公开(公告)号：US10592057B1

公开(公告)日：2020-03-17

申请号：US16189592

申请日：2018-11-13

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Yeh-Cheng Tan ,  Yu-Hsin Chen

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/955 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H03K17/96

Abstract: An input device sensor includes proximity receiver electrodes on a first single layer, force receiver electrodes on a second single layer, and transmitter electrodes configured to transmit a transmitter signal. Each transmitter electrode includes proximity transmitter segments linearly arranged on the first single layer and separated by the proximity receiver electrodes. The transmitter electrodes further each include force transmitter segments linearly arranged on the second single layer and separated by the force receiver electrodes, the force transmitter segments connecting adjacent proximity transmitter segments in the proximity transmitter segments. The input device sensor further includes a first ground shield on the first single layer, the first ground shield shielding the force receiver electrodes from the proximity transmitter segments. The input device sensor further includes a ground plane, and a compressible layer interposed between the second single layer and the ground plane.

公开(公告)号：US09490087B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-08

申请号：US14934022

申请日：2015-11-05

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Doug Krumpelman ,  Chris Weber ,  Yeh-Cheng Tan

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H13/85

CPC classification number: H01H13/14 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1666 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/86 ,  H01H2221/036 ,  H01H2223/052 ,  H01H2231/042 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K17/975 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: A laptop computer comprising a keyboard including a bezel having a plurality of key openings and a plurality of key holding features configured adjacent to the plurality of key openings on a bottom side of the bezel. The laptop computer also includes a plurality of keycaps having a touch surface for receiving a press force, each keycap positioned within a respective one of the plurality of key openings. The laptop computer also includes a chassis having a plurality of planar-translation effecting mechanisms each supporting a respective one of the plurality of keycaps such that, in response to receiving the press force, the respective keycap moves in a press direction and a second direction orthogonal to the press direction from an unpressed position toward a pressed position.

Abstract translation: 一种膝上型计算机，包括键盘，其包括具有多个键开口的边框和在所述边框的底侧上与所述多个键开口相邻的多个键保持特征。 膝上型计算机还包括具有接收压力的触摸表面的多个键帽，每个键帽位于多个键开口中的相应一个键开口内。 膝上型计算机还包括具有多个平面平移效应机构的底架，每个平面平移效应机构分别支撑多个键帽中的相应一个键帽，使得响应于接收到按压力，相应的键帽在按压方向上移动，而第二方向正交 从按压方向到未按压位置朝向按压位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140035866A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13931682

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

Inventor： Yeh-Cheng Tan ,  Su-Chuan Chiu

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/039 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: An input device for use with an electronic system includes a deflectable component having an input surface configured to be touched by input objects and a capacitive sensor layer configured to sense positional information of the input objects. A hinge pivotably mounts a first edge of the deflectable component to the electronic system and facilitates deflection of the deflectable component in response to force applied by an input object to the input surface. A spring mechanism is spaced apart from the hinge and configured to resiliently couple a second edge of the deflectable component to the electronic system and to provide a restoring force responsive to the applied force.

Abstract translation: 一种与电子系统一起使用的输入装置包括具有配置为被输入物体接触的输入表面的偏转部件和被配置为感测输入物体的位置信息的电容传感器层。 铰链可枢转地将可偏转部件的第一边缘安装到电子系统，并且有助于响应于输入物体施加到输入表面的力而使可偏转部件偏转。 弹簧机构与铰链间隔开并且构造成将可偏转部件的第二边缘弹性地联接到电子系统，并且响应于所施加的力提供恢复力。

公开(公告)号：US10108299B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US15259984

申请日：2016-09-08

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Richard R. Schediwy ,  Oscar Ayzenberg ,  Raymond Chin ,  Lin-Hsiang Hsieh ,  Robert Kin Hung Lee ,  Chris Rehn ,  Joseph Kurth Reynolds ,  Yeh-Cheng Tan

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: Methods and devices are described for operating an input device for an electronic system which includes a housing. The input device includes an input surface and a first substrate having a first plurality of sensor electrodes configured to sense input objects proximate the input surface, and a pair of force sensing electrodes on the bottom of the first substrate. The input device includes a second substrate having a planar spring plate including a perimeter region surrounding an interior region, the perimeter region including a leaf spring coupled to the housing, and a spacing layer configured to physically couple the interior region of the second substrate to the first substrate. A force applied to the input surface deflects the first substrate and the interior region relative to the perimeter region, changing a variable capacitance formed between the force sensing electrodes.

公开(公告)号：US09471169B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US13900298

申请日：2013-05-22

Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

Inventor： Richard R. Schediwy ,  Oscar Ayzenberg ,  Raymond Chin ,  Lin-Hsiang Hsieh ,  Robert Kin Hung Lee ,  Chris Rehn ,  Joseph Kurth Reynolds ,  Yeh-Cheng Tan

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04108

Abstract: Methods and devices are described for operating an input device for an electronic system which includes a housing. The input device includes an input surface and a first substrate having a first plurality of sensor electrodes configured to sense input objects proximate the input surface, and a pair of force sensing electrodes on the bottom of the first substrate. The input device includes a second substrate having a planar spring plate including a perimeter region surrounding an interior region, the perimeter region including a leaf spring coupled to the housing, and a spacing layer configured to physically couple the interior region of the second substrate to the first substrate. A force applied to the input surface deflects the first substrate and the interior region relative to the perimeter region, changing a variable capacitance formed between the force sensing electrodes.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于操作包括壳体的电子系统的输入装置的方法和装置。 所述输入装置包括输入表面和第一基板，所述第一基板具有构造成感测靠近所述输入表面的输入物体的第一多个传感器电极，以及在所述第一基板的底部上的一对力感测电极。 所述输入装置包括具有平面弹簧板的第二基板，所述平板弹簧板包括围绕内部区域的周边区域，所述周边区域包括联接到所述壳体的板簧，以及间隔层，其被配置为将所述第二基板的内部区域物理耦合到所述第二基板 第一底物。 施加到输入表面的力使第一基板和内部区域相对于周边区域偏转，改变在力感测电极之间形成的可变电容。

公开(公告)号：US09372587B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-21

申请号：US14462126

申请日：2014-08-18

Applicant: SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED

Inventor： Yi-Yun Chang ,  Chris Rehn ,  Yeh-Cheng Tan

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04107 ,  G06F2203/04108 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A capacitive input device including a substrate, a first plurality of sensor electrodes disposed proximate a top surface of the substrate and extending along a first direction, a second plurality of sensor electrodes disposed proximate a bottom surface of the substrate and extending along a second direction different from the first direction, and a plurality of routing traces coupled to the second sensor electrodes. Each routing trace is configured to extend along the first direction between respective first sensor electrodes, and to extend along the second direction underneath a second sensor electrode.

Abstract translation: 一种电容性输入装置，包括基板，靠近基板的顶表面设置并沿着第一方向延伸的第一多个传感器电极，设置在基板的底表面附近并沿第二方向延伸的第二多个传感器电极 以及耦合到第二传感器电极的多个路由迹线。 每个布线迹线被配置成沿相应的第一传感器电极之间的第一方向延伸，并沿着第二传感器电极下方的第二方向延伸。

公开(公告)号：US11625945B2

公开(公告)日：2023-04-11

申请号：US16909789

申请日：2020-06-23

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Yeh-Cheng Tan ,  Shengmin Wen

IPC: G06V40/13 ,  H01L51/52

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a cover layer and a first sensor apparatus. The cover layer is molded from a first material to have a planar surface and non-uniform thickness, where a thickness of the first material at a first region of the cover layer is less than a thickness of the first material surrounding the first region. The first sensor apparatus is disposed beneath the planar surface of the cover layer, within the first region. The first sensor apparatus is configured to transmit and receive first capacitive sensing signals through a portion of the planar surface coinciding with the first region. For example, the first sensor apparatus may be a fingerprint sensor configured to detect a fingerprint on the portion of the planar surface coinciding with the first region based on changes in the first capacitive sensing signals.

公开(公告)号：US11580211B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US16909844

申请日：2020-06-23

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Yeh-Cheng Tan

IPC: G06F21/40 ,  G06F21/36 ,  G06F21/32

Abstract: An input device configured for multi-factor authentication. The input device includes a plurality of sensor electrodes, one or more light sources, and an authentication component. The plurality of sensor electrodes is configured for capacitive sensing in a sensing region of the input device. The one or more light sources are configured to illuminate at least a portion of the sensing region of the input device. The authentication component is configured to receive a first authentication input via a first authentication device, determine whether the first authentication input matches a first credential of an authorized user, and selectively activate the one or more light sources based at least in part on whether the first authentication input matches the first credential of an authorized user.

公开(公告)号：US12026971B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US18178829

申请日：2023-03-06

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Yeh-Cheng Tan ,  Shengmin Wen

IPC: G06V40/13 ,  H10K50/842 ,  H10K50/844

CPC classification number: G06V40/1329 ,  G06V40/1306 ,  H10K50/8426 ,  H10K50/8445

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a cover layer and a first sensor apparatus. The cover layer is molded from a first material to have a planar surface and non-uniform thickness, where a thickness of the first material at a first region of the cover layer is less than a thickness of the first material surrounding the first region. The first sensor apparatus is disposed beneath the planar surface of the cover layer, within the first region. The first sensor apparatus is configured to transmit and receive first capacitive sensing signals through a portion of the planar surface coinciding with the first region. For example, the first sensor apparatus may be a fingerprint sensor configured to detect a fingerprint on the portion of the planar surface coinciding with the first region based on changes in the first capacitive sensing signals.

公开(公告)号：US10048815B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-14

申请号：US14993754

申请日：2016-01-12

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Tai-Wei Yau ,  Yeh-Cheng Tan

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/96

Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide improved sensor devices and methods that facilitate improved sensor devices. Specifically, the devices and methods provide capacitive image sensors that require only two layers of conductive elements formed on a single substrate. The ability to provide an image sensor using only a single substrate with two layers of conductive elements may substantially reduce the cost and complexity of the capacitive image sensor. In one embodiment, an input device is provided that comprises a first substrate having a first and second side. Each of the second array of second sensor electrodes comprises a plurality of isolated components disposed on the first side and a plurality of connectors disposed on the second side. The connectors and isolated components of the second sensor electrodes are arranged such that adjacent pairs of connectors along the first direction are separated by a distance substantially greater than the first pitch.