公开(公告)号：US09703411B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US12770415

申请日：2010-04-29

Applicant: Christopher A. Ludden ,  Thomas A. Mackin ,  Shawn P. Day ,  David W. Gillespie

Inventor： Christopher A. Ludden ,  Thomas A. Mackin ,  Shawn P. Day ,  David W. Gillespie

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/048

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0486 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G09G5/006 ,  H01L27/323

Abstract: A system comprising a display screen configured for displaying images, a touch sensor having a sensing region, a host processing system and a touch screen control system. The touch screen control system comprising touch sensor control circuitry configured to operate the touch sensor and display control circuitry configured to operate the display screen. The display circuitry comprising a first memory configured to hold a primary image and a second memory configured to hold a secondary image and display refresh circuitry. The display refresh circuitry configured to update the display screen, and in response to the user input and without requiring intervention by the host processing system, generate a blended image comprising the primary image and the secondary image, and update the display screen with the blended image.

公开(公告)号：US08692767B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US12147133

申请日：2008-06-26

Applicant: Shawn P. Day ,  Richard R. Schediwy

Inventor： Shawn P. Day ,  Richard R. Schediwy

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/04812 ,  G09G2370/16

Abstract: Input devices and methods are provided in which a sensing system is adapted to detect motion of an object on a surface and a processing system is coupled to the sensing system. The processing system is adapted to effect movement of a display pointer on a display in a first direction in response to motion of the object on the surface and effect continued movement of the display pointer in the first direction in response to the object being removed from the surface.

Abstract translation: 提供输入设备和方法，其中感测系统适于检测物体在表面上的运动，并且处理系统耦合到感测系统。 处理系统适于响应于物体在表面上的运动而在第一方向上显示显示器在显示器上的移动，并且响应于物体从第一方向移除而影响显示指针在第一方向上的持续移动 表面。

公开(公告)号：US08120371B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US12163678

申请日：2008-06-27

Applicant: Shawn P. Day ,  David Ely ,  Bob L. Mackey

Inventor： Shawn P. Day ,  David Ely ,  Bob L. Mackey

IPC: G01R27/26 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044

Abstract: An object position sensing apparatus including a substrate, a conductive crossbar, and a plurality of resistive elements coupled to the crossbar is described. The resistive elements are coupled to circuitry that can apply an excitation signal, such as a voltage change, to the resistive elements. For each resistive element, an electrical effect responsive to the excitation signal, such as a change in charge flowing to the resistive element, is determined. When an object is proximate to the plurality of resistive elements, the electrical effects change, and a position of the object in one or multiple dimensions can be determined from changes in the electrical effects.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种包括衬底，导电横杆以及耦合到横杆的多个电阻元件的物体位置检测装置。 电阻元件耦合到可以向电阻元件施加诸如电压变化的激励信号的电路。 对于每个电阻元件，确定响应于激发信号的电效应，例如流向电阻元件的电荷的变化。 当物体靠近多个电阻元件时，电效应改变，并且可以根据电效应的变化来确定物体在一个或多个维度中的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08085250B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12209762

申请日：2008-09-12

Applicant: Joseph Kurth Reynolds ,  Shawn P. Day

Inventor： Joseph Kurth Reynolds ,  Shawn P. Day

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04107 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/960765 ,  H05K1/0201 ,  H05K1/0218 ,  H05K1/0274 ,  H05K1/144 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K2201/041 ,  H05K2201/10128 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: A touch sensor device is provided that uses a flexible circuit substrate to provide an improved input device. Specifically, the present invention uses a touch sensor controller affixed to the flexible circuit substrate, which is coupled to a sensor component to provide a flexible, reliable and cost effective touch sensor suitable for a wide variety of applications. In one embodiment the touch sensor uses a flexible circuit substrate that provides relatively high temperature resistance. This allows the touch sensor controller to be affixed using reliable techniques, such as various types of soldering. The sensor component can comprise a relatively low-temperature-resistant substrate that can provide a cost effective solution. Taken together, this embodiment of the touch sensor provides reliability and flexibility at relatively low cost.

Abstract translation: 提供一种触摸传感器装置，其使用柔性电路基板来提供改进的输入装置。 具体地说，本发明使用固定在柔性电路基板上的触摸传感器控制器，其耦合到传感器部件，以提供适用于各种应用的柔性，可靠和成本有效的触摸传感器。 在一个实施例中，触摸传感器使用提供相对高耐温性的柔性电路基板。 这允许使用可靠的技术来粘贴触摸传感器控制器，例如各种类型的焊接。 传感器组件可以包括相对低温的衬底，其可以提供成本有效的解决方案。 综合起来，触摸传感器的这个实施例以相对低的成本提供可靠性和灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US20110278078A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US12777829

申请日：2010-05-11

Applicant: Richard R. Schediwy ,  Robert J. Bolender ,  Adam Schwartz ,  Fritz Nordby ,  Shawn P. Day

Inventor： Richard R. Schediwy ,  Robert J. Bolender ,  Adam Schwartz ,  Fritz Nordby ,  Shawn P. Day

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: G01L1/146 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  H03K17/98

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided that utilize a first electrode disposed on a first substrate and a second electrode disposed on a second substrate, where the first electrode and the second electrode define at least part of a variable capacitance. A third substrate is arranged between the first substrate and the second substrate, the third substrate having an opening arranged such that at least a portion of the first electrode and the second electrode overlap the opening. A transmission element is provided that partially overlaps the opening. The transmission element is physically coupled to the second electrode such that a force biasing the transmission element causes the second electrode to deflect relative to the first electrode, thus changing the variable capacitance. A measurement of the variable capacitance may then be used to determine force information.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用设置在第一基板上的第一电极和设置在第二基板上的第二电极的设备和方法，其中第一电极和第二电极限定可变电容的至少一部分。 第三基板布置在第一基板和第二基板之间，第三基板具有布置成使得第一电极和第二电极的至少一部分与开口重叠的开口。 提供了与开口部分重叠的传动元件。 传输元件物理耦合到第二电极，使得偏置传输元件的力使得第二电极相对于第一电极偏转，从而改变可变电容。 然后可以使用可变电容的测量来确定力信息。

公开(公告)号：US20110001703A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12880793

申请日：2010-09-13

Applicant: Scott J. Shaw ,  Shawn P. Day ,  Raymond A. Trent, JR. ,  David W. Gillespie ,  Andrew M. Errington

Inventor： Scott J. Shaw ,  Shawn P. Day ,  Raymond A. Trent, JR. ,  David W. Gillespie ,  Andrew M. Errington

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F2203/0339

Abstract: A pointing device some or all of whose elements are made from capacitive sensors. Such elements may include a rotary motion detector which includes a rotating member and a plurality of fixed capacitive detecting members; a rolling ball with patterned conductive surface and a plurality of fixed capacitive detecting members; capacitive touch sensors or capacitive switches to serve as mouse buttons; and a scrolling wheel, knob, or touch surface built from capacitive sensors. The pointing device further includes a capacitance measuring circuit and processor to measure variations of capacitance on the various capacitive elements and to determine the movement of and other activations of the mouse.

Abstract translation: 指向装置的一些或全部元件由电容式传感器制成。 这些元件可以包括旋转运动检测器，其包括旋转构件和多个固定电容检测构件; 具有图案化导电表面的滚珠和多个固定电容检测构件; 电容式触摸传感器或电容式开关作为鼠标按钮; 以及由电容式传感器构成的滚轮，旋钮或触摸表面。 指向装置还包括电容测量电路和处理器，用于测量各种电容元件上的电容的变化并确定鼠标的移动和其他激活。

公开(公告)号：US20090015559A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12147133

申请日：2008-06-26

Applicant: Shawn P. DAY ,  Richard R. SCHEDIWY

Inventor： Shawn P. DAY ,  Richard R. SCHEDIWY

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/04812 ,  G09G2370/16

Abstract: Input devices and methods are provided in which a sensing system is adapted to detect motion of an object on a surface and a processing system is coupled to the sensing system. The processing system is adapted to effect movement of a display pointer on a display in a first direction in response to motion of the object on the surface and effect continued movement of the display pointer in the first direction in response to the object being removed from the surface.

Abstract translation: 提供输入设备和方法，其中感测系统适于检测物体在表面上的运动，并且处理系统耦合到感测系统。 处理系统适于响应于物体在表面上的运动而在第一方向上显示显示器在显示器上的移动，并且响应于物体从第一方向移除而影响显示指针在第一方向上的持续移动 表面。

公开(公告)号：US20080192026A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-14

申请号：US12100978

申请日：2008-04-10

Applicant: Bob Lee MACKEY ,  Shawn P. DAY ,  Alfred WOO ,  Mark JENNINGS

Inventor： Bob Lee MACKEY ,  Shawn P. DAY ,  Alfred WOO ,  Mark JENNINGS

IPC: G06F3/045

CPC classification number: G06F3/042

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a position of an object in a sensing region are disclosed. One system includes a position sensor having an opaque capacitive proximity sensor, a light source, and a light conductor coupled to the light source and at least partially disposed over the opaque sensor, the light conductor configured to transmit at least a portion of the light from the light source to generate driven light effects in the sensing region. The system further includes a processor configured to control production of the light, and a display configured to illustrate a digital representation based on the position. A method includes the steps of sensing a position of an object in the sensing region based on a conductive property of the object, controlling light produced by a light source, and generating driven light effects in the sensing region using at least a portion of the light.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测物体在感测区域中的位置的系统和方法。 一个系统包括位置传感器，该位置传感器具有不透明电容接近传感器，光源和耦合到光源并且至少部分地布置在不透明传感器上的光导体，光导体被配置为将至少一部分光从 光源在感测区域产生驱动光效应。 该系统还包括被配置为控制光的产生的处理器以及被配置为基于位置来说明数字表示的显示器。 一种方法包括以下步骤：基于物体的导电特性来感测物体在感测区域中的位置，控制由光源产生的光，以及使用光的至少一部分在感测区域中产生驱动光效应 。

公开(公告)号：US06587093B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US09705593

申请日：2000-11-03

Applicant: Scott J. Shaw ,  Shawn P. Day ,  Raymond A. Trent, Jr. ,  David W. Gillespie ,  Andrew M. Errington

Inventor： Scott J. Shaw ,  Shawn P. Day ,  Raymond A. Trent, Jr. ,  David W. Gillespie ,  Andrew M. Errington

IPC: G09G508

CPC classification number: G06F3/03543 ,  G06F3/0312 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0362 ,  G06F2203/0339

Abstract: A pointing device some or all of whose elements are made from capacitive sensors. Such elements may include a rotary motion detector which includes a rotating member and a plurality of fixed capacitive detecting members; a rolling ball with patterned conductive surface and a plurality of fixed capacitive detecting members; capacitive touch sensors or capacitive switches to serve as mouse buttons; and a scrolling wheel, knob, or touch surface built from capacitive sensors. The pointing device further includes a capacitance measuring circuit and processor to measure variations of capacitance on the various capacitive elements and to determine the movement of and other activations of the mouse.

公开(公告)号：US20120068968A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13306551

申请日：2011-11-29

Applicant: Joseph Kurth Reynolds ,  Shawn P. Day

Inventor： Joseph Kurth Reynolds ,  Shawn P. Day

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04107 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/960765 ,  H05K1/0201 ,  H05K1/0218 ,  H05K1/0274 ,  H05K1/144 ,  H05K1/189 ,  H05K2201/041 ,  H05K2201/10128 ,  H05K2201/10151

Abstract: A touch sensor device is provided that uses a flexible circuit substrate to provide an improved input device. Specifically, the present invention uses a touch sensor controller affixed to the flexible circuit substrate, which is coupled to a sensor component to provide a flexible, reliable and cost effective touch sensor suitable for a wide variety of applications. In one embodiment the touch sensor uses a flexible circuit substrate that provides relatively high temperature resistance. This allows the touch sensor controller to be affixed using reliable techniques, such as various types of soldering. The sensor component can comprise a relatively low-temperature-resistant substrate that can provide a cost effective solution. Taken together, this embodiment of the touch sensor provides reliability and flexibility at relatively low cost.

Abstract translation: 提供一种触摸传感器装置，其使用柔性电路基板来提供改进的输入装置。 具体地说，本发明使用固定在柔性电路基板上的触摸传感器控制器，其耦合到传感器部件，以提供适用于各种应用的柔性，可靠和成本有效的触摸传感器。 在一个实施例中，触摸传感器使用提供相对高耐温性的柔性电路基板。 这允许使用可靠的技术来粘贴触摸传感器控制器，例如各种类型的焊接。 传感器组件可以包括相对低温的衬底，其可以提供成本有效的解决方案。 综合起来，触摸传感器的这个实施例以相对低的成本提供了可靠性和灵活性。