公开(公告)号：US09439455B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13099266

申请日：2011-05-02

Applicant: Ramon Alarcon ,  Jason Healy

Inventor： Ramon Alarcon ,  Jason Healy

IPC: A24F47/00 ,  B05B1/30

CPC classification number: A24F47/008 ,  A24F47/00 ,  B05B1/30

Abstract: An electronic smoking device includes a first sensor for detecting a user's action for smoking, an air inlet, an air flow path extending from the air inlet, a liquid compartment storing a smoking liquid, a dispensing control device configured to selectively dispense the smoking liquid from the liquid compartment, a vaporizing compartment connected to the liquid compartment and the air flow path, a heater located at the vaporizing compartment, a controller configured to activate the heater to vaporize the smoking liquid dispensed from the liquid compartment when the user's action for smoking is detected by the first sensor, and a smoke outlet connected to the vaporizing compartment, wherein an amount of the smoking liquid dispensed by the dispensing control device is responsive to an amount of air flowing in the vaporizing compartment.

Abstract translation: 电子吸烟装置包括用于检测用户吸烟动作的第一传感器，空气入口，从空气入口延伸的空气流动路径，存储吸入液体的液体隔室，配置成选择性地分配吸烟液体的分配控制装置 所述液体隔室，连接到所述液体隔间和所述空气流动路径的蒸发室，位于所述蒸发室处的加热器，被配置为当所述用户的吸烟动作是激活所述加热器以使从所述液体隔室分配的吸烟液体蒸发的控制器 由所述第一传感器检测到的烟雾出口和连接到所述蒸发室的烟出口，其中由所述分配控制装置分配的所述吸烟液体的量响应于在所述蒸发室中流动的空气量。

公开(公告)号：US07710399B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US10799660

申请日：2004-03-15

Applicant: Ryan D. Bruneau ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Erik J. Shahoian

Inventor： Ryan D. Bruneau ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Erik J. Shahoian

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/24 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/8017 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/03549 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A low-cost haptic feedback trackball device for providing haptic feedback to a user for enhancing interactions in a graphical environment provided by a computer. The trackball device includes a sensor device that detects the movement of a sphere in two rotary degrees of freedom. An actuator applies a force preferably along a z-axis perpendicular to the plane of the surface supporting the device, where the force is transmitted through the housing to the user. The output force is correlated with interaction of a controlled graphical object, such as a cursor, with other graphical objects in the displayed graphical environment. Preferably, at least one compliant element is provided between a portion of the housing contacted by the user and the support surface, where the compliant element amplifies the force output from the actuator by allowing the contacted portion of the housing to move with respect to the support surface. The force can be an inertial force, contact force, or a combination of forces that provide tactile sensations to the user.

Abstract translation: 一种低成本触觉反馈轨迹球装置，用于向用户提供触觉反馈以增强由计算机提供的图形环境中的交互。 轨迹球装置包括传感器装置，其以两个旋转自由度检测球体的移动。 执行机构优选沿着垂直于支撑该装置的表面的平面的z轴施加力，其中力通过壳体传递给使用者。 输出力与受控图形对象（如光标）与显示的图形环境中的其他图形对象的交互相关。 优选地，至少一个顺应元件设置在与使用者接触的壳体的一部分与支撑表面之间，其中柔性元件通过允许壳体的接触部分相对于支撑件移动而放大来自致动器的力 表面。 力可以是向用户提供触觉的惯性力，接触力或力的组合。

公开(公告)号：US07446752B2

公开(公告)日：2008-11-04

申请号：US10671465

申请日：2003-09-29

Applicant: Alex S. Goldenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

Inventor： Alex S. Goldenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: B06B1/0276 ,  A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1025 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/014

Abstract: Controlling haptic sensations from a vibrotactile feedback device connected to a computer. The vibrotactile device includes an actuator having a rotatable mass, and receives information, which causes a periodic control signal to be produced. The control signal controls the actuator to rotate the mass to induce a vibration in the device, where a magnitude and a frequency of the vibration can be adjusted independently of each other by adjusting the control signal. Vibration magnitude is based on control signal duty cycle, and vibration frequency is based on control signal frequency. Kinesthetic haptic effects can be output on the vibrotactile device by mapping the kinesthetic effect to a vibrotactile effect that causes vibrotactile forces to be output. The kinesthetic haptic effect can be a periodic or nonperiodic effect.

Abstract translation: 从连接到计算机的振动触觉反馈装置控制触觉感觉。 振动触觉装置包括具有可旋转质量块的致动器，并且接收信息，这导致产生周期性控制信号。 控制信号控制致动器旋转质量以引起装置中的振动，其中可以通过调节控制信号彼此独立地调节振动的幅度和频率。 振动幅度基于控制信号占空比，振动频率基于控制信号频率。 可以通过将激动效应映射到引起振动触觉力的振动触觉效应来输出振动触觉装置上的动触觉触觉效果。 动觉触觉效应可以是周期性或非周期性效应。

公开(公告)号：US5821920A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-13

申请号：US825412

申请日：1997-03-28

Applicant: Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

Inventor： Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  G05B19/409 ,  G09B23/28 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G05B19/409 ,  A61B34/76 ,  G09B23/285 ,  G05B2219/35338 ,  G05B2219/35441 ,  G05B2219/40119 ,  G05B2219/40137 ,  G05B2219/45118

Abstract: An apparatus for interfacing an elongated flexible object with an electrical system. The apparatus includes an object receiving portion and a rotation transducer coupled to the object receiving portion adapted to determine the rotational motion of the elongated flexible object when the object is engaged with the object receiving portion and to provide an electromechanical interface between the object and the electrical system. In a preferred embodiment, the rotation transducer includes an actuator and translational transducer to provide a translational electromechanical interface between the object and the electrical system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将细长柔性物体与电气系统连接的装置。 该装置包括物体接收部分和耦合到物体接收部分的旋转传感器，适于在物体与物体接收部分接合时确定细长柔性物体的旋转运动，并且在物体和电气之间提供机电接口 系统。 在优选实施例中，旋转传感器包括致动器和平移换能器，以在物体和电气系统之间提供平移的机电接口。

公开(公告)号：US20180020725A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15219043

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: Ramon Alarcon ,  Adam Hoffman ,  Christopher Myles ,  James R. Conrey

Inventor： Ramon Alarcon ,  Adam Hoffman ,  Christopher Myles ,  James R. Conrey

IPC: A24F47/00 ,  F21V33/00 ,  F21V8/00 ,  F21V23/04

CPC classification number: A24F47/008 ,  A61M11/042 ,  A61M15/06 ,  A61M2016/0021 ,  A61M2205/3331 ,  A61M2205/3368 ,  A61M2205/3653 ,  A61M2205/583 ,  A61M2205/8206 ,  F21V23/0442 ,  F21V33/0004 ,  F21W2111/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0051 ,  G02B6/0068 ,  G02B6/0083 ,  H05B33/0845

Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes. More particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a circumferential light guide that distributes light transmitted by a light source, and controller circuitry that variably illuminates the circumferential light guide of the electronic cigarette based on a user's draw strength.

公开(公告)号：US07336266B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US10369106

申请日：2003-02-20

Applicant: Vincent Hayward ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg

Inventor： Vincent Hayward ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03547

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to haptic devices for use with a variety of computer/video interface devices. Such haptic devices can work in conjunction with and thereby provide “haptic augmentations” to otherwise conventional user-interface devices, including a variety of computer mice known in the art, irrespective of their types and manufactures. Such haptic devices can also be used to convey information to a user by way of haptic sensations.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及用于各种计算机/视频接口设备的触觉设备。 这样的触觉设备可以与其他传统的用户界面设备（包括本领域已知的各种计算机鼠标）提供“触觉增强”，而不管其类型和制造如何。 这种触觉装置还可以用于通过触觉感觉向用户传达信息。

公开(公告)号：US09993025B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US15219161

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: Ramon Alarcon ,  Dennis Rasmussen

Inventor： Ramon Alarcon ,  Dennis Rasmussen

IPC: A24F13/00 ,  A24F47/00 ,  H05B3/03 ,  F16K17/02 ,  F16K24/06

CPC classification number: A24F47/008 ,  F16K17/02 ,  F16K24/06 ,  H05B3/03

Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes; more particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a clearomizer. Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a clearomizer with a refillable electronic cigarette juice tank with a first fill aperture, and a mouthpiece including a second fill aperture. The mouthpiece and the refillable tank rotate relative to one another along a common longitudinal axis to align the fill apertures, and facilitate filling of the refillable tank.

公开(公告)号：US20180020726A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15219161

申请日：2016-07-25

Applicant: Ramon Alarcon ,  Dennis Rasmussen

Inventor： Ramon Alarcon ,  Dennis Rasmussen

IPC: A24F47/00 ,  H05B3/03

CPC classification number: A24F47/008 ,  F16K17/02 ,  F16K24/06 ,  H05B3/03

Abstract: Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to electronic cigarettes; more particularly, to electronic cigarettes including a clearomizer. Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a clearomizer with a refillable electronic cigarette juice tank with a first fill aperture, and a mouthpiece including a second fill aperture. The mouthpiece and the refillable tank rotate relative to one another along a common longitudinal axis to align the fill apertures, and facilitate filling of the refillable tank.

公开(公告)号：US09492847B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US12264166

申请日：2008-11-03

Applicant: Alex S. Goldenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

Inventor： Alex S. Goldenberg ,  Ramon Alarcon

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  B06B1/02 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F13/20 ,  A63F9/24

CPC classification number: B06B1/0276 ,  A63F9/24 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1025 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/014

Abstract: An apparatus comprises an actuator that includes an eccentric mass that is coupled to a rotatable shaft of the actuator which defines an axis of rotation. A circuit is coupled to the actuator, the circuit is configured to produce a control signal such that, when the control signal is received by the actuator. The actuator is configured to produce a force effect having a magnitude and a frequency by rotating the mass about the axis of rotation in a first direction. The magnitude of the vibration is based on a duty cycle of the control signal and independent of the frequency. An obstacle member is coupled to the actuator and includes a compliance portion configured to increase energy in the movement of the mass in a second direction opposite to the first direction when the mass comes into contact with the obstacle member.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括致动器，该致动器包括耦合到限定旋转轴线的致动器的可旋转轴的偏心质量块。 电路耦合到致动器，电路被配置为产生控制信号，使得当控制信号被致动器接收时。 致动器被配置成通过围绕第一方向的旋转轴线旋转质量而产生具有幅度和频率的力效应。 振动的大小取决于控制信号的占空比，与频率无关。 障碍构件联接到致动器并且包括顺应部分，其被配置为当质量与障碍物接触时在与第一方向相反的第二方向上增加质量块的运动中的能量。

公开(公告)号：US08462116B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-11

申请号：US12769478

申请日：2010-04-28

Applicant: Ryan D. Bruneau ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Erik J. Shahoian

Inventor： Ryan D. Bruneau ,  Ramon Alarcon ,  Louis B. Rosenberg ,  Erik J. Shahoian

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/24 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  A63F2300/1062 ,  A63F2300/8017 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/03549 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/015 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: In an aspect, an electronic device includes a housing; a manipulandum positioned in the housing, wherein the manipulandum is moveable in at least one rotary degree of freedom in response to a user moving the manipulandum; a sensor coupled to the manipulandum, the sensor outputs sensor signals associated with the movement of the manipulandum in the at least one rotary degree of freedom by the user's direct contact; a processor coupled to the sensor and configured to output one or more activating signals based on the sensor signals; a first actuator coupled to the manipulandum, wherein the first actuator outputs a contact force to the manipulandum upon receiving a first activating signal; and a second actuator positioned within the housing and separate from the first actuator, wherein the second actuator outputs an inertial force to the housing upon receiving a second activating signal.

Abstract translation: 一方面，电子设备包括壳体; 位于所述壳体中的操纵件，其中所述操纵件可响应于使用者移动所述操纵而以至少一个旋转自由度移动; 耦合到操纵的传感器，传感器通过用户的直接接触在至少一个旋转自由度中输出与操纵的运动相关联的传感器信号; 处理器，其耦合到所述传感器并且被配置为基于所述传感器信号输出一个或多个激活信号; 耦合到所述操纵件的第一致动器，其中所述第一致动器在接收到第一启动信号时向所述操纵器输出接触力; 以及定位在所述壳体内并与所述第一致动器分离的第二致动器，其中所述第二致动器在接收到第二激活信号时向壳体输出惯性力。