公开(公告)号：US09189048B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US12208311

申请日：2008-09-10

Applicant: Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  Steve Porter Hotelling

Inventor： Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  Steve Porter Hotelling

IPC: G06F1/32 ,  G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3206 ,  G06F9/4418

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an IC that includes a core used for ordinary operation and a thin power circuit. The thin power circuit can be configured to use very little power. The IC can also include a digital interface and a connection thereto. The IC can initiate transition to low power mode during which the core and various I/O pads can be shut down. However, the thin power circuit can be kept powered up. The thin power circuit can monitor the digital interface for a predefined wake up signal. When the wake up signal is detected, the thin power circuit can power up the core and any powered down I/O pads. The thin power circuit can also include a dedicated power on reset (POR) cell. This POR cell can be distinct than other POR cells used for the IC and can be specifically designed to for efficient operation.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括一种包括用于普通操作的芯和一个薄电源电路的IC。 薄功率电路可以配置为使用极少的功率。 IC还可以包括数字接口及其连接。 IC可以启动到低功耗模式的转换，在此模式下，内核和各种I / O焊盘可以关闭。 然而，薄电源电路可以保持供电。 薄电源电路可以监视数字接口以获得预定义的唤醒信号。 当检测到唤醒信号时，薄电源电路可以加电核心和任何掉电的I / O焊盘。 薄电源电路还可以包括专用上电复位（POR）电池。 该POR电池可以与用于IC的其它POR电池不同，并且可以专门设计用于有效的操作。

公开(公告)号：US08836656B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13343604

申请日：2012-01-04

Applicant: Minh-Dieu Thi Vu ,  Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

Inventor： Minh-Dieu Thi Vu ,  Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A device that can autonomously scan a sensor panel is disclosed. Autonomous scanning can be performed by implementing channel scan logic. In one embodiment, channel scan logic carries out many of the functions that a processor would normally undertake, including generating timing sequences and obtaining result data; comparing scan result data against a threshold value (e.g., in an auto-scan mode); generating row count; selecting one or more scanning frequency bands; power management control; and performing an auto-scan routine in a low power mode.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可自主扫描传感器面板的装置。 可以通过实现信道扫描逻辑来执行自主扫描。 在一个实施例中，信道扫描逻辑执行处理器通常将承担的许多功能，包括产生定时序列和获得结果数据; 将扫描结果数据与阈值进行比较（例如，以自动扫描模式）; 生成行数; 选择一个或多个扫描频带; 电源管理控制; 并以低功率模式执行自动扫描程序。

公开(公告)号：US08664548B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US12558140

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

Inventor： Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

IPC: G08C21/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/044

Abstract: A touch controller with improved diagnostics calibration and communication support includes a data capture register configured to sample data from one or a plurality of touch panel sense channels at an output of an analog to digital (A/D) converter. The sampled data is bit packed, and a demodulation waveform is captured, correlated with the sampled data. The contents of the data capture register, including the sampled data and the demodulation waveform, are transferred to a memory configured to create one or more records from the transferred contents. A processor can be used to extract the one or more records captured in the memory to display to a user for diagnostics or calibration.

Abstract translation: 具有改进的诊断校准和通信支持的触摸控制器包括数据捕获寄存器，其被配置为在模数（A / D）转换器的输出处对来自一个或多个触摸面板感测通道的数据进行采样。 采样数据被打包，并且捕获解调波形，与采样数据相关。 包括采样数据和解调波形的数据捕获寄存器的内容被传送到被配置为从传送的内容创建一个或多个记录的存储器。 处理器可用于提取在存储器中捕获的一个或多个记录，以向用户显示诊断或校准。

公开(公告)号：US08659556B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US12208303

申请日：2008-09-10

Applicant: Thomas James Wilson

Inventor： Thomas James Wilson

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F3/0416

Abstract: This relates to an architecture of a receive channel circuit used during both a spectrum analysis phase and a touch panel detection phase. Various components of the receive channel can be used during both the spectrum analysis phase and the touch panel detection phase. For example, a plurality of digital signal mixers used in the receive channel circuit can be used to demodulate signals during both a spectrum analysis phase and a touch sensor panel detection phase. In addition, the number of digital mixers needed in the receive channel can be reduced by dividing groups of signals to be demodulated into multiple sets of signals and demodulating each set at different times.

Abstract translation: 这涉及在频谱分析阶段和触摸屏检测阶段期间使用的接收信道电路的架构。 可以在频谱分析阶段和触摸屏检测阶段期间使用接收通道的各种组件。 例如，在频谱分析阶段和触摸传感器面板检测阶段期间，可以使用在接收通道电路中使用的多个数字信号混合器来解调信号。 此外，可以通过将要解调的信号组划分成多组信号并在不同时间对每组进行解调来减少接收信道中所需的数字混频器的数量。

公开(公告)号：US08593423B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US13250984

申请日：2011-09-30

Applicant: Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  Marduke Yousefpor ,  Thomas James Wilson

Inventor： Steve Porter Hotelling ,  Christoph Horst Krah ,  Marduke Yousefpor ,  Thomas James Wilson

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104 ,  G09G5/18

Abstract: A multi-stimulus controller for a multi-touch sensor is formed on a single integrated circuit (single-chip). The multi-stimulus controller includes a transmit oscillator, a transmit signal section that generates a plurality of drive signals based on a frequency of the transmit oscillator, a plurality of transmit channels that transmit the drive signals simultaneously to drive the multi-touch sensor, a receive channel that receives a sense signal resulting from the driving of the multi-touch sensor, a receive oscillator, and a demodulation section that demodulates the received sense signal based on a frequency of the receive oscillator to obtain sensing results, the demodulation section including a demodulator and a vector operator.

Abstract translation: 用于多触摸传感器的多激励控制器形成在单个集成电路（单芯片）上。 多激励控制器包括发射振荡器，基于发射振荡器的频率产生多个驱动信号的发射信号部分，同时传输驱动信号以驱动多点触摸传感器的多个发射信道， 接收信号，其接收由所述多点触摸传感器的驱动产生的感测信号，接收振荡器和解调部分，所述解调部分基于所述接收振荡器的频率来解调所接收的感测信号以获得感测结果，所述解调部分包括： 解调器和向量运算符。

公开(公告)号：US08471837B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-25

申请号：US12723437

申请日：2010-03-12

Applicant: Minh-Dieu Thi Vu ,  Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

Inventor： Minh-Dieu Thi Vu ,  Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

IPC: G06F3/038 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A device that can autonomously scan a sensor panel is disclosed. Autonomous scanning can be performed by implementing channel scan logic. In one embodiment, channel scan logic carries out many of the functions that a processor would normally undertake, including generating timing sequences and obtaining result data; comparing scan result data against a threshold value (e.g., in an auto-scan mode); generating row count; selecting one or more scanning frequency bands; power management control; and performing an auto-scan routine in a low power mode.

公开(公告)号：US08405617B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US11650202

申请日：2007-01-03

Applicant: Thomas James Wilson ,  Richard James Reeve

Inventor： Thomas James Wilson ,  Richard James Reeve

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/324 ,  G06F1/3253 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  Y02D10/126 ,  Y02D10/151

Abstract: A method and system for managing power in a computer system is disclosed. In one embodiment the method includes providing output signals from a sensor panel to a controller, wherein the controller includes a data bus and a plurality of devices communicatively coupled to the data bus; monitoring an activity level on the data bus by monitoring bus access requests by one or more of the plurality of devices; and reducing or shutting off a bus clock frequency if there is reduced or no activity on the bus for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在计算机系统中管理电力的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，该方法包括提供从传感器面板到控制器的输出信号，其中控制器包括数据总线和通信地耦合到数据总线的多个设备; 通过监视所述多个设备中的一个或多个的总线访问请求来监视数据总线上的活动级别; 以及如果在预定时间段内在总线上减少或没有活动，则减少或关闭总线时钟频率。

公开(公告)号：US20110063993A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12557814

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

Inventor： Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F1/3262 ,  G06F3/0418 ,  G06F3/044 ,  H04L27/2626 ,  H04L27/2647 ,  H04M11/062

Abstract: Automatic low noise frequency selection for a touch sensitive device is disclosed. A low noise stimulation frequency can be automatically selected by device logic without intervention of the device processor to stimulate the device to sense a touch event at the device. The device logic can automatically select a set of low noise frequencies from among various frequencies based on the amount of noise introduced by the device at the various frequencies, where the frequencies with the lower noise amounts can be selected. The device logic can also automatically select a low noise frequency from among the selected set as the low noise stimulation frequency. The device logic can be implemented partially or entirely in hardware.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于触敏设备的自动低噪声频率选择。 低噪声刺激频率可以由设备逻辑自动选择，而无需设备处理器的干预，以刺激设备感测设备上的触摸事件。 设备逻辑可以根据设备在各种频率下引入的噪声量从各种频率中自动选择一组低噪声频率，其中可以选择具有较低噪声量的频率。 设备逻辑还可以自动选择所选集合中的低噪声频率作为低噪声刺激频率。 设备逻辑可以部分或全部以硬件实现。

公开(公告)号：US20100173680A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：US12726107

申请日：2010-03-17

Applicant: Minh-Dieu Thi Vu ,  Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

Inventor： Minh-Dieu Thi Vu ,  Thomas James Wilson ,  Christoph Horst Krah

IPC: H04M1/02

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F3/03545 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A device that can autonomously scan a sensor panel is disclosed. Autonomous scanning can be performed by implementing channel scan logic. In one embodiment, channel scan logic carries out many of the functions that a processor would normally undertake, including generating timing sequences and obtaining result data; comparing scan result data against a threshold value (e.g., in an auto-scan mode); generating row count; selecting one or more scanning frequency bands; power management control; and performing an auto-scan routine in a low power mode.

公开(公告)号：US20080162996A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11650040

申请日：2007-01-03

Applicant: Christoph Horst Krah ,  Minh-Dieu Thi Vu ,  Thomas James Wilson

Inventor： Christoph Horst Krah ,  Minh-Dieu Thi Vu ,  Thomas James Wilson

IPC: G06F11/22 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0418 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A system and method for autonomously scanning a sensor panel device, such as a multi-touch panel, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system and method disables a sensor panel processor after a first predetermined amount of time has elapsed without the sensor panel device sensing any events. One or more system clocks can also be disabled to conserve power. While the processor and one or more system clocks are disabled, the sensor panel device can periodically autonomously scan the sensor panel for touch activity. Accordingly, if one or more results from the autonomous scans exceed a threshold, the sensor panel device re-enables the processor and one or more clocks to actively scan the sensor panel. If the threshold is not exceeded, then the sensor panel device continues to periodically autonomously scan the sensor panel without intervention from the processor. Furthermore, the sensor panel device can periodically perform calibration functions to account for any drift that may be present in the system.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动扫描诸如多触摸面板的传感器面板装置的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，系统和方法在经过第一预定量的时间之后禁用传感器面板处理器，而传感器面板装置感测到任何事件。 还可以禁用一个或多个系统时钟来节省电力。 当处理器和一个或多个系统时钟被禁用时，传感器面板设备可以周期性地自动扫描传感器面板以进行触摸活动。 因此，如果自主扫描的一个或多个结果超过阈值，则传感器面板设备重新启用处理器和一个或多个时钟来主动扫描传感器面板。 如果不超过阈值，则传感器面板设备将继续周期性地自动扫描传感器面板，而无需处理器的干预。 此外，传感器面板装置可以周期性地执行校准功能，以解决可能存在于系统中的任何漂移。