公开(公告)号：US20140139436A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13683928

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: STRATEGIC POLYMER SCIENCES, INC.

Inventor： Christophe Ramstein ,  Li Jiang ,  Brian C. Zellers ,  Shihai Zhang ,  Richard Ducharme ,  Stephen Davis

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  H01L41/18 ,  H01L41/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  H01L41/0926 ,  H01L41/0986 ,  H01L41/193

Abstract: A localized multimodal haptic system includes one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducers, each including an EMP layer, such as an electrostrictive polymer active layer. In some applications the EMP transducer may perform an actuator function or a sensor function, or both. The EMP polymer layer has a first surface and a second surface on which one or more electrodes are provided. The EMP layer of the EMP actuator may be 5 microns thick or less. The EMP transducers may provide local haptic response to a local a stimulus. In one application, a touch sensor may be associated with each EMP transducer, such that the haptic event at the touch sensor may be responded to by activating only the associated EMP transducer. Furthermore, the EMP transducer may act as its own touch sensor. A variety of haptic responses may be made available. The EMP transducers may be used in various other applications, such as providing complex surface morphology, keyboard, braille display, and audio speakers.

Abstract translation: 局部多模式触觉系统包括一个或多个机电聚合物（EMP）换能器，每个都包括EMP层，例如电致伸缩聚合物活性层。 在某些应用中，EMP传感器可以执行执行器功能或传感器功能，或两者兼有。 EMP聚合物层具有第一表面和第二表面，其上设置有一个或多个电极。 EMP致动器的EMP层可以为5微米厚或更小。 EMP传感器可以为局部刺激提供局部触觉响应。 在一个应用中，触摸传感器可以与每个EMP传感器相关联，使得触摸传感器处的触觉事件可以通过仅激活相关联的EMP换能器来响应。 此外，EMP换能器可以作为其自身的触摸传感器。 可以提供各种触觉响应。 EMP传感器可用于各种其他应用，例如提供复杂的表面形态，键盘，盲文显示和音频扬声器。

公开(公告)号：US20140191973A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US13735804

申请日：2013-01-07

Applicant: STRATEGIC POLYMER SCIENCES, INC.

Inventor： Brian C. Zellers ,  Li Jiang ,  Christophe Ramstein ,  Stephen Davis ,  M. Fabrice Domingues Dos Santos

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0202

Abstract: Electromechanical polymer (EMP) actuators are used to create haptic effects on a user interface deface, such as a keyboard. The keys of the keyboard may be embossed in a top layer to provide better key definition and to house the EMP actuator. Specifically, an EMP actuator is housed inside an embossed graphic layer that covers a key of the keyboard. Such a keyboard has a significant user interface value. For example, the embossed key provides the tactile effect of the presence of a key with edges, while allowing for the localized control of haptic vibrations. For such applications, an EMP transducer provides high strains, vibrations or both under control of an electric field. Furthermore, the EMP transducer can generate strong vibrations. When the frequency of the vibrations falls within the acoustic range, the EMP transducer can generate audible sound, thereby functioning as an audio speaker.

Abstract translation: 机电聚合物（EMP）致动器用于在诸如键盘的用户界面界面上产生触觉效果。 键盘的键可以被压印在顶层中以提供更好的键定义并容纳EMP致动器。 具体来说，EMP致动器被容纳在覆盖键盘的键的压花图形层内。 这样的键盘具有重要的用户界面值。 例如，压花键提供具有边缘的键的存在的触觉效果，同时允许触觉振动的局部控制。 对于这种应用，EMP传感器在电场控制下提供高应变，振动或两者。 此外，EMP传感器可以产生强烈的振动。 当振动频率落在声学范围内时，EMP传感器可以产生可听见的声音，从而起到音频扬声器的作用。

公开(公告)号：US20140035735A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13683963

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: STRATEGIC POLYMER SCIENCES, INC.

Inventor： Brian C. Zellers ,  Shihai Zhang ,  Christophe Ramstein ,  Li Jiang ,  Raj P. Pathak

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  H02N2/18

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  H01L41/083 ,  H01L41/0926 ,  H01L41/1132 ,  H01L41/193 ,  H02N2/18 ,  H03K17/9643 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: A localized multimodal haptic system includes one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducers, each including an EMP layer, such as an electrostrictive polymer active layer. In some applications the EMP transducer may perform an actuator function or a sensor function, or both. The EMP polymer layer has a first surface and a second surface on which one or more electrodes are provided. The EMP layer of the EMP actuator may be 5 microns thick or less. The EMP transducers may provide local haptic response to a local a stimulus. In one application, a touch sensor may be associated with each EMP transducer, such that the haptic event at the touch sensor may be responded to by activating only the associated EMP transducer. Furthermore, the EMP transducer may act as its own touch sensor. A variety of haptic responses may be made available. The EMP transducers may be used in various other applications, such as providing complex surface morphology and audio speakers.

Abstract translation: 局部多模式触觉系统包括一个或多个机电聚合物（EMP）换能器，每个都包括EMP层，例如电致伸缩聚合物活性层。 在某些应用中，EMP传感器可以执行执行器功能或传感器功能，或两者兼有。 EMP聚合物层具有第一表面和第二表面，其上设置有一个或多个电极。 EMP致动器的EMP层可以为5微米厚或更小。 EMP传感器可以为局部刺激提供局部触觉响应。 在一个应用中，触摸传感器可以与每个EMP传感器相关联，使得触摸传感器处的触觉事件可以通过仅激活相关联的EMP换能器来响应。 此外，EMP换能器可以作为其自身的触摸传感器。 可以提供各种触觉响应。 EMP传感器可用于各种其他应用，例如提供复杂的表面形态和音频扬声器。

公开(公告)号：US20130335354A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13917501

申请日：2013-06-13

Applicant: Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc.

Inventor： Brian C. Zellers ,  Thomas Tremper ,  Raymond Orchard, JR. ,  Christophe Ramstein

IPC: H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/193 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: H01L41/0926 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  H01L41/083 ,  H01L41/193

Abstract: An inertial actuator includes an electro-active polymer EAP actuator, a substrate, and one or more mass elements. The EAP actuator includes at least one EAP layer located between a pair of driving electrodes. The EAP actuator may include a multilayer stack of alternating EAP layers and electrode layers. The EAP actuator is attached to the substrate (e.g., a flexible polymer substrate), which may be held under tension by attachment points at the periphery of the substrate, at the ends of a beam-type substrate, or the edges of a membrane-type actuator. The EMP actuator induces vibrations in the substrate. One or more mass elements (e.g., metal films) may also be supported by the substrate to enhance the resonator response.

Abstract translation: 惯性致动器包括电活性聚合物EAP致动器，衬底和一个或多个质量元件。 EAP致动器包括位于一对驱动电极之间的至少一个EAP层。 EAP致动器可以包括交替的EAP层和电极层的多层堆叠。 EAP致动器附接到基板（例如，柔性聚合物基板），其可以通过在基板的周边处的附接点，在梁型基板的端部处的张力保持，或者膜 - 型致动器。 EMP致动器在基板中引起振动。 一个或多个质量元件（例如，金属膜）也可由衬底支撑以增强谐振器响应。

公开(公告)号：US09705068B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US13917501

申请日：2013-06-13

Applicant: Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc.

Inventor： Brian C. Zellers ,  Thomas Tremper ,  Raymond Orchard, Jr. ,  Christophe Ramstein

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/193 ,  H01L41/083

CPC classification number: H01L41/0926 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  H01L41/083 ,  H01L41/193

Abstract: An inertial actuator includes an electro-active polymer EAP actuator, a substrate, and one or more mass elements. The EAP actuator includes at least one EAP layer located between a pair of driving electrodes. The EAP actuator may include a multilayer stack of alternating EAP layers and electrode layers. The EAP actuator is attached to the substrate (e.g., a flexible polymer substrate), which may be held under tension by attachment points at the periphery of the substrate, at the ends of a beam-type substrate, or the edges of a membrane-type actuator. The EMP actuator induces vibrations in the substrate. One or more mass elements (e.g., metal films) may also be supported by the substrate to enhance the resonator response.

公开(公告)号：US20140139329A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13683990

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: STRATEGIC POLYMER SCIENCES, INC.

Inventor： Christophe Ramstein ,  Li Jiang ,  Brian C. Zellers ,  Shihai Zhang

IPC: G08B6/00

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/016

Abstract: A localized multimodal haptic system includes one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducers, each including an EMP layer, such as an electrostrictive polymer active layer. In some applications the EMP transducer may perform an actuator function or a sensor function, or both. The EMP polymer layer has a first surface and a second surface on which one or more electrodes are provided. The EMP layer of the EMP actuator may be 5 microns thick or less. The EMP transducers may provide local haptic response to a local a stimulus. In one application, a touch sensor may be associated with each EMP transducer, such that the haptic event at the touch sensor may be responded to by activating only the associated EMP transducer. Furthermore, the EMP transducer may act as its own touch sensor. A variety of haptic responses may be made available. The EMP transducers may be used in various other applications, such as providing complex surface morphology and audio speakers.

Abstract translation: 局部多模式触觉系统包括一个或多个机电聚合物（EMP）换能器，每个都包括EMP层，例如电致伸缩聚合物活性层。 在某些应用中，EMP传感器可以执行执行器功能或传感器功能，或两者兼有。 EMP聚合物层具有第一表面和第二表面，其上设置有一个或多个电极。 EMP致动器的EMP层可以为5微米厚或更小。 EMP传感器可以为局部刺激提供局部触觉响应。 在一个应用中，触摸传感器可以与每个EMP传感器相关联，使得触摸传感器处的触觉事件可以通过仅激活相关联的EMP换能器来响应。 此外，EMP换能器可以作为其自身的触摸传感器。 可以提供各种触觉响应。 EMP传感器可用于各种其他应用，例如提供复杂的表面形态和音频扬声器。

公开(公告)号：US20140139328A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13683980

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: STRATEGIC POLYMER SCIENCES, INC.

Inventor： Brian C. Zellers ,  Shihai Zhang ,  Christophe Ramstein ,  Raj P. Pathak

IPC: G08B6/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: A localized multimodal haptic system includes one or more electromechanical polymer (EMP) transducers, each including an EMP layer, such as an electrostrictive polymer active layer. In some applications the EMP transducer may perform an actuator function or a sensor function, or both. The EMP polymer layer has a first surface and a second surface on which one or more electrodes are provided. The EMP layer of the EMP actuator may be 5 microns thick or less. The EMP transducers may provide local haptic response to a local a stimulus. In one application, a touch sensor may be associated with each EMP transducer, such that the haptic event at the touch sensor may be responded to by activating only the associated EMP transducer. Furthermore, the EMP transducer may act as its own touch sensor. A variety of haptic responses may be made available. The EMP transducers may be used in various other applications, such as providing complex surface morphology and audio speakers.

Abstract translation: 局部多模式触觉系统包括一个或多个机电聚合物（EMP）换能器，每个都包括EMP层，例如电致伸缩聚合物活性层。 在某些应用中，EMP传感器可以执行执行器功能或传感器功能，或两者兼有。 EMP聚合物层具有第一表面和第二表面，其上设置有一个或多个电极。 EMP致动器的EMP层可以为5微米厚或更小。 EMP传感器可以为局部刺激提供局部触觉响应。 在一个应用中，触摸传感器可以与每个EMP传感器相关联，使得触摸传感器处的触觉事件可以通过仅激活相关联的EMP换能器来响应。 此外，EMP换能器可以作为其自身的触摸传感器。 可以提供各种触觉响应。 EMP传感器可用于各种其他应用，例如提供复杂的表面形态和音频扬声器。