公开(公告)号：US07812829B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11926416

申请日：2007-10-29

Applicant: David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

Inventor： David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00335

Abstract: A method of generating a signal comprising providing a capacitive touch sensor pad including a matrix of X and Y conductors, developing capacitance profiles in one of an X direction and a Y direction from the matrix of X and Y conductors, determining an occurrence of a single gesture through an examination of the capacitance profiles, the single gesture including an application of at least two objects on the capacitive touch sensor pad, and generating a signal indicating the occurrence of the single gesture.

Abstract translation: 一种产生信号的方法，包括提供包括X和Y导体的矩阵的电容式触摸传感器焊盘，从X和Y导体的矩阵在X方向和Y方向之一上显影电容分布，确定单个 通过检查电容曲线的手势，单个手势包括在电容式触摸传感器垫上的至少两个对象的应用，以及生成指示单个手势的发生的信号。

公开(公告)号：US07532205B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11386354

申请日：2006-03-22

Applicant: David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

Inventor： David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04101

Abstract: A method of generating cursor motion signals for improved usability is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises detecting object motion in a sensing region and providing cursor motion signals in accordance with cursor motion values generated responsive to continuation of the object motion in the inner region. This embodiment further comprises providing cursor motion signals configured to generate cursor motion that combines incremental cursor motion with additional cursor motion responsive to the object moving from the inner region into the outer region, where the incremental cursor motion comprises motion toward an edge of the display correlating to an edge of the sensing region proximate the object, and where the additional cursor motion comprises cursor motion indicated by cursor motion values generated responsive to continuation of the object motion in the outer region of the sensing region.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种产生光标运动信号以提高可用性的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括检测感测区域中的物体运动，并根据在内部区域中对物体运动的继续产生的光标运动值提供光标运动信号。 该实施例还包括提供被配置为产生光标运动的光标运动信号，其组合增量光标运动和响应于从内部区域移动到外部区域中的物体的附加光标运动，其中增量光标运动包括朝着显示器边缘的运动相关 到附近的对象的感测区域的边缘，并且其中附加的光标运动包括由响应于感测区域的外部区域中的对象运动的继续而产生的光标运动值指示的光标运动。

公开(公告)号：US07472369B1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US10861990

申请日：2004-06-03

Applicant: Peter Bain ,  Kerry S. Veenstra ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Aaron Ferrucci

Inventor： Peter Bain ,  Kerry S. Veenstra ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Aaron Ferrucci

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5054 ,  G06F2217/66

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for embedding identification information on a programmable chip. Parameterizable components are selected for implementation on a programmable chip. Information relating to the parameterizable components is embedded on the programmable chip by storing the information using mechanisms such as look up tables associated with logic elements. Information can be used to identify types of components, versions of components, parameter sets, and other data associated with components implemented on the programmable device.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将识别信息嵌入到可编程芯片上的方法和装置。 选择可参数化的组件以在可编程芯片上实现。 通过使用诸如与逻辑元件相关联的查找表的机制来存储信息，将与可参数化组件相关的信息嵌入在可编程芯片上。 信息可用于识别组件类型，组件版本，参数集以及与在可编程设备上实现的组件相关联的其他数据。

公开(公告)号：US07450113B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-11

申请号：US11303196

申请日：2005-12-15

Applicant: David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

Inventor： David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00335

Abstract: A method of indicating a gesture proximate a touch-sensor pad is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises detecting a first presence of a conductive object proximate to the touch-sensor pad, and initiating a gesture signal if the first presence lasts a first duration of time that is less than a first reference amount of time. In this embodiment, the method further comprises detecting a second presence occurring a first elapsed time after an end of the first presence, and terminating the gesture signal if the first elapsed time is greater than a second reference amount of time, otherwise maintaining the gesture signal at least until an end of the first elapsed time and at least until an occurrence of a terminating event. This and other embodiments can be used to initiate virtual-button signals in response to specific gestures by the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种指示接近触摸传感器垫的手势的方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括检测靠近触摸传感器焊盘的导电物体的第一存在，以及如果第一存在持续小于第一参考时间量的第一持续时间，则启动手势信号。 在该实施例中，该方法还包括检测出现在第一次存在结束之后的第一经过时间的第二次存在，以及如果第一经过时间大于第二参考时间量则终止手势信号，否则保持手势信号 至少直到第一次经过时间结束，并且至少直到发生终止事件。 这个和其他实施例可以用于响应于用户的特定手势来启动虚拟按钮信号。

公开(公告)号：US07346863B1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US11238451

申请日：2005-09-28

Applicant: Jeffrey Orion Pritchard ,  David James Lau ,  Timothy P. Allen

Inventor： Jeffrey Orion Pritchard ,  David James Lau ,  Timothy P. Allen

IPC: G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06F17/5054

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for implementing a programmable device including a processor core, a hardware accelerator, and secondary components such as memory. A designer efficiently selects one or more code sequences for acceleration. A hardware accelerator is generated with multiple master ports to allow efficient access to memory. Profiling information can be provided to allow efficient selection of code sequences.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于实现包括处理器核心，硬件加速器和诸如存储器的次要组件的可编程设备的方法和装置。 设计人员有效地选择一个或多个代码序列进行加速。 通过多个主端口生成硬件加速器，以便高效地访问内存。 可以提供分析信息以允许有效地选择代码序列。

公开(公告)号：US07109978B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US10810879

申请日：2004-03-26

Applicant: David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

Inventor： David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G08C21/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00335

Abstract: A method of generating a signal comprising providing a capacitive touch sensor pad including a matrix of X and Y conductors, developing capacitance profiles in one of an X direction and a Y direction from the matrix of X and Y conductors, determining an occurrence of a single gesture through an examination of the capacitance profiles, the single gesture including an application of at least two objects on the capacitive touch sensor pad, and generating a signal indicating the occurrence of the single gesture.

公开(公告)号：US06750852B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10351208

申请日：2003-01-23

Applicant: David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

Inventor： David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

IPC: G08C2100

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00335

Abstract: The disclosed device is directed towards a method for recognizing a gesture made on a touch-sensor pad in a touch-sensing system providing X and Y position information to a host comprising detecting a first presence of a conductive object on the touch-sensor pad. The method includes comparing the duration of the first presence with a first reference amount of time, and initiating a first gesture signal to the host if the duration of the first presence is less than the first reference amount of time. The method also includes detecting a second presence of the conductive object on the touch-sensor pad and comparing the duration between the first presence and the second presence with a second reference amount of time. The method includes comparing the duration of the second presence with a third reference amount of time as well as terminating the first gesture signal if the duration between the first presence and the second presence is greater than the second reference amount of time; and maintaining the first gesture signal and repeatedly sending X and Y position information to the host until the occurrence of a terminating event if the amount of time between the first presence and the second presence is less than the second reference amount of time and if the duration of the second presence is greater than the third reference amount of time.

Abstract translation: 所公开的设备涉及用于识别在触摸传感系统中在触摸传感器系统上进行的手势的方法，该触摸感测系统向主机提供X和Y位置信息，包括检测触摸传感器板上的导电物体的第一存在。 该方法包括将第一存在的持续时间与第一参考时间量进行比较，以及如果第一存在的持续时间小于第一参考时间量，则向主机发起第一手势信号。 该方法还包括检测触摸传感器焊盘上的导电物体的第二存在并且以第二参考时间量比较第一存在与第二存在之间的持续时间。 该方法包括：如果第一存在和第二存在之间的持续时间大于第二参考时间量，则将第二存在的持续时间与第三参考时间量进行比较，以及终止第一手势信号; 并且如果第一存在和第二存在之间的时间量小于第二参考时间量，则保持第一手势信号并重复地向主机发送X和Y位置信息直到发生终止事件，如果持续时间 的第二存在大于第三参考时间量。

公开(公告)号：US06414671B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09046716

申请日：1998-03-24

Applicant: David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

Inventor： David W. Gillespie ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Ralph C. Wolf ,  Shawn P. Day

IPC: G09G508

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00335

Abstract: Methods for recognizing gestures made by a conductive object on a touch-sensor pad and for cursor motion are disclosed. Tapping, drags, pushes, extended drags and variable drags gestures are recognized by analyzing the position, pressure, and movement of the conductive object on the sensor pad during the time of a suspected gesture, and signals are sent to a host indicating the occurrence of these gestures. Signals indicating the position of a conductive object and distinguishing between the peripheral portion and an inner portion of the touch-sensor pad are also sent to the host.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于识别由触摸传感器焊盘上的导电物体形成的手势和用于光标运动的方法。 通过在可疑手势期间分析导电物体在传感器焊盘上的位置，压力和移动来识别攻丝，拖动，推动，延伸拖动和可变拖动手势，并且将信号发送到主机，指示发生 这些手势。 指示导电物体的位置的信号和区分触摸传感器焊盘的周边部分和内部部分的信号也被发送到主机。

公开(公告)号：US5408194A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-18

申请号：US83905

申请日：1993-06-25

Applicant: Gunter Steinbach ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Carver A. Mead

Inventor： Gunter Steinbach ,  Timothy P. Allen ,  Carver A. Mead

IPC: G01R19/30 ,  G06G7/14 ,  H03K5/24

CPC classification number: H03K5/24 ,  G01R19/30 ,  G06G7/14

Abstract: A circuit for use as a channel of a minimum selector and subtractor circuit includes a P-Channel MOS transistor having a gate connected to an input node, a source connected to the output of a current source, and a drain connected to a fixed voltage source. The source of the P-Channel transistor is connectable to a common conductive line through a first switch. The source of the P-Channel transistor is also connected to the non-inverting input of a transconductance amplifier. The inverting input of the transconductance amplifier is connected to a first plate of a capacitor. The second plate of the capacitor is connected to a fixed voltage source such as ground. The output of the transconductance amplifier is connectable to its inverting input through a second switch. The output of the transconductance amplifier forms the output of the minimum selector and subtractor circuit. A plurality of individual channel circuits may all be connected to the common conductive line. The input nodes of the individual channel circuits are each individually connected to a different one of a plurality of analog input lines. The minimum selector and subtractor circuit determines the minimum analog value appearing on the plurality of lines and subtracts that value from the input values on all of the input lines. A maximum selector and subtractor circuit is formed by reversing transistor types.

Abstract translation: 用作最小选择器和减法器电路的通道的电路包括具有连接到输入节点的栅极的P沟道MOS晶体管，连接到电流源的输出的源极和连接到固定电压源的漏极 。 P沟道晶体管的源极可通过第一开关连接到公共导线。 P沟道晶体管的源极也连接到跨导放大器的非反相输入端。 跨导放大器的反相输入连接到电容器的第一板。 电容器的第二板连接到诸如地之间的固定电压源。 跨导放大器的输出可通过第二个开关连接到其反相输入端。 跨导放大器的输出形成最小选择器和减法器电路的输出。 多个单独的通道电路都可以连接到公共导线。 各个通道电路的输入节点各自分别连接到多个模拟输入线中的不同的一个。 最小选择器和减法器电路确定出现在多行上的最小模拟值，并从所有输入行的输入值中减去该值。 通过反转晶体管类型形成最大选择器和减法器电路。

公开(公告)号：US5248873A

公开(公告)日：1993-09-28

申请号：US939108

申请日：1992-09-01

Applicant: Timothy P. Allen ,  Federico Faggin

Inventor： Timothy P. Allen ,  Federico Faggin

IPC: G06K9/78

CPC classification number: G06K9/78

Abstract: A moving object classifier is integrated onto a single integrated circuit chip and includes a retina comprising a two-dimensional array of photosensors upon which the image of the object of interest is focused. A position classifier receives inputs from the retina and determines where in the retina the image of an object is located. An object classifier receives inputs from the portion of interest of the retina and computes the degree of membership of the image to each class to be classified and determines which class has the largest membership function. A scan controller controlled by the position classifier limits the object classifier data to the portion of the retinal image which contains the object. An interface controller interfaces the other elements on the integrated circuit chip with a microcontroller, which comprises a standard CPU, memory and input/output lines interfacing to the interface controller.

Abstract translation: 移动物体分类器被集成到单个集成电路芯片上，并且包括视网膜，其包括感兴趣对象的图像在其上聚焦的光电传感器的二维阵列。 位置分类器从视网膜接收输入，并确定视网膜中物体的图像位于何处。 对象分类器接收来自视网膜感兴趣部分的输入，并计算图像的隶属度到要分类的每个类，并确定哪个类具有最大的隶属函数。 由位置分类器控制的扫描控制器将对象分类器数据限制为包含对象的视网膜图像的部分。 接口控制器将集成电路芯片上的其他元件与微控制器接口，微控制器包括与接口控制器接口的标准CPU，存储器和输入/输出线。