Force Imaging Input Device and System
    2.
    发明申请
    Force Imaging Input Device and System 有权
    强制成像输入设备和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070229464A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-04

    申请号:US11278080

    申请日:2006-03-30

    Abstract: A force imaging touch pad includes first and second sets of conductive traces separated by a spring membrane. When a force is applied, the spring membrane deforms moving the two sets of traces closer together. The resulting change in mutual capacitance is used to generate an image indicative of the amount or intensity of the applied force. A combined location and force imaging touch pad includes two sets of drive traces, one set of sense traces and a spring membrane. In operation, one of the drive traces is used in combination with the set of sense traces to generate an image of where one or more objects touch the touch pad. The second set of drive traces is used in combination with the sense traces and spring membrane to generate an image of the applied force's strength or intensity.

    Abstract translation: 力成像触摸板包括由弹簧膜隔开的第一和第二组导电迹线。 当施加力时,弹簧膜使两组轨迹移动更靠近一起变形。 所产生的相互电容的变化用于产生指示施加的力的量或强度的图像。 组合位置和力成像触摸板包括两组驱动迹线,一组感测迹线和弹簧膜。 在操作中,其中一个驱动迹线与该组感测迹线结合使用以产生一个或多个物体触摸触摸板的位置的图像。 第二组驱动轨迹与感应轨迹和弹簧膜结合使用,以产生施加的力的强度或强度的图像。

    Light guide panel and method of use

    公开(公告)号:US20050254255A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-17

    申请号:US11172225

    申请日:2005-06-29

    Inventor: Steven Hotelling

    CPC classification number: G02B6/0018 G02B6/0021 Y10S362/80

    Abstract: A light guide panel is disclosed. The panel comprises a plate for dispersing light and at least one light-emitting diode (LED) coupled to the plate for providing the dispersed light. When the panel is coupled to a keyboard, the at least one LED is under a portion of the keyboard such that when the at least one LED is illuminated, the light from the LED does not distract a user. Accordingly, by strategically placing LEDs within the panel and providing the LEDs under appropriate portions of the keyboard, the device utilizing the keyboard can be smaller than when a conventional light guide panel is utilized. In addition, a further improvement in illumination is provided when a mechanism is provided which reflects light escaping from the edges of the panel back into the panel.

    MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HAND-HELD DEVICE
    4.
    发明申请
    MULTI-FUNCTIONAL HAND-HELD DEVICE 审中-公开
    多功能手持式设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080088602A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-17

    申请号:US11966948

    申请日:2007-12-28

    Inventor: Steven HOTELLING

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-functional hand-held device capable of configuring user inputs based on how the device is to be used. Preferably, the multi-functional hand-held device has at most only a few physical buttons, keys, or switches so that its display size can be substantially increased. The multi-functional hand-held device also incorporates a variety of input mechanisms, including touch sensitive screens, touch sensitive housings, display actuators, audio input, etc. The device also incorporates a user-configurable GUI for each of the multiple functions of the devices.

    Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种能够基于如何使用设备来配置用户输入的多功能手持设备。 优选地,多功能手持式设备具有至多只有几个物理按钮,键或开关,使得其显示尺寸可以显着增加。 多功能手持式设备还包括各种输入机构,包括触敏屏幕,触摸感应外壳,显示器执行器,音频输入等。该设备还包含用户可配置的GUI,用于 设备。

    MULTIPOINT TOUCH SURFACE CONTROLLER
    5.
    发明申请
    MULTIPOINT TOUCH SURFACE CONTROLLER 有权
    多点触控表面控制器

    公开(公告)号:US20070257890A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-08

    申请号:US11381313

    申请日:2006-05-02

    CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 G06F3/044 G06F2203/04104

    Abstract: A multipoint touch surface controller is disclosed herein. The controller includes an integrated circuit including output circuitry for driving a capacitive multi-touch sensor and input circuitry for reading the sensor. Also disclosed herein are various noise rejection and dynamic range enhancement techniques that permit the controller to be used with various sensors in various conditions without reconfiguring hardware.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种多点触摸表面控制器。 控制器包括集成电路,其包括用于驱动电容式多点触摸传感器的输出电路和用于读取传感器的输入电路。 本文还公开了各种噪声抑制和动态范围增强技术,其允许控制器在各种条件下与各种传感器一起使用,而无需重新配置硬件。

    Low EMI capacitive trackpad
    7.
    发明申请
    Low EMI capacitive trackpad 有权
    低EMI电容触控板

    公开(公告)号:US20060066581A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-30

    申请号:US10948937

    申请日:2004-09-24

    Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly provides a two layer capacitive trackpad sensor in which an EMI ground grid is interposed among the sensor's capacitive elements on each of its layers. The EMI grid on each of the two layers is electrically coupled via, typically, vias. The described arrangement of sensor elements (capacitor plates) and EMI ground grid traces may be incorporated into a PCB having additional layers (e.g., a four, six or eight layer PCB). If used in this manner, additional vias are provided on the PCB which permit electrical coupling between these “additional layers” and which are electrically isolated from, and shielded by, the EMI ground grid.

    Abstract translation: 印刷电路板(PCB)组件提供两层电容式触控板传感器,其中EMI接地网格插入在其每层上的传感器的电容元件之间。 两层中的每一层上的EMI栅格通常通过通孔而电耦合。 传感器元件(电容器板)和EMI接地栅格迹线的所述布置可以并入具有附加层(例如,四,六或八层PCB)的PCB中。 如果以这种方式使用,则在PCB上提供额外的通孔,其允许这些“附加层”之间的电耦合,并且其与EMI接地网电隔离并被EMI屏蔽。

    Electronic Device Having Display and Surrounding Touch Sensitive Bezel for User Interface and Control
    8.
    发明申请
    Electronic Device Having Display and Surrounding Touch Sensitive Bezel for User Interface and Control 有权
    具有显示和周边触摸屏的电子设备,用于用户界面和控制

    公开(公告)号:US20060238517A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-10-26

    申请号:US11426078

    申请日:2006-06-23

    Abstract: An electronic device has a display and has a touch sensitive bezel surrounding the display. Areas on the bezel are designated for controls used to operate the electronic device. Visual guides corresponding to the controls are displayed on the display adjacent the areas of the bezel designated for the controls. Touch data is generated by the bezel when a user touches an area of the bezel. The device determines which of the controls has been selected based on which designated area is associated with the touch data from the bezel. The device then initiates the determined control. The device can have a sensor for determining the orientation of the device. Based on the orientation, the device can alter the areas designated on the bezel for the controls and can alter the location of the visual guides for the display so that they match the altered areas on the bezel.

    Abstract translation: 电子设备具有显示器并且具有围绕显示器的触敏面板。 挡板上的区域被指定用于操作电子设备的控制。 与控件相对应的视觉指南显示在与控件指定的挡板区域相邻的显示屏上。 当用户触摸挡板的区域时,触摸数据由挡板生成。 设备基于哪个指定区域与来自边框的触摸数据相关联来确定已经选择了哪个控件。 然后,设备启动确定的控制。 该装置可以具有用于确定装置的取向的传感器。 基于方向,设备可以改变控制面板上指定的区域,并可以改变显示器的视觉指南的位置,使其与挡板上的改变区域相匹配。

    Multi-functional hand-held device
    9.
    发明申请
    Multi-functional hand-held device 审中-公开
    多功能手持式设备

    公开(公告)号:US20060197753A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-07

    申请号:US11367749

    申请日:2006-03-03

    Inventor: Steven Hotelling

    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-functional hand-held device capable of configuring user inputs based on how the device is to be used. Preferably, the multi-functional hand-held device has at most only a few physical buttons, keys, or switches so that its display size can be substantially increased. The multi-functional hand-held device also incorporates a variety of input mechanisms, including touch sensitive screens, touch sensitive housings, display actuators, audio input, etc. The device also incorporates a user-configurable GUI for each of the multiple functions of the devices.

    Abstract translation: 这里公开了一种能够基于如何使用设备来配置用户输入的多功能手持设备。 优选地,多功能手持式设备具有至多只有几个物理按钮,键或开关,使得其显示尺寸可以显着增加。 多功能手持设备还包括各种输入机构,包括触敏屏幕,触摸感应外壳,显示器执行器,音频输入等。该设备还包含用户可配置的GUI,用于 设备。

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