公开(公告)号：US08592699B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US12860547

申请日：2010-08-20

Applicant: Patrick Kessler ,  Bradley Joseph Hamel ,  James J. Niu

Inventor： Patrick Kessler ,  Bradley Joseph Hamel ,  James J. Niu

IPC: H01H9/26 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  H01H2223/014 ,  H01H2223/058

Abstract: A keyboard mechanism for a low-travel keyboard and methods of fabrication are described. The low-travel keyboard is suitable for a thin-profile computing device, such as a laptop computer, netbook computer, desktop computer, etc. The keyboard includes a key cap that can be formed of a variety of materials in the form of a flat slab. The key cap is attached to one end of a support lever that supports it from underneath. In one embodiment, the support lever is formed of a rigid material and is pivotally coupled with a substrate on the other end. In another embodiment, the support lever is formed of a flexible material and is fixedly attached to the substrate on the other end. The portion of the support lever that is attached to the key cap is positioned over a metal dome that can be deformed to activate the switch circuitry of the membrane on printed circuit board underneath the dome.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于低行程键盘的键盘机构和制造方法。 低旅行键盘适用于诸如膝上型计算机，上网本电脑，台式计算机等薄型计算设备。键盘包括可由平面形式的各种材料形成的键帽 平板 钥匙盖连接在支撑杆的一端，支撑杆从下面支撑。 在一个实施例中，支撑杆由刚性材料形成并且在另一端上与基底枢转地联接。 在另一个实施例中，支撑杆由柔性材料形成，并且在另一端固定地连接到基板。 附接到钥匙盖的支撑杆的部分位于可以变形的金属圆顶上，以激活位于圆顶下面的印刷电路板上的膜的开关电路。

公开(公告)号：US08441450B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12241967

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Brett William Degner ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris A. Ligtenberg ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Matthew P. Casebolt

Inventor： Brett William Degner ,  Patrick Kessler ,  Chris A. Ligtenberg ,  Thomas W. Wilson, Jr. ,  Bartley K. Andre ,  Matthew P. Casebolt

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/042 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H01H25/041

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. The input device includes a movable touch-sensitive track pad capable of detecting an object in close proximity thereto so as to generate a tracking control signal. The input device also includes a movement indicator capable of detecting the movements of the movable track pad so as to generate one or more other control signals (e.g., button signals). The control signals can be used to perform actions in an electronic device operatively coupled to the input device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入装置。 输入装置包括能够检测靠近物体的可移动触敏轨迹板，以产生跟踪控制信号。 输入装置还包括移动指示器，其能够检测可移动轨迹板的移动，以便产生一个或多个其他控制信号（例如，按钮信号）。 控制信号可用于在可操作地耦合到输入设备的电子设备中执行动作。

公开(公告)号：US20120076363A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12889987

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Patrick Kessler ,  Bartley K. Andre

Inventor： Patrick Kessler ,  Bartley K. Andre

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  G06K9/46

CPC classification number: G06T7/0006 ,  G06T7/64 ,  G06T7/66 ,  G06T2207/30108

Abstract: System and methods for determining a concentricity of a component mounted within an aperture of an electronic device housing. In particular, a method for determining concentricity of a camera includes obtaining an image of a camera mounted within the aperture of the housing and identifying a plurality of circular shapes within the image using a processor. One of the circular shapes represents the aperture in the housing and the other circular shape represents the camera. An offset between two of the plurality of circular shapes is calculated.

Abstract translation: 用于确定安装在电子设备壳体的孔内的部件的同心度的系统和方法。 特别地，用于确定相机的同心度的方法包括获得安装在壳体的孔内的照相机的图像，并使用处理器识别图像内的多个圆形。 其中一个圆形表示外壳中的孔，另一个圆形表示相机。 计算多个圆形中的两个之间的偏移。