公开(公告)号：US08724302B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US13565124

申请日：2012-08-02

Applicant: David Otto Whitt, III ,  Eric Joseph Wahl ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Rob Huala ,  Summer L. Schneider ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Ralf Groene ,  Hua Wang ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Karsten Aagaard

Inventor： David Otto Whitt, III ,  Eric Joseph Wahl ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Rob Huala ,  Summer L. Schneider ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Ralf Groene ,  Hua Wang ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Karsten Aagaard

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/166 ,  E05D11/1064 ,  E05F5/08 ,  F16M11/38 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1618 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F3/002 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F9/541 ,  G06F11/3089 ,  G06F13/102 ,  H01H9/26 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/78 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/82 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2203/036 ,  H01H2203/058 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2211/006 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/006 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2227/032 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/0254 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K5/0234 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y10T16/5401 ,  Y10T16/551 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Abstract translation: 描述了灵活的铰链和可拆卸附接技术。 在一个或多个实现中，柔性铰链被配置为将输入设备通信地和物理地耦合到计算设备，并且可以实现诸如支持层和最小弯曲半径之类的功能。 输入设备还可以包括促进输入设备和计算设备之间的安全物理连接的功能。 一个实例包括使用一个或多个突起，其被构造成沿着特定轴线从计算设备的相应空腔移除，但是沿其它轴线机械地结合。 其他技术包括使用层压结构形成输入装置的连接部分。

公开(公告)号：US20130301199A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13563435

申请日：2012-07-31

Applicant: David Otto Whitt, III ,  Eric Joseph Wahl ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Rob Huala ,  Summer L. Schneider ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Ralf Groene ,  Hua Wang ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Karsten Aagaard

Inventor： David Otto Whitt, III ,  Eric Joseph Wahl ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Rob Huala ,  Summer L. Schneider ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Ralf Groene ,  Hua Wang ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Karsten Aagaard

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/166 ,  E05D11/1064 ,  E05F5/08 ,  F16M11/38 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1618 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F3/002 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F9/541 ,  G06F11/3089 ,  G06F13/102 ,  H01H9/26 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/78 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/82 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2203/036 ,  H01H2203/058 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2211/006 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/006 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2227/032 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/0254 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K5/0234 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y10T16/5401 ,  Y10T16/551 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Flexible hinge spine techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

公开(公告)号：US08570725B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-29

申请号：US13651327

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： David Otto Whitt, III ,  Eric Joseph Wahl ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Rob Huala ,  Summer L. Schneider ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Ralf Groene ,  Hua Wang ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Karsten Aagaard

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/166 ,  E05D11/1064 ,  E05F5/08 ,  F16M11/38 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1618 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F3/002 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F9/541 ,  G06F11/3089 ,  G06F13/102 ,  H01H9/26 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/78 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/82 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2203/036 ,  H01H2203/058 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2211/006 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/006 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2227/032 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/0254 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K5/0234 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y10T16/5401 ,  Y10T16/551 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

公开(公告)号：US20130229757A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13564520

申请日：2012-08-01

Applicant: David Otto Whitt, III ,  Eric Joseph Wahl ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Rob Huala ,  Summer L. Schneider ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Ralf Groene ,  Hua Wang ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Karsten Aagaard

Inventor： David Otto Whitt, III ,  Eric Joseph Wahl ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Rob Huala ,  Summer L. Schneider ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Ralf Groene ,  Hua Wang ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Karsten Aagaard

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/166 ,  E05D11/1064 ,  E05F5/08 ,  F16M11/38 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1618 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F3/002 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F9/541 ,  G06F11/3089 ,  G06F13/102 ,  H01H9/26 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/78 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/82 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2203/036 ,  H01H2203/058 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2211/006 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/006 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2227/032 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/0254 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K5/0234 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y10T16/5401 ,  Y10T16/551 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Flexible hinge and removable attachment techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a flexible hinge is configured to communicatively and physically couple an input device to a computing device and may implement functionality such as a support layer and minimum bend radius. The input device may also include functionality to promote a secure physical connection between the input device and the computing device. One example of this includes use of one or more protrusions that are configured to be removed from respective cavities of the computing device along a particular axis but mechanically bind along other axes. Other techniques include use of a laminate structure to form a connection portion of the input device.

Abstract translation: 描述了灵活的铰链和可拆卸附接技术。 在一个或多个实现中，柔性铰链被配置为将输入设备通信地和物理地耦合到计算设备，并且可以实现诸如支持层和最小弯曲半径之类的功能。 输入设备还可以包括促进输入设备和计算设备之间的安全物理连接的功能。 一个实例包括使用一个或多个突起，其被构造成沿着特定轴线从计算设备的相应空腔移除，但是沿其它轴线机械地结合。 其他技术包括使用层压结构形成输入装置的连接部分。

公开(公告)号：US20130229756A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13471237

申请日：2012-05-14

Applicant: David Otto Whitt, III ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin ,  Summer L. Schneider ,  Eric Joseph Wahl ,  James H. Wise ,  Camilo Leon ,  Karsten Aagaard ,  Thomas Charles Oliver

Inventor： David Otto Whitt, III ,  Robyn Rebecca Reed McLaughlin ,  Summer L. Schneider ,  Eric Joseph Wahl ,  James H. Wise ,  Camilo Leon ,  Karsten Aagaard ,  Thomas Charles Oliver

IPC: G06F1/16

CPC classification number: G06F1/166 ,  E05D11/1064 ,  E05F5/08 ,  F16M11/38 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1618 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F3/002 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F9/541 ,  G06F11/3089 ,  G06F13/102 ,  H01H9/26 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/78 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/82 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2203/036 ,  H01H2203/058 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2211/006 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/006 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2227/032 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/0254 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K5/0234 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y10T16/5401 ,  Y10T16/551 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Flux fountain techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes a cover configured to be disposed over at least a portion of a display device of a computing device that is configured as a tablet and a connection portion attached to the cover using a flexible hinge. The connection portion is configured to be physically coupled to the computing device using a magnetic coupling device. The magnetic coupling device includes a first magnet that is disposed in the connection portion such that a magnetic field is aligned along an axis and second and third magnets are disposed in the connection portion at opposing sides of the first magnet from each other. The second and third magnets have respective magnetic fields that are aligned along a respective axis that is substantially perpendicular to the axis of the magnetic field of the first magnet.

公开(公告)号：US20130229568A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13651976

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Jim Tom Belesiu ,  Sharon Drasnin ,  Michael A. Schwager ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Mark J. Seilstad

IPC: G06F1/26 ,  G01P15/00 ,  G06F1/32 ,  H04N5/225 ,  G06F9/44 ,  G06F15/00 ,  G01C9/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/166 ,  E05D11/1064 ,  E05F5/08 ,  F16M11/38 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1618 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F1/1654 ,  G06F1/1656 ,  G06F1/1662 ,  G06F1/1669 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F1/1683 ,  G06F1/1684 ,  G06F1/1686 ,  G06F3/002 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0219 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/0487 ,  G06F3/0488 ,  G06F3/04886 ,  G06F9/541 ,  G06F11/3089 ,  G06F13/102 ,  H01H9/26 ,  H01H11/00 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/78 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/79 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/82 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2203/036 ,  H01H2203/058 ,  H01H2205/006 ,  H01H2211/004 ,  H01H2211/006 ,  H01H2213/016 ,  H01H2217/004 ,  H01H2217/006 ,  H01H2217/01 ,  H01H2227/032 ,  H04M1/0216 ,  H04M1/0245 ,  H04M1/0254 ,  H04M1/72527 ,  H05K5/0226 ,  H05K5/0234 ,  Y02D10/14 ,  Y10T16/5401 ,  Y10T16/551 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Techniques for mobile device power state are described. In one or more implementations, a mobile device includes a computing device that is flexibly coupled to an input device via a flexible hinge. Accordingly, the mobile device can operate in a variety of different power states based on a positional orientation of the computing device to an associated input device. In one or more implementations, an application that resides on a computing device can operate in different application states based on a positional orientation of the computing device to an associated input device. In one or more implementations, techniques discussed herein can differentiate between vibrations caused by touch input to a touch functionality, and other types of vibrations. Based on this differentiation, techniques can determine whether to transition between device power states.

Abstract translation: 描述了移动设备电源状态的技术。 在一个或多个实现中，移动设备包括经由柔性铰链灵活地耦合到输入设备的计算设备。 因此，移动设备可以基于计算设备对相关联的输入设备的位置取向在各种不同的功率状态下操作。 在一个或多个实现中，驻留在计算设备上的应用可以基于计算设备对相关联的输入设备的位置取向在不同的应用状态中操作。 在一个或多个实现中，本文所讨论的技术可以区分由触摸功能的触摸输入引起的振动和其它类型的振动。 基于这种区别，技术可以确定是否在设备电源状态之间转换。

公开(公告)号：US20120224730A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13408104

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Jae Kyung KIM

Inventor： Jae Kyung KIM

IPC: H04R5/02

CPC classification number: H04R1/1041 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H04M1/6058 ,  H04M2250/22 ,  H04R2201/107 ,  H04R2420/05 ,  H04R2420/09

Abstract: A headphones apparatus with a touch input unit, and a mobile device for connecting to the headphones are provided. The apparatus includes a microphone for receiving audio signals, a left loudspeaker for outputting a left audio signal, a right loudspeaker for outputting a right audio signal, a touch input unit for receiving a user's operating signals to control a mobile device, and a plug. The plug includes a sensing contact for transmitting the operating signals from the touch input unit to the mobile device, a microphone contact connected to the microphone for supplying bias voltage to the microphone, a left audio contact connected to the left loudspeaker, a right audio contact connect to the right loudspeaker, and a ground contact.

Abstract translation: 提供具有触摸输入单元的耳机装置和用于连接到耳机的移动装置。 该装置包括用于接收音频信号的麦克风，用于输出左音频信号的左扬声器，用于输出正确音频信号的右扬声器，用于接收用户操作信号以控制移动设备的触摸输入单元和插头。 所述插头包括用于将所述操作信号从所述触摸输入单元传输到所述移动设备的感测触点，连接到所述麦克风以将麦克风提供偏置电压的麦克风触点，连接到所述左扬声器的左音频触点，右音频触点 连接到正确的扬声器和接地触点。

公开(公告)号：US20110303519A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13153581

申请日：2011-06-06

Applicant: TSUYOSHI TANAKA ,  HITOKAZU SHITANAKA ,  HIDEAKI ETO

Inventor： TSUYOSHI TANAKA ,  HITOKAZU SHITANAKA ,  HIDEAKI ETO

IPC: H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H1/029 ,  G06F3/04892 ,  H01H23/003 ,  H01H25/04 ,  H01H2025/048 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/016 ,  H01H2231/016 ,  H01H2237/004 ,  H01H2239/078

Abstract: A multi-directional switch includes switches, a wiring board having an electrode, a pressure-sensitive body disposed over the electrode, a detection pin disposed on the upper surface of the pressure-sensitive body, and an operating body configured to push the detection pin and the switches by being tilted. The degree of a pushing force exerted by the operating body onto the detection pin changes the contact resistance between the pressure-sensitive body and the electrode. The multi-directional switch enables an electronic apparatus connected thereto to perform diverse functions by reflecting changes in the contact resistance.

Abstract translation: 多向开关包括开关，具有电极的布线板，设置在电极上的压敏体，设置在压敏体的上表面上的检测针，以及操作体，其构造成将检测针 并通过倾斜开关。 由操作体施加到检测销上的推力的程度改变了压敏体与电极之间的接触电阻。 多方向开关使得与其连接的电子设备通过反映接触电阻的变化来执行不同的功能。

公开(公告)号：US08049728B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US11618156

申请日：2006-12-29

Applicant: Zhi-Min Choo ,  Hyung-Woon Lee ,  Dong-Seuck Ko

Inventor： Zhi-Min Choo ,  Hyung-Woon Lee ,  Dong-Seuck Ko

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2219/038 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2221/07 ,  H01H2221/09 ,  H04M1/22 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H04M2250/22

Abstract: A touch key assembly includes a cover having at least one touch key which is identified by an optically transmissive region of the cover. The cover is also shaped to define a push key opening. The assembly also includes a touch pad structured to operatively couple to the cover such that the touch pad is positioned relative to the touch key. A push key is positioned within the push key opening of the cover. The touch key assembly may be implemented in a portable electronic device, such as a mobile terminal or a personal digital assistant (PDA).

Abstract translation: 触摸按键组件包括具有至少一个触摸键的盖，该触摸键由盖的光学透射区域识别。 盖也被成形为限定按键开口。 组件还包括构造成可操作地耦合到盖的触摸板，使得触摸板相对于触摸键定位。 按键位于盖的按键开口内。 触摸按键组件可以在诸如移动终端或个人数字助理（PDA）的便携式电子设备中实现。

公开(公告)号：US08044929B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US11393377

申请日：2006-03-30

Applicant: Lorenzo Baldo ,  Chantal Combi ,  Simone Sassolini ,  Marco Del Sarto

Inventor： Lorenzo Baldo ,  Chantal Combi ,  Simone Sassolini ,  Marco Del Sarto

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G01L9/0045 ,  G01L9/0054 ,  G01L19/141 ,  G01L19/147 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2239/01 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2924/16195 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/00012 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: In a data-input device an actuator element that can be manually actuated, and a sensor mechanically coupled to the actuator element. The sensor is formed in a body of semiconductor material housing a first sensitive element, which detects the actuation of the actuator element and generates electrical control signals. The first sensitive element is a microelectromechanical pressure sensor, formed by: a cavity made within the body; a diaphragm made in a surface portion of the body and suspended above the cavity; and piezoresistive transducer elements integrated in peripheral surface portions of the diaphragm in order to detect its deformations upon actuation of the actuator element.

Abstract translation: 在数据输入装置中，可以手动致动的致动器元件和机械地联接到致动器元件的传感器。 传感器形成在容纳第一敏感元件的半导体材料体中，该第一敏感元件检测致动元件的致动并产生电控制信号。 第一敏感元件是微机电压力传感器，其由以下部件形成：在体内形成的空腔; 隔膜，其制造在主体的表面部分中并悬挂在空腔上方; 以及压电换能器元件，其集成在隔膜的外周表面部分中，以便在致动元件致动时检测其变形。