公开(公告)号：US4017848A

公开(公告)日：1977-04-12

申请号：US579114

申请日：1975-05-19

Applicant: Lawrence E. Tannas, Jr.

Inventor： Lawrence E. Tannas, Jr.

IPC: G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  G06F3/047 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2201/028 ,  H01H2203/00 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2209/06 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2211/002 ,  H01H2211/006 ,  H01H2213/01 ,  H01H2213/014 ,  H01H2217/022 ,  H01H2219/012 ,  H01H2219/018 ,  H01H2219/03 ,  H01H2221/038 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2225/006 ,  H01H2225/008 ,  H01H2227/018 ,  H01H2231/004

Abstract: A transparent keyboard switch which is suitable for use in switch arrays is disclosed. Switch nomenclature may be positioned behind the switch and viewed from in front of the switch. The transparent switch comprises a relatively rigid electrically insulating transparent substrate having a "lower" electrode disposed on the upper surface thereof and a relatively flexible transparent film having an "upper" electrode disposed on the underside thereof and a layer of electrically insulating fluid spacing the upper electrode from the lower electrode. The switch is rendered conductive by pressing on the flexible film to locally displace the electrically insulating fluid from between upper and lower switch electrodes and bring them into contact, thereby making the switch a closed circuit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种适用于开关阵列的透明键盘开关。 开关命名可以位于开关后面并从开关前面观察。 透明开关包括相对刚性的电绝缘透明基板，其具有设置在其上表面上的“下”电极和具有设置在其下侧上的“上”电极的相对柔性的透明膜，以及间隔上部 电极从下电极。 通过按压柔性膜使开关变得导电，以使电绝缘流体从上开关电极和下开关电极之间局部移位并使它们接触，从而使开关闭合。

公开(公告)号：US3641299A

公开(公告)日：1972-02-08

申请号：US3641299D

申请日：1971-02-10

Applicant: CONTROL DATA CORP

Inventor： MAYER WILLIAM N

IPC: H01H9/18 ,  H01H13/12 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H9/16

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H9/181 ,  H01H13/12 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2201/03 ,  H01H2205/002 ,  H01H2209/084 ,  H01H2211/006 ,  H01H2227/018 ,  H01H2227/024 ,  H01H2229/028 ,  H01H2231/004

Abstract: A switch having a transparent area and suitable for placing over a video display without obscuring the information displayed beneath the switch. The switch comprises an elastically bendable conducting strip which, when a top transparent member of the switch is pushed, is forced into contact with a conducting area on the top transparent member. The natural elasticity in the bendable strip serves to break the contact between the conducting area and the bendable strip when the switch is released.

Abstract translation: 具有透明区域并且适于放置在视频显示器上而不遮蔽显示在开关下方的信息的开关。 该开关包括弹性弯曲的导电带，当该开关的顶部透明构件被推动时，其被迫与顶部透明构件上的导电区域接触。 当开关释放时，可弯曲带中的自然弹性用于破坏导电区域和可弯曲带材之间的接触。

公开(公告)号：US08854306B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US12958305

申请日：2010-12-01

Applicant: Seongyoung Seo ,  Yunhwan Kang

Inventor： Seongyoung Seo ,  Yunhwan Kang

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2205/002 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2300/036

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes: a light-transmissive actuator having a dome-like shape; a conductive coating layer formed to be light-transmissive and formed at an inner side of the actuator; a light-transmissive base including a first light-transmissive electrode pattern and a second light-transmissive electrode pattern formed thereon, the first light-transmissive electrode pattern being configured to contact with the edge of the actuator, and the second light-transmissive electrode pattern being configured to contact with the central portion of the actuator when the actuator is pressed; and a display unit disposed under the light-transmissive base and configured such that visual information is seen thereon through the actuator, the coated layer and the base.

Abstract translation: 移动终端包括：具有圆顶状形状的透光致动器; 形成为透光并形成在所述致动器的内侧的导电涂层; 包括形成在其上的第一透光电极图案和第二透光电极图案的透光基底，所述第一透光电极图案被配置为与所述致动器的边缘接触，并且所述第二透光电极图案 被配置为当致动器被按压时与致动器的中心部分接触; 以及显示单元，其设置在所述透光基底下方并且被配置为使得通过所述致动器，所述涂层和所述基座在其上看到视觉信息。

公开(公告)号：US20100307900A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12791230

申请日：2010-06-01

Applicant: Hyouk-Ryeol Choi ,  Hyung-Pil Moon ,  Ja-Choon Koo ,  Se-Gon Roh

Inventor： Hyouk-Ryeol Choi ,  Hyung-Pil Moon ,  Ja-Choon Koo ,  Se-Gon Roh

IPC: H01H3/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/85 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2215/05 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H03K17/962 ,  H03K2217/96062

Abstract: Disclosed is an active skin including: a tactile sensor substrate which includes a first film including a dielectric elastic material and formed with a plurality of sensing points, and a pair of first electrodes respectively formed on upper and lower sides of the sensing point; a tactile actuator substrate which includes a second film including a dielectric elastic material and formed with a plurality of actuating points, and a pair of second electrodes respectively formed on upper and lower sides of the actuating point; and an insulating layer which is interposed between the tactile sensor substrate and the tactile actuator substrate and couples the tactile sensor substrate and the tactile actuator substrate. With this, a tactile sensor and a tactile actuator are integrated, so that there is provided an interactive tactile interface to not only feel like a human's skin but also actively move like a muscle.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种活性皮肤，包括：触觉传感器基板，其包括包括介电弹性材料并形成有多个感测点的第一膜和分别形成在所述感测点的上侧和下侧的一对第一电极; 触觉致动器基板，其包括包括介电弹性材料并形成有多个致动点的第二膜和分别形成在所述致动点的上侧和下侧上的一对第二电极; 以及插入在触觉传感器基板和触觉致动器基板之间并且连接触觉传感器基板和触觉致动器基板的绝缘层。 因此，将触觉传感器和触觉致动器整合在一起，从而提供了一种互动的触觉界面，不仅可以感觉像人的皮肤一样，而且还像肌肉一样主动地移动。

公开(公告)号：US4771277A

公开(公告)日：1988-09-13

申请号：US860287

申请日：1986-05-02

Applicant: Peter F. Barbee ,  Jack L. Galloway

Inventor： Peter F. Barbee ,  Jack L. Galloway

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/033 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H9/08

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2201/024 ,  H01H2207/004 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01H2223/012 ,  H01H2223/014 ,  H01H2223/022 ,  H01H2231/004

Abstract: A touch sensitive data input device is provided for use with the screen of a cathode ray tube. The device has an annular bezel that loosely supports a firm clear backing plate. A rear transparent sheet element that has a coefficient of thermal expansion different from that of the backing plate is loosely retained against the backing plate to avoid deformation induced by differential thermal expansions. A closely spaced apart front transparent element is placed adjacent the rear transparent sheet, their respective adjacent surfaces having mutually orthogonal electrically conductive strips that make local electrical contact when a force is applied to the front element. An annular frame over the front element is secured to the bezel. In one aspect of the invention, a gasket with both sides coated with a resilient bonding material seals the frame to the bezel to protect the zone between the transparent front and rear elements from contamination by environmental pollutants.

Abstract translation: 提供了与阴极射线管的屏幕一起使用的触敏数据输入装置。 该装置具有松散地支撑牢固的透明背板的环形挡板。 具有与背板不同的热膨胀系数的后透明片元件松散地保持抵靠背板，以避免由不同的热膨胀引起的变形。 相邻的前透明元件邻近后透明片设置，它们各自的相邻表面具有相互正交的导电条，当向前元件施加力时，其能够进行局部电接触。 前部元件上的环形框架固定在挡板上。 在本发明的一个方面，具有弹性接合材料两侧的垫圈将框架密封到边框以保护透明前后元件之间的区域免受环境污染物的污染。

公开(公告)号：US4644326A

公开(公告)日：1987-02-17

申请号：US500862

申请日：1983-06-03

Applicant: Luis Villalobos ,  Steven B. Hirsch ,  Steven G. Hauser ,  John Von Buelow

Inventor： Luis Villalobos ,  Steven B. Hirsch ,  Steven G. Hauser ,  John Von Buelow

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H9/26 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H04L1/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  G07F7/1041 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2201/028 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2209/052 ,  H01H2209/06 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2217/008 ,  H01H2219/016 ,  H01H2219/036 ,  H01H2219/058 ,  H01H2221/002 ,  H01H2221/05 ,  H01H2223/002 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2227/00 ,  H01H2229/034 ,  H01H2231/006 ,  H01H2239/016 ,  H01H2239/032 ,  H01H2239/034 ,  H01H2239/038

Abstract: An environmentally protected keyboard display and input device is provided which may be utilized in conjunction with a variety of digital control systems such as automated bank tellers or building security systems. The keyboard display and input device includes a unitary, transparent flexible keyboard having thickened portions forming keys. The keyboard forms an environmental seal including a peripheral gasket to protect an underlying, transparent, pressure sensitive switching assembly, which, in turn, overlies a corresponding visual display of alphanumeric characters which indicate the significance of the individual pressure sensitive switches and corresponding keys overlying each character. Pins are formed on the underside of the flexible keyboard, below each key, to focus and concentrate pressure exerted on each key to the corresponding pressure sensitive switch below. An optical grid is provided to restrict the viewing of the alphanumeric characters to the user of the device, to prevent compromising the data input.

Abstract translation: 提供环境保护的键盘显示和输入设备，其可以与各种数字控制系统（例如自动银行柜员机或楼宇安全系统）结合使用。 键盘显示和输入设备包括具有形成键的加厚部分的单一的，透明的柔性键盘。 键盘形成环境密封件，其包括外围垫圈，以保护底层的，透明的压敏开关组件，其又覆盖在字母数字字符的相应视觉显示器上，该显示器指示各个压敏开关的重要性以及覆盖每个压敏开关 字符。 在柔性键盘的下面，在每个键下方形成引脚，以将施加在每个键上的压力聚焦并集中到下面的相应的压敏开关上。 提供光栅以限制对设备的用户的字母数字字符的观看，以防止损害数据输入。

公开(公告)号：US4467151A

公开(公告)日：1984-08-21

申请号：US449048

申请日：1982-12-13

Applicant: Robert J. Johnson ,  Charles N. Miller ,  G. Patrick Bonnie

Inventor： Robert J. Johnson ,  Charles N. Miller ,  G. Patrick Bonnie

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/70

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2201/028 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2209/04 ,  H01H2209/06 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2211/016 ,  H01H2213/004 ,  H01H2223/034 ,  H01H2227/002 ,  H01H2227/018 ,  H01H2231/004

Abstract: An electrical switch comprising a touch panel includes a flexible membrane having a series of parallel, electrically conductive strips formed thereon; and an opposed substrate layer having conductive strips thereon parallel and orthogonal to the membrane strips. A series of filament spacers, running parallel to the substrate layer strips, are positioned between the membrane and substrate layer to maintain the membrane strips and substrate strips in spaced-apart relation to each other. The filament spacers are secured to an associated boundary or frame. Finger or instrument pressure selectively applied to the membrane and directed toward the substrate, can establish contact between a chosen membrane strip and substrate strip to close the switch. The elastic deformation of the filament spacers enhances contact closure and contact life expectancy. The presence of insulative dust, which interferes with the current flow between the contacts, is eliminated.

Abstract translation: 包括触摸面板的电开关包括柔性膜，其上形成有一系列平行的导电条; 以及其上具有导电条的平行且垂直于膜条的相对基底层。 将一系列与衬底层条平行延伸的细丝间隔物定位在膜和衬底层之间，以将膜条和衬底条彼此间隔开来。 灯丝间隔件被固定到相关联的边界或框架。 手指或仪器压力选择性地施加到膜并且指向衬底，可以建立所选膜条和衬底条之间的接触以闭合开关。 长丝间隔物的弹性变形增强了接触闭合和接触寿命。 消除了干扰接触件之间的电流的绝缘灰尘的存在。

公开(公告)号：US3732389A

公开(公告)日：1973-05-08

申请号：US3732389D

申请日：1972-02-14

Applicant: LITTON SYSTEMS INC

Inventor： KAELIN G ,  PIATT D

IPC: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H9/16

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/83 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2203/028 ,  H01H2203/032 ,  H01H2205/032 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2209/06 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2219/014 ,  H01H2227/002

Abstract: A touch entry switch array comprising a layer of non-conductive material is sandwiched between two conductive layers. Orthogonally disposed conductors are arranged in a matrix and adapted to make electrical connection by deforming an upper resilient, transparent or translucent layer through respective apertures to establish electrical contact. Indicator means is provided to indicate through the apertures the actuation of the associated switch. In one form of the device, the orthogonal conductors are supported on the lower layer and the upper layer is constructed of transparent or translucent conductive material which may be deformed through the apertures to operate the associated switch. In another form of the invention, one set of conductors is supported on the upper layer to be deformed through the apertures to contact conductors on the lower layer.

Abstract translation: 包括非导电材料层的触摸输入开关阵列夹在两个导电层之间。 正交设置的导体被布置成矩阵并且适于通过使上部弹性透明或半透明层通过相应的孔变形而形成电连接以建立电接触。 提供指示装置以通过孔指示相关联的开关的致动。 在该装置的一种形式中，正交导体被支撑在下层上，并且上层由透明或半透明的导电材料构成，导电材料可以通过孔变形以操作相关的开关。 在本发明的另一种形式中，一组导体被支撑在上层上以通过孔变形以接触下层上的导体。

公开(公告)号：US08847090B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US12904211

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: Kazuyuki Ozaki

Inventor： Kazuyuki Ozaki

IPC: H01H9/00 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H13/83

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  H01H13/85 ,  H01H13/88 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2215/036 ,  H01H2219/044 ,  H01H2219/06 ,  H01H2219/062 ,  H01H2227/004 ,  H01H2227/036 ,  H01H2229/004

Abstract: A switch module including a light source element is provided that obtains slimming down and a sufficient click feeling and suitably irradiates a key portion, while suppressing manufacturing cost. A switch module is disposed to face a key portion. The switch module includes a transparent FPC board, a transparent conductive film, an electrode, a metal dome which is in contact with a part of the transparent conductive film and which is allowed to come into contact with the electrode by being deformed, and an LED. Light emitted from the LED and guided in a direction orthogonal to a thickness direction of the board in the transparent FPC board is reflected by a reflecting portion provided on the transparent FPC board, in a direction of the key portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括光源元件的开关模块，其在抑制制造成本的同时，获得减肥和足够的咔嗒感并适当地照射钥匙部分。 开关模块设置成面对钥匙部分。 开关模块包括透明FPC板，透明导电膜，电极，与透明导电膜的一部分接触并通过变形而与电极接触的金属圆顶，以及LED 。 从LED发射并沿着与透明FPC基板的厚度方向正交的方向引导的光由设置在透明FPC基板上的反射部分沿着键部的方向反射。

公开(公告)号：US20110141024A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-16

申请号：US12958305

申请日：2010-12-01

Applicant: Seongyoung Seo ,  Yunhwan Kang

Inventor： Seongyoung Seo ,  Yunhwan Kang

IPC: G06F3/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/83 ,  H01H2201/018 ,  H01H2205/002 ,  H01H2209/038 ,  H01H2209/082 ,  H01H2231/022 ,  H01H2300/036

Abstract: A mobile terminal includes: a light-transmissive actuator having a dome-like shape; a conductive coating layer formed to be light-transmissive and formed at an inner side of the actuator; a light-transmissive base including a first light-transmissive electrode pattern and a second light-transmissive electrode pattern formed thereon, the first light-transmissive electrode pattern being configured to contact with the edge of the actuator, and the second light-transmissive electrode pattern being configured to contact with the central portion of the actuator when the actuator is pressed; and a display unit disposed under the light-transmissive base and configured such that visual information is seen thereon through the actuator, the coated layer and the base.

Abstract translation: 移动终端包括：具有圆顶状形状的透光致动器; 形成为透光并形成在所述致动器的内侧的导电涂层; 包括形成在其上的第一透光电极图案和第二透光电极图案的透光基底，所述第一透光电极图案被配置为与所述致动器的边缘接触，并且所述第二透光电极图案 被配置为当致动器被按压时与致动器的中心部分接触; 以及显示单元，其设置在所述透光基底下方并且被配置为使得通过所述致动器，所述涂层和所述基座在其上看到视觉信息。