Physically reconfigurable input and output systems and methods
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    发明授权
    Physically reconfigurable input and output systems and methods 失效
    物理可重新配置的输入和输出系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08232976B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-31

    申请号:US12732087

    申请日:2010-03-25

    IPC分类号: G06F3/041

    摘要: Systems and methods for altering the shape of a reconfigurable surface area are presented. The present systems and methods facilitate efficient and effective interaction with a device or system. In one embodiment, a surface reconfiguration system includes a flexible surface; an elevation unit that creates alterations in the contours of the surface; and an elevation control component that controls adjustments to the elevation unit. Thus, the surface of the device is reconfigurable based on system, application, mode, and/or user needs. Accordingly, the surface can be used to provide input and output functionality. The surface can include touch detection functionality for added input functionality.

    摘要翻译: 提出了用于改变可重构表面区域的形状的系统和方法。 本系统和方法有助于与设备或系统的有效和有效的交互。 在一个实施例中,表面重新配置系统包括柔性表面; 形成表面轮廓变化的高程单元; 以及控制对升降单元的调节的升降控制部件。 因此,设备的表面可以基于系统,应用,模式和/或用户需求来重新配置。 因此,表面可用于提供输入和输出功能。 表面可以包括用于添加输入功能的触摸检测功能。

    Methods, systems and devices related to road mounted indicators for providing visual indications to approaching traffic
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    发明申请
    Methods, systems and devices related to road mounted indicators for providing visual indications to approaching traffic 失效
    与道路安装指示器相关的方法,系统和设备,用于提供逼近交通的视觉指示

    公开(公告)号:US20050270175A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-08

    申请号:US11055558

    申请日:2005-02-10

    IPC分类号: E01F9/06 G08G1/095 G08G1/0967

    CPC分类号: G08G1/096783 E01F9/559

    摘要: A traffic informational system provides information to traffic moving along a road and may include a plurality of traffic information devices mountable to the road, each having an integral power producing source, at least a first set of illumination sources, and a wireless communications subsystem. The traffic informational system may further include at least a first external control device comprising at least one antenna and a transmitter communication wirelessly with the traffic information devices and/or with one another. The traffic information device may communicate with one another, and may include sensor for sensing ambient conditions. The system employs various approaches to reducing power consumption and improving communications, and is suitable for a wide range of applications, including use in remote environments.

    摘要翻译: 交通信息系统为沿着道路行驶的交通提供信息,并且可以包括可安装到道路的多个交通信息装置,每个具有整体的发电源,至少第一组照明源和无线通信子系统。 交通信息系统还可以包括至少第一外部控制装置,该第一外部控制装置包括与交通信息装置和/或彼此无线地相连接的至少一个天线和发射机通信。 交通信息装置可以彼此通信,并且可以包括用于感测环境条件的传感器。 该系统采用各种方法来降低功耗并改善通信,适用于各种应用,包括在远程环境中使用。