公开(公告)号：US10191547B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US13392855

申请日：2010-08-23

Applicant: Megumi Kuwabara ,  Kenji Kono ,  Tomotake Aono ,  Jun Takeda

Inventor： Megumi Kuwabara ,  Kenji Kono ,  Tomotake Aono ,  Jun Takeda

IPC: G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041

Abstract: A tactile sensation providing apparatus capable of providing a constant tactile sensation to a user regardless of a position of a touch input is provided. According to the present invention, the tactile sensation providing apparatus has a touch sensor configured to detect the touch input, a load detection unit configured to detect a pressure load on a touch face of the touch sensor, a tactile sensation providing unit configured to vibrate the touch face, and a control unit configured to control drive of the tactile sensation providing unit based on a pushed position, when the pressure load detected by the load detection unit satisfies a standard to provide a tactile sensation, such that the tactile sensation is provided to an object pressing the touch face by vibration with certain amplitude independent of the pushed position.

公开(公告)号：US09436344B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US13146814

申请日：2010-01-27

Applicant: Megumi Kuwabara ,  Junichi Ujii

Inventor： Megumi Kuwabara ,  Junichi Ujii

IPC: G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. An input device comprises a display unit, an input unit, a load detection unit and a control unit. The display unit is configured to display an object of a folder with a hierarchical structure. The load detection unit is configured to detect a pressing load with respect to the input unit corresponding to the location of the object of the folder that is displayed on the display unit. The control unit opens and closes folders based on a change in the pressing load.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入装置。 输入装置包括显示单元，输入单元，负载检测单元和控制单元。 显示单元被配置为显示具有分层结构的文件夹的对象。 负载检测单元被配置为检测对应于显示在显示单元上的文件夹的对象的位置的输入单元的按压负载。 控制单元根据按压负载的变化来打开和关闭文件夹。

公开(公告)号：US09389687B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US13812397

申请日：2011-07-05

Applicant: Kenji Kono ,  Takashi Miyake ,  Takayuki Shinozaki ,  Megumi Kuwabara ,  Jun Takeda

Inventor： Kenji Kono ,  Takashi Miyake ,  Takayuki Shinozaki ,  Megumi Kuwabara ,  Jun Takeda

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/014 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A tactile sensation is provided without exchanging a signal indicating a pressing load between a dual chip. A tactile sensation providing apparatus includes a touch sensor, a load detection unit for detecting a pressing load on the sensor, a tactile sensation providing unit for vibrating a face of the sensor, a tactile sensation provision control unit for controlling drive of the providing unit, and a main control unit for controlling an operation of the provision control unit based on an output of the sensor. The main control unit determines whether a predetermined area of the touch face is touched based on the output of the sensor and, when the area is touched, transmits a tactile sensation control instruction to the provision control unit. The provision control unit, upon receiving the instruction from the main control unit, controls drive of the providing unit based on the instruction and the pressing load.

Abstract translation: 提供触觉，而不交换指示双芯片之间的按压负载的信号。 触觉感觉提供装置包括触摸传感器，用于检测传感器上的按压负载的负载检测单元，用于使传感器的面振动的触感提供单元，用于控制提供单元的驱动的触感提供控制单元， 以及主控制单元，用于基于传感器的输出来控制提供控制单元的操作。 主控制单元基于传感器的输出来确定触摸面的预定区域是否被触摸，并且当触摸该区域时，将触觉控制指令发送到提供控制单元。 提供控制单元在接收到来自主控制单元的指令后，根据该指令和按压负载来控制提供单元的驱动。

公开(公告)号：US09170651B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13812382

申请日：2011-07-05

Applicant: Kenji Kono ,  Takashi Miyake ,  Takayuki Shinozaki ,  Megumi Kuwabara ,  Jun Takeda

Inventor： Kenji Kono ,  Takashi Miyake ,  Takayuki Shinozaki ,  Megumi Kuwabara ,  Jun Takeda

IPC: G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: By dual chips exchanging a signal indicating a pressing load detected for providing the tactile sensation, application process based thereon is performed. A tactile sensation providing apparatus includes a touch sensor, a load detection unit for detecting the pressing load on the sensor for providing the sensation, a tactile sensation providing unit for vibrating a surface the sensor, a provision control unit for controlling drive of the providing unit, and a main control unit for controlling an application. The main control unit determines whether a predetermined area of the surface is touched based on an output of the sensor and, when touched, transmits an instruction to the provision control unit. The provision control unit, upon receiving the instruction from the main control unit, detects the pressing load and transmits the detected load to the main control unit. The main control unit, based on the load, performs the application process.

Abstract translation: 通过双芯片交换指示检测用于提供触感的按压负载的信号，执行基于其的应用处理。 触觉感觉提供装置包括触摸传感器，用于检测用于提供感觉的传感器上的按压负载的负载检测单元，用于使传感器的表面振动的触觉提供单元，用于控制提供单元的驱动的提供控制单元 以及用于控制应用的主控制单元。 主控制单元基于传感器的输出来确定表面的预定区域是否被触摸，并且当被触摸时，向提供控制单元发送指令。 提供控制单元在接收到来自主控制单元的指令时，检测按压负载并将检测到的负载发送到主控制单元。 主控单元根据负载进行应用处理。

公开(公告)号：US08570162B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13392866

申请日：2010-08-26

Applicant: Junichi Ujii ,  Megumi Kuwabara

Inventor： Junichi Ujii ,  Megumi Kuwabara

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G03B17/38 ,  G06F3/045

Abstract: An input apparatus capable of receiving inputs of a plurality of levels in accordance with pressed area varied in each operation by an operator is provided. An input apparatus 10 configured to receive the inputs of a plurality of levels in accordance with the pressed area has a area detection unit 40 configured to detect a pressed area of a pressing input and a control unit 20 configured to control to set a second standard area for receiving a second level input every time the area detection unit 40 detects the pressed area satisfying a first standard area for receiving a first level input.

Abstract translation: 提供一种能够根据操作者在每次操作中变化的按压区域来接收多个级别的输入的输入装置。 被配置为根据按压区域接收多个级别的输入的输入装置10具有：区域检测单元40，被配置为检测按压输入的按压区域;以及控制单元20，被配置为控制设置第二标准区域 用于每次区域检测单元40检测到满足用于接收第一电平输入的第一标准区域的按压区域时接收第二电平输入。

公开(公告)号：US20110279395A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-17

申请号：US13146814

申请日：2010-01-27

Applicant: Megumi Kuwabara ,  Junichi Ujii

Inventor： Megumi Kuwabara ,  Junichi Ujii

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: An input device is disclosed. An input device comprises a display unit, an input unit, a load detection unit and a control unit. The display unit is configured to display an object of a folder with a hierarchical structure. The load detection unit is configured to detect a pressing load with respect to the input unit corresponding to the location of the object of the folder that is displayed on the display unit. The control unit opens and closes folders based on a change in the pressing load.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种输入装置。 输入装置包括显示单元，输入单元，负载检测单元和控制单元。 显示单元被配置为显示具有分层结构的文件夹的对象。 负载检测单元被配置为检测对应于显示在显示单元上的文件夹的对象的位置的输入单元的按压负载。 控制单元根据按压负载的变化来打开和关闭文件夹。

公开(公告)号：US09697705B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US13807653

申请日：2011-05-11

Applicant: Kenji Kono ,  Megumi Kuwabara ,  Jun Takeda ,  Takashi Miyake ,  Takayuki Shinozaki

Inventor： Kenji Kono ,  Megumi Kuwabara ,  Jun Takeda ,  Takashi Miyake ,  Takayuki Shinozaki

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G08B6/00 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G09G3/00

CPC classification number: G08B6/00 ,  G06F1/3215 ,  G06F1/3262 ,  G06F1/3265 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G09G3/001 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  Y02D10/153

Abstract: A tactile sensation providing apparatus includes a touch sensor 11, a tactile sensation providing unit 13 configured to vibrate a touch face of the touch sensor 11, a tactile sensation provision control unit 14 configured to control drive of the tactile sensation providing unit 13, and a main control unit 17 configured to control an operation of the tactile sensation provision control unit 14 based on an output of the touch sensor 11. The main control unit 17 determines whether an object is touching a predetermined area of the touch face based on the output of the touch sensor 11, and starts the operation of the tactile sensation provision control unit 14 when determining that the object is touching the predetermined area, or stops the operation of the tactile sensation provision control unit 14 when determining that the object is not touching the predetermined area.

公开(公告)号：US09354730B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13516175

申请日：2010-11-22

Applicant: Megumi Kuwabara

Inventor： Megumi Kuwabara

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: A tactile sensation providing apparatus capable of providing a tactile sensation to a user at timing maintaining an operation feeling of the user, even when a light pressure load is applied, is provided. The tactile sensation providing apparatus includes a touch sensor configured to detect a touch input, a load detection unit configured to detect a pressure load on a touch face of the touch sensor, a tactile sensation providing unit configured to vibrate the touch face, and a control unit configured to adjust a standard for providing a tactile sensation and, when the pressure load detected by the load detection unit satisfies the standard, to control drive of the tactile sensation providing unit such that the tactile sensation is provided to an object pressing the touch face.

Abstract translation: 提供即使在施加轻负载时也能够保持使用者的操作感的定时，能够向用户提供触感的触觉感觉提供装置。 触觉感觉提供装置包括被配置为检测触摸输入的触摸传感器，被配置为检测触摸传感器的触摸面上的压力负载的负载检测单元，被配置为使触摸面振动的触觉提供单元， 被配置为调节用于提供触感的标准的单元，并且当由负载检测单元检测到的压力负载满足标准时，控制触觉感觉提供单元的驱动，使得将触觉提供给按下触摸面的对象 。

公开(公告)号：US08344883B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-01

申请号：US13265738

申请日：2010-04-23

Applicant: Junichi Ujii ,  Megumi Kuwabara

Inventor： Junichi Ujii ,  Megumi Kuwabara

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  H01H2215/05 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2239/052

Abstract: An input apparatus capable of receiving inputs of a plurality of levels in accordance with pressure loads varied in each operation by an operator and an input method using such an input apparatus are provided. An input apparatus 10 for receiving inputs of a plurality of levels in accordance with pressure loads has a load detection unit 40 configured to detect a pressure load of a pressing input and a control unit 20 configured to control such that a second load standard for receiving a second level input is set whenever the load detection unit 40 detects a pressure load satisfying a first load standard for receiving a first level input.

Abstract translation: 提供一种能够根据操作者在每次操作中变化的压力负荷和使用这种输入装置的输入方法来接收多个级别的输入的输入装置。 用于根据压力负载接收多个级别的输入的输入装置10具有：负载检测单元40，被配置为检测按压输入的压力负载;以及控制单元20，控制单元20被配置为控制使得用于接收 每当负载检测单元40检测到满足用于接收第一电平输入的第一负载标准的压力负载时，设置第二电平输入。

公开(公告)号：US20120188066A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13392866

申请日：2010-08-26

Applicant: Junichi Ujii ,  Megumi Kuwabara

Inventor： Junichi Ujii ,  Megumi Kuwabara

IPC: G08B6/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G03B17/38 ,  G06F3/045

Abstract: An input apparatus capable of receiving inputs of a plurality of levels in accordance with pressed area varied in each operation by an operator is provided. An input apparatus 10 configured to receive the inputs of a plurality of levels in accordance with the pressed area has a area detection unit 40 configured to detect a pressed area of a pressing input and a control unit 20 configured to control to set a second standard area for receiving a second level input every time the area detection unit 40 detects the pressed area satisfying a first standard area for receiving a first level input.

Abstract translation: 提供一种能够根据操作者在每次操作中变化的按压区域来接收多个级别的输入的输入装置。 被配置为根据按压区域接收多个级别的输入的输入装置10具有：区域检测单元40，被配置为检测按压输入的按压区域;以及控制单元20，被配置为控制设置第二标准区域 用于每次区域检测单元40检测到满足用于接收第一电平输入的第一标准区域的按压区域时接收第二电平输入。