公开(公告)号：US09507381B1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US14445687

申请日：2014-07-29

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Michael Vanderet ,  Joshua Danel Lemons ,  Miguel Angel Morales ,  Josue Jean Rodriquez

IPC: A47B96/06 ,  H05K7/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F2200/1632

Abstract: A system for magnetically coupling a stylus device to a computing device is disclosed. The computing device may include a first pair of magnets disposed in or on the computing device, wherein the first pair of magnets include two magnets proximate to each other and of opposite magnetic polarity. The stylus device may include a second pair of magnets disposed in or on the stylus device, wherein the second pair of magnets include two magnets proximate to each other and of opposite magnetic polarity. The first and second pairs of magnets are oriented to align opposite poles of the magnets to couple the stylus device to the computing device, and the magnetic interactions resist rotational and shear forces, and resist the stylus device being placed in an incorrect position on the computing device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将触控装置磁耦合到计算装置的系统。 计算设备可以包括设置在计算设备中或计算设备上的第一对磁体，其中第一对磁体包括彼此靠近并具有相反磁极性的两个磁体。 触针装置可以包括设置在触针装置中或之上的第二对磁体，其中第二对磁体包括彼此靠近并具有相反磁极性的两个磁体。 第一和第二对磁体被定向成对准磁体的相反磁极，以将触控装置耦合到计算装置，并且磁相互作用抵抗旋转和剪切力，并且抵抗将触针装置放置在计算机上的不正确位置 设备。

公开(公告)号：US09612671B1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14523335

申请日：2014-10-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Piotr Pawel Blaszczak ,  Timothy Michael Vanderet ,  Ann Yuhui Yun ,  Kam Sheng Leang ,  Kishore Sundara-Rajan ,  Miguel Angel Morales

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/039 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/039 ,  G06F3/03545

Abstract: A removable stylus tip for use with an active stylus. The tip is capable of exchanging electrical communications with the touchscreen of a computing device. The tip includes a conductive core to transmit signals between the stylus body and a cone-shaped end of the stylus core. The cone-shaped end is covered with a coating to protect the tip and the touchscreen device. The coating is a composite material configured to allow electrical signals to pass through the material as well as to provide mechanical protection to components of the tip and touchscreen.

公开(公告)号：US09740313B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US15005165

申请日：2016-01-25

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kishore Sundara-Rajan ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand ,  Piotr Pawel Blaszczak ,  Ann Yuhui Yun ,  Timothy Michael Vanderet ,  Miguel Angel Morales

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring use of a tip of a stylus, determining an amount of wear of or life remaining in the tip, and notifying a user when to replace the tip are disclosed. The tip should be replaced to avoid an abrasive material of the tip from being exposed and contacting a touch screen or other surface of a computing device to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the touch screen or other surface of the computing device. The computing device or the stylus device may perform one or more of the monitoring, determining, or prompting steps.

公开(公告)号：US09244543B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US14313701

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Kishore Sundara-Rajan ,  Zachary Lawrence Brand ,  Piotr Pawel Blaszczak ,  Ann Yuhui Yun ,  Timothy Michael Vanderet ,  Miguel Angel Morales

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/038

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06Q10/20

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring use of a tip of a stylus, determining an amount of wear of or life remaining in the tip, and notifying a user when to replace the tip are disclosed. The tip should be replaced to avoid an abrasive material of the tip from being exposed and contacting a touch screen or other surface of a computing device to avoid scratching or otherwise damaging the touch screen or other surface of the computing device. The computing device or the stylus device may perform one or more of the monitoring, determining, or prompting steps.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于监测触针尖端的使用的系统，方法和装置，确定尖端中剩余的磨损量或寿命，以及通知用户何时更换尖端。 应该更换尖端以避免尖端的研磨材料暴露并接触计算设备的触摸屏或其他表面，以避免划伤或以其他方式损坏计算设备的触摸屏或其他表面。 计算设备或触笔设备可以执行监视，确定或提示步骤中的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US09239639B1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US14313460

申请日：2014-06-24

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Timothy Michael Vanderet ,  Miguel Angel Morales ,  Joshua Danel Lemons ,  Srivatsan Subbarayan

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/03545

Abstract: An electronic stylus device includes one or more mechanisms that deform to protected an electronic force sensor. After the mechanism deforms to relieve force applied to a tip of the stylus, a hard stop may engage to arrest further movement of a shaft transferring force from the tip to the force sensor. The intermediate range of forces that may be relieved by the mechanism, in addition to providing the electronic force sensor, enables less stringent manufacturing tolerances to be used with the hard stop.

Abstract translation: 电子触针装置包括一个或多个变形以保护电子力传感器的机构。 在机构变形以减轻施加到触针尖端的力之后，硬停止可以接合以阻止轴传递力从尖端到力传感器的进一步运动。 除了提供电子力传感器之外，机构可以减轻的力的中间范围使得能够与硬停止件一起使用较不严格的制造公差。