公开(公告)号：US20170295624A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-12

申请号：US15484585

申请日：2017-04-11

Applicant: Locoroll, Inc.

Inventor： William Lark, JR. ,  Ryan Aylward ,  Andreas Wagner ,  Eric Charlton ,  Nicholas David Pennycooke

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H01H21/22 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  H05B37/03 ,  G01R31/44

CPC classification number: H05B37/0227 ,  G01R31/44 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  H01H21/22 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H05B33/0803 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B37/0209 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  H05B37/03 ,  H05B39/083 ,  H05B41/02 ,  Y02B20/48

Abstract: The present disclosure provides apparatuses and methods for bulb detection for a lighting control system. The apparatus includes a lighting control module configured to cause a transmission of a quantity of electrical energy to a lighting circuit of a light fixture electrically connected to the lighting control module. The apparatus includes a detector circuit positioned in the lighting control module. The detector circuit is configured to measure a response of the lighting circuit to the transmission of the quantity of electrical energy. The apparatus also includes a controller in electrical communication with the detector circuit. The controller is specially programmed to correlate the quantity of electrical energy transmitted to the lighting circuit to the response of the lighting circuit. The controller is further programmed to determine the bulb type of a bulb electrically coupled to the lighting circuit of the light fixture.

公开(公告)号：US20160379776A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US14752922

申请日：2015-06-27

Applicant: Intel Corporation

Inventor： Nicholas W. Oakley

IPC: H01H13/84

CPC classification number: H01H13/84 ,  H01H2215/028 ,  H01H2215/03 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2231/002

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a system that includes means for receiving a signal from a key, the signal indicating that the key has been activated and means for sending lateral haptic feedback to the key in response to the received signal that the key was activated. Additionally, the system may include a means for generating acoustic feedback in response to the received signal indicating that the key was activated and a means for generating visual feedback in response to the received signal indicating that the key was activated.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的特定实施例提供了一种系统，其包括用于从密钥接收信号的装置，指示密钥已经被激活的信号以及用于响应于接收到的信号激活密钥向侧面发送侧向触觉反馈的装置。 另外，该系统可以包括用于响应于接收到的信号而产生声反馈的装置，该接收信号指示该键被激活，以及用于响应于接收到的信号而产生视觉反馈的装置，该装置指示该键被激活。

公开(公告)号：US20070290874A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11472245

申请日：2006-06-20

Applicant: Jeremy Nearhoof ,  Gregory Altonen ,  Joel S. Spira

Inventor： Jeremy Nearhoof ,  Gregory Altonen ,  Joel S. Spira

IPC: G08B5/00

CPC classification number: H05B37/0209 ,  H01H2215/03 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H01H2231/052 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H05B39/04 ,  Y10S323/904 ,  Y10T307/944

Abstract: A load control device for controlling the amount of power delivered to an electrical load from an AC power source provides improved sensory feedback to a user of the load control device. The load control device comprises a touch screen actuator having a touch sensitive front surface responsive to a plurality of point actuations, each characterized by a position and a force. The touch screen actuator has an output operatively coupled to a controller for providing a control signal representative of the position of the point actuation. The load control device further comprises a visual display and an audible sound generator, both responsive to the controller. The controller is operable to cause the visual display to illuminate and the audible sound generator to generate an audible sound in response to the control signal of the touch screen actuator.

Abstract translation: 用于控制从AC电源传送到电负载的功率量的负载控制装置向负载​​控制装置的用户提供改善的感觉反馈。 负载控制装置包括触摸屏致动器，该触摸屏致动器具有响应于多个点致动的触敏前表面，每一点均以位置和力为特征。 触摸屏致动器具有可操作地耦合到控制器的输出，用于提供表示点致动位置的控制信号。 负载控制装置还包括视觉显示器和可听声音发生器，两者都响应于控制器。 控制器可操作以响应于触摸屏致动器的控制信号使视觉显示器照亮并且可听声音发生器产生可听见的声音。

公开(公告)号：US4772769A

公开(公告)日：1988-09-20

申请号：US12210

申请日：1987-02-06

Applicant: William G. Shumate

Inventor： William G. Shumate

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H9/18 ,  H01H13/02 ,  H01H13/702

CPC classification number: G06F3/0202 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2203/052 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2207/02 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/04 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01H2223/024 ,  H01H2229/034 ,  H01H2239/034

Abstract: An apparatus for selective backlighting individual transluscent keys of a terminal keyboard includes a horizontal, double-sided printed circuit board having a number of right angle LEDs equal to the number of backlit keys mounted on its bottom surface. A plurality of clearance holes in the printed circuit board admit a plurality of vertical light pipes that are integral with a transparent substrate. Integral alignment bosses on a bottom surface of the substrate fit precisely in corresponding holes of the printed circuit board. Each light pipe has a rectangular cross section and a 45 degree inclined bottom surface. A horizontal light beam emitted by a LED passes through a vertical wall of a light pipe, strikes its inclined bottom surface, and is reflected up through the light pipe into a recess within a key. The substrate supports a rubber sheet in which the keys are molded and a switch contact layer with printed conductors thereon. Depression of a key presses a conductive shorting pad against the printed conductors, actuating a switch.

Abstract translation: 用于选择性地背光终端键盘的单个翻转键的装置包括水平的双面印刷电路板，其具有等于安装在其底表面上的背光键的数量的直角LED。 印刷电路板中的多个间隙孔允许与透明基板成一体的多个垂直光管。 基板的底面上的整体对准凸台精确地配合在印刷电路板的相应的孔中。 每个光管具有矩形横截面和45度倾斜的底面。 由LED发射的水平光束通过光管的垂直壁，撞击其倾斜的底部表面，并通过光管反射到键内的凹槽中。 基板支撑着一个橡胶板，其中密钥被模制，并且其上具有印刷导体的开关接触层。 键的按压将导电短路垫压靠印刷导体，致动开关。

公开(公告)号：US12002637B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US17939982

申请日：2022-09-08

Applicant: ELGATO IDISPLAY LIMITED

Inventor： Ming-Hung Wang ,  Chia-Hsin Tsai

IPC: H01H3/12 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/705

CPC classification number: H01H3/125 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  H01H13/705 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H01H2219/0026

Abstract: A keyboard and a key structure capable of displaying instant image thereof are provided. The key structure includes a display unit, a circuit membrane, an elastic member, a key seat, a first supporting frame, a second supporting frame, and a translucent keycap. The first supporting frame has two first arms and two axle portions. The ends of the first arms are slidably disposed on an accommodation portion of the key seat. The second supporting frame has two second arms and two linking holes. The ends of the second arms are pivotally connected to the accommodation portion. The linking hole is elongated-shaped. When the translucent keycap is not pressed, the axle portion abuts against one hole-end of the linking hole. When the translucent keycap is pressed, the axle portion abuts against another one hole-end of the linking hole.

公开(公告)号：US20170062148A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15248969

申请日：2016-08-26

Applicant: Thomas Joseph Legel

Inventor： Thomas Joseph Legel

IPC: H01H13/02 ,  B60R16/02 ,  H01H25/04 ,  E01H5/06

CPC classification number: E01H5/061 ,  H01H13/08 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H25/04 ,  H01H2009/066 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2231/026

Abstract: A transmission shift lever mounted controller for a snow plow or winch for a motor vehicle. The controller may be made of a flexible housing that slips over the top of the transmission shift lever as a cover. The controller carries switches to control the plow or winch on the transmission shift lever. This allows the operator to control both the snow plow or winch and the transmission shift lever at without having to move his/her hand back and forth between the two. The controller also allows control of the snow plow or winch and the transmission shift lever simultaneously.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的雪犁或绞车的变速杆安装控制器。 控制器可以由柔性壳体制成，其作为盖子滑过变速器换档杆的顶部。 控制器携带开关来控制变速杆换档杆上的犁或绞盘。 这允许操作者控制雪犁或绞盘和变速器换档杆，而无需在两者之间来回移动他/她的手。 控制器还可以同时控制积雪机或绞车和换档杆。

公开(公告)号：US09059713B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US13798315

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Master Lock Company LLC

Inventor： Michael B. Jonely ,  D. Scott Kalous

IPC: H01H9/02 ,  H03K17/96

CPC classification number: H03K17/962 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H01H2217/018 ,  H01H2217/032 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/0622 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: A capacitive touch keypad assembly includes a housing, a capacitance sensing substrate disposed within the housing, and a plurality of conducting members. The housing includes a barrier panel and a keypad display disposed on an exterior surface of the barrier panel. The keypad display defines a plurality of key locations each aligned with a corresponding bore in the barrier panel. The capacitance sensing substrate includes a plurality of key sensors in alignment with the corresponding plurality of key locations. Each of the plurality of conducting members has a first end disposed in a corresponding one of the plurality of barrier panel bores and a second end engaging a corresponding one of the plurality of key sensors.

Abstract translation: 电容触摸键盘组件包括壳体，设置在壳体内的电容感测衬底以及多个导电构件。 壳体包括屏障面板和布置在阻挡板的外表面上的键盘显示器。 键盘显示器限定了多个键位置，每个键位置与阻挡面板中的对应的孔对准。 电容感测基板包括与相应的多个键位置对准的多个键传感器。 多个导电构件中的每一个具有设置在多个阻挡面板孔中的对应的一个中的第一端和与多个键传感器中的相应的一个键传感器接合的第二端。

公开(公告)号：US20120039020A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US11666768

申请日：2005-11-02

Applicant: Stephen John Mathers ,  Michael Thaniotis

Inventor： Stephen John Mathers ,  Michael Thaniotis

IPC: H02B1/04

CPC classification number: H01H9/182 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2209/0021 ,  H01H2209/004 ,  H01H2209/02 ,  H01H2209/04 ,  H01H2215/03 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2217/032 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/028 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2219/038 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2227/018 ,  H01H2229/004 ,  H01H2231/026 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/07

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved switch panel (SP), e.g. for use in automotive vehicles or electronic/electrical apparatus such as white goods or keypads. Modern switch panels, particularly in cars/automobiles, are provided with an increasing number of electronic controls and equipment. A problem has therefore arisen in that a driver/passenger/user can easily become confused when presented with an array of control switches. The invention therefore provides a switch panel (SP) having a panel member (P) and at least one switch member (S), wherein the panel member (P) has a first appearance when front lit, and at least one second appearance when at least a portion thereof is back lit. The back lighting is provided by illumination means controlled by the at least one switch member (S). The at least one switch member (S) is provided on a reverse (rear) side (105) of the panel member (P) and is controlled by a user from an obverse (front) side (100) of the panel member (P).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的开关面板（SP），例如 用于汽车或电子/电气设备如白色家电或小键盘。 现代开关面板，特别是在汽车/汽车中，具有越来越多的电子控制和设备。 因此，出现了当出现控制开关阵列时驾驶员/乘客/用户容易变得困惑的问题。 因此，本发明提供一种具有面板构件（P）和至少一个开关构件（S）的开关面板（SP），其中面板构件（P）在正面点亮时具有第一外观，并且当处于 其中至少一部分被背光照亮。 后照明由由至少一个开关构件（S）控制的照明装置提供。 至少一个开关构件（S）设置在面板构件（P）的反向（后）侧（105）上，并且由使用者从面板构件（P）的正面（前）侧（100）控制 ）。

公开(公告)号：US07994447B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US12310589

申请日：2007-08-21

Applicant: Takayuki Sakai

Inventor： Takayuki Sakai

IPC: H01H3/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/7065 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2219/044 ,  H01H2219/05 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2225/026 ,  H01H2237/002

Abstract: Upward urging force by operation force of a tact switch and restoring force of a rubber body are applied to an operation body via a pressing body. Then, pressing operation of a push button section causes the operation body to press down the rear ends of left and right sections of the pressing body. This follows that, with both contact sections in contact with a step section functioning as the support points, an operation section on the front end of the pressing body is pressed up to turn on the tact switch. In this process, when the push button section is pressed, the center of rotation of the operation body is changed depending on which portion of the push button section is pressed, causing the distance between a pressed portion of the operation body and the center of the rotation are almost equal independent of which portion is pressed. As a result, the load to operate the push button section is substantially equalized independent of which portion of the operation body is pressed. Also, the load to operate the operation body can be changed as desired by changing the position of the step section which is to be in contact with both contact sections functioning as the support point for the pressing body.

Abstract translation: 触控开关的操作力向上的推动力和橡胶体的恢复力通过按压体施加到操作体上。 然后，按压按钮部的按压操作使操作体按压按压体的左右两部分的后端。 这样，由于两个接触部分与作为支撑点的台阶部分相接触，所以按压体前端的操作部分被按压以接通触摸开关。 在该过程中，当按压按钮部时，操作体的旋转中心根据按钮部分的哪一部分被改变，使得操作体的按压部分与操作体的中心之间的距离 旋转几乎相等，独立于哪个部分被按压。 结果，操作按钮部分的负载基本相等，而与操作体的哪个部分被按压无关。 此外，通过改变与用作按压体的支撑点的两个接触部分接触的台阶部分的位置，可以根据需要改变操作主体的操作负载。

公开(公告)号：US10083808B1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US15830286

申请日：2017-12-04

Applicant: Primax Electronics Ltd.

Inventor： Chen-Ming Chang ,  Shi-Jie Zhang ,  Che-Yen Huang ,  Yi-Te Chou ,  Chung-Yuan Chen

IPC: H05K5/00 ,  H05K7/00 ,  H01H13/83 ,  A63F13/24 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F1/16

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  A63F13/24 ,  A63F13/28 ,  A63F13/44 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/0227 ,  H01H3/125 ,  H01H2215/044 ,  H01H2217/032 ,  H01H2217/038 ,  H01H2219/039 ,  H01H2219/056 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2231/008

Abstract: A luminous keyboard with a gaming function includes a gaming program, plural keys, plural light-emitting elements and a control unit. When one of the plural keys is pressed down, a corresponding pressing signal is generated. When one of the plural light-emitting elements is turned on to emit a light beam, the corresponding key is illuminated. The control unit is connected with the plural keys, the plural light-emitting elements and the gaming program. The control unit turns on or turns off the plural light-emitting elements according to settings of the gaming program. Alternatively, the control unit turns off the light-emitting element corresponding to the illuminated key when the control unit receives the pressing signal corresponding to the illuminated key. In such way, the luminous keyboard can be used to play a game.