Abstract:
The invention concerns a sensor for determining the occupancy of a seat (22) in a railway vehicle. It is proposed that the sensor comprises a switch (10), a piezoelectric element (12) being part of the switch (10) or being attached to the switch (10) and a wireless transmitter (14) which is designed for data transmission by using an electrical energy produced by the piezoelectric element (12).
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are a data input device and an input conversion method using the data input device. The data input device includes a detection unit provided in a predetermined input region, the detection unit processing first directional input that generates a first directional input signal through detection of lateral pressing in a predetermined radial direction by a finger placed at a reference location in the input region, second directional input that generates a second directional input signal through detection of vertical pressing in a predetermined direction in a state in which the finger is placed at the reference location, third directional input that generates a third directional input signal through detection of tilt pressing in a state in which the finger is placed at the reference location, and fourth directional input that generates a fourth directional input signal through detection of a tilt input in a state in which the finger is placed at the reference location; and a control unit configured to determine input locations of a lateral pressing direction, vertical pressing direction, tilt pressing direction and tilting direction of the finger, extract relevant data from memory, and input the extracted data; wherein the data is input through combination of two or more of the first to fourth directional inputs.
Abstract:
Dispositif de type microsystème électromécanique (MEMS) ô film mince piézoélectrique 18 comportant un commutateur RF-MEMS 14 et un résonateur RF ô film mince piézoélectrique 10 ô ondes acoustiques de volume monté sur un substrat 12 pourvu d'un miroir acoustique 28. le résonateur comporte une portion 16 du film mince disposée entre les deux électrodes métalliques 20 et 24. Le commutateur 14 comporte une poutre bi-couche présentant une couche d'isolant 38 associée ô une autre portion 36 du film piézoélectrique 18 et portant un contact métalliques mobile 50 destiné ô venir en appui sur des contacts métalliques fixes 46, 48 par déformation de la poutre sous l'action d'une tension sur les électrodes de commande 40, 42.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an electric switch, especially a piezo switch, with optical and/or mechanical feedback of the switching operation. The switch contains at least one switching element, especially beneath a cover panel, which can be activated by means of an activating element. This causes a switching signal to be generated and guided out via electrical contacts. The activating element itself is configured in the form of a passive luminous body consisting of an at least translucent material, which can be illuminated by active luminous means. The mechanical feedback of the switching operation can take place using a vibrator which is activated by the switching operation that has been initiated and conveys a vibrating motion to the luminous body.
Abstract:
An electrically conductive membrane pressure switch, such as a graphene membrane pressure switch. The electrically conductive membrane pressure switch includes an electrically conductive membrane, source, drain plane, actuator, and movable element (such as a piston element). The actuator drives the movable element to create a pressure differential that moves the suspended section of the electrically conductive membrane between its on, off, and neutral states.
Abstract:
A light emitting key is disclosed. A through hole is made through piezoresistive layer; a light source is arranged under the bottom of the light emitting key. When the light source is turned on, light beams shall emit out of the top substrate. The light emitting effect of the key facilitates it to be used in a dark area such as an aircraft flying in the night sky.
Abstract:
A push button switch including a piezoelectric element (10) which is arranged between a first electrode (16) and a second electrode (18) in such a manner that, when a pressure is exerted on the piezoelectric element, an electric voltage is generated between the first and the second electrode (16, 18). The voltage generated between the first and the second electrode (16, 18) of the piezoelectric element (10) is amplified via a suitable amplifier circuit (20) and supplied, for example, to a controller of an operating device of an electronic domestic appliance.
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. The use of one or more repeaters also increases the reliability of the system as well as extending its effective transmission range. The receivers use low DC voltage (which may be stepped down from the high switched voltage) to generate switching signals to control a low voltage controller for control of high or low voltage switching relays.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are a data input device and an input conversion method using the data input device. The data input device includes a detection unit provided in a predetermined input region, the detection unit processing first directional input that generates a first directional input signal through detection of lateral pressing in a predetermined radial direction by a finger placed at a reference location in the input region, second directional input that generates a second directional input signal through detection of vertical pressing in a predetermined direction in a state in which the finger is placed at the reference location, third directional input that generates a third directional input signal through detection of tilt pressing in a state in which the finger is placed at the reference location, and fourth directional input that generates a fourth directional input signal through detection of a tilt input in a state in which the finger is placed at the reference location; and a control unit configured to determine input locations of a lateral pressing direction, vertical pressing direction, tilt pressing direction and tilting direction of the finger, extract relevant data from memory, and input the extracted data; wherein the data is input through combination of two or more of the first to fourth directional inputs.
Abstract:
A micro electromechanical switch has a movable portion positioned to form an electrical connection between a first electrical contact and a second electrical contact. A piezoelectric electrode is formed on the movable portion. The piezoelectric electrode causes the movable portion to move in response to a driver voltage. A piezo element is formed on the movable portion of the switch. The piezo element is for detecting movement of the movable portion between an open position and a closed position. The piezo element is also used to detect switch bouncing when the switch transitions from the open position to the closed position. In one embodiment, the piezo element is a piezoelectric element and in another embodiment the piezo element is a piezo-resistive element.