A capacitance module may include a stack of layers, the stack including a first substrate and at least one capacitance sensing electrode on the substrate. The capacitance module may also include a magnetically conductive, electrically insulating material incorporated into the capacitance module.
Delivering a haptic feedback using a capacitance module may include obtaining a location of user input using a capacitive sensor in the capacitance module, determining when to activate a first haptic motor in the capacitance module based on the location of the user input, determining when the activate a second haptic motor in the capacitance module based on the location of the user input, generating a first haptic signal with the first haptic motor at the first determined time, and generating a second haptic signal with the second haptic motor at the second determined time, where the haptic feedback includes the first haptic signal and the second haptic signal.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
Telling a human apart from a computer using a capacitance module may include receiving a request for human verification; determining a human-verification prompt; communicating the human-verification prompt using a prompting device in the capacitance module; detecting a response to the human-verification prompt using a user input sensor in the capacitance module; determining whether a human is operating the capacitance module based, in part, on the response detected with the user input detector; and returning a human verification result.
A device may include a first set of electrodes; a second set of electrodes transversely oriented from the first set of electrodes; and a processor and memory, where the memory has programmed instructions to cause the processor, when executed to: activate a first portion of electrodes in the first set, measure a first resulting capacitance from activating the first portion of electrodes with at least some electrodes of the second set, activate a second portion of electrodes in the second set, and measure a second resulting capacitance from activating the second portion of electrodes with at least some electrodes of the first set.
A capacitance sensing module may include a capacitance sensor; a pressure sensor in mechanical communication with the capacitance sensor; a processor and memory; programmed instructions stored in the memory to cause the processor, when executed, to determine, with the capacitance sensor, a location of a user input; determine, with the pressure sensor, a pressure value of the user input applied to the capacitance sensor; and determine whether the pressure value exceeds a non-uniform actuation threshold value where the non-uniform actuation threshold value is based, at least in part, on the location of the user input on the capacitance sensor.
An apparatus may include a stack of layers, the stack including a sensor layer containing a set of electrodes and a suction opening defined through the sensor layer, and a capacitance reference surface adjacent to the sensor layer.
G06F 3/033 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
B32B 3/26 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
An apparatus may include a substrate including a capacitance sensing electrode, an antenna on the substrate, and a shield feature between the electrodes and the antenna.
An apparatus may include a stack of layers, the stack including a shield layer with a first surface, at least one capacitive sensor layer having at least one set of electrodes, which capacitive sensor layer is disposed within a first portion of the stack of layers, where the first portion of the stack of layers is located adjacent to the first surface of the shield layer, and an antenna incorporated in the first portion of the stack of layers.
A light-emitting diode (LED) lamp for a vehicle and a method of manufacturing the same use MID and magnetic induction technologies. The LED lamp includes a LED module, a housing accommodating the LED module, and a molded interconnect device (MID) electrode formed on a surface of the housing. The LED module may be mounted on the MID electrode by soldering using magnetic induction heating, the housing may be an injection molded product, and the MID electrode may be formed on the housing using a MID process.
B60Q 1/26 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
F21V 29/70 - Cooling arrangements characterised by passive heat-dissipating elements, e.g. heat-sinks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Touch-sensitive input devices, namely, touch pads and touch panels, and recorded and downloadable computer operating software for use therewith; external touch pad for data input into a computer; recorded and downloadable driver software that is executed on any device that uses a touchpad for input, namely, computer operating software; computer input device hardware, namely, touch-sensitive sensor grids, and recorded and downloadable computer operating software for use therewith; touch pad for controlling cursor on video display screens; capacitance sensors; electronic circuitry, integrated circuits and circuit boards; input devices, namely, capacitive-sensing input devices in the nature of touch-sensitive pads
An apparatus may include a touch sensor where the touch sensor has a first set of electrodes and a second set of electrodes that are electrically isolated from the first set of electrodes, a shield layer positioned adjacent to the touch sensor where the shield layer has a first section and a second section where the first section of the shield layer has a different electrical characteristic than the second section of the shield layer, and a ground feature incorporated into the touch sensor.
An apparatus may include a touch sensor where the touch sensor has a first set of electrodes and a second set of electrodes that are electrically isolated from the first set of electrodes, a shield layer positioned adjacent to the touch sensor where the shield layer has a first section and a second section where the first section of the shield layer has a different electrical characteristic than the second section of the shield layer, and a ground feature incorporated into the touch sensor.
A capacitance module may include at least one capacitive sensor layer; an antenna connected to the capacitive sensor layer; and at least one haptic actuator connected to the capacitive sensor layer.
A capacitance sensing module may include a capacitance sensor; a pressure sensor in mechanical communication with the capacitance sensor; a processor and memory; programmed instructions stored in the memory to cause the processor, when executed, to determine, with the capacitance sensor, a location of a user input; determine, with the pressure sensor, a pressure value of the user input applied to the capacitance sensor; and determine whether the pressure value exceeds a non-uniform actuation threshold value where the non-uniform actuation threshold value is based, at least in part, on the location of the user input on the capacitance sensor.
Adjusting a cursor speed may include a sensor with at least one capacitance sense electrode, a controller in communication with the sensor, memory in communication with the controller, and programmed instructions stored in the memory and configured, when executed, to cause the capacitance controller to detect movement of an object moving proximate the sensor at an object speed, apply a cursor speed to a cursor depicted in a display based at least in part on a cursor-to-object speed relationship, detect a trigger event in the detected object movement, and change the cursor-to-object speed relationship in response to detecting the trigger event.
G06F 3/04812 - Interaction techniques based on cursor appearance or behaviour, e.g. being affected by the presence of displayed objects
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
A portable electronic device may include a battery assembly, a battery swell detection unit in proximity to the battery assembly, the battery swell detection unit includes a circuit, a switch positioned to be moved by swelling of a battery cell, a processor, and memory having programmed instructions that cause the processor, when executed, to detect battery swelling based on a position of the switch.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
17.
Palm Detection Using Multiple Types of Capacitance Measurements
A touch sensor may include a substrate; a first set of electrodes and a second set of electrodes that are in communication with a capacitance controller; memory in communication with the capacitance controller where the memory includes programmed instructions that, when executed, cause the capacitance controller to take a first capacitance measurement using a first capacitance measurement technique capable of detecting an object within a first range; take a second capacitance measurement using a second capacitance measurement technique capable of detecting the object within a second range, wherein the second range is larger than the first range; and determine, based at least in part on both the first capacitance measurement and the second capacitance measurement, that an object is resting proximate the touch sensor.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
A switch apparatus includes a base module including a base case; a manipulation module including a manipulation case, and a grip mounted on an external circumferential surface of the manipulation case; a magnetic mechanism including a base-side magnetic unit provided to the base module, and a manipulation-side magnetic unit provided to the manipulation module; and a grip force sensing unit provided between the manipulation case and the grip, wherein the grip force sensing unit detects whether a grip force applied to the grip is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold, and the magnetic mechanism is configured to vary a magnetic force generated between the base-side magnetic unit and the manipulation-side magnetic unit in accordance with a magnitude of the grip force detected by the grip force sensing unit.
H01H 47/00 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the relay and designed to obtain desired operating characteristics or to provide energising current
H01F 7/06 - Electromagnets; Actuators including electromagnets
H01F 7/20 - Electromagnets; Actuators including electromagnets without armatures
A switch apparatus, includes: a base module including a base case, and a moving magnet movably mounted in the base case; and a manipulation module including a manipulation case, and a first magnet fixedly mounted in the manipulation case, wherein the moving magnet moves between a hold position and a releasable position, the hold position refers to a position in which the manipulation module is held onto the base module as an attractive force acts between the moving magnet and the first magnet, and the releasable position refers to a position in which the manipulation module is releasable from the base module as a repulsive force acts between the moving magnet and the first magnet.
A multi-directional operation switch structure seeks to improve the reliability of a product by minimizing tolerances that need to be managed by making two regions guiding the sliding movement of a slider to be formed by one holder in a switch structure in which a knob is configured on the outside of a casing, and the slider and a holder connected to the knob are inside the casing. Especially, the present disclosure can improve structural stability due to a double support structure and ensure reliability of slider movement by allowing the holder as well as the casing to withstand pressure resulting from external forces. In addition, the present disclosure can simplify a coupling structure and a support structure by configuring the slider to be coupled to the holder in a rotational manner, and the coupled slider to be limited in rotation by the casing.
An apparatus may include a touch sensor where the touch sensor has a first set of electrodes and a second set of electrodes that are electrically isolated from the first set of electrodes, a shield layer positioned adjacent to the touch sensor, and the shield layer having a plurality of thermal expansion grooves.
A dust core contains a powder of a crystalline magnetic material powder and a powder of an amorphous magnetic material. The sum of the content of the crystalline magnetic material powder and the content of the amorphous magnetic material powder is 83 mass percent or more. The mass ratio of the content of the crystalline magnetic material powder to the sum of the content of the crystalline magnetic material powder and the content of the amorphous magnetic material powder is 20 mass percent or less. The median diameter D50a of the amorphous magnetic material powder is greater than or equal to the median diameter D50c of the crystalline magnetic material powder. A 10% cumulative diameter D10a in a volume-based cumulative particle size distribution of the amorphous magnetic material powder is 9.5 μm or less.
B22F 1/052 - Metallic powder characterised by the size or surface area of the particles characterised by a mixture of particles of different sizes or by the particle size distribution
C22C 45/02 - Amorphous alloys with iron as the major constituent
H01F 3/08 - Cores, yokes or armatures made from powder
H01F 1/153 - Amorphous metallic alloys, e.g. glassy metals
H01F 41/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or assembling magnets, inductances or transformers; Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing materials characterised by their magnetic properties for manufacturing cores, coils or magnets
H01F 1/26 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials therefor; Selection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials metals or alloys in the form of particles, e.g. powder pressed, sintered, or bound together the particles being insulated by macromolecular organic substances
B22F 1/102 - Metallic powder coated with organic material
B22F 1/08 - Metallic powder characterised by particles having an amorphous microstructure
B22F 1/00 - Metallic powder; Treatment of metallic powder, e.g. to facilitate working or to improve properties
B22F 3/00 - Manufacture of workpieces or articles from metallic powder characterised by the manner of compacting or sintering; Apparatus specially adapted therefor
H01F 1/22 - Magnets or magnetic bodies characterised by the magnetic materials therefor; Selection of materials for their magnetic properties of inorganic materials characterised by their coercivity of soft-magnetic materials metals or alloys in the form of particles, e.g. powder pressed, sintered, or bound together
H01F 17/06 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core with core substantially closed in itself, e.g. toroid
An apparatus may include a capacitance-based trackpad, a tracking driver in communication with the capacitance-based trackpad, a key driver in communication with the capacitance-based trackpad, a processor, and a memory having programmed instructions that, when executed, may cause the processor to modify the raw track inputs to associate a non-confidence indicator with at least one raw track input from the track inputs to form processed track inputs, send the processed track inputs to the tracking driver, and send the processed track inputs to the key driver. The tracking driver may be configured to receive raw track inputs from the capacitive-based trackpad and the key driver may be configured to receive raw key inputs from the capacitance-based trackpad.
Adjusting a cursor speed may include a sensor with at least one capacitance sense electrode, a controller in communication with the sensor, memory in communication with the controller, and programmed instructions stored in the memory and configured, when executed, to cause the capacitance controller to detect movement of an object moving proximate the sensor at an object speed, apply a cursor speed to a cursor depicted in a display based at least in part on a cursor-to-object speed relationship, detect a trigger event in the detected object movement, and change the cursor-to-object speed relationship in response to detecting the trigger event.
G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
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Battery swell detection with an electrically conductive dome
A portable electronic device may include a battery assembly and a battery swell detection unit in proximity to the battery assembly. The battery swell detection unit may include an electrode, a dome made of an electrically conductive material positioned between the battery assembly and the electrode, a processor, and memory having programmed instructions that cause the processor, when executed, to detect battery swelling based on a depression of the dome.
G01D 5/241 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance by relative movement of capacitor electrodes
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
An apparatus includes a stack of layers where the stack has a touch sensor in at least one sensor layer of the stack of layers, the touch sensor having a first set of electrodes and a second set of electrodes, where the first set and the second set are electrically isolated from one another; an antenna in art antenna layer of the stack of layers; and a shield located between the at least one sensor layer and the antenna layer.
A device may include a pressure sensor; a user interface including an input surface opposite to an underside of the user interface, where the underside is positioned near the pressure sensor; a controller; memory in communication with the controller and comprising programmed instructions that, when executed, cause the controller to detect a lower pressure input, simultaneously detect a higher pressure input, calculate a pressure differential between the lower pressure input and the higher pressure input, and move an object depicted in a display in communication with the controller based on the pressure differential.
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
Proposed is a haptic reactive electrical switch including: a movable part including a floating panel having a touch area to which a user's touch is input and a holder coupled to the floating panel; a fixed part including a substrate and a casing configured to accommodate the substrate and be provided with at least two damping members; a vibration transmission plate configured to be interposed between the holder and the casing, thereby interconnecting the movable part and the fixed part; and an actuator configured to be operated to vibrate the holder and the vibration transmission plate coupled to the holder in a horizontal direction according to a user's touch input, wherein each of the damping members is configured in a form of a single object integrated into the casing, and an end part of one side thereof protrudes to a portion above the casing.
A device may include a capacitance sensor; an overlay positioned near the capacitance sensor, the overlay including a touch surface opposite to an underside of the overlay, where the underside is positioned near the capacitance sensor; a controller; memory in communication with the controller and including programmed instructions that, when executed, cause the controller to detect a proximity value of an object with a capacitance sensor, where a touch surface is located between the capacitance sensor and the object; determine a planar radial distance of the object away from a predetermined location on the touch surface; and change the proximity value based, at least in part, on the planar radial distance.
Touch sensor systems and methods are disclosed including a radio frequency antenna that can be placed on or very near the touch pad. The touch pad sensor includes a patterned shielding that shields the touch pad sensor from back-side signals and has opening that are large enough to allow radio frequencies to pass through the touch pad sensor.
A system for detecting a change in a battery cell may include instructions executable by a processor to determine a baseline profile of a battery cell with a capacitance sensor, detect a changed profile from the baseline profile with the capacitance sensor, match the changed profile with a stored profile where the stored profile is associated with a condition, and classify the battery cell as having the condition associated with the stored profile.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer devices and systems, namely, haptic interfaces, haptic interface devices, and haptic electronic display screens, for providing haptic feedback in the nature of tactile feedback, force-feedback and motion effects; downloadable and recorded computer software for use with computer hardware featuring haptic technology for use in the simulation of tactile feedback, force feedback and motion effects; computer hardware featuring haptic technology for use in the simulation of tactile feedback, force feedback and motion effects; electric actuators featuring haptic technology; electrical sensor apparatus for sensing the presence or absence of individuals or objects by contact or pressure; computer haptic systems, namely, haptic interfaces, haptic interface devices, and haptic electronic display interfaces that provide haptic feedback, tactile feedback, and force-feedback; haptic interfaces, haptic interface devices, and haptic electronic display interfaces that provide haptic feedback, tactile feedback, and force-feedback for smartphones and computer monitors; vibrotactile communication electronic components, namely, touch screens that provide tactile, touch, haptic and force feedback sensations to the skin surface sold as a component for laptops, smartphones, and computer monitors; user interface devices, namely, touch screens, haptic touch screens, and haptic computer mice for computers and other consumer electronic devices; computer hardware featuring haptic technology; downloadable and recorded haptic technology software for providing haptic and tactile feedback, force feedback, and motion effects in electronic devices featuring haptic technology; piezoelectric electronic components, namely, piezoelectric sensors and piezoelectric switches; input devices for computers; electronic touch sensitive pads for use with computers, namely, touch pads; computer chips; touch pads; computer cursor control devices, namely, touch pads
A portable electronic device may include an electrical resistance sensor and a battery assembly being adjacent to the electrical resistance sensor. The electrical resistance sensor is positioned to be compressed when the battery assembly swells, and the electrical resistance sensor further includes a pressure sensitive material that exhibits a characteristic of changing an electrical conductance when compressed.
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
An apparatus may include an input surface, a plurality of key positions on the input surface, a force sensor positioned underneath the input surface at at least one of the key positions, and a proximity controller in communication with a capacitance measuring circuit incorporated into the apparatus.
A computing device may include a keyboard, a switch in mechanical communication with an underside of a key arranged in the keyboard, a processor, a transmit line electrically connected to the processor, a sense line electrically connected to the processor, and the transmit line and the sense line are selectively connectable through the switch when the key is depressed, memory in communication with the processor, and programmed instructions stored in the memory that, when executed, cause the processor to identify changes in capacitance from the sense line when the key is not depressed, identify a hand gesture performed proximate the keyboard based on the changes in capacitance, and execute an action based on at least one the identification of the hand gesture.
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
A multi-touch input system may include a control device having a body, multiple legs connected to the body; and each of the multiple legs having a distal end and each of the distal ends having an electrically conductive contact surface where each of the electrically conductive contact surfaces are independently movable with respect to each other.
G06F 3/0346 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of the device orientation or free movement in a 3D space, e.g. 3D mice, 6-DOF [six degrees of freedom] pointers using gyroscopes, accelerometers or tilt-sensors
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
A device may include a flexible material defining an exterior of a cavity, an interior electrode located within the cavity, a first peripheral electrode peripherally located with respect to the interior electrode on a first side of the interior electrode, a second peripheral electrode peripherally located with respect to the interior electrode on a second side of the interior electrode where the interior electrode is between the first peripheral electrode and the second peripheral electrode, a controller electrically connected to the interior electrode, the first peripheral electrode, and the second peripheral electrode, and programmed instructions written into memory of the controller where the programmed instructions cause the controller, when executed to measure a first capacitance between the first peripheral electrode and the interior electrode and measure a second capacitance between the second peripheral electrode and the interior electrode.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
A capacitance sensor may be positioned to detect size changes in objects. The sensor may be constructed with to use mutual capacitance or self-capacitance to detect the size changes.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
39.
Radio frequency transparent capacitive touch systems and methods
Touch sensor systems and methods are disclosed including a radio frequency antenna that can be placed on or very near the touch pad. The touch pad sensor includes a patterned shielding that shields the touch pad sensor from back-side signals and has opening that are large enough to allow radio frequencies to pass through the touch pad sensor.
A system that provides mechanical movement of a surface of a touch sensor when force is applied, may include a substrate; a touch sensor formed on a substrate; a flex arm coupled to the substrate forming a flexible joint between the substrate and the flex arm; a housing for the touch sensor, the housing supporting the touch sensor at a distal end of the flex arm; and a force sensor integrated into the flex arm.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
An apparatus may include a capacitance sensor, a processor in communication with the capacitance sensor, and memory having programmed instructions that cause the processor, when executed, to determine a closure status of a closure member based on a measurement from the capacitance sensor.
G08B 29/00 - Checking or monitoring of signalling or alarm systems; Prevention or correction of operating errors, e.g. preventing unauthorised operation
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitance; Measuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance method; Measuring loss factor; Measuring dielectric constants
An input device includes a keyboard system where the keyboard system includes a keyboard transmit line electrically connected to an integrated circuit, a keyboard sense line electrically connected to the integrated circuit, and the keyboard transmit line and the keyboard sense line are selectively connectable through a switch incorporated into the keyboard system. The input device also includes a capacitive touch system where the capacitive touch system includes a touch transmit line electrically connected to the integrated circuit, and a touch sense line electrically connected to the integrated circuit. The keyboard system and the capacitive touch system use at least one common component of the integrated circuit during operation, and the keyboard system and the capacitive touch system are executable simultaneously.
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
A computing device may include a keyboard, a switch in mechanical communication with an underside of a key arranged in the keyboard, a processor, a transmit line electrically connected to the processor, a sense line electrically connected to the processor, and the transmit line and the sense line are selectively connectable through the switch when the key is depressed, memory in communication with the processor, and programmed instructions stored in the memory that, when executed, cause the processor to identify changes in capacitance from the sense line when the key is not depressed, identify a hand gesture performed proximate the keyboard based on the changes in capacitance, and execute an action based on at least one the identification of the hand gesture.
G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
A touch sensor may include a substrate, a drive electrode on the substrate, a sense electrode on the substrate, and a deformable snap member disposed over the drive electrode and the sense electrode. The deformable snap member may include a deflectable metal material. When the metal material flexes from a resting position, a change in capacitance between the drive electrode and the sense electrode may be detectable.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
A touch sensor may include a substrate material, a continuous electrode arranged along a dimension of the substrate material, a segmented electrode transversely arranged with respect to the continuous electrode and wherein the segmented electrode is divided into multiple segments that are spaced apart at a distance from each other, and at least one trace that electrically connects the multiple segments.
An apparatus may include a touch sensor, a touch region of the touch sensor that is free of sense electrodes, a first peripheral region of the touch sensor and a second peripheral region of the touch senor and the touch region is located between the first peripheral region and the second peripheral region, a first sense electrode is located in the first peripheral region, a second sense electrode is located in the second peripheral region.
A system and method that combines skimmer detection technology with a waterproof and sealed touch sensor keypad that may be used outdoors in wet environments, and is capable of being operated by a user wearing gloves.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
H03K 17/975 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a capacitive movable element
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
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Movement capability for buttonless touchpads and forcepads
A system and method for enabling an entire touchpad surface to mechanically move if sufficient force is used to press on the touchpad to perform a mouse click function, such as a right click or a left click, when the touchpad is mechanically buttonless, such as a forcepad, in order to provide haptic feedback on a touchpad that otherwise has none.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
Improved driven shield electrodes used with capacitance sensors are described in this application. Typical capacitance sensors suffer from parasitic capacitance that can make proximity sensing difficult. The driven shield described herein is divided into multiple portions and an increased drive voltage is applied to at least one of these portions. This increase voltage enhances the electric field of the capacitance sensor and increases the proximity sensitivity. Other embodiments are described.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G01R 27/26 - Measuring inductance or capacitance; Measuring quality factor, e.g. by using the resonance method; Measuring loss factor; Measuring dielectric constants
51.
Dynamic suspension and passive haptic feedback for touch sensors
Systems and methods for providing a touch sensor include a dynamic suspension system to enable the touch sensor to emulate the tactile sensation that a user feels when using pushbutton switches, wherein a touch sensor is combined with at least one snap dome and a post inside the snap dome to keep the touch sensor rigid until the touch sensor is allowed to be displaced when a force is applied, and then the post is retracted or released to enable movement of the touch sensor and the snap dome are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and methods for a clickable touchpad that enables the clickable function to be selectively locked or unlocked in accordance with detected or sensed conditions are disclosed.
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Touch-sensitive input devices, namely, touch pads and touch panels, and computer software for use therewith; external pad device for data input into a computer; software, namely, a software driver that is executed on any device that uses a touchpad for input; computer input device hardware, namely, touch-sensitive sensor grids, and software for use therewith; touchpad for controlling cursor on video display screens; capacitive sensing systems.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Touch-sensitive input devices, namely, touch pads and touch panels, and recorded and downloadable computer operating software for use therewith; external touch pad for data input into a computer; recorded and downloadable driver software that is executed on any device that uses a touchpad for input, namely, computer operating software; computer input device hardware, namely, touch-sensitive sensor grids, and recorded and downloadable computer operating software for use therewith; touch pad for controlling cursor on video display screens; capacitance sensors
In the present invention, if a touch panel 1 is viewed in plan view in the stacking direction (from Z1 to Z2), a plastic cover 11 and a film sensor 12 are stacked so that the resin flow direction MD1 of the plastic cover 11 and the resin flow direction MD2 of the film sensor 12 are non-parallel. A reduction in design properties and nonuniform sensitivity, which occur due to warping, are suppressed in the touch panel 1, and the touch panel can favorably maintain external appearance and functions in a high-temperature environment.
An input device according to the present invention is provided with: a base material; a plurality of first electrodes that extend in a first direction of a detection region of the base material and that are arranged in parallel in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a plurality of second electrodes that extend in the second direction of the detection region of the base material and that are arranged in parallel in the first direction. In this input device, a first leader line that is provided to one side with respect to the center axis extending in the second direction and a second leader line that is provided to the other side with respect to the center axis are connected to the second electrode which has a portion positioned in a bendable region running through the detection region in the second direction. Thus, accurate position detection can be carried out even when the base material is bent.
The input device manufacturing method relating to one embodiment of the present invention is provided with a lamination step for: preparing a first base material formed in a flat board shape using a translucent synthetic resin, a second base material formed in a flat board shape using a translucent synthetic resin, and a sensor film wherein a translucent electrode is formed in a translucent resin film; and constituting a flat board-shaped laminated body wherein the sensor film is sandwiched between the first base material and the second base material. The input device manufacturing method is also provided with a bending step for bending the flat board-shaped laminated body, and constituting a bent-shaped laminated body maintaining a bent shape. Consequently, sufficient adhesion between the base materials and the sensor film can be ensured, and high detection accuracy can be obtained by means of the sensor film.
An input device 1 comprises: a sensor unit 10 in which a plurality of electrode parts 11, 12 are provided on a supporting base material 100; and a decorative layer 20 made to overlap the sensor unit 10. The supporting base material 100 is provided with transmission adjusting parts 110 that adjust the transmission of light emitted in a first direction D1 from the sensor unit 10 side toward the decorative layer 20 side. The transmission adjusting parts 110 each include a transmission pattern 111 for transmitting light, and a light-blocking pattern 112 for blocking light. The amount of transmitted light is adjusted via the ratio of the transmission pattern 111 to the light-blocking pattern 112 per unit area, and thus it is possible to effectively display a design, that is based on the light-volume distribution, on the decorative layer during lighting of the backlight.
A load sensor unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with: an operating portion provided in such a way as to be capable of advancing and retreating in a first direction; a load sensor which has a pressure receiving portion and which outputs a signal corresponding to a load in the first direction received by the pressure receiving portion; a coupling portion which has one end portion and another end portion and is provided in such a way as to be capable of advancing and retreating in the first direction in conjunction with the operating portion, wherein the one end portion is coupled to the operating portion and the other end portion activates the pressure receiving portion; and a resilient member which imparts an urging force to the other end portion of the coupling portion and imparts an initial load to the pressure receiving portion via the other end portion. In this way, damage to the load sensor as a result of an excessive load can be prevented even using a simple configuration, thereby allowing the detecting precision of the load sensor to be adequately exhibited.
A vibration generating device comprises: a case; a vibrating body housed in the case; an elastic support part that supports the vibrating body so as to allow vibration along a first direction and a second direction that intersect each other; and a magnetic drive unit that drives the vibrating body using magnetic force along the first direction and the second direction. The elastic support part has: a vibrating body holding part fixed to the vibrating body; an elastic arm part that, on each of the outer sides of the vibrating body holding part in the first direction or the second direction, extends along a third direction that intersects with the first direction and the second direction, and is fixed to the case at the tip part; and an elastic beam part that connects the elastic arm part to the vibrating body holding part.
H02K 33/18 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with coil systems moving upon intermittent or reversed energisation thereof by interaction with a fixed field system, e.g. permanent magnets
B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
A clicking feel providing mechanism is provided with: an operating member capable of a rotary operation and a depressing operation; a first clicking feel providing means which, when the operating member has been subjected to the rotary operation, abuts against a first cam portion formed in a peripheral portion of the operating member, and which provides the rotary operation with a clicking feel; a second clicking feel providing means including a slide member which, when the operating member has been subjected to the depressing operation, abuts against a second cam portion formed in the peripheral portion of the operating member, thereby providing the depressing operation with a clicking feel while sliding toward the outside radially with respect to a rotational axis of the operating member; and a return means which, when the depressing operation of the operating member is released, causes the operating member to return to an initial position.
H01H 25/00 - Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
G05G 1/02 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum position; Providing feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
H01H 3/50 - Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts with indexing or locating means, e.g. indexing by ball and spring
H01H 89/00 - Combinations of two or more different basic types of electric switches, relays, selectors and emergency protective devices, not covered by any single one of the other main groups of this subclass
Disclosed is a biological-information measurement device with which it is possible to optically measure biological information, wherein the biological-information measurement device includes: a casing; a light-emitting unit provided within the casing, the light-emitting unit radiating light toward the outside of the casing; a light-receiving unit provided within the casing, the light-receiving unit being disposed so as to be separated from the light-emitting unit along a first direction; a light-shielding unit disposed within the casing and moreover disposed between the light-emitting unit and the light-receiving unit in the first direction, the light-shielding unit forming a space that cannot be directly reached by light from the light-emitting unit within the casing; and a temperature sensor disposed in the space.
A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
[Problem] To provide a circuit module allowing shielding properties to be raised without a concomitant increase in costs. [Solution] The invention comprises an electronic component 41 having a noise source 41a that generates a noise signal SG1 of a predetermined frequency, a circuit board 50 having a mounting surface 50a whereon the electronic component 41 has been mounted, and a seal resin layer 10 provided on the circuit board 50 in such a manner as to cover the electronic component 41. Provided in the seal resin layer 10 are two reflection surfaces R1 facing one another while sandwiching the noise source 41a. The two reflection surfaces R1 are provided in such a manner that the distance L1 from one another between the reflection surfaces R1 is an odd number multiple of 1/4 the wavelength λ of the noise signal SG1.
H01L 23/00 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
H01L 23/28 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings
H01L 23/29 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the material
H01L 23/31 - Encapsulation, e.g. encapsulating layers, coatings characterised by the arrangement
H01L 25/04 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers
H01L 25/18 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices the devices being of types provided for in two or more different subgroups of the same main group of groups , or in a single subclass of ,
[Problem] To provide a torque generating device that uses a magnetic viscous fluid and that is suitable for miniaturization and can achieve a large shearing stress. [Solution] The present invention is provided with: a magnetic disk that rotates around a rotation shafts; a first yoke that is positioned on one side sandwiching the rotating disk; and a second yoke that is positioned on the other side sandwiching the rotating disk; a coil that is disposed so as to overlap the magnetic disk as seen in the direction along which the rotation shaft extends; a third yoke having a region which is positioned at least in the vicinity of the magnetic disk, is positioned outside the magnetic disk and the coil, and configures, together with the first yoke and the second yoke, a magnetic path of the magnetic field generated by the coil; and a magnetic viscous fluid that is filled between the magnetic disk, the first yoke, and the second yoke. The third yoke forms a magnetic gap with the first yoke, and the magnetic gap is formed outside the outer peripheral edge of the magnetic disk or in a position that overlaps the outer peripheral edge of the magnetic disk, as seen in the direction along which the rotation shaft extends.
[Problem] Provided is an operating device capable of stably improving operating feeling even if there is a residual magnetic field. [Solution] The present invention is provided with: a magnetic disk rotatable about a rotation shaft; a first yoke and a second yoke between which the magnetic disk is sandwiched, the first yoke positioned on one side, and the second yoke positioned on the other side; a coil disposed so as to overlap the magnetic disk when viewed in a direction along a direction in which the rotation shaft extends; a magnetic viscous fluid filled between the magnetic disk and the first and second yokes; a magnetism measuring unit which measures a magnetizing field caused by a magnetic field in which the magnetic viscous fluid, the magnetic disk, the first yoke, and the second yoke form a magnetic path; and a control unit which acquires a measured value from the magnetism measuring unit, and controls a magnetic field generated by the coil on the basis of the measured value in order to change the viscosity of the magnetic viscous fluid.
This vibration generation device is provided with: a housing; a vibrating body housed in the housing; an elastic supporting unit that supports the vibrating body such that the vibrating body can vibrate in first direction and second direction, which intersect each other; and a magnetic drive unit that drives, using magnetic force, the vibrating body in the first direction and the second direction. The magnetic drive unit has: a plurality of first magnetic field generation means that are disposed in the first direction or the second direction at a predetermined interval, said first magnetic field generation means being disposed in the vibrating body; and a plurality of second magnetic field generation means that are provided in the housing by facing both the end sections of each of the first magnetic field generation means. The housing has the long-side direction in third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction.
B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
H02K 33/16 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with polarised armatures moving in alternate directions by reversal or energisation of a single coil system
68.
Self-capacitence sensor and sensor array sensitivity calibration method using secondary mutual capacitence measurements
Systems and methods are disclosed for using a combination of mutual and self-capacitance sensors to determine when an object, such as a finger, has made contact with a controller, regardless of the size of the object.
Systems and methods are disclosed for using a combination of mutual and self- capacitance sensors to determine when an object, such as a finger, has made contact with a controller, regardless of the size of the object.
Disclosed is a vibration generating device provided with: a casing; a vibrating body housed in the casing; an elastic support portion which supports the vibrating body in a vibratable manner; and a magnetic driving unit which has a first magnetic field generating means disposed on the vibrating body side and a second magnetic field generating means disposed on the casing side and which drives the vibrating body by using a magnetic force, wherein the elastic support portion supports the vibrating body such that the vibrating body has first unique vibration in which the vibrating body vibrates in a first direction and second unique vibration in which the vibrating body vibrates in a non-linear second direction, and the second direction intersects the first direction.
B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
H02K 33/16 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with polarised armatures moving in alternate directions by reversal or energisation of a single coil system
An electronic device according to one embodiment comprises: a circuit board; a radar circuit that is provided on a surface of the circuit board and performs transmission and reception processing of signals for a radar; a wireless communication circuit that is provided on the surface of the circuit board and performs transmission and reception processing of wireless communication signals; a resin layer for sealing the radar circuit and the wireless communication circuit; a first antenna board provided on the surface of the resin layer; a radar antenna connected to the radar circuit; and a wireless communication antenna connected to the wireless communication circuit. At least one of the radar antenna and the wireless communication antenna is provided to the first antenna board.
H01Q 21/28 - Combinations of substantially independent non-interacting antenna units or systems
G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
H01Q 1/38 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
H01Q 23/00 - Antennas with active circuits or circuit elements integrated within them or attached to them
This temperature sensor is characterized by having a polymer layer, a first electrode formed in one surface of the polymer layer, and a second electrode formed in the other surface of the polymer layer, wherein: the polymer layer has a relative permittivity that varies with temperature, and is composed of a flexible material; and the first electrode side is brought into contact with an object to be measured so as to measure the temperature of the object to be measured on the basis of the electrostatic capacitance of the polymer layer in a region sandwiched between the first and the second electrodes.
An input device 100 is provided with: an operation member 110 that is supported so as to be movable corresponding to a plurality of segments 190 set within a two-dimensional surface; a segment detection unit 162 that detects a segment 190 where the operation member 110 is positioned; a determination motion detection unit 165 that detects determination motion of the operation member 110; and an execution unit 166 that executes a process corresponding to the segment 190 where the operation member 110 is positioned on the basis of the segment 190 detected by the segment detection unit 162 and the determination motion detected by the determination motion detection unit 165, wherein the determination motion is a motion of the operation member 110 moved in a determined direction (y1 direction) parallel to the two-dimensional surface.
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
G05G 1/02 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by linear movement, e.g. push buttons
G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum position; Providing feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
Disclosed is a communication system including: a first beacon disposed in association with an installation location of a first machine and transmitting a first beacon signal using a first advertisement channel not belonging to a first frequency band; and a mobile communication device. When a prescribed condition is met while receiving the first beacon signal, the mobile communication device performs first communication by using an advertisement channel not belonging to the first frequency band and different from the first advertisement channel.
G08B 25/10 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems characterised by the transmission medium using wireless transmission systems
H04W 84/10 - Small scale networks; Flat hierarchical networks
This vibration generating device is provided with a housing, a vibrating body, and an elastic support unit which supports the vibrating body so as to allow vibration along a first direction and a second direction that intersect each other, and a magnetic drive unit which drives the vibrating body. The elastic support unit has a first elastic coefficient in the first direction and a second elastic coefficient in the second direction different from the first elastic coefficient. The electromagnetic drive unit drives the vibrating body in the first direction at a first natural frequency corresponding to the first elastic coefficient and the mass of the vibrating body, and drives the vibrating body in the second direction at a second natural frequency corresponding to the second elastic coefficient and the mass of the vibrating body, wherein the first natural frequency is between 30 and 120 Hz, the second natural frequency is greater than the first natural frequency, and the mass of the vibrating body is greater than or equal to 3 g.
B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
H02K 33/18 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with coil systems moving upon intermittent or reversed energisation thereof by interaction with a fixed field system, e.g. permanent magnets
This vibration generating device is provided with a housing, a vibrating body which is housed in the housing, an elastic support unit which supports the vibrating body so as to allow vibration in a first direction and a second direction that intersect each other, and a magnetic drive unit which drives the vibrating body using magnetic force in the first direction and the second direction. The magnetic drive unit includes a first magnetic field generating means which is arranged on the vibrating body side, and a second magnetic field generating means which is arranged on the housing side so as to be positioned on the line of extension of the vibrating body in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, wherein the elastic support unit has a fixed part along the third direction, and, on the housing, a fixing part is formed which fixes the fixed part of the elastic support unit and which extends in the third direction and permits a range of positions in the third direction for the attachment of the elastic support unit to the housing along the third direction.
H02K 33/18 - Motors with reciprocating, oscillating or vibrating magnet, armature or coil system with coil systems moving upon intermittent or reversed energisation thereof by interaction with a fixed field system, e.g. permanent magnets
B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
A flow path chip 10A according to the present invention accommodates a separation column 27A for separating components in a liquid, the flow path chip 10A being rectangular in shape in plan view, wherein the flow path chip 10A has: a liquid flow path 21 comprising an inflow opening 25 and an outflow opening 26 that are provided on the same main-surface side of the flow path chip 10A and moreover are provided on one of the four borders of the flow path chip 10A in a plan view of the flow path chip 10A, the liquid flow path 21 being formed in a U-shape in plan view and allowing the passage of a liquid; separation element accommodation parts 22A, 22B provided to one part of the liquid flow path 21, the separation element accommodation parts 22A, 22B accommodating separation columns 27A, 27B; a first positioning hole 23 provided between the inflow opening 25 and a corner part 110a of the flow path chip that is nearest to the inflow opening 25; and a second positioning hole 24 provided between the outflow opening 26 and a corner part 110b of the flow path chip that is nearest to the outflow opening 26.
G01N 37/00 - INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES - Details not covered by any other group of this subclass
[Problem] To provide an electronic device such that heat dissipation of a heat-generating component can be stabilized. [Solution] This electronic device 100 comprises a plurality of base boards 50, each having a heat-generating component 61 mounted on the mounting surface thereof, and a metallic case 40 housing the plurality of base boards 50. The case 40 comprises: a first housing section 10 provided on one side of the case 40, wherein one of the plurality of base boards 50 is housed; a second housing section 20 provided on another side of the case 40, wherein another one of the plurality of base boards 50 is housed; and a partition wall section 30 extending in a parallel direction to the mounting surfaces, separating the first housing section 10 from the second housing section 20. The partition wall section 30 comprises lateral surface sections 35 exposed to the outside and an opening section 35a provided on each of the lateral surface sections 35. Provided on the interior of the partition wall section 30 are a first hole section 31 and a second hole section 32, which are connected to the opening sections 35a, are parallel to the mounting surfaces, and extend respectively along directions that intersect with one another.
This shifting device includes: a housing; a magnet holding section for holding a magnet; a movable member rotatable around a rotation shaft relative to the housing; an operating lever which is supported so as to be tiltable about an operation reference position relative to the housing and which is subjected to an attraction force generated by an attraction force generation mechanism and acting toward the operation reference position, the attraction force being produced by the magnet; and a sliding resistance generation mechanism provided around the rotation shaft and generating sliding resistance relative to the rotation of the movable member occurring in association with the tilting of the operating lever. The characteristics of the sliding resistance are such that the sliding resistance increases as the operating lever moves toward the operation reference position.
B60K 20/02 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum position; Providing feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
An analysis device 10 according to the present invention has: a flow path plate 20 provided with a flow path in which a liquid flows through the interior thereof, the flow path plate 20 being formed in a rectangular shape and being optically transparent; a light-emitting part 30 provided with a light-emitting lens and from which light is emitted; and a light-receiving part 40 provided with a light-receiving lens and which receives the light. An analysis device for analyzing the liquid that flows through the interior of the flow path, wherein the flow path plate 20 has, on one end surface, a pair of notch parts formed so as to face each other with a part of the flow path interposed therebetween, and the pair of notch parts comprise a first notch part in which the light-emitting part is disposed and a second notch part in which the light-receiving part is disposed.
This switch device is provided with: a housing having an accommodation section open at the top; a switch body accommodated within the accommodation section; and a seal member gripped between a bottom surface of the accommodation section and a bottom surface of the switch body. In the accommodation section, a terminal which is provided on the bottom surface of the switch body and a terminal which is exposed from an opening formed in the bottom surface of the accommodation section are electrically and physically connected through an opening formed in the seal member.
H01H 9/04 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof casings
H01H 21/28 - Operating parts, e.g. handle biased to return to original position upon removal of operating force adapted for actuation at a limit or other predetermined position in the path of a body, the relative movement of switch and body being primarily for a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. door switch, limit switch, floor-levelling swi
A communication device 1 comprises: a communication unit 10 capable of communication activities respectively corresponding to a plurality of communication modes of a wireless LAN; and a control unit 40 capable of communication control for switching between the two communication activities in a time division manner. The plurality of communication modes include an AP mode in which the communication device acts as an access point, an STA mode in which the communication device acts as a station, an AGO mode in which the communication device automatically acts as a group owner, a GO mode in which the communication device acts as a group owner on the basis of the result of negotiation processing, and a GC mode in which the communication device acts as a group client. The control unit 40 uses the same channel in the two communication activities if the communication mode of each of the two communication activities is set to the AP mode or the AGO mode.
This multi-point switching device comprises: a base board; a first common electrode disposed on the base board; a plurality of first switching electrodes aligned along the first common electrode on the base board; a sliding member which moves over a column constituted by the plurality of first switching electrodes while being in contact with the first common electrode, thereby selecting one of the plurality of first switching electrodes to be electrically connected with the first common electrode; an electronic component having its one end connected to the first switching electrode selected by the sliding member; and a common protection component electrically connected to the electronic component in parallel via an electric conductive section of the sliding member that is electrically connected to the other end of the electronic component.
This shift device includes: a housing; an attraction force generation mechanism including a magnet; an operating lever supported by the housing in a tiltable manner and subjected to an attraction force which is generated by the attraction force generation mechanism and which is directed toward an operation reference position; and a damper mechanism for generating resistance to predetermined tilting of the operating lever about the operation reference position.
G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
B60K 20/02 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means
G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum position; Providing feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
An input device according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a sensor unit, an optical layer stacked on the sensor unit, and a flexible wiring substrate having a connection region that is sandwiched between the optical layer and a support base material. The flexible wiring substrate has a flexible base material provided with an electrode layer, and a wiring end section that is an end section of the electrode layer and that is conductively connected to a terminal unit by an electroconductive junction member. The position of the wiring end section is further back than the position of the end of the flexible base material, and thus, a projecting portion that projects toward a detection region is formed on the flexible base material. The input device has a portion where the electroconductive junction member does not protrude further towards the detection region side than the tip of the projecting portion, and thus, it is possible to reduce the region where bubbles are formed between the sensor unit and the optical layer.
A system and method for manufacturing a planar capacitive touch sensor that can be folded over a three-dimensional object that does not require substantial modification to function, wherein columns and rows of capacitive measurement nodes follow substantially linear designs, and wherein the algorithms used for detection and tracking objects are substantially the same as for a planar touch sensor design.
A method for detecting a touch input can include: scanning at least one function touch button of the touch input device and at least one comparison touch button of the touch input device; determining whether an expected touch input corresponds to an intention of a user or to a first environmental change causing the change in capacitance generated by the at least one function touch button; comparing the change in capacitance generated by the at least one function touch button with the change in capacitance generated by the at least one comparison touch button; and determining whether the expected touch input is a determined touch input corresponding to the intention of the user or a touch input corresponding to a second environmental change based on the comparison.
A system and method that provides a proximity sensor disposed within a door handle of a vehicle to enable one or more commands to be transmitted to the vehicle by a user's hand, wherein the door handle is in a harsh outdoor environment such that the door handle may be wet when the proximity sensor is used to detect the touch or presence of a user's hand, and wherein the proximity sensor is able to compensate for the presence of the water and enable reliable operation of the proximity sensor and thereby enable commands to be sent to the vehicle.
A system and method for activating a trigger on an input device, where a capacitive sensor is used for proximity detection of a finger, and wherein the trigger may provide a range of signal levels instead of an on/off signal.
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
A63F 13/214 - Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads
A63F 13/24 - Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
A system and method that combines skimmer detection technology with a waterproof and sealed touch sensor keypad that may be used outdoors in wet environments, and is capable of being operated by a user wearing gloves.
G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
H03K 17/975 - Switches controlled by moving an element forming part of the switch using a capacitive movable element
G07F 19/00 - Complete banking systems; Coded card-freed arrangements adapted for dispensing or receiving monies or the like and posting such transactions to existing accounts, e.g. automatic teller machines
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DETECTING TRIGGER MOVEMENT WITHOUT MECHANICAL SWITCHES
A system and method for activating a trigger on an input device, where a capacitive sensor is used for proximity detection of a finger, and wherein the trigger may provide a range of signal levels instead of an on/off signal.
G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance
A63F 13/24 - Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles
A63F 13/245 - Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels
The purpose of the present invention is to detect a partial discharge of power equipment, and a discharge detection apparatus according to the present invention may comprise: an ultrasonic sensor which is disposed on an electric pole so as to sense an ultrasonic signal caused by the deterioration of power equipment; a discharge detection unit for determining that the power equipment is in a discharged state, when the frequency of the ultrasonic signal sensed by the ultrasonic sensor falls within a predetermined frequency range; and a wireless communication unit for receiving a signal, which indicates whether the power equipment is discharged, from the discharge detection unit and transmitting the same to the outside, and delivering a control signal, received from the outside, to the discharge detection unit.
A system and method for increasing the proximity sensing distance of a touch and proximity sensitive touch sensor to thereby enable greater distance of detectability of a user in a proximity sensing mode of a touch sensor by driving a time varying voltage or drive signal onto a user who is also holding a touch sensor with at least one hand, and then sensing the drive signal from the user's fingers or thumb on sense electrodes that are on the touch sensor when the fingers are within a proximity sensing distance of sense electrodes in the touch sensor.
A system and method for increasing the proximity sensing distance of a touch and proximity sensitive touch sensor to thereby enable greater distance of detectability of a user in a proximity sensing mode of a touch sensor by driving a time varying voltage or drive signal onto a user who is also holding a touch sensor with at least one hand, and then sensing the drive signal from the user's fingers or thumb on sense electrodes that are on the touch sensor when the fingers are within a proximity sensing distance of sense electrodes in the touch sensor.
[Problem] To provide a pressure detection device whereby sensitivity of shear force detection can be increased. [Solution] A pressure detection device is provided with: a main body 5 having a back surface 5a provided substantially parallel to and facing a front surface 5b to which a load is applied; and piezoelectric sensors 3 disposed so that distal-end portions 3a thereof are positioned inside the main body 5 and base parts 3b thereof are positioned on an outside from the back surface 5a. The piezoelectric sensors 3 are disposed symmetrically about a shared orthogonal line CL orthogonal to the back surface 5a of the main body 5, and four piezoelectric sensors 3 are provided so that the angles at which the distal-end portions 3a are inclined relative to the back surface 5a are equal. A plurality of sets of four piezoelectric sensors 3 provided with respect to the shared orthogonal line CL are provided.
G01L 1/16 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezoelectric devices
G01L 5/16 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force
This current sensor 100 is provided with an electrical wire 110 which has a width in the z direction greater than the thickness in the x direction, a magnetic sensor 130, a magnetic field forming member 140 which includes a soft magnetic material, and a fixing member 120. The magnetic field forming member 140 is a plate-shape member which extends approximately in parallel with the plane orthogonal to the z direction, the magnetic field forming member 140 includes a first outer surface 141 which faces towards the magnetic sensor 130, and the first outer surface 141 and the orientation of the sensitivity axis of the magnetic sensor 130 are approximately parallel with the x direction. The fixing member 120 fixes the magnetic sensor 130 and the magnetic field forming member 140 so as to be in close proximity on the same side of the electrical wire 110 in the z direction, and the fixing member 120 separates and fixes the electrical wire 110, the magnetic sensor 130 and the magnetic field forming member 140 in positions that overlap in the z direction.
G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
This input device 100 is provided with: a contact surface 116 which is contacted by an operation body 170; an electrode region 131; a counter electrode region 141 which is arranged opposite of the electrode region 131 in an opposite direction; a support body 115 which, depending on the force acting on the contact surface 116, supports the electrode region 131 and the counter electrode region 141 so as to allow relative movement in a direction that has a component in the shear direction, which is orthogonal to the opposite direction; a capacitance detection unit 127 which detects detection values which change depending on the capacitance between the electrode region 131 and the counter electrode region 141; and a movement detection unit 128 which, on the basis of the detected values, detects relative movement of the electrode region 131 and the counter electrode region 141 in the shear direction.
G01L 1/14 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in capacitance or inductance of electrical elements, e.g. by measuring variations of frequency of electrical oscillators
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
A magnetic sensory 130 is arranged in a position overlapping the position of a second electrical wire 180 in the x direction. A magnetic field forming member 140 is a plate-shape member which extends approximately parallel to the plane perpendicular to the z direction. The magnetic field forming member 140 includes an outer surface which faces towards the magnetic sensor 130, and that outer surface and the orientation of the sensitivity axis of the magnetic sensor 130 are approximately parallel with the x direction. The fixing member 120 fixes the magnetic sensor 130 and the magnetic field forming member 140 so as to be in close proximity on the same side of a first electrical wire 110 in the z direction, and the fixing member 120 separates and fixes at least a part of the first electrical wire 110, at least a part of the magnetic sensor 130 and at least a part of the magnetic field forming member 140 in positions that overlap in the z direction.
G01R 15/20 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using galvano-magnetic devices, e.g. Hall-effect devices
In a multidirectional input device having a slide member that is moved by the tilting motion of an operating shaft, the present invention eliminates rattling between the operating shaft and an insertion hole of the slide member. The tilting motion of an operating shaft 4 occurs with a base part 4a serving as a fulcrum, and a second slide member 26 moves in the lateral direction to follow the tilting motion of the operating shaft 4. By means of a returning cam 26c of the second slide member 26, a force returning the operating shaft 4 to a neutral position is applied thereto from the second slide member 26. An elastic ring body 29 is held on the operating shaft 4, and the ring body 29 is pressed against a tilting part 26b of the second slide member 26 by a returning biasing force of a central elastic part 11. This suppresses rattling of the operating shaft 4 in an insertion hole 26a of the second slide member 26.
G06F 3/0338 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the user; Accessories therefor with detection of limited linear or angular displacement of an operating part of the device from a neutral position, e.g. isotonic or isometric joysticks
H01H 25/06 - Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
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INPUT DEVICE, IMAGE DATA CALCULATION METHOD, AND IMAGE DATA CALCULATION PROGRAM
Each electrode 150 of this input device 100 includes multiple detection terminals 151 connected to an image data calculation unit 141. The image data calculation unit 141 detects detection values that change corresponding to the amount of charge detected through the detection terminals 151, and, on the basis of coefficient information, calculates image data corresponding to the capacitances in each of multiple sections 112. The coefficient information corresponds to different combinations of one of the multiple sections 112 and one of the multiple detection terminals 151. The coefficient information represents the ratio of electric charge detected by the one detection terminal 151 to the amount of electric charge accumulated in the one section 112.
