards the control panel so that they resiliently connect with the connection terminals of the sensor substrate. This allows electrical connections to be established automatically as the sensor substrate is put in place during assembly. The sensor may be based on either capacitance or resistance measurements.

Abstract translation: 触敏传感器包括固定到盖板的控制电路板和传感器基板。 传感器基板上的电气连接端子与电路板的边缘相邻。 为了在传感器基板和电路板上的控制电路之间建立电连接，提供弹簧电连接器。 这些安装在电路板的与固定在盖板上的一侧相对的一侧。 这允许电路板与控制面板平坦地固定。 弹簧电连接器被配置成在控制电路板的边缘上延伸并且朝向控制面板弯曲，使得它们与传感器基板的连接端子弹性连接。 这样就可以在组装期间将传感器基板放置就位而自动建立电连接。 传感器可以基于电容或电阻测量。

公开(公告)号：US09231588B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US13873979

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: Matthew Trend ,  Gareth Jones ,  Patrick Cassidy

Inventor： Matthew Trend ,  Gareth Jones ,  Patrick Cassidy

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: H03K17/9622 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K2217/960775

Abstract: A touch sensor comprising a plurality of first electrode lines along a first direction, each of the first electrode lines comprising a plurality of first electrodes; a plurality of second electrode lines along a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, each of the second electrode lines comprising one second electrode, the one second electrode of each of the second electrode lines being interdigitated with one of the first electrodes of each of the first electrode lines, the first and second electrodes being disposed on a first side of a substrate; and a plurality of bond pads disposed on the first side of the substrate, wherein at least one bond pad of the plurality of bond pads is coupled to at least two of the first electrodes of the plurality of first electrodes.

Abstract translation: 一种触摸传感器，包括沿第一方向的多个第一电极线，每个第一电极线包括多个第一电极; 沿着第二方向的多个第二电极线，其基本上垂直于第一方向，每个第二电极线包括一个第二电极，每个第二电极线的一个第二电极与第一电极中的一个相互交错 每个第一电极线，第一和第二电极设置在基板的第一侧上; 以及设置在所述基板的第一侧上的多个接合焊盘，其中所述多个接合焊盘中的至少一个接合焊盘耦合到所述多个第一电极中的至少两个所述第一电极。

公开(公告)号：US09116584B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-25

申请号：US13556805

申请日：2012-07-24

Applicant: David Brent Guard ,  Matthew Trend

Inventor： David Brent Guard ,  Matthew Trend

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103

Abstract: In one embodiment, a touch sensor includes a substrate comprising a first surface. The touch sensor further includes a plurality of first electrodes comprising one or more conductive materials on the first surface. The touch sensor further includes a dielectric layer formed over the first electrodes and at least a portion of the first surface. The dielectric layer has a dielectric constant less than or equal to approximately 3.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，触摸传感器包括包括第一表面的基板。 触摸传感器还包括在第一表面上包括一个或多个导电材料的多个第一电极。 触摸传感器还包括形成在第一电极和第一表面的至少一部分上的电介质层。 电介质层的介电常数小于或等于约3。

公开(公告)号：US20150097801A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-09

申请号：US14049048

申请日：2013-10-08

Applicant: Matthew TREND ,  Carl Carley

Inventor： Matthew TREND ,  Carl Carley

IPC: G06F3/046 ,  H05K3/16 ,  H05K3/14

CPC classification number: G06F3/046 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  H05K3/146 ,  H05K3/16 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: In one embodiment, a touch sensor includes a drive electrode and a sense electrode. The sense electrode is separated from the drive electrode by a gap having a width, and the width of the gap is substantially uniform throughout the entire extent of the gap.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，触摸传感器包括驱动电极和感测电极。 感测电极通过具有宽度的间隙与驱动电极分离，间隙的宽度在间隙的整个范围内基本上均匀。

公开(公告)号：US20150022499A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14510220

申请日：2014-10-09

Applicant: Matthew Trend ,  Paul Clements

Inventor： Matthew Trend ,  Paul Clements

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04111 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2217/96066 ,  H03K2217/960775

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a touch sensor has a first edge and a second edge approximately perpendicular to the first edge. The touch sensor includes a first plurality of electrodes approximately parallel to the first edge, and a second plurality of electrodes. Each of the second plurality of electrodes has a spine that is approximately parallel to the second edge and a plurality of conductive elements that are approximately parallel to the first edge and in physical contact with the spine. At least one electrode of the second plurality of electrodes is adjacent to the second edge. The touch sensor further includes a plurality of nodes. Each node is formed by a capacitive coupling between an electrode of the first plurality of electrodes and an electrode of the second plurality of electrodes. The capacitance of each node is approximately the same.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，触摸传感器具有大致垂直于第一边缘的第一边缘和第二边缘。 触摸传感器包括大致平行于第一边缘的第一多个电极和第二多个电极。 第二多个电极中的每一个具有大致平行于第二边缘的脊柱和大致平行于第一边缘并与脊柱物理接触的多个导电元件。 第二多个电极中的至少一个电极与第二边缘相邻。 触摸传感器还包括多个节点。 每个节点由第一多个电极的电极和第二多个电极的电极之间的电容耦合形成。 每个节点的电容大致相同。

公开(公告)号：US08860690B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13327381

申请日：2011-12-15

Applicant: Matthew Trend ,  Paul Clements

Inventor： Matthew Trend ,  Paul Clements

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04111 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2217/96066 ,  H03K2217/960775

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a touch sensor has a first edge and a second edge approximately perpendicular to the first edge. The touch sensor includes a first plurality of electrodes approximately parallel to the first edge, and a second plurality of electrodes. Each of the second plurality of electrodes has a spine that is approximately parallel to the second edge and a plurality of conductive elements that are approximately parallel to the first edge and in physical contact with the spine. At least one electrode of the second plurality of electrodes is adjacent to the second edge. The touch sensor further includes a plurality of nodes. Each node is formed by a capacitive coupling between an electrode of the first plurality of electrodes and an electrode of the second plurality of electrodes. The capacitance of each node is approximately the same.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，触摸传感器具有大致垂直于第一边缘的第一边缘和第二边缘。 触摸传感器包括大致平行于第一边缘的第一多个电极和第二多个电极。 第二多个电极中的每一个具有大致平行于第二边缘的脊柱和大致平行于第一边缘并与脊柱物理接触的多个导电元件。 第二多个电极中的至少一个电极与第二边缘相邻。 触摸传感器还包括多个节点。 每个节点由第一多个电极的电极和第二多个电极的电极之间的电容耦合形成。 每个节点的电容大致相同。

公开(公告)号：US08830180B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-09

申请号：US12421713

申请日：2009-04-10

Applicant: Esat Yilmaz ,  Peter Sleeman ,  Samuel Brunet ,  Matthew Trend ,  Harald Philipp

Inventor： Esat Yilmaz ,  Peter Sleeman ,  Samuel Brunet ,  Matthew Trend ,  Harald Philipp

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G01B7/003 ,  G01B2210/58 ,  G01D5/2405 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F2203/04111 ,  G06F2203/04112 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H05K1/0296

Abstract: A capacitive position sensor has a two-layer electrode structure. Drive electrodes extending in a first direction on a first plane on one side of a substrate. Sense electrodes extend in a second direction on a second plane on the other side of the substrate so that the sense electrodes cross the drive electrodes at a plurality of intersections which collectively form a position sensing array. The sense electrodes are provided with branches extending in the first direction part of the way towards each adjacent sense electrode so that end portions of the branches of adjacent sense electrodes co-extend with each other in the first direction separated by a distance sufficiently small that capacitive coupling to the drive electrode adjacent to the co-extending portion is reduced. Providing sense electrode branches allow a sensor to be made which has a greater extent in the first direction for a given number of sense channels, since the co-extending portions provide an interpolating effect. The number of sense electrode branches per drive electrode can be increased which allows a sensor to be made which has ever greater extent in the first direction without having to increase the number of sense channels.

Abstract translation: 电容位置传感器具有双层电极结构。 在基板的一侧的第一平面上沿第一方向延伸的驱动电极。 感测电极在基板的另一侧上的第二平面上沿第二方向延伸，使得感测电极在共同形成位置感测阵列的多个交点处与驱动电极交叉。 感测电极设置有在朝向每个相邻感测电极的第一方向部分上延伸的分支，使得相邻感测电极的分支的端部在第一方向上相互延伸一个足够小的距离，使得电容 耦合到与共延伸部分相邻的驱动电极减小。 提供感测电极分支允许制造对于给定数量的感测通道在第一方向上具有更大程度的传感器，因为共同延伸部分提供内插效果。 可以增加每个驱动电极的感测电极分支的数量，这允许制造在第一方向上具有更大程度的传感器，而不必增加感测通道的数量。

公开(公告)号：US07986152B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-26

申请号：US12898153

申请日：2010-10-05

Applicant: Harald Philipp ,  Samuel Brunet ,  Matthew Trend ,  Alan Bowens

Inventor： Harald Philipp ,  Samuel Brunet ,  Matthew Trend ,  Alan Bowens

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G06F3/044

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sensor includes a substrate; multiple interconnected sense elements arranged in a first direction on a surface of the substrate; and first interconnected drive elements arranged on a surface of the substrate in the first direction. Each respective one of the first interconnected drive elements are located adjacent to and between respective ones of the sense elements to form first sets of sense and drive elements alternating in the first direction. The sensor also includes second interconnected drive elements arranged on a surface of the substrate in a second direction. Each respective one of the second interconnected drive elements are located between respective ones of the sense elements to form second sets of sense and drive elements alternating in the second direction.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，传感器包括基板; 在基板的表面上沿第一方向布置的多个互连的感测元件; 以及在所述第一方向上布置在所述基板的表面上的第一互连驱动元件。 第一互连驱动元件中的每个相应的一个位于相邻的感测元件之间并且位于相应的感测元件之间，以形成在第一方向上交替的第一组感测元件和驱动元件。 传感器还包括在第二方向上布置在基板的表面上的第二互连驱动元件。 第二互连驱动元件中的每个相应的一个位于相应的感测元件之间，以形成在第二方向上交替的第二组感测和驱动元件。

公开(公告)号：US09634660B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US13330257

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: Matthew Trend ,  Samuel Brunet ,  David B. Guard ,  Luben H. Hristov

Inventor： Matthew Trend ,  Samuel Brunet ,  David B. Guard ,  Luben H. Hristov

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  H03K17/96 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: H03K17/9622 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K2017/9602

Abstract: In an embodiment, a system comprises a touch sensor. The touch sensor comprises an insulating substrate and a plurality of electrodes disposed on the insulating substrate. The plurality of electrodes comprises a drive line having a plurality of drive electrodes and a sense line having a plurality of sense electrodes. At least one of the electrodes comprises a first conductive material having a hole portion substantially free of the first conductive material.