公开(公告)号：US09201468B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13930749

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

Inventor： Richard Schediwy

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1692 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04112

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are described for operating an electronic system which includes a first plurality of sensor electrodes disposed in a first layer and configured to detect input objects at an input surface of the input device, the first plurality of sensor electrodes including a first subset of transmitter electrodes; a second plurality of sensor electrodes configured to detect a force imparted to the input surface and configured for capacitive coupling with the first subset of transmitter electrodes; and a compressible dielectric configured to compress in response to force applied to the input surface. The capacitive coupling between the transmitter electrodes and the second plurality of sensor electrodes is configured to vary in response to the applied force.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于操作电子系统的方法，系统和装置，该电子系统包括设置在第一层中的第一多个传感器电极，并且被配置为检测输入装置的输入表面处的输入物体，​​第一多个传感器电极包括第一子集 的发射电极; 第二多个传感器电极，被配置为检测施加到输入表面并且被配置为用于与发射器电极的第一子集的电容耦合的力; 以及可压缩电介质，其构造成响应于施加到所述输入表面的力而被压缩。 发射器电极和第二多个传感器电极之间的电容耦合被配置为响应于施加的力而变化。

公开(公告)号：US20150227256A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14694961

申请日：2015-04-23

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Lin-Hsiang Hsieh ,  Richard Schediwy

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H03K17/975 ,  Y10T29/49126

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided that facilitate improved input device performance. The devices and methods utilize a first substrate with proximity sensor electrodes and at least a first force sensor electrode disposed on the first substrate. A second substrate is physically coupled to the first substrate, where the second substrate comprises a spring feature and an electrode component. The electrode component at least partially overlaps the first force sensor electrode to define a variable capacitance between the first force sensor electrode and the electrode component. The spring feature is configured to facilitate deflection of the electrode component relative to the first force sensor electrode to change the variable capacitance. A measure of the variable capacitance may be calculated and used to determine force information regarding the force biasing the input device.

Abstract translation: 提供了便于改进输入设备性能的设备和方法。 所述装置和方法利用具有接近传感器电极的第一基板和设置在第一基板上的至少第一力传感器电极。 第二基板物理耦合到第一基板，其中第二基板包括弹簧特征和电极部件。 电极部件至少部分地与第一力传感器电极重叠，以在第一力传感器电极和电极部件之间限定可变电容。 弹簧特征被配置为便于相对于第一力传感器电极偏转电极部件以改变可变电容。 可以计算可变电容的量度并且用于确定关于偏置输入装置的力的力信息。

公开(公告)号：US20150145774A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-28

申请号：US14092440

申请日：2013-11-27

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Anna Ostberg ,  Richard Schediwy

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0354

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: A method for gesture identification includes determining a first gesture is performed on a surface sensing region. The first gesture includes at least one input object. The method further includes determining a first action corresponding to the first gesture, and issuing, based on performing the first gesture, a first report reporting the first gesture and the first action. The method further includes determining, within a first predefined length of time subsequent to performing the first gesture, a presence of the at least one input object in an above surface sensing region, determining a second action corresponding to the first gesture and the at least one input object being in the above surface sensing region within the predefined length of time, and issuing a second report reporting the second action.

Abstract translation: 用于手势识别的方法包括确定在表面感测区域上执行第一手势。 第一手势包括至少一个输入对象。 该方法还包括确定与第一手势相对应的第一动作，以及基于执行第一手势，发布报告第一手势和第一动作的第一报告。 所述方法还包括在执行所述第一手势之后的第一预定时间长度内确定所述至少一个输入对象在上述表面感测区域中的存在，确定对应于所述第一手势的所述第二动作和所述至少一个 输入对象位于上述表面感测区域内，并发出报告第二动作的第二报告。

公开(公告)号：US10540027B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-21

申请号：US15199333

申请日：2016-06-30

Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

Inventor： Pascale El Kallassi ,  Do Hee Kim ,  Patrick Smith ,  Richard Schediwy

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: Embodiments described herein include a display device that includes a display substrate coupled to a frame. A stiffener substrate is also coupled to the frame. A first force sensing element is disposed on the stiffener substrate, and the stiffener substrate is disposed between the first force sensing element and the display substrate. The display device also includes a second force sensing element, where a distance between the first force sensing element and the second force sensing element decreases when the display substrate is deflected.

公开(公告)号：US10048792B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US15610600

申请日：2017-05-31

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Richard Schediwy

IPC: H03K19/173 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0354

Abstract: An input device may include an input surface. The input device may further include a first display layer coupled to the input surface. The input device may further include a sensing element disposed on a second display layer and a spacer element disposed between the first display layer and the second display layer. The sensing element may be disposed below the spacer element. The sensing element may be further configured to detect an input force applied by an input object to the input surface.

公开(公告)号：US09207801B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14157293

申请日：2014-01-16

Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

Inventor： Richard Schediwy ,  Kipling Inscore

IPC: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide devices, systems and methods that facilitate improved performance in an input device. The input device, for example, may include an input surface configured to rotate about a first axis, a proximity sensor configured to sense an input object in a sensing region proximate to the input surface of the input device, a force sensor configured to sense a force applied to the input surface of the input device, and a processing system communicatively coupled to the proximity sensor and the force sensor. The processing system may be configured to determine a position of the input object in the sensing region, and determine force information for the input object based upon the position of the input object, the force applied to the input surface, and a location of the force sensor relative to the first axis.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的实施例提供有助于提高输入设备性能的设备，系统和方法。 例如，输入设备可以包括被配置为围绕第一轴线旋转的输入表面，被配置为感测接近输入设备的输入表面的感测区域中的输入对象的接近传感器，被配置为感测 施加到输入装置的输入表面的力，以及通信地连接到接近传感器和力传感器的处理系统。 处理系统可以被配置为基于输入对象的位置，施加到输入表面的力和力的位置来确定输入对象在感测区域中的位置，并且确定输入对象的力信息 传感器相对于第一轴。

公开(公告)号：US20140132563A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14157293

申请日：2014-01-16

Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

Inventor： Richard Schediwy ,  Kipling Inscore

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide devices, systems and methods that facilitate improved performance in an input device. The input device, for example, may include an input surface configured to rotate about a first axis, a proximity sensor configured to sense an input object in a sensing region proximate to the input surface of the input device, a force sensor configured to sense a force applied to the input surface of the input device, and a processing system communicatively coupled to the proximity sensor and the force sensor. The processing system may be configured to determine a position of the input object in the sensing region, and determine force information for the input object based upon the position of the input object, the force applied to the input surface, and a location of the force sensor relative to the first axis.

Abstract translation: 这里描述的实施例提供有助于提高输入设备性能的设备，系统和方法。 例如，输入设备可以包括被配置为围绕第一轴线旋转的输入表面，被配置为感测接近输入设备的输入表面的感测区域中的输入对象的接近传感器，被配置为感测 施加到输入装置的输入表面的力，以及通信地连接到接近传感器和力传感器的处理系统。 处理系统可以被配置为基于输入对象的位置，施加到输入表面的力和力的位置来确定输入对象在感测区域中的位置，并且确定输入对象的力信息 传感器相对于第一轴。

公开(公告)号：US10534473B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-14

申请号：US15815519

申请日：2017-11-16

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Richard Schediwy

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045

Abstract: An input device includes a sensor apparatus coupled to a sensing region. The sensor apparatus is operable in at least a first mode or a second mode. When operating in the first mode, the input device is configured to detect a capacitance of the sensor apparatus. When operating in a second mode, the input device is configured to detect a resistance of the sensor apparatus. The input device is further configured to process user inputs in the sensing region based at least in part on the detected capacitance or resistance of the sensor apparatus. In some implementations, the input device may be configured to switch between the first mode and the second mode based at least in part on the detected capacitance or resistance of the sensor apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US10444862B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-15

申请号：US14466600

申请日：2014-08-22

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Richard Schediwy ,  Douglas M. Krumpelman ,  Mihai Bulea ,  Joseph Kurth Reynolds

IPC: G06F3/0338 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0354 ,  H03K17/98

Abstract: In an example, an input device includes a substrate and an elastomeric material. The substrate includes a plurality of sensor electrodes disposed thereon. The elastomeric material is mechanically coupled to the substrate and overlaps the plurality of sensor electrodes. The elastomeric material includes an inner portion disposed such that an area of contact between the inner portion and at least some of the plurality of sensor electrodes changes in response to at least one of a lateral force or a vertical force applied to the elastomeric material.

公开(公告)号：US20190146627A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-16

申请号：US15815519

申请日：2017-11-16

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Richard Schediwy

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/9625 ,  H03K17/9645

Abstract: An input device includes a sensor apparatus coupled to a sensing region. The sensor apparatus is operable in at least a first mode or a second mode. When operating in the first mode, the input device is configured to detect a capacitance of the sensor apparatus. When operating in a second mode, the input device is configured to detect a resistance of the sensor apparatus. The input device is further configured to process user inputs in the sensing region based at least in part on the detected capacitance or resistance of the sensor apparatus. In some implementations, the input device may be configured to switch between the first mode and the second mode based at least in part on the detected capacitance or resistance of the sensor apparatus.