公开(公告)号：US08519281B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US13031987

申请日：2011-02-22

Applicant: Masanori Mizushima

Inventor： Masanori Mizushima

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  H03K17/975

CPC classification number: H01H25/041 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2017/9613 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: An input device includes a thin film substrate on which a fixed electrode is formed, and a movable electrode formed of a conductive material, the fixed electrode including a capacitance detection electrode and a connection section, the movable electrode including a displacement section that is disposed to be opposite to the capacitance detection electrode and deformed by a pressing force, and a stationary section that is connected to the connection section, the input device detecting a change in capacitance that occurs when the displacement section has been pressed. The input device has a reduced thickness, and can be inexpensively produced by reducing the number of parts. Moreover, the input device can be easily incorporated in an electronic instrument.

Abstract translation: 一种输入装置，包括形成有固定电极的薄膜基板和由导电材料形成的可动电极，所述固定电极包括电容检测电极和连接部，所述可动电极包括位移部， 与电容检测电极相反并且通过按压力而变形，以及与连接部分连接的静止部分，输入装置检测当位移部分被按压时发生的电容变化。 输入装置具有减小的厚度，并且可以通过减少部件的数量而廉价地产生。 此外，输入装置可以容易地结合在电子仪器中。

公开(公告)号：US08494195B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US12027173

申请日：2008-02-06

Applicant: Sidney A. Higgins

Inventor： Sidney A. Higgins

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/00 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2207/002 ,  H01H2300/004 ,  H04R2225/61

Abstract: A hearing assistance device, comprising a microphone to receive sound, signal processing electronics electrically connected to the microphone, a receiver electrically connected to the signal processing electronics and a switch electrically connected to the signal processing electronics, wherein the switch includes conductive silicone adapted to change the switch from a first state to a second state when activated.

Abstract translation: 一种助听装置，包括用于接收声音的麦克风，电连接到麦克风的信号处理电子设备，电连接到信号处理电子设备的接收器和电连接到信号处理电子设备的开关，其中开关包括适于改变的导电硅树脂 当激活时从第一状态切换到第二状态。

公开(公告)号：US20110139517A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US13031987

申请日：2011-02-22

Applicant: Masanori MIZUSHIMA

Inventor： Masanori MIZUSHIMA

IPC: G06F3/044

CPC classification number: H01H25/041 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H03K17/9622 ,  H03K2017/9613 ,  H03K2217/960755

Abstract: An input device includes a thin film substrate on which a fixed electrode is formed, and a movable electrode formed of a conductive material, the fixed electrode including a capacitance detection electrode and a connection section, the movable electrode including a displacement section that is disposed to be opposite to the capacitance detection electrode and deformed by a pressing force, and a stationary section that is connected to the connection section, the input device detecting a change in capacitance that occurs when the displacement section has been pressed. The input device has a reduced thickness, and can be inexpensively produced by reducing the number of parts. Moreover, the input device can be easily incorporated in an electronic instrument.

Abstract translation: 一种输入装置，包括形成有固定电极的薄膜基板和由导电材料形成的可动电极，所述固定电极包括电容检测电极和连接部，所述可动电极包括位移部， 与电容检测电极相反并且通过按压力而变形，以及与连接部分连接的静止部分，输入装置检测当位移部分被按压时发生的电容变化。 输入装置具有减小的厚度，并且可以通过减少部件的数量而廉价地产生。 此外，输入装置可以容易地结合在电子仪器中。

公开(公告)号：US07342190B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-11

申请号：US11513887

申请日：2006-08-31

Applicant: Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

Inventor： Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

IPC: H01H3/16

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H3/142 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2229/056 ,  H01H2229/058

Abstract: A pressure actuated switching device is made by applying at least a first layer of fluid conductive polymeric coating material to a surface of a sheet of green rubber material. The conductive polymeric coating is solidified to form an electrode, and the sheet of green rubber material is vulcanized. Two strips of green rubber may be simultaneously processed and then joined such that the respective layers of conductive coating are in spaced apart opposing relationship. The conductive polymeric coating may optionally be formulated with green rubber. Optionally, a blowing agent may be included in the conductive coating formulation so as to provide a cellular polymeric foam piezoresistive material from which the electrode is constructed. The green rubber sheets may be processed by a continuous rotary method or by a linear method using a clamping press having opening and closing dies for heating and joining the strips of green rubber.

Abstract translation: 压力驱动的切换装置通过将至少第一层流体导电聚合物涂层材料施加到绿色橡胶材料片的表面上而制成。 将导电聚合物涂层固化以形成电极，并将绿色橡胶材料片硫化。 可以同时处理两条绿色橡胶，然后连接，使得导电涂层的各个层间隔开相对的关系。 导电聚合物涂层可以任选地用绿色橡胶配制。 任选地，可以在导电涂层制剂中包含发泡剂，以便提供构成电极的多孔聚合物泡沫压阻材料。 绿色橡胶片可以通过连续旋转法或使用具有用于加热和接合绿色橡胶条的开闭模具的夹紧压力机的线性方法进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US07050045B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10337458

申请日：2003-01-07

Applicant: Jeffrey R. Baker ,  Carlos S. Sanchez ,  James D. Tickle

Inventor： Jeffrey R. Baker ,  Carlos S. Sanchez ,  James D. Tickle

IPC: G09G5/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0338 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H04N2005/4417

Abstract: A pointing device may be directly soldered to a printed circuit board. In one embodiment, a bottom substrate defines a sensing region with a plurality of interdigitated conductive trace regions. Each trace region includes interdigitated common and sense traces. At least one via passes through the bottom substrate for each trace. Each via supports a conductive path from one trace to at least one lead element. Each lead element is solderable to a printed circuit board. A flexible substrate is constructed from a heat resistant polymer. The flexible substrate has a resistive layer deposited on a bottom side. A raised pedestal is formed on the bottom substrate top face around at least a portion of the sensing region. The pedestal separates the interdigitated conductive traces from the flexible substrate resistive layer. A button on a keypad membrane may be used to depress the flexible substrate onto the trace region.

Abstract translation: 指示设备可以直接焊接到印刷电路板。 在一个实施例中，底部基板限定具有多个叉指导电迹线区域的感测区域。 每个迹线区域包括交叉的公共和感测迹线。 每个迹线至少有一个通孔穿过底部基板。 每个通孔支持从一个迹线到至少一个引线元件的导电路径。 每个引线元件可焊接到印刷电路板。 柔性基材由耐热聚合物构成。 柔性基板具有沉积在底侧的电阻层。 凸起的基座围绕感测区域的至少一部分形成在底部基板顶面上。 基座将交错的导电迹线与柔性基板电阻层分开。 可以使用键盘膜上的按钮将柔性基板压在迹线区域上。

公开(公告)号：US06917002B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-12

申请号：US10756039

申请日：2004-01-13

Applicant: Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

Inventor： Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

IPC: H01H3/14 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H35/24

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H3/142 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2229/056 ,  H01H2229/058

Abstract: A pressure actuated switching device is made by applying at least a first layer of fluid conductive polymeric coating material to a surface of a sheet of green rubber material. The conductive polymeric coating is solidified to form an electrode, and the sheet of green rubber material is vulcanized. Two strips of green rubber may be simultaneously processed and then joined such that the respective layers of conductive coating are in spaced apart opposing relationship. The conductive polymeric coating may optionally be formulated with green rubber. Optionally, a blowing agent may be included in the conductive coating formulation so as to provide a cellular polymeric foam piezoresistive material from which the electrode is constructed. The green rubber sheets may be processed by a continuous rotary method or by a linear method using a clamping press having opening and closing dies for heating and joining the strips of green rubber.

Abstract translation: 压力驱动的切换装置通过将至少第一层流体导电聚合物涂层材料施加到绿色橡胶材料片的表面上而制成。 将导电聚合物涂层固化以形成电极，并将绿色橡胶材料片硫化。 可以同时处理两条绿色橡胶，然后连接，使得导电涂层的各个层间隔开相对的关系。 导电聚合物涂层可以任选地用绿色橡胶配制。 任选地，可以在导电涂层制剂中包含发泡剂，以便提供构成电极的多孔聚合物泡沫压阻材料。 绿色橡胶片可以通过连续旋转法或使用具有用于加热和接合绿色橡胶条的开闭模具的夹紧压力机的线性方法进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US06756555B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US10136274

申请日：2002-05-02

Applicant: Wen-Kuan Lin

Inventor： Wen-Kuan Lin

IPC: H01H110

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2207/002 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/052 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2223/052

Abstract: A portable keyboard consists of a pliable key body and a circuit body. The key body has a plurality of key caps which is embedded with an electric contact made from conductive rubber. The circuit body is embedded with a connection line made from conductive rubber. The keyboard thus constructed is highly pliable, and may be bent, folded or twisted without affecting the electronic characteristics of the keyboard.

Abstract translation: 便携式键盘由柔韧的键体和电路体构成。 钥匙体具有多个密封帽，其嵌入有由导电橡胶制成的电接点。 电路体内嵌有由导电橡胶制成的连接线。 如此构造的键盘是高度柔韧的，并且可以弯曲，折叠或扭曲，而不影响键盘的电子特性。

公开(公告)号：US06750408B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10453038

申请日：2003-06-03

Applicant: Hiroto Inoue ,  Hiroyasu Okada ,  Masaki Sawada ,  Tamotsu Yamamoto

Inventor： Hiroto Inoue ,  Hiroyasu Okada ,  Masaki Sawada ,  Tamotsu Yamamoto

IPC: H01H2504

CPC classification number: H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2025/048 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2225/01 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2239/078 ,  H04N2005/4417

Abstract: In a multi-directional operation switch, an operating disk, upon being pressed at its upper side, tilts to depress a elastic pressing member, thus making hard rings of the driving member to press a resistor sheet sequentially. This operation allows resistor layers beneath the resistor sheet to directly contact annular electrically conductive layers facing the resistor layers in a desired sequence, respectively. The multi-directional operation switch has a reduced height and can produce a number of switching signals according to desired angular directions of switching operations.

Abstract translation: 在多方向操作开关中，操作盘在其上侧被按压时倾斜以按压弹性按压构件，从而使驱动构件的硬环顺序地按压电阻片。 该操作允许电阻器片下方的电阻层分别以期望的顺序直接接触面向电阻器层的环形导电层。 多向操作开关具有降低的高度，并且可以根据切换操作的期望角度方向产生多个切换信号。

公开(公告)号：US20030066741A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-10

申请号：US10227963

申请日：2002-08-26

Inventor： Lester E. Burgess ,  Richard Lerch

IPC: H01H003/16

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H3/142 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2229/056 ,  H01H2229/058

Abstract: A pressure actuated switching device is made by applying at least a first layer of fluid conductive polymeric coating material to a surface of a sheet of green rubber material. The conductive polymeric coating is solidified to form an electrode, and the sheet of green rubber material is vulcanized. Two strips of green rubber may be simultaneously processed and then joined such that the respective layers of conductive coating are in spaced apart opposing relationship. The conductive polymeric coating may optionally be formulated with green rubber. Optionally, a blowing agent may be included in the conductive coating formulation so as to provide a cellular polymeric foam piezoresistive material from which the electrode is constructed. The green rubber sheets may be processed by a continuous rotary method or by a linear method using a clamping press having opening and closing dies for heating and joining the strips of green rubber.

Abstract translation: 压力驱动的切换装置通过将至少第一层流体导电聚合物涂层材料施加到绿色橡胶材料片的表面上而制成。 将导电聚合物涂层固化以形成电极，并将绿色橡胶材料片硫化。 可以同时处理两条绿色橡胶，然后连接，使得导电涂层的各个层间隔开相对的关系。 导电聚合物涂层可以任选地用绿色橡胶配制。 任选地，可以在导电涂层制剂中包含发泡剂，以便提供构成电极的多孔聚合物泡沫压阻材料。 绿色橡胶片可以通过连续旋转法或使用具有用于加热和接合绿色橡胶条的开闭模具的夹紧压力机的线性方法进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US06437682B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09952726

申请日：2001-09-14

Applicant: Scott LaDell Vance

Inventor： Scott LaDell Vance

IPC: H01C1046

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H25/041 ,  H01H2025/046 ,  H01H2025/048 ,  H01H2201/032 ,  H01H2203/022 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2229/024 ,  H01H2239/078

Abstract: Pressure sensitive direction devices are provided which may facilitate assembly and provide higher tolerance for variation in alignment of components while still providing for pressure sensitive direction detection. The devices of the present invention may be particularly advantageous when integrated into devices, such as cellular radiotelephones, to provide a user interface to facilitate user navigation through increasingly complex menu structures. In various embodiments, the present invention may detect pressure in addition to two and, preferably, at least four directions. In particular embodiments, the devices of the present invention provides a switching device having a plurality of trace grid areas located, for example, on a printed circuit board and actuated responsive to pressure applied by a user through a poly-dome layer where increase pressure results in contact with a greater number of the traces in respective grids. Alternative embodiments include trace patterns which are substantially circumferentially arranged in patterns configured to detect user input. A select switch is included in various embodiments of the present invention.

Abstract translation: 提供了压敏方向装置，其可以有助于组装，并且在仍然提供压力敏感方向检测的同时为部件对准的变化提供更高的公差。 当集成到诸如蜂窝无线电话机的设备中时，本发明的设备可能是特别有利的，以提供用户界面，以便通过越来越复杂的菜单结构来促进用户导航。 在各种实施例中，本发明可以检测除了两个，优选至少四个方向之外的压力。 在具体实施例中，本发明的装置提供了一种开关装置，其具有多个迹线格栅区域，例如位于印刷电路板上并响应于使用者通过多穹顶层施加的压力而被致动，其中增加压力的结果 与相应栅格中的更多数量的迹线接触。 替代实施例包括基本上周向地布置成被配置为检测用户输入的图案的迹线图案。 在本发明的各种实施例中包括选择开关。