公开(公告)号：US11003262B2

公开(公告)日：2021-05-11

申请号：US16450357

申请日：2019-06-24

Applicant: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Douglas Allen Pfau ,  Rhodri Elliott ,  David Michael Whitton

IPC: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/0481

Abstract: An input knob for use with a touch screen device includes stationary and moveable members. The stationary member adheres to a touch screen of the device. The moveable member moves relative to the stationary member, and is secured to the surface via the stationary member. The moveable member produces touch events on the touch surface as bits of data in response to movement of the moveable member. The moveable member may include a rotary encoder. The stationary member may include conductive pads in contact with the surface and in selective contact with a conductive mass of the moveable member. The moveable member may be ring-shaped, removeable and repositionable with respect to the surface, and/or constructed of or coated by dielectric materials. The knob may lack a direct hardwired electrical connection to or through the surface. A display system includes the touch screen device and knob.

公开(公告)号：US09772724B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14104610

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： James Frederick Krier ,  David Michael Whitton

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/96 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1671 ,  G06F3/021 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2217/960755 ,  Y10T29/417 ,  Y10T29/43 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: Methods of forming a control panel include providing an electrically conductive substrate having a front surface. A first dielectric layer is disposed on the front surface of the substrate. A first electrode layer is disposed on a front surface of the first dielectric layer, wherein the first dielectric layer electrically isolates the first electrode layer from the substrate. The first electrode layer is in electrical communication with a switch circuit adapted to detect a change in a capacitance of the first electrode layer. A substantially transparent film can be provided to cover the electrode. The front surface of the substrate is a decorative surface substantially visible through the first dielectric layer, the first electrode layer, and the film.

公开(公告)号：US20140099436A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14104610

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: Visteon Global Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： James Frederick Krier ,  David Michael Whitton

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1671 ,  G06F3/021 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2217/960755 ,  Y10T29/417 ,  Y10T29/43 ,  Y10T29/435 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: A control panel is disclosed. The control panel includes an electrically conductive substrate having a front surface. A first dielectric layer is disposed on the front surface of the substrate. A first electrode layer is disposed on a front surface of the first dielectric layer, wherein the first dielectric layer electrically isolates the first electrode layer from the substrate. The first electrode layer is in electrical communication with a switch circuit adapted to detect a change in a capacitance of the first electrode layer. A substantially transparent film can be provided to cover the electrode. The front surface of the substrate is a decorative surface substantially visible through the first dielectric layer, the first electrode layer, and the film.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种控制面板。 控制面板包括具有正面的导电基板。 第一电介质层设置在基板的前表面上。 第一电极层设置在第一电介质层的前表面上，其中第一电介质层将第一电极层与衬底电隔离。 第一电极层与适于检测第一电极层的电容变化的开关电路电连通。 可以提供基本透明的膜以覆盖电极。 基板的前表面是通过第一介电层，第一电极层和膜基本可见的装饰表面。

公开(公告)号：US20190391671A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-26

申请号：US16450357

申请日：2019-06-24

Applicant: VISTEON GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： Douglas Allen Pfau ,  Rhodri Elliott ,  David Michael Whitton

IPC: G06F3/0362 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0481 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0484 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: An input knob for use with a touch screen device includes stationary and moveable members. The stationary member adheres to a touch screen of the device. The moveable member moves relative to the stationary member, and is secured to the surface via the stationary member. The moveable member produces touch events on the touch surface as bits of data in response to movement of the moveable member. The moveable member may include a rotary encoder. The stationary member may include conductive pads in contact with the surface and in selective contact with a conductive mass of the moveable member. The moveable member may be ring-shaped, removeable and repositionable with respect to the surface, and/or constructed of or coated by dielectric materials. The knob may lack a direct hardwired electrical connection to or through the surface. A display system includes the touch screen device and knob.