公开(公告)号：US20060071819A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US10537388

申请日：2003-11-12

Applicant: Mark Johnson ,  Dirk De Boer

Inventor： Mark Johnson ,  Dirk De Boer

IPC: H03M1/22

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/02

Abstract: The invention pertains to an at least partially transparent touch-sensitive switching system comprising at least two electrodes provided with means for applying a voltage thereto and spaced from each other by a layer comprising at least one region that optically changes by applying the voltage, and at least one region comprising a piezoelectric material generating a voltage when applying pressure thereto.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种至少部分透明的触敏切换系统，该系统包括至少两个电极，该两个电极设置有用于向其施加电压并且彼此隔开的装置，所述装置包括至少一个通过施加电压而光学变化的区域，以及在 至少一个区域包括当向其施加压力时产生电压的压电材料。

公开(公告)号：US06824321B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-30

申请号：US10247234

申请日：2002-09-19

Applicant: Isaac Ward ,  Kenneth Weselake

Inventor： Isaac Ward ,  Kenneth Weselake

IPC: H04M100

CPC classification number: G06F3/04886 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29C51/00 ,  B29L2031/3431 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2209/014 ,  H01H2209/016 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2219/02 ,  H01H2221/002 ,  H01H2221/09 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H03K17/9643 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H04M1/72522 ,  H04M1/72544 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04M1/72561 ,  H04M2250/70

Abstract: A keypad assembly utilizes touch-detecting apparatus such as force sensors or touchpad assemblies for registering key presses. In exemplary embodiments, the keypad assembly is suitable for use in electronic devices such as a mobile telephones, calculators, hand-held computers, or the like, having single piece molded housings wherein the keypad assembly is at least partially encapsulated within the housing.

Abstract translation: 键盘组件使用诸如力传感器或触摸板组件的触摸检测装置来记录按键。 在示例性实施例中，键盘组件适用于诸如移动电话，计算器，手持式计算机等的电子设备，其具有单件模制外壳，其中键盘组件至少部分地封装在壳体内。

公开(公告)号：US20040057769A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10247234

申请日：2002-09-19

Applicant: Siemens Information and Communication Mobile, LLC

Inventor： Isaac Ward ,  Kenneth Weselake

IPC: B41J005/10

CPC classification number: G06F3/04886 ,  B29C49/00 ,  B29C51/00 ,  B29L2031/3431 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2209/014 ,  H01H2209/016 ,  H01H2217/024 ,  H01H2219/02 ,  H01H2221/002 ,  H01H2221/09 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H03K17/9643 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H04M1/72522 ,  H04M1/72544 ,  H04M1/72547 ,  H04M1/72561 ,  H04M2250/70

Abstract: A keypad assembly utilizes touch-detecting apparatus such as force sensors or touchpad assemblies for registering key presses. In exemplary embodiments, the keypad assembly is suitable for use in electronic devices such as a mobile telephones, calculators, hand-held computers, or the like, having single piece molded housings wherein the keypad assembly is at least partially encapsulated within the housing.

公开(公告)号：US06052071A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-18

申请号：US974356

申请日：1997-11-19

Applicant: Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

Inventor： Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H03K17/96 ,  G06F1/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  G06F3/04892 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/052 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2211/002 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2217/034 ,  H01H2219/011 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/038 ,  H01H2221/042 ,  H01H2221/084 ,  H01H2223/052 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H01H2229/05 ,  H01H2231/01 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2239/052

Abstract: The present invention comprises a signal generator for sending an electrical signal from an expandable, flexible layer of material, the signal generator comprising an upper layer of flexible, resilient material and a lower layer of flexible, resilient material which between them define a cavity for enclosing an expandable material such as a cellular foam or gas, whereupon localized distortion of one of the layers of flexible material, effects a signal generation within the structure, which is transmissible through a proper circuit to an outside electrical device. A circuit may be arranged adjacent a plurality of said keys which senses when several of said keys are depressed in a skewed or sideways manner, so as to effect movement of a cursor or pointer on a monitor in communication with a processing unit and said keyboard.

公开(公告)号：US6028591A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-22

申请号：US853356

申请日：1992-03-16

Applicant: William R. Lueders

Inventor： William R. Lueders

IPC: G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/03 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H01H13/702 ,  G09G3/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0238 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2217/026 ,  H01H2219/012 ,  H01H2219/018 ,  H01H2239/004

Abstract: A keyboard (10) is disclosed including a flexible display membrane (36) overlying a plurality of pressure-responsive switches (28). The display membrane (36) can be electrically addressed to display location indicia (48) indicating the position of an underlying switch (46), and functional indicia (50) indication the function of the key (46). Informational text (58) can also be displayed on the flexible display (36) indicating the choice of switches to effect a desired function. An interactive exchange of information between the keyboard user and a processing system (14) can be achieved to accomplish a desired function. Graphical information can be input to the processing system (14) by an array (90) of pressure-responsive elements (91). Graphics input by the array (90) can be reproduced on an overlying portion (96) of the flexible display membrane (36).

公开(公告)号：US5742241A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-21

申请号：US447117

申请日：1995-08-18

Applicant: Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

Inventor： Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/94

CPC classification number: G06F3/04892 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/052 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2211/002 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2217/034 ,  H01H2219/011 ,  H01H2221/002 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/038 ,  H01H2221/042 ,  H01H2221/084 ,  H01H2223/052 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H01H2229/05 ,  H01H2231/01 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2239/052 ,  Y10T29/49105

Abstract: The present invention includes a flexible, pressurizable keyboard made of resilient layers of plastic material, with molded keys which are deformable when pressed so as to send a signal to an electrical device. The keys are arranged with a flexible electrical circuit thereattached, which when depressed, establish a proper complete circuit.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括由塑料材料的弹性层制成的柔性的可加压的键盘，其具有可压制的可变形的模制键，以便向电气设备发送信号。 钥匙配有柔性电路，当被按压时，建立一个合适的完整电路。

公开(公告)号：US5691716A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-25

申请号：US564631

申请日：1995-11-29

Applicant: Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

Inventor： Robert J. Crowley ,  Donald N. Halgren

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/048 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/94

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  G06F3/04892 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/807 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H01H13/703 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2209/006 ,  H01H2209/03 ,  H01H2209/052 ,  H01H2209/074 ,  H01H2211/002 ,  H01H2215/052 ,  H01H2217/034 ,  H01H2219/011 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2221/038 ,  H01H2221/042 ,  H01H2221/084 ,  H01H2223/052 ,  H01H2225/002 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2227/034 ,  H01H2229/05 ,  H01H2231/01 ,  H01H2239/012 ,  H01H2239/052

Abstract: The present invention comprises a signal generator for sending an electrical signal from an expandable, flexible layer of material, the signal generator comprising an upper layer of flexible, resilient material and a lower layer of flexible, resilient material which between them define a cavity for enclosing an expandable material such as a cellular foam or gas, whereupon localized distortion of one of the layers of flexible material, effects a signal generation within the structure, which is transmissible through a proper circuit to an outside electrical device. A circuit may be arranged adjacent a plurality of said keys which senses when several of said keys are depressed in a skewed or sideways manner, so as to effect movement of a cursor or pointer on a monitor in communication with a processing unit and said keyboard.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于从可扩展的柔性材料层发送电信号的信号发生器，所述信号发生器包括柔性弹性材料的上层和柔性弹性材料的下层，它们之间限定用于封闭的空腔 诸如蜂窝泡沫或气体的可膨胀材料，因此柔性材料层之一的局部变形在结构内产生信号，其通过适当的电路传输到外部电气设备。 电路可以布置在多个所述按键附近，当多个所述按键以倾斜或侧向的方式被按压时，该按键感测到一个光标或指针在与处理单元和所述键盘通信的监视器上的移动。

公开(公告)号：US5499041A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-12

申请号：US322956

申请日：1994-10-13

Applicant: Eric L. Brandenburg ,  Patrick J. Franz ,  David H. Straayer

Inventor： Eric L. Brandenburg ,  Patrick J. Franz ,  David H. Straayer

IPC: H01H13/00 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/02 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/033 ,  H01H13/52 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  G06F3/14 ,  H01C10/10 ,  H01H9/26

CPC classification number: G06F3/0213 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G06F3/023 ,  G06F3/0338 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/807 ,  G05G2009/04762 ,  H01H2003/0293 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2221/012 ,  H01H2225/018 ,  H01H2225/03 ,  H01H2239/006 ,  H01H2239/052

Abstract: A keyswitch-integrated pointing assembly in which a plurality of substantially planar force sensing elements are disposed on a planar surface adjacent a keyswitch on a keyboard. The keyswitch includes a plunger which extends downwardly from a key cap for actuating a switch at the lower end of vertical key cap travel. The key cap engages an indexing surface when fully depressed which transmits force applied to the key cap to the force sensing elements. The force sensing elements are sandwiched between a pair of opposing plates thereby biasing the elements into a substantially linear operating region when no force is applied to the key cap.

Abstract translation: 一种钥匙开关集成指示组件，其中多个基本上平面的力感测元件设置在与键盘上的钥匙开关相邻的平面上。 钥匙开关包括从键帽向下延伸的柱塞，用于致动在垂直键帽行程的下端的开关。 当完全按压时，钥匙盖接合分度表面，其将施加到钥匙帽的力传递给力感测元件。 力检测元件被夹在一对相对的板之间，从而当没有力施加到钥匙盖时将元件偏压到基本线性的操作区域。

公开(公告)号：US3366808A

公开(公告)日：1968-01-30

申请号：US51807066

申请日：1966-01-03

Applicant: FRIDEN INC

Inventor： STEWARD KENNETH H

IPC: F23Q2/28 ,  F23Q3/00 ,  G10H1/055 ,  H01H13/20 ,  H01H13/46 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H03K17/96 ,  H03K17/967 ,  H04L13/16

CPC classification number: H04L13/16 ,  F23Q2/287 ,  F23Q3/002 ,  G10H1/0556 ,  H01H13/20 ,  H01H13/46 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K17/967

公开(公告)号：WO2009145747A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：PCT/US2008/006679

申请日：2008-05-27

Applicant: FACE, Bradbury, R.

Inventor： FACE, Bradbury, R. ,  ROGERS, Glenn, F. ,  STINEHART, Kenneth

IPC: H02K41/00

CPC classification number: H02J13/0075 ,  H01H2201/02 ,  H01H2239/076 ,  H01H2300/03 ,  H01H2300/032 ,  H03K17/964 ,  H03K17/965 ,  H05B37/0272 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y02B70/3283 ,  Y02B90/224 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/14 ,  Y04S20/227 ,  Y04S20/246 ,  Y04S40/126

Abstract: A self-powered switching system using electromechanical generators generates power for activation of a latching relay, switch, solenoid or latch pin The electromechanical generators comprise electroactive elements that may be mechanically actuated to generate electrical power The associated signal generation circuitry may be coupled to a transmitter for sending RF signals to a receiver which actuates the latching relay The use of mechanically activated membrane switches on the deflector or on a keypad allows multiple code sequences to be generated for activating electrical appliances The system also uses a communications protocol allowing the receivers to respond to signals from transmitters and/or repeaters.

Abstract translation: 使用机电发电机的自供电开关系统产生用于激活闭锁继电器，开关，螺线管或闩锁销的电力。机电发电机包括可机械致动以产生电力的电活动元件。相关联的信号生成电路可以耦合到发射器 用于将RF信号发送到致动闭锁继电器的接收器。在偏转器或键盘上使用机械激活的薄膜开关允许生成用于激活电器的多个代码序列。系统还使用通信协议，允许接收器响应于 来自发射机和/或中继器的信号。