公开(公告)号：US10318082B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US15631173

申请日：2017-06-23

Applicant: Touchplus Information Corp.

Inventor： Shih-Hsien Hu ,  Chi-Chou Ho

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: A touch-sensing electronic device with a press-sensing function includes a cover lens formed with a shielding structure at a first side thereof; a display formed with a first group of sensing electrodes and a second group of sensing electrodes at a second side thereof, wherein the second group of sensing electrodes are spaced from and electrically shielded with the shielding structure while the first group of sensing electrodes are unshielded from the shielding structure; and a control chip electrically connected to both the first group of sensing electrodes and the second group. The control chip senses a first capacitance change occurring in response to a touch-sensing operation at a third side of the cover lens, which is opposite to the second side and senses a second capacitance change occurring in response to a press-sensing operation at the third side of the cover lens.

公开(公告)号：US20180275800A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-27

申请号：US15991308

申请日：2018-05-29

Applicant: Touchplus Information Corp

Inventor： Shih-Hsien Hu

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/16 ,  G01K7/22

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G01K7/22 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G06F1/1632 ,  G06F3/0346 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/165

Abstract: A touch sensing device is provided. The touch sensing device includes a supporting stand and an internal circuit. The supporting stand has an outer surface on which a slot is provided for holding a controlled device. The internal circuit is disposed in a space in the supporting stand or embedded in the supporting stand and in communication with the controlled device held on the slot. The internal circuit generates a control signal to control the controlled device in response to touch operation relative to the outer surface of the supporting stand. The touch sensing device may be integrated into a smart home hub device.

公开(公告)号：US09571096B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14051862

申请日：2013-10-11

Applicant: Touchplus Information Corp.

Inventor： Shih Hsien Hu ,  Yung Chang Lin ,  Wey Chung Wang

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/98

CPC classification number: H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: A touch panel-based switch includes a control circuit layer, a sensing layer, a dielectric layer, and a touch operation layer, stacked in the order. The sensing layer electrically connected to the control circuit layer includes plural sensing cell, and the dielectric layer is flexible. The touch operation layer is flexible as well and includes a button area and an adjacent non-button area. The button area includes a ground plane stacked on the dielectric layer and a first touch cover stacked on the ground plane, and the non-button area includes a second touch cover stacked on the dielectric layer. Plural though openings are provided in the button area corresponding to the sensing cells such that a portion of the dielectric layer is exposed.

Abstract translation: 基于触摸屏的开关包括按顺序堆叠的控制电路层，感测层，电介质层和触摸操作层。 电连接到控制电路层的感测层包括多个感测单元，并且电介质层是柔性的。 触摸操作层也是灵活的，并且包括按钮区域和相邻的非按钮区域。 按钮区域包括堆叠在电介质层上的接地层和堆叠在接地平面上的第一触摸盖，非按钮区域包括堆叠在电介质层上的第二触摸盖。 在对应于感测单元的按钮区域中提供多个通孔，使得介电层的一部分露出。

公开(公告)号：US09148142B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

申请号：US13724745

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: Touchplus Information Corp.

Inventor： Shih Hsien Hu

IPC: H03K17/975 ,  H03K17/96 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/98

CPC classification number: H03K17/9622 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H03K2017/9602 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: A capacitive touch keyboard includes a soft shielding layer, a soft intermediate layer, and a one dimensional sensor layer where the soft intermediate layer is interposed between the other two to form a capacitor structure. The soft shielding layer includes a ground plane, a dielectric material covering on the ground plane, and plural key areas at its outer surface. The one dimensional sensor layer includes plural sensing cells which correspond to the key areas, and respective cells are electrically connected to a capacitance sensing circuit. Therefore, features of more compact size, simplified structure design, and tactile feel are provided in a capacitive keyboard.

Abstract translation: 电容触摸键盘包括软屏蔽层，软中间层和一维传感器层，其中软中间层插入在另一个之间以形成电容器结构。 软屏蔽层包括接地平面，覆盖在接地平面上的电介质材料，以及其外表面处的多个键区域。 一维传感器层包括对应于关键区域的多个感测单元，并且各个单元电连接到电容感测电路。 因此，在电容式键盘中提供了更紧凑的尺寸，简化的结构设计和触感的特征。

公开(公告)号：US20150261354A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14656228

申请日：2015-03-12

Applicant: Touchplus Information Corp.

Inventor： Shih-Hsien HU ,  Yi-Feng WEI ,  Yao-Chih CHUANG

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F3/04892 ,  G06F2203/0339

Abstract: An input device and an input method for a data processing device are provided. The input device includes a touch-sensitive module, an operation prompt interface and a controller. According to the input method, the input device issues a first input signal to the data processing device when a first electrical property change resulting from the keystroke or the tap is sensed in a first operation state. The input device is switched from the first operation state to a second operation state in response to a switching operation. The input device issues a second input signal to the data processing device when a second electrical property change resulting from a touch action is sensed in the second operation state.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于数据处理设备的输入设备和输入方法。 该输入装置包括一个触敏模块，一个操作提示界面和一个控制器。 根据该输入方法，当在第一操作状态下感测到由击键或抽头产生的第一电特性改变时，输入装置向数据处理装置发出第一输入信号。 响应于切换操作，输入装置从第一操作状态切换到第二操作状态。 当在第二操作状态下感测到由触摸动作引起的第二电特性改变时，输入装置向数据处理装置发出第二输入信号。

公开(公告)号：US20150234499A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14623727

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: Touchplus Information Corp.

Inventor： Shih-Hsien Hu ,  Yi-Feng Wei ,  Yao-Chih Chuang

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A wireless control system, a touch-sensitive pad structure, a touch-sensitive module and a method for manufacturing the touch-sensitive module are provided. The wireless control system includes a controlled device and a remote controller which includes the touch-sensitive module. The touch-sensitive module includes a plurality of sensor pads. The controlled device is controlled by detecting changes of physical properties of the sensor pads without touching the sensor pads.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种无线控制系统，触敏板结构，触敏模块和用于制造触敏模块的方法。 无线控制系统包括受控设备和包括触敏模块的遥控器。 触敏模块包括多个传感器垫。 通过检测传感器垫的物理特性的变化而不接触传感器垫来控制受控装置。

公开(公告)号：US20140097857A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US13829460

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: TOUCHPLUS INFORMATION CORP.

Inventor： Shih Hsien HU

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01R27/2605 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/98 ,  H03K2017/9602

Abstract: A capacitive touch keyboard includes a shielding layer, a intermediate layer, and a one-dimensional sensor layer where the soft intermediate layer is interposed between the other two to form a capacitor structure. The shielding layer includes a ground plane, and plural first key areas at its outer surface. The one-dimensional sensor layer includes plural sensing cells and plural second key areas where the first key areas correspond to the second key areas, and respective cells are electrically connected to a sensing circuit. Therefore, features of more compact size, simplified structure design, and tactile feel are provided in a capacitive keyboard.

Abstract translation: 电容触摸键盘包括屏蔽层，中间层和一维传感器层，其中软中间层插入在另一个之间以形成电容器结构。 屏蔽层包括接地平面，并且在其外表面具有多个第一键区域。 一维传感器层包括多个感测单元和多个第二关键区域，其中第一关键区域对应于第二关键区域，并且各个单元电连接到感测电路。 因此，在电容式键盘中提供了更紧凑的尺寸，简化的结构设计和触感的特征。

公开(公告)号：US20190384451A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-19

申请号：US16429325

申请日：2019-06-03

Applicant: TOUCHPLUS INFORMATION CORP.

Inventor： Shih-Hsien HU

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: A position-sensing device, a position-sensing method and an associated state-switching method are used with an object to be sensed, a first group of electrodes and a second group of electrodes. The position-sensing method includes: issuing a driving signal to the first group of electrodes; selecting at least first and second electrodes from the second group of electrodes, and performing an electric property measuring operation, wherein a plurality of floating electrodes exist between between the first and second electrodes, and the first and second electrodes respectively generate a capacitive coupling effect to the object and generate first and second electric values in response to the driving signal; and estimating a relative position of the object to the first electrode and to the second electrode according to the first and second electric values.

公开(公告)号：US20170371456A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15700464

申请日：2017-09-11

Applicant: Touchplus Information Corp.

Inventor： Shih-Hsien HU ,  Yi-Feng Wei ,  Yao-Chih Chuang

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A touch-sensitive module is provided. The touch-sensitive module includes at least one first sub-unit. The first sub-unit includes a first sensor pad, a second sensor pad and a wrapper. The second sensor pad has a first portion and a second portion separated from each other. The first sensor pad passes through a gap between the first portion and the second portion of the first sensor pad. Two ends of a wire are electrically connected to the first portion and the second portion of the first sensor pad, respectively. The wrapper covers the first sensor pad and the second sensor pad. A first lead and a second lead connected to the first sensor pad protrude from the wrapper. A third lead and a fourth lead connected to the second sensor pad protrude from the wrapper.

公开(公告)号：US20170322659A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-09

申请号：US15590158

申请日：2017-05-09

Applicant: Touchplus Information Corp.

Inventor： Shih-Hsien HU ,  Chi-Chou HO

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1643 ,  G06F1/1671 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/0338 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A touch-sensitive control device is controlled by a control chip to conduct press sensing and/or touch sensing. The touch-sensitive control device includes: a cover; a circuit board disposed at a side of the cover, having a first surface disposed opposite to the cover, and having a second surface facing the cover; a first electrode disposed on the first surface of the circuit board and electrically connected to a control chip; a socket having a conductor; and a spacer disposed between the socket and the first surface of the circuit board, and deformable to change a distance between the first electrode and the conductor, wherein a capacitance change between the first electrode and the conductor of the socket correlates to the distance change between the first electrode and the conductor resulting from a pressing operation onto the cover.