Apparatus and method of determining a user selection in a user interface
    1.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and method of determining a user selection in a user interface 审中-公开
    在用户界面中确定用户选择的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060097992A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-11

    申请号:US10972662

    申请日:2004-10-25

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    CPC分类号: G06F3/044

    摘要: A user interface (210) includes an RC circuit (213). The RC circuit (213) includes a variable capacitance. The variable capacitance is produced by a sensing member (310) in cooperation with a user's finger (311). When a user makes a selection with the user interface (210), the user places a finger (311) in close proximity and in a facing relationship to a section, or discrete surface (320, 322, 324), of the sensing member (310). The discrete surfaces (320, 322, 324) can correspond to keys of a keypad (138) or to directions of a directional button (1030), for example. The time constant of the RC circuit (213) varies according to which discrete surface (320, 322, 324) is determining the capacitance of the RC circuit (213). A controller (118) determines the user's selection based on the time constant of the RC circuit (213).

    摘要翻译: 用户接口(210)包括RC电路(213)。 RC电路(213)包括可变电容。 可变电容由与用户的手指(311)协作的感测构件(310)产生。 当用户使用用户界面(210)进行选择时,用户将手指(311)放置在感测构件的部分或离散表面(320,322,324)的紧密接近处和面对的关系中 310)。 离散表面(320,322,324)可以对应于键盘(138)的键或方向按钮(1030)的方向。 RC电路(213)的时间常数根据哪个离散表面(320,322,324)确定RC电路(213)的电容而变化。 控制器(118)基于RC电路(213)的时间常数确定用户的选择。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICES
    2.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICES 有权
    用于耦合便携式通信设备的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120252230A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13077259

    申请日:2011-03-31

    IPC分类号: H01R39/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus couple portable communication devices. The apparatus (100) can include a coupling mechanism (130) including a first coupling mechanism connector (131) and a second coupling mechanism connector (132) mechanically coupled to the first coupling mechanism connector. The second coupling mechanism connector can be movable relative to the first coupling mechanism connector. The apparatus can include a first portable communication device (110) including a first portable communication device connector (112) detachably coupled to the first coupling mechanism connector. The apparatus can include a second portable communication device (120) including a second portable communication device connector (122) detachably coupled to the second coupling mechanism connector. The second portable communication device can be configured to communicate with the first portable communication device and move relative to the first portable communication device when coupled to the coupling mechanism. The first portable communication device can be adapted to be used independent from the second portable communication device.

    摘要翻译: 便携式通信设备的方法和装置。 装置(100)可以包括联接机构(130),其包括机械地联接到第一联接机构连接器的第一联接机构连接器(131)和第二联接机构连接器(132)。 第二联接机构连接器可以相对于第一联接机构连接器移动。 该装置可以包括第一便携式通信设备(110),其包括可拆卸地联接到第一耦合机构连接器的第一便携式通信设备连接器(112)。 该装置可以包括第二便携式通信设备(120),其包括可拆卸地联接到第二联接机构连接器的第二便携式通信设备连接器(122)。 第二便携式通信设备可以被配置为与第一便携式通信设备进行通信,并且当耦合到耦合机构时相对于第一便携式通信设备移动。 第一便携式通信设备可以适于独立于第二便携式通信设备使用。

    Goal Posts Side Key Implementation Scheme for Offset Hinge Clamshell Phone with Thickness Flip Hardware Compartment
    3.
    发明申请
    Goal Posts Side Key Implementation Scheme for Offset Hinge Clamshell Phone with Thickness Flip Hardware Compartment 有权
    目标角度偏移铰链翻盖手机的侧键实施方案,厚度翻转硬件隔间

    公开(公告)号:US20100188807A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-29

    申请号:US12361682

    申请日:2009-01-29

    IPC分类号: G06F1/16

    摘要: A mobile phone or other electronic device is provided with side keys inside the goalpost compartment at a location offset from the axis of rotation to optimize the use of internal limited space inside the goalpost. In the preferred form, side keys comprise keycaps positioned in the goalpost area, while the switches are located inside the hardware compartment and engaged by the keycaps via a pin providing a cam.

    摘要翻译: 移动电话或其他电子设备在距离旋转轴线偏移的位置处设置有球门柱舱内的侧键,以优化门柱内部有限空间的使用。 在优选形式中,侧键包括定位在门柱区域中的键帽,同时开关位于硬件隔间内并通过提供凸轮的销与键帽接合。

    Haptic response apparatus for an electronic device
    4.
    发明授权
    Haptic response apparatus for an electronic device 有权
    用于电子设备的触觉响应装置

    公开(公告)号:US08395587B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-12

    申请号:US12038279

    申请日:2008-02-27

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    CPC分类号: G06F3/016

    摘要: A user input for an electronic device includes a haptic feedback layer (100) and a touch sensitive user interface (200). The haptic feedback layer (100) provides a tactile response to a user when the user actuates a user actuation target (301) on the touch sensitive user interface (200) to simulate a popple-style button. The haptic feedback layer (100) includes a chassis (101) and a plurality of oppositely facing, interlaced cantilever beams (105,106) emanating therefrom, further separated by a support beam (113), and spanning at least a portion of the haptic feedback layer (100). One or more piezoelectric actuators (119) are coupled to the cantilever beams and are responsive to a controller (201). When the controller detects user actuation of the touch sensitive user interface (200), the controller (201) causes at least one of the piezoelectric actuators to actuate in accordance with an actuation signal.

    摘要翻译: 用于电子设备的用户输入包括触觉反馈层(100)和触敏用户界面(200)。 触觉反馈层(100)在用户激活触敏用户界面(200)上的用户致动目标(301)以模拟popple样式按钮时向用户提供触觉响应。 触觉反馈层(100)包括底架(101)和从其发出的多个相对面对的交织的悬臂梁(105,106),进一步由支撑梁(113)分开,并跨越触觉反馈层的至少一部分 (100)。 一个或多个压电致动器(119)耦合到悬臂梁并响应于控制器(201)。 当控制器检测到触敏用户界面(200)的用户动作时,控制器(201)使至少一个压电致动器根据致动信号致动。

    Haptic Response Apparatus for an Electronic Device
    5.
    发明申请
    Haptic Response Apparatus for an Electronic Device 有权
    用于电子设备的触觉响应装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090160763A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-25

    申请号:US12038279

    申请日:2008-02-27

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    CPC分类号: G06F3/016

    摘要: A user input for an electronic device includes a haptic feedback layer (100) and a touch sensitive user interface (200). The haptic feedback layer (100) provides a tactile response to a user when the user actuates a user actuation target (301) on the touch sensitive user interface (200) to simulate a popple-style button. The haptic feedback layer (100) includes a chassis (101) and a plurality of oppositely facing, interlaced cantilever beams (105,106) emanating therefrom, further separated by a support beam (113), and spanning at least a portion of the haptic feedback layer (100). One or more piezoelectric actuators (119) are coupled to the cantilever beams and are responsive to a controller (201). When the controller detects user actuation of the touch sensitive user interface (200), the controller (201) causes at least one of the piezoelectric actuators to actuate in accordance with an actuation signal.

    摘要翻译: 用于电子设备的用户输入包括触觉反馈层(100)和触敏用户界面(200)。 触觉反馈层(100)在用户激活触敏用户界面(200)上的用户致动目标(301)以模拟popple样式按钮时向用户提供触觉响应。 触觉反馈层(100)包括底架(101)和从其发出的多个相对面对的交织的悬臂梁(105,106),进一步由支撑梁(113)分开,并跨越触觉反馈层的至少一部分 (100)。 一个或多个压电致动器(119)耦合到悬臂梁并响应于控制器(201)。 当控制器检测到触敏用户界面(200)的用户动作时,控制器(201)使至少一个压电致动器根据致动信号致动。

    Goal posts side key implementation scheme for offset hinge clamshell phone with thickness flip hardware compartment
    6.
    发明授权
    Goal posts side key implementation scheme for offset hinge clamshell phone with thickness flip hardware compartment 有权
    目标岗位侧关键实施方案为偏移铰链蛤壳式手机与厚度翻转五金室

    公开(公告)号:US07855878B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-21

    申请号:US12361682

    申请日:2009-01-29

    IPC分类号: H05K7/16

    摘要: A mobile phone or other electronic device is provided with side keys inside the goalpost compartment at a location offset from the axis of rotation to optimize the use of internal limited space inside the goalpost. In the preferred form, side keys comprise keycaps positioned in the goalpost area, while the switches are located inside the hardware compartment and engaged by the keycaps via a pin providing a cam.

    摘要翻译: 移动电话或其他电子设备在距离旋转轴线偏移的位置处设置有球门柱舱内的侧键,以优化门柱内部有限空间的使用。 在优选形式中,侧键包括定位在门柱区域中的键帽,同时开关位于硬件隔间内并通过提供凸轮的销与键帽接合。

    Method and apparatus for coupling portable communication devices
    7.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for coupling portable communication devices 有权
    用于连接便携式通信设备的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08753128B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-17

    申请号:US13077259

    申请日:2011-03-31

    IPC分类号: H01R39/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus couple portable communication devices. The apparatus (100) can include a coupling mechanism (130) including a first coupling mechanism connector (131) and a second coupling mechanism connector (132) mechanically coupled to the first coupling mechanism connector. The second coupling mechanism connector can be movable relative to the first coupling mechanism connector. The apparatus can include a first portable communication device (110) including a first portable communication device connector (112) detachably coupled to the first coupling mechanism connector. The apparatus can include a second portable communication device (120) including a second portable communication device connector (122) detachably coupled to the second coupling mechanism connector. The second portable communication device can be configured to communicate with the first portable communication device and move relative to the first portable communication device when coupled to the coupling mechanism. The first portable communication device can be adapted to be used independent from the second portable communication device.

    摘要翻译: 便携式通信设备的方法和装置。 装置(100)可以包括联接机构(130),其包括机械地联接到第一联接机构连接器的第一联接机构连接器(131)和第二联接机构连接器(132)。 第二联接机构连接器可以相对于第一联接机构连接器移动。 该装置可以包括第一便携式通信设备(110),其包括可拆卸地联接到第一耦合机构连接器的第一便携式通信设备连接器(112)。 该装置可以包括第二便携式通信设备(120),其包括可拆卸地联接到第二联接机构连接器的第二便携式通信设备连接器(122)。 第二便携式通信设备可以被配置为与第一便携式通信设备进行通信,并且当耦合到耦合机构时相对于第一便携式通信设备移动。 第一便携式通信设备可以适于独立于第二便携式通信设备使用。

    Apparatus including two housings and a piezoelectric transducer
    8.
    发明授权
    Apparatus including two housings and a piezoelectric transducer 失效
    装置包括两个壳体和一个压电传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08265308B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-11

    申请号:US11952309

    申请日:2007-12-07

    CPC分类号: H04R17/00 G06F3/016

    摘要: An apparatus (100) including two housings and a piezoelectric transducer is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first housing (110), a hinge (115) coupled to the first housing, and a second housing (140) coupled the first housing via the hinge. The first housing can have a closed position when the first housing is substantially adjacent to the second housing and the first housing can have an open position when a portion of the first housing is substantially away from the second housing. The apparatus can also include a first piezoelectric element (130) coupled to the second housing where the first piezoelectric element can be substantially in contact with the first housing when the first housing is in the closed position. The apparatus can further include a user interface (140) coupled to the second housing and a controller (150) coupled to the first piezoelectric element and the user interface. The controller can drive the first piezoelectric element to cause the first housing to vibrate against the second housing when the first housing is in the closed position. The controller can also drive the first piezoelectric element to provide tactile feedback in response to user activation of the user interface.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种包括两个壳体和压电换能器的装置(100)。 该装置可以包括第一壳体(110),联接到第一壳体的铰链(115)和经由铰链联接第一壳体的第二壳体(140)。 当第一壳体基本上邻近第二壳体时,第一壳体可以具有闭合位置,并且当第一壳体的一部分基本上远离第二壳体时,第一壳体可以具有打开位置。 该装置还可以包括联接到第二壳体的第一压电元件(130),其中当第一壳体处于关闭位置时,第一压电元件可以与第一壳体基本上接触。 该装置还可以包括耦合到第二壳体的用户接口(140)和耦合到第一压电元件和用户接口的控制器(150)。 当第一壳体处于关闭位置时,控制器可以驱动第一压电元件使第一壳体抵靠第二壳体振动。 控制器还可以驱动第一压电元件以响应于用户激活用户界面来提供触觉反馈。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PARTIAL FLIP-OPEN ASSIST OF ULTRA THIN CLAM COMMUNICATION DEVICES
    9.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PARTIAL FLIP-OPEN ASSIST OF ULTRA THIN CLAM COMMUNICATION DEVICES 审中-公开
    超薄薄膜通讯装置的部分开启辅助装置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20090170571A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-02

    申请号:US12183205

    申请日:2008-07-31

    IPC分类号: H04M1/02

    CPC分类号: H04M1/0216

    摘要: A method and apparatus that minimizes the initial effort spent in opening a flip phone during single handed clam operation is disclosed. The method may include applying an initial horizontal external force to move a rotating subassembly or flip to a first position from a close position, and then applying a vertical external force to move the rotating subassembly to an open position. The movement of the flip can be done through straight or curved guided tracks in the base goal posts area. Flip pins will slide into these tracks for flip open and close operation. The initial horizontal external force moves a base pin so as to unlock the flip from the base housing. The unlocking causes the flip to rotate, a cam spring and cam pin forces the rotation of the flip over a partial angle as set by cam pin profile.

    摘要翻译: 公开了在单手蛤操作期间最小化打开翻盖电话所花费的初始努力的方法和装置。 该方法可以包括施加初始水平外力以使旋转子组件移动或从关闭位置翻转到第一位置,然后施加垂直外力以将旋转子组件移动到打开位置。 翻转的运动可以通过基本目标柱区域中的直的或弯曲的导轨进行。 翻转销将滑入这些轨道以进行翻转打开和关闭操作。 初始的水平外力移动基座销,从而从底座外壳解锁翻盖。 解锁导致翻盖旋转,凸轮弹簧和凸轮销将凸轮销的轮廓的部分角度推过翻盖的旋转。