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公开(公告)号:US20060066588A1
公开(公告)日:2006-03-30
申请号:US11232299
申请日:2005-09-21
Applicant: Benjamin Lyon , Stephanie Cinereski , Chad Bronstein , Steven Hotelling
Inventor: Benjamin Lyon , Stephanie Cinereski , Chad Bronstein , Steven Hotelling
IPC: G09G5/00
CPC classification number: G06F3/044 , G06F3/0488
Abstract: An input device and system are described that acquires (measures) raw track pad sensor data and transmits this data to a host computer where it is analyzed by an application executing on one or more host computer central processing units. The resulting input processing architecture provides a track pad input device that is both lower in cost to manufacture and more flexible than prior art track pad input devices. Lower costs may be realized by eliminating the prior art's dedicated track pad hardware for processing sensor data (e.g., a processor and associated firmware memory). Increased flexibility may be realized by providing feature set functionality via software that executes on the host computer. In this architecture, track pad functionality may be modified, updated, and enhanced through software upgrade procedures.
Abstract translation: 描述了一种输入设备和系统,其获取(测量)原始轨迹板传感器数据,并将该数据发送到主计算机,在该计算机中,由在一个或多个主机计算机中央处理单元上执行的应用进行分析。 所得到的输入处理架构提供了跟现有技术的轨迹板输入装置相比制造成本更低且更灵活的跟踪板输入装置。 可以通过消除用于处理传感器数据(例如,处理器和相关联的固件存储器)的现有技术的专用轨道硬件来实现较低的成本。 通过在主计算机上执行的软件提供特征集功能可以实现增加的灵活性。 在此架构中,跟踪板功能可以通过软件升级程序进行修改,更新和增强。
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公开(公告)号:US20060066581A1
公开(公告)日:2006-03-30
申请号:US10948937
申请日:2004-09-24
Applicant: Benjamin Lyon , Steven Hotelling
Inventor: Benjamin Lyon , Steven Hotelling
IPC: G09G5/00
CPC classification number: G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04107 , G06F2203/04111 , H05K1/0219 , H05K1/11
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。
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公开(公告)号:US07728823B2
公开(公告)日:2010-06-01
申请号:US11232299
申请日:2005-09-21
Applicant: Benjamin Lyon , Stephanie Cinereski , Chad Bronstein , Steven Hotelling
Inventor: Benjamin Lyon , Stephanie Cinereski , Chad Bronstein , Steven Hotelling
IPC: G06F3/041
CPC classification number: G06F3/044 , G06F3/0488
Abstract: An input device and system are described that acquires (measures) raw track pad sensor data and transmits this data to a host computer where it is analyzed by an application executing on one or more host computer central processing units. The resulting input processing architecture provides a track pad input device that is both lower in cost to manufacture and more flexible than prior art track pad input devices. Lower costs may be realized by eliminating the prior art's dedicated track pad hardware for processing sensor data (e.g., a processor and associated firmware memory). Increased flexibility may be realized by providing feature set functionality via software that executes on the host computer. In this architecture, track pad functionality may be modified, updated, and enhanced through software upgrade procedures.
Abstract translation: 描述了一种输入设备和系统,其获取(测量)原始轨迹板传感器数据,并将该数据发送到主计算机,在该计算机中,由在一个或多个主机计算机中央处理单元上执行的应用进行分析。 所得到的输入处理架构提供了跟现有技术的轨迹板输入装置相比制造成本更低且更灵活的跟踪板输入装置。 可以通过消除用于处理传感器数据(例如,处理器和相关联的固件存储器)的现有技术的专用轨道硬件来实现较低的成本。 通过在主计算机上执行的软件提供特征集功能可以实现增加的灵活性。 在此架构中,跟踪板功能可以通过软件升级程序进行修改,更新和增强。
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公开(公告)号:US20060066582A1
公开(公告)日:2006-03-30
申请号:US10949060
申请日:2004-09-24
Applicant: Benjamin Lyon , Stephanie Cinereski , Chad Bronstein , Steven Hotelling
Inventor: Benjamin Lyon , Stephanie Cinereski , Chad Bronstein , Steven Hotelling
IPC: G09G5/00
CPC classification number: G06F3/044 , G06F3/0488
Abstract: An input device and system are described that acquires (measures) raw track pad sensor data and transmits this data to a host computer where it is analyzed by an application executing on one or more host computer central processing units. The resulting input processing architecture provides a track pad input device that is both lower in cost to manufacture and more flexible than prior art track pad input devices. Lower costs may be realized by eliminating the prior art's dedicated track pad hardware for processing sensor data (e.g., a processor and associated firmware memory). Increased flexibility may be realized by providing feature set functionality via software that executes on the host computer. In this architecture, track pad functionality may be modified, updated and enhanced through software upgrade procedures.
Abstract translation: 描述了一种输入设备和系统,其获取(测量)原始轨迹板传感器数据,并将该数据发送到主计算机,在该计算机中,由在一个或多个主机计算机中央处理单元上执行的应用进行分析。 所得到的输入处理架构提供了跟现有技术的轨迹板输入装置相比制造成本更低且更灵活的跟踪板输入装置。 可以通过消除用于处理传感器数据(例如,处理器和相关联的固件存储器)的现有技术的专用轨道硬件来实现较低的成本。 通过在主计算机上执行的软件提供特征集功能可以实现增加的灵活性。 在这种架构中,跟踪板功能可以通过软件升级程序进行修改,更新和增强。
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公开(公告)号:US20050024843A1
公开(公告)日:2005-02-03
申请号:US10622266
申请日:2003-07-17
Applicant: Steven Hotelling
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.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种导光板。 面板包括用于分散光的板和耦合到板的至少一个发光二极管(LED),用于提供分散的光。 当面板耦合到键盘时,至少一个LED在键盘的一部分下方,使得当至少一个LED被照亮时,来自LED的光不会分散用户的注意力。 因此,通过将LED策略性地放置在面板内并且在键盘的适当部分处提供LED,使用键盘的装置可以比使用传统导光板时小。 此外,当提供将从面板的边缘逸出的光反射回面板的机构时,提供了照明的进一步改进。
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公开(公告)号:US20080036743A1
公开(公告)日:2008-02-14
申请号:US11700636
申请日:2007-01-31
Applicant: Wayne Westerman , Steven Hotelling , Myra Haggerty , Bas Ording , Nima Parivar , Duncan Kerr
Inventor: Wayne Westerman , Steven Hotelling , Myra Haggerty , Bas Ording , Nima Parivar , Duncan Kerr
IPC: G06F3/041
CPC classification number: G06F3/038 , G06F3/0418 , G06F3/0488 , G06F3/04883 , G06F2203/0381 , G06F2203/04808
Abstract: Methods and systems for implementing gestures with sensing devices are disclosed. More particularly, methods and systems related to gesturing with multipoint sensing devices are disclosed.
Abstract translation: 公开了用于实现具有感测装置的手势的方法和系统。 更具体地,公开了与使用多点感测装置的手势相关的方法和系统。
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公开(公告)号:US20070229464A1
公开(公告)日:2007-10-04
申请号:US11278080
申请日:2006-03-30
Applicant: Steven Hotelling , Brian Huppi
Inventor: Steven Hotelling , Brian Huppi
IPC: G06F3/041
CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 , G06F3/0416 , G06F3/044 , G06F2203/04101 , G06F2203/04105 , G06F2203/04106 , G06F2203/04112
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。
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公开(公告)号:US20050254255A1
公开(公告)日:2005-11-17
申请号:US11172225
申请日:2005-06-29
Applicant: Steven Hotelling
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20070257890A1
公开(公告)日:2007-11-08
申请号:US11381313
申请日:2006-05-02
Applicant: Steven Hotelling , Christoph Krah , Brian Huppi
Inventor: Steven Hotelling , Christoph Krah , Brian Huppi
IPC: G06F3/041
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。
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公开(公告)号:US20070182722A1
公开(公告)日:2007-08-09
申请号:US11731118
申请日:2007-03-30
Applicant: Steven Hotelling , Chris Ligtenberg , Duncan Kerr , Bartley Andre , Joshua Strickon , Brian Huppi , Imran Chaudhri , Greg Christie , Bas Ording
Inventor: Steven Hotelling , Chris Ligtenberg , Duncan Kerr , Bartley Andre , Joshua Strickon , Brian Huppi , Imran Chaudhri , Greg Christie , Bas Ording
IPC: G06F3/041
CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 , G06F1/1613 , G06F1/1616 , G06F1/1684 , G06F1/169 , G06F3/044 , G06F3/04883 , G06F3/04886
Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a portable computer having a display assembly coupled to a base assembly to alternate between a closed position and an open position. Palm rest areas are formed by a touchpad disposed on the surface of the base assembly. In an alternative embodiment, a touchpad disposed on the base assembly has a width that extends substantially into the palm rests areas of the base assembly.
Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中,一种便携式计算机,其具有联接到基座组件以在关闭位置和打开位置之间交替的显示组件。 掌托区域由设置在基座组件的表面上的触摸板形成。 在替代实施例中,设置在基座组件上的触摸板具有基本上延伸到基座组件的掌托区域的宽度。
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