公开(公告)号：US08780540B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-15

申请号：US13938930

申请日：2013-07-10

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.

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：US20140048399A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US14063912

申请日：2013-10-25

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： David Otto Whitt, III ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Rob Huala ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Hua Wang

IPC: H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/82

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 ,  G06F3/02 ,  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: Input device equalization techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a sensor substrate having a plurality of sets of one or more conductors of a respective plurality of pressure sensitive keys, a spacer layer disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and having a plurality of openings that expose the plurality of sets of conductors, respectively, a flexible contact layer, and a press equalization device. The pressure equalization device is formed as a series of connected channels that connect one or more of the plurality of openings to an outside area of the input device to permit air pressure of the outside area to generally equalize with air pressure within the one or more of the plurality of openings.

Abstract translation: 描述输入设备均衡技术。 在一个或多个实施方案中，输入装置包括传感器基板，该传感器基板具有多个相应多个压敏键的一个或多个导体的组，间隔层，其设置在传感器基底附近并具有多个开口， 多组导体，柔性接触层和压力均衡装置。 压力平衡装置形成为一系列连接的通道，其将多个开口中的一个或多个连接到输入装置的外部区域，以允许外部区域的空气压力大致与空气压力相等， 多个开口。

公开(公告)号：US08610015B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US13651304

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： David Otto Whitt, III ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Rob Huala ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Hua Wang

IPC: H01H1/10

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: Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge.

Abstract translation: 描述输入设备粘合技术。 压敏键包括具有一个或多个导体，间隔层和柔性接触层的传感器基底。 间隔层设置在传感器基底附近并具有至少一个开口。 柔性接触层通过间隔层与传感器基板间隔开并且被配置为响应于所施加的压力弯曲通过开口以启动输入。 柔性接触层被固定到间隔层，使得在第一边缘处，柔性接触层在第一边缘的大致中点处固定到间隔层，并且不沿第一边缘的另一部分固定到间隔物上 第二边缘，柔性接触层沿着第二边缘的大致中点不固定到间隔层。

公开(公告)号：US20130228434A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13651304

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION

Inventor： David Otto Whitt, III ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  Rob Huala ,  David C. Vandervoort ,  Matthew David Mickelson ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley ,  Todd David Pleake ,  Hua Wang

IPC: H01H13/703 ,  H01H1/10

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: Input device adhesive techniques are described. A pressure sensitive key includes a sensor substrate having one or more conductors, a spacer layer, and a flexible contact layer. The spacer layer is disposed proximal to the sensor substrate and has at least one opening. The flexible contact layer is spaced apart from the sensor substrate by the spacer layer and configured to flex through the opening in response to an applied pressure to initiate an input. The flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer such that at first edge, the flexible contact layer is secured to the spacer layer at an approximate midpoint of the first edge and is not secured to the spacer along another portion of the first edge and at a second edge, the flexible contact layer is not secured to the spacer layer along an approximate midpoint of the second edge.

公开(公告)号：US09047207B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-02

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 ,  G06F1/32 ,  G06F13/10 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/82 ,  G06F3/00 ,  G06F3/01 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/703 ,  G06F9/54 ,  G06F11/30

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：US20150036274A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14517048

申请日：2014-10-17

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Jim Tom Belesiu ,  Timothy C. Shaw ,  David Otto Whitt, III ,  Rob Huala ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Joel Lawrence Pelley

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/023

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: Input device layer and nesting techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an input device includes a pressure sensitive key assembly including a substrate having a plurality of hardware elements secured to a surface. The input device also includes one or more layers disposed proximal to the surface, the one or more layers having respective openings configured to nest the one or more hardware elements therein.

Abstract translation: 描述输入设备层和嵌套技术。 在一个或多个实施方案中，输入装置包括压敏密钥组件，其包括具有固定到表面的多个硬件元件的基板。 所述输入装置还包括邻近所述表面设置的一个或多个层，所述一个或多个层具有被配置为将所述一个或多个硬件元件嵌套在其中的相应开口。

公开(公告)号：US08947864B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-03

申请号：US14277240

申请日：2014-05-14

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 ,  G06F3/01 ,  G06F3/02 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H04M1/02 ,  H04M1/725 ,  G05B11/01 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H01H13/704 ,  H01H13/82 ,  G06F3/00 ,  H01H13/702

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: Fabric outer layer techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes, an input portion having one or more keys configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs, a connection portion that is configured to be removable attachable to the computing device and including at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with the computing device to communicate the generated signals, a flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly and communicatively connect the connection portion to the input portion, and first and second outer fabric layers that are configured to act as an outer surface of the one or more keys of the input portion and the flexible hinge and are physically secured to the connection portion.

Abstract translation: 描述了织物外层技术。 在一个或多个实施方式中，一种装置包括：输入部分，其具有被配置为产生要由计算设备处理的信号作为输入的一个或多个键，被配置为可拆卸地连接到所述计算设备并且至少包括 一个通信接口，被配置为与所述计算设备形成通信耦合以通信所生成的信号;被配置为将所述连接部分灵活地和通信地连接到所述输入部分的柔性铰链，以及被配置为起作用的所述第一和第二外部织物层 作为输入部分和柔性铰链的一个或多个键的外表面，并且物理地固定到连接部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140247546A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14277240

申请日：2014-05-14

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: Fabric outer layer techniques are described. In one or more implementations, an apparatus includes, an input portion having one or more keys configured to generate signals to be processed by a computing device as inputs, a connection portion that is configured to be removable attachable to the computing device and including at least one communication contact configured to form a communicative coupling with the computing device to communicate the generated signals, a flexible hinge that is configured to flexibly and communicatively connect the connection portion to the input portion, and first and second outer fabric layers that are configured to act as an outer surface of the one or more keys of the input portion and the flexible hinge and are physically secured to the connection portion.

Abstract translation: 描述了织物外层技术。 在一个或多个实施方式中，一种装置包括：输入部分，其具有被配置为产生要由计算设备处理的信号作为输入的一个或多个键，被配置为可拆卸地连接到所述计算设备并且至少包括 一个通信接口，被配置为与所述计算设备形成通信耦合以通信所生成的信号;被配置为将所述连接部分灵活地和通信地连接到所述输入部分的柔性铰链，以及被配置为起作用的所述第一和第二外部织物层 作为输入部分和柔性铰链的一个或多个键的外表面，并且物理地固定到连接部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140119802A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-01

申请号：US14147252

申请日：2014-01-03

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Timothy C. Shaw ,  Jim Tom Belesiu ,  Paul Henry Dietz ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Dennis J. Mathias

IPC: G06F3/041

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: Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Abstract translation: 描述了压敏关键技术。 在一个或多个实施方案中，装置包括至少一个压敏键，其具有通过间隔层与传感器基底间隔开的柔性接触层，所述柔性接触层被配置成响应于压力弯曲以接触传感器基板以启动输入 ，用于与压敏键相关联的计算设备。 柔性接触层或传感器基底中的至少一个被配置为至少部分地对由柔性接触层的第一位置处施加的压力产生的输出进行归一化，该输出由在柔性接触层的第二位置施加的压力 它比第一个位置具有较小的灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US08646999B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-11

申请号：US13651871

申请日：2012-10-15

Applicant: Microsoft Corporation

Inventor： Timothy C. Shaw ,  Jim Tom Belesiu ,  Paul Henry Dietz ,  Christopher Harry Stoumbos ,  Dennis J. Mathias

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/14 ,  H01H13/70

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: Pressure sensitive key techniques are described. In one or more implementations, a device includes at least one pressure sensitive key having a flexible contact layer spaced apart from a sensor substrate by a spacer layer, the flexible contact layer configured to flex responsive to pressure to contact the sensor substrate to initiate an input, for a computing device, associated with the pressure sensitive key. At least one of the flexible contact layer or the sensor substrate are configured to at least partially normalize an output resulting from pressure applied at a first location of the flexible contact layer with an output resulting from pressure applied at a second location of the flexible contact layer that has lesser flexibility than the first location.

Abstract translation: 描述了压敏关键技术。 在一个或多个实施方案中，装置包括至少一个压敏键，其具有通过间隔层与传感器基底间隔开的柔性接触层，所述柔性接触层被配置成响应于压力弯曲以接触传感器基板以启动输入 ，用于与压敏键相关联的计算设备。 柔性接触层或传感器基底中的至少一个被配置为至少部分地对由柔性接触层的第一位置处施加的压力产生的输出进行归一化，该输出由在柔性接触层的第二位置施加的压力 它比第一个位置具有较小的灵活性。