公开(公告)号：US10268320B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US12852133

申请日：2010-08-06

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Martin Paul Grunthaner ,  Steven Porter Hotelling ,  Christopher Tenzin Mullens

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Martin Paul Grunthaner ,  Steven Porter Hotelling ,  Christopher Tenzin Mullens

IPC: G06F3/044

Abstract: A touch sensor panel is disclosed. The touch sensor panel includes a plurality of rows, at least one of the rows being a split row including a plurality of row subsections; and a plurality of columns, at least one of the columns being a split column including a plurality of column subsections. The touch sensor panel is configured with at least one split row and at least one split column located to increase a likelihood that a touch anywhere on the touch sensor panel overlaps with at least one split row and at least one split column. The rows and columns are individually charged electrodes capable of detecting a change in capacitance in a corresponding area of the touch sensor panel.

公开(公告)号：US09075483B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US11963578

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Steve Porter Hotelling

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Steve Porter Hotelling

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/0418

Abstract: Compensation of pixels that generate erroneous readings (so-called “negative pixels”), produced when multiple touch events are generated by the same poorly grounded object on a touch sensor panel is disclosed. To minimize negative pixels, a thicker cover material and/or a lower dielectric constant can be used. Alternatively, narrower drive and sense lines can be employed. To compensate for negative pixels, a predicted negative pixel value can be computed as an indicator of pixels that are likely to be distorted. The negative pixel value for any particular pixel can be computing by summing up the touch output values for pixels in the drive line of that pixel, summing up the touch output values for pixels in the sense line of that pixel, and then multiplying these two sums. The predicted negative pixel value is added to the measured touch output value for the pixel to compensate for artificially negative readings.

Abstract translation: 公开了当在触摸传感器面板上由相同的接地不良的物体产生多个触摸事件时产生错误读数（所谓的“负像素”）的像素的补偿。 为了最小化负像素，可以使用较厚的覆盖材料和/或较低的介电常数。 或者，可以采用较窄的驱动和感测线。 为了补偿负像素，可以将预测的负像素值计算为可能被失真的像素的指示符。 任何特定像素的负像素值可以通过对该像素的驱动线中的像素的触摸输出值求和，对该像素的感测线中的像素的触摸输出值求和，然后将这两个和乘以 。 将预测的负像素值添加到用于像素的测量的触摸输出值以补偿人为负读数。

公开(公告)号：US08922499B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US12891635

申请日：2010-09-27

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: Selection of input of a touch sensing surface is provided. Contacts on or near a surface are tracked to obtain touch information of the contacts. A first gesture is detected corresponding to first touch information of a number of contacts performing an activity, and a first input corresponding to the first gesture is selected. A second gesture is detected corresponding to second touch information of a number of contacts performing an activity. A determination of whether to select a second input corresponding to the second gesture is made. The second input is selected if third information satisfies a predetermined criteria, and the first input is maintained if the third information does not satisfy the predetermined criteria.

Abstract translation: 提供了选择触摸感测表面的输入。 跟踪表面上或附近的触点以获得触点的触摸信息。 对应于执行活动的多个联系人的第一触摸信息来检测第一手势，并且选择与第一手势相对应的第一输入。 对应于执行活动的多个联系人的第二触摸信息来检测第二手势。 确定是否选择与第二手势相对应的第二输入。 如果第三信息满足预定标准，则选择第二输入，如果第三信息不满足预定标准，则保持第一输入。

公开(公告)号：US08674943B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US11559833

申请日：2006-11-14

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  John G. Elias

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  John G. Elias

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0235 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00375 ,  G06K9/6272 ,  G06K9/6878 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2217/960725

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for simultaneously tracking multiple finger and palm contacts as hands approach, touch, and slide across a proximity-sensing, multi-touch surface. Identification and classification of intuitive hand configurations and motions enables unprecedented integration of typing, resting, pointing, scrolling, 3D manipulation, and handwriting into a versatile, ergonomic computer input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于同时跟踪多个手指和手掌触点的装置和方法，因为手接近，触摸并且在接近感测的多点触摸表面上滑动。 识别和分类直观的手动配置和动作，使前所未有的打字，休息，指点，滚动，3D操纵和手写整合到一个多功能，符合人体工程学的计算机输入设备中。

公开(公告)号：US08650507B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US12042313

申请日：2008-03-04

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Bas Ording ,  B. Michael Victor ,  Stephen O. Lemay

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Bas Ording ,  B. Michael Victor ,  Stephen O. Lemay

IPC: G06F3/033

CPC classification number: G06F17/24 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/2081 ,  G06K2209/01

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented text selection method is performed using an electronic device having a touch-sensitive display. The method can include displaying text on the touch screen display; detecting a text selection initiation gesture with the touch screen display; and in response to the text selection initiation gesture, inserting a text selection area bounded by a first endpoint located in the text at a first location and a second endpoint in the text at a second location. First and second endpoints can be moved by performing further gestures on the touch-sensitive display. Furthermore, word processing functions can be performed on the on the text located in the text selection area.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，使用具有触敏显示器的电子设备来执行计算机实现的文本选择方法。 该方法可以包括在触摸屏显示器上显示文本; 用触摸屏显示检测文本选择启动手势; 并且响应于所述文本选择启动手势，将位于所述文本中的位于文本中的第一端点限定的文本选择区域插入到所述文本中的第二位置处的第一位置和所述第二端点处。 可以通过在触敏显示器上执行进一步的手势来移动第一和第二端点。 此外，可以对位于文本选择区域中的文本执行文字处理功能。

公开(公告)号：US08610671B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US11965570

申请日：2007-12-27

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Bas Ording ,  B. Michael Victor

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Bas Ording ,  B. Michael Victor

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04812 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04M2250/70

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a computer-implemented method is performed at a portable electronic device with a touch screen display. The method can include: displaying graphics on the touch screen display, detecting a finger contact on the touch screen display, and, in response to the detected finger contact, inserting an insertion marker in the graphics at a first location. The method can further include detecting a finger movement on the touch screen display and, irrespective of initial distance from finger to insertion marker on the touch screen display, moving the insertion marker in accordance with the detected finger movement from the first location to a second location in the graphics.

Abstract translation: 根据一些实施例，在具有触摸屏显示器的便携式电子设备上执行计算机实现的方法。 该方法可以包括：在触摸屏显示器上显示图形，检测触摸屏显示器上的手指接触，并且响应于检测到的手指接触，在第一位置处将图形插入插入标记。 该方法还可以包括检测触摸屏显示器上的手指移动，并且不管从触摸屏显示器上的手指到插入标记的初始距离，根据检测到的手指从第一位置到第二位置移动插入标记 在图形中。

公开(公告)号：US20130271427A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13448182

申请日：2012-04-16

Applicant: Ari Y. BENBASAT ,  William Matthew Vieta ,  Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Steven Porter Hotelling

Inventor： Ari Y. BENBASAT ,  William Matthew Vieta ,  Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Steven Porter Hotelling

IPC: G06F3/042

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418

Abstract: Reconstruction of an original touch image from a differential touch image is disclosed. Reconstruction can include aligning columns of the differential touch image relative to each other and aligning the image to a baseline DC value. The column and baseline alignment can be based on the differential image data indicative of no touch or hover, because such data can more clearly show the amount of alignment needed to reconstruct the original image. The reconstruction can be performed using the differential image data alone. The reconstruction can also be performed using the differential image data and common mode data indicative of the missing image column average.

Abstract translation: 公开了从差分触摸图像重构原始触摸图像。 重构可以包括相对于彼此对准差分触摸图像的列并将图像对准到基线DC值。 列和基线对准可以基于指示没有触摸或悬停的差分图像数据，因为这样的数据可以更清楚地显示重建原始图像所需的对准量。 可以仅使用差分图像数据来进行重建。 也可以使用表示缺失图像列平均值的差分图像数据和共模数据来执行重建。

公开(公告)号：US08466880B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US12342027

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  John Greer Elias

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  John Greer Elias

IPC: G06F3/41

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0235 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/0485 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04101 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  G06K9/00375 ,  G06K9/6272 ,  G06K9/6878 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2217/960725

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for simultaneously tracking multiple finger and palm contacts as hands approach, touch, and slide across a proximity-sensing, multi-touch surface. Identification and classification of intuitive hand configurations and motions enables unprecedented integration of typing, resting, pointing, scrolling, 3D manipulation, and handwriting into a versatile, ergonomic computer input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于同时跟踪多个手指和手掌触点的装置和方法，因为手接近，触摸并且在接近感测的多点触摸表面上滑动。 识别和分类直观的手动配置和动作，使前所未有的打字，休息，指点，滚动，3D操纵和手写整合到一个多功能，符合人体工程学的计算机输入设备中。

公开(公告)号：US08294047B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12242794

申请日：2008-12-08

Applicant: Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Christopher Tenzin Mullens

Inventor： Wayne Carl Westerman ,  Christopher Tenzin Mullens

IPC: G06F3/41

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/017 ,  G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  G06F2203/04808

Abstract: This is related to user input devices that accept complex user input including a combination of touch and push (or pick) input. The invention provides for selective ignoring or rejection of input received from such devices in order to avoid interpreting unintentional user actions as commands. Furthermore, some input signals can be modified. The selective rejection or modification can be performed by the user interface device itself or by a computing device that includes or is attached to the user interface device. The selective rejection or modification may be performed by a module that processes input signals, performs the necessary rejections and modifications and sends revised input signals to higher level modules.

Abstract translation: 这与用户输入设备相关，用户输入接受复杂的用户输入，包括触摸和推送（或选择）输入的组合。 本发明提供了选择性地忽略或拒绝从这些设备接收的输入，以避免将无意的用户动作解释为命令。 此外，可以修改一些输入信号。 选择性拒绝或修改可以由用户界面设备本身或由包括或附接到用户界面设备的计算设备执行。 选择性拒绝或修改可以由处理输入信号的模块执行，执行必要的拒绝和修改，并将修改的输入信号发送到更高级别的模块。

公开(公告)号：US08144129B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US11818499

申请日：2007-06-13

Applicant: Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Wayne Carl Westerman

Inventor： Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Wayne Carl Westerman

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F2203/04808 ,  H04N5/4403 ,  H04N21/42206 ,  H04N21/42224 ,  H04N2005/443

Abstract: One or more multi-touch skins can placed along three dimensions of an object. The one or more multi-touch skins enable multi-touch inputs during the operation of the object. The multi-touch inputs can be tracked to monitor the operation of the object and provide feedback to the operator of the object. The one or more multi-touch skins can further enable gestures for configuring and operating the object. The one or more multi-touch skins can also be used to implement any number of GUI interface objects and actions. A multi-touch skin that measures the force of a touch in one or more directions is also provided.

Abstract translation: 一个或多个多点触摸皮肤可以放置在对象的三维空间上。 一个或多个多点触控外壳在对象的操作期间启用多点触摸输入。 可以跟踪多点触摸输入以监视对象的操作并向对象的操作者提供反馈。 一个或多个多点触摸外观可以进一步启用用于配置和操作对象的手势。 一个或多个多点触控外壳也可以用于实现任意数量的GUI界面对象和动作。 还提供了在一个或多个方向上测量触摸力的多点触摸皮肤。