公开(公告)号：US06802216B2

公开(公告)日：2004-10-12

申请号：US10277649

申请日：2002-10-23

Applicant: Marthinus van Schoor ,  Attila Lengyel ,  Gert Johannes Muller ,  Brooks Radighieri

Inventor： Marthinus van Schoor ,  Attila Lengyel ,  Gert Johannes Muller ,  Brooks Radighieri

IPC: G01L504

CPC classification number: G01L1/205

Abstract: A method and sheet-like sensor for measuring stress distribution including a grid of members which change in resistance when subjected to strain, the members intersecting at internal nodes and intersecting at boundary nodes at the periphery of the grid defining a plurality of legs. An analyzer is electrically connected only to the boundary nodes and configured to calculate any change in resistance in all of the legs based solely on the measured resistance of the legs between the boundary nodes.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量应力分布的方法和片状传感器，包括在受到应变时电阻变化的构件网格，所述构件在内部节点处相交并且在限定多个腿的网格的周边处的边界节点处相交。 分析器仅电连接到边界节点，并且被配置为仅基于测量的边界节点之间的电阻来计算所有腿中的电阻的任何变化。

公开(公告)号：US20040113637A1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-17

申请号：US10472537

申请日：2003-09-18

Inventor： Martin Thinnes

IPC: G01R027/08

CPC classification number: G01R31/2829 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G01R31/026

Abstract: The invention relates to i sensor elements that are interconnected in a (nnullm) matrix design with nrow conductors and m column conductors, with i,n and m being natural numbers unequal zero and with 1nullinulln*m. A first conductor end of the n row conductors and m column conductors is connected to an evaluation circuit and every i sensor element is interconnected between two conductors each of the row conductors and the column conductors. The inventive circuit arrangement further comprises at least one return conductor whose first conductor end is connected to the evaluation circuit and whose second conductor end is contacted with the second conductor end of one of the row or column conductors.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及以（nxm）矩阵设计与n导体和m列导体互连的i个传感器元件，其中i，n和m是不等于零的自然数，并且1≤i≤n* m。 n列导体和m列导体的第一导体端连接到评估电路，并且每个i传感器元件在每个行导体和列导体的两个导体之间互连。 本发明的电路装置还包括至少一个返回导体，其第一导体端连接到评估电路，并且其第二导体端与行或列导体之一的第二导体端接触。

公开(公告)号：US20030079549A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-01

申请号：US10184080

申请日：2002-06-28

Inventor： David M. Lokhorst ,  Sathya R. Alexander

IPC: G01L009/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/042 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G06F3/0414

Abstract: A position sensor comprises a substrate having an array of pressure sensors and a membrane overlying the substrate. The membrane includes physical parameters which vary with position. The membrane may include discontinuous regions and protrusions which affect the way in which forces on the membrane are distributed to the substrate. A pressure sensor may also include a controller for receiving pressure information from the substrate, with a signal processor being programmed to localize the depressed region or regions of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 位置传感器包括具有压力传感器阵列和覆盖衬底的膜的衬底。 膜包括随位置变化的物理参数。 膜可以包括影响膜上的力分布到基底的方式的不连续区域和突起。 压力传感器还可以包括用于从衬底接收压力信息的控制器，信号处理器被编程为定位衬底的凹陷区域或区域。

公开(公告)号：US20030051561A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-20

申请号：US10235272

申请日：2002-09-05

Inventor： Roger E. Weiss

IPC: G01L003/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/205

Abstract: A flexible tactile sensor, comprising a flexible distributed array of force sensors that generate electric signals in response to an applied load, a flexible, electrically-insulating matrix having outer faces, one face against the array of force sensors, and a plurality of spaced electrically conductive pathways through the matrix between its faces, with insulating matrix material between the pathways, to carry the electric signals generated by the force sensors to the other face of the matrix.

Abstract translation: 柔性触觉传感器，包括响应于所施加的负载产生电信号的柔性分布式力传感器阵列，具有外表面的柔性电绝缘矩阵，一对面靠近力传感器阵列，以及多个间隔电 通过其表面之间的矩阵的导电路径，在路径之间具有绝缘基质材料，以将由力传感器产生的电信号携带到矩阵的另一面。

公开(公告)号：US06520030B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09531166

申请日：2000-03-21

Applicant: Tongbi Jiang ,  Zhiqiang Wu

Inventor： Tongbi Jiang ,  Zhiqiang Wu

IPC: G01L516

CPC classification number: G01L1/205

Abstract: A high-resolution pressure-sensing device is disclosed. The device includes an insulating flexible matrix having a plurality of filler particles. Application of a force to the matrix causes compression of the matrix. This results in the filler particles occupying a greater amount of space within the matrix relative to when no force is applied. A detector attached to the matrix detects or measures the volume of the filler particles relative to the volume of the matrix, and therefore determines the force applied to the matrix. Preferably, the resistivity of the matrix is inversely proportional to the volume percent of the filler particles, in which case the detector is a resistance-measuring circuit.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种高分辨率压力感测装置。 该装置包括具有多个填料颗粒的绝缘柔性基质。 对矩阵施加力会导致矩阵的压缩。 这导致在没有施加力的情况下，填料颗粒在基质内占据更大量的空间。 连接到基体的检测器检测或测量填料颗粒相对于基体体积的体积，因此确定施加到基质上的力。 优选地，基质的电阻率与填料颗粒的体积百分比成反比，在这种情况下，检测器是电阻测量电路。

公开(公告)号：US20030024113A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US09965160

申请日：2001-09-26

Applicant: Siemens Technology-To-Business Center LLC

Inventor： Irving S. Scher ,  Daniel Conrad Benson

IPC: H05K003/36

CPC classification number: G01L1/205 ,  H01H2207/008 ,  H01H2207/014 ,  H05K3/321 ,  H05K3/325 ,  H05K3/341 ,  Y10T29/49126 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49142 ,  Y10T29/49144 ,  Y10T29/49147 ,  Y10T29/49155

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for connecting electrically conductive elastomer to electronics that reduce cost and time for manufacturing a tactile sensor that includes an electrically conductive elastomer such as a conductive foam. The methods provide a good connection between the electrically conductive elastomer and the electrodes connected to the electronics, which provide for repeatable measurements. The methods can be used for all cases of electrically conductive elastomers and elastomers made to be conductive with the addition of conductive particles (such as carbon, silver, nickel, gold, etc.) including thermoplastic and some thermosetting elastomers.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了将导电弹性体连接到电子装置的方法，其减少了制造包括导电弹性体如导电泡沫的触觉传感器的成本和时间。 这些方法提供了导电弹性体和连接到电子器件的电极之间的良好连接，这提供了可重复的测量。 所述方法可用于通过添加包括热塑性塑料和一些热固性弹性体的导电颗粒（例如碳，银，镍，金等）而导致的导电弹性体和弹性体的所有情况。

公开(公告)号：US20020178839A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：US10128424

申请日：2002-04-24

Inventor： Yasuaki Hiraki ,  Hitoshi Takayanagi ,  Katsu Hattori ,  Chiaki Sumi

IPC: G01L003/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/205 ,  G01L1/2256

Abstract: A load detecting device includes a plurality of load sensors which are disposed in a matrix shape and correcting means for setting at least one of the plural load sensors as a standard load sensor and for correcting level of output values of each load sensors to level of output value of the standard load sensor on the basis of the output values of each load sensors.

Abstract translation: 负载检测装置包括以矩阵形状设置的多个负载传感器和用于将多个负载传感器中的至少一个设置为标准负载传感器并将每个负载传感器的输出值的电平校正到输出电平的校正装置 基于每个负载传感器的输出值的标准负载传感器的值。

公开(公告)号：US20020133310A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-19

申请号：US09809550

申请日：2001-03-14

Inventor： Yasuhiro Tamura

IPC: G01L007/00 ,  G01L009/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/205 ,  G06F3/0338

Abstract: A wireless input apparatus by which a user can input various types of information is provided. A conventional remote control of electronic equipment has many buttons or switches to perform various kinds of functions. Therefore, its operability is likely to be lost because of the complexity and the bulkiness of the remote control. The wireless input apparatus has a LCD to display a screen for operation and a 3-D mouse for a user to operate. The user can input various types of operations on the screen and remotely control the equipment. Moreover, a pressure-sensitive resistance film is applied to the 3-D mouse for sensing pressure applied by the user. Even if a very slight amount of pressure is applied to the mouse, the pressure can be effectively detected.

Abstract translation: 提供了用户可以输入各种信息的无线输入装置。 传统的电子设备遥控器具有许多用于执行各种功能的按钮或开关。 因此，由于遥控器的复杂性和蓬松性，其可操作性可能会丢失。 无线输入装置具有显示用于操作的屏幕的LCD和用于操作的3-D鼠标。 用户可以在屏幕上输入各种类型的操作，远程控制设备。 此外，将感压电阻膜施加到3-D鼠标以感测用户施加的压力。 即使对鼠标施加非常微小的压力，也可以有效地检测压力。

公开(公告)号：US20020104369A1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-08

申请号：US10067952

申请日：2002-02-05

Applicant: Interlink Electronics, Inc.

Inventor： Jeffrey R. Baker ,  Carlos S. Sanchez

IPC: G01N007/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/702 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/205 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/02 ,  H01H2239/01 ,  H05K1/0268 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K1/167 ,  H05K3/249 ,  H05K3/305 ,  H05K3/365 ,  H05K2201/035 ,  H05K2201/09663 ,  H05K2201/10151 ,  H05K2201/2036 ,  H05K2203/0278 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49007 ,  Y10T29/49128 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  Y10T29/49146

Abstract: The cost and complexity of an electronic pressure sensitive transducer are decreased by constructing such a transducer directly on a printed circuit board containing support electronics. Conductive traces are formed on the printed circuit board to define a contact area. A flexible substrate having an inner surface is positioned over the contact area. An adhesive spacer, substantially surrounding the contact area, attaches the flexible substrate to the printed circuit board. At least one resistive layer is deposited on the flexible substrate inner surface. In use, the resistive layer contacts at least two conductive traces in response to pressure applied to the flexible substrate to produce an electrical signal indicative of applied pressure.

Abstract translation: 电子压敏传感器的成本和复杂性通过直接在包含支撑电子器件的印刷电路板上构建这样的传感器来减少。 导电迹线形成在印刷电路板上以限定接触区域。 具有内表面的柔性基板位于接触区域上方。 基本上围绕接触区域的粘合剂间隔件将柔性基板附接到印刷电路板。 至少一个电阻层沉积在柔性衬底内表面上。 在使用中，电阻层响应于施加到柔性衬底的压力而接触至少两个导电迹线，以产生指示所施加的压力的电信号。

公开(公告)号：US06216546B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09332714

申请日：1999-06-14

Applicant: Ulrich Bahr

Inventor： Ulrich Bahr

IPC: G01D700

CPC classification number: G06F3/045 ,  G01L1/205

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for spatially or temporally varying measurements of force or pressure includes a support fabric in which conductive column fibers and a line fibers are integrated and the material of the conductive fibers is chosen so that a contact resistance at a contact point between a column fiber and a line fiber is dependent on the force or pressure applied to the contact point. An electronics evaluation unit receives signals from the conductive fibers to measure the applied force or pressure.

Abstract translation: 用于空间或时间上改变力或压力测量的传感器装置包括支撑织物，其中将导电柱纤维和线纤维整合在一起，并且选择导电纤维的材料，使得在柱状纤维之间的接触点处的接触电阻 线纤维取决于施加到接触点的力或压力。 电子评估单元从导电纤维接收信号以测量施加的力或压力。