公开(公告)号：US20060022941A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11240374

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Brad Armstrong

Inventor： Brad Armstrong

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/24 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G9/04737 ,  G05G2009/04755 ,  G05G2009/04766 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03548 ,  G06F3/03549 ,  G06F2200/1612 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H25/00 ,  H01H25/002 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H2003/008 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2231/008 ,  H01H2237/002

Abstract: An image controller structured for allowing inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, one preferred controller structured with at least a sufficient number of sensors to aid in controlling three-dimensional objects and navigating a three-dimensional viewpoint shown by a display. A rotatable platform with a plurality of pressure sensors is used. An active tactile feedback motor is mounted as a component of the controller for providing vibration to be felt by a user.

Abstract translation: 一种构造成允许输入被转换或转换成电输出的图像控制器，一个优选的控制器，其被构造成具有至少足够数量的传感器，以帮助控制三维物体并导航显示器所示的三维视点。 使用具有多个压力传感器的可旋转平台。 安装有源触觉反馈电动机作为控制器的组件，以提供使用者感觉到的振动。

公开(公告)号：US20060022939A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11240112

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Brad Armstrong

Inventor： Brad Armstrong

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  A63F13/06 ,  A63F13/24 ,  A63F13/285 ,  A63F2300/1037 ,  G05G9/047 ,  G05G9/04737 ,  G05G2009/04755 ,  G05G2009/04766 ,  G06F3/016 ,  G06F3/0213 ,  G06F3/03548 ,  G06F3/03549 ,  G06F2200/1612 ,  G06F2203/013 ,  H01H13/70 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H25/00 ,  H01H25/002 ,  H01H25/008 ,  H01H2003/008 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/004 ,  H01H2215/006 ,  H01H2231/008 ,  H01H2237/002

Abstract: Methods of interacting with image controllers structured for allowing inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, one preferred controller structured with at least a sufficient number of sensors to aid in controlling three-dimensional objects and navigating a three-dimensional viewpoint shown by a display. An active tactile feedback vibrator is mounted as a component of the controller for providing vibration to be felt by a user. Some preferred embodiments also incorporate proportional sensors allowing user variable inputs to cause imagery to be variably controlled.

Abstract translation: 与被构造为允许输入被转换或转换成电输出的图像控制器交互的方法，一个优选的控制器，其构造为具有至少足够数量的传感器，以帮助控制三维物体并导航由显示器所示的三维视点 。 主动触敏反馈振动器作为控制器的组件而安装，以提供使用者感觉到的振动。 一些优选实施例还包括允许用户可变输入引起图像被可变地控制的比例传感器。

公开(公告)号：US06918395B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-19

申请号：US10122414

申请日：2002-04-16

Applicant: Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann

Inventor： Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B19/02 ,  A61B19/08 ,  A61F7/02 ,  A61L2/04 ,  H01H3/14 ,  H01H9/18 ,  H01H13/785 ,  A61F19/00

CPC classification number: A61F7/0241 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B2017/00973 ,  A61F2007/0094 ,  H01H3/14 ,  H01H9/181 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/036

Abstract: A thermal treatment system for thermally treating a sterile medium is controlled via a foot actuated switch to thermally treat the sterile medium to a desired temperature and/or form (e.g., slush). The thermal treatment system includes a basin recessed in a system top surface, while a surgical sterile drape is placed over the system and within the basin to form a drape container for containing the sterile medium. The basin may be configured to cool the sterile medium and form sterile surgical slush, or heat the sterile medium to provide warm sterile liquid. A dislodgment mechanism may be employed within a cooling basin to manipulate the drape and dislodge frozen pieces of sterile medium adhered to the drape. Information pertaining to the sterile medium and system operation may be displayed on a system display that has dimensions sufficient to provide visibility of the information to users located within extended ranges from the system. Alternatively, the thermal treatment system may be responsive to a remote control unit to enable users to control operation of the system remotely. The remote control unit may control various operating parameters and features of the system, and preferably emits system commands in the form of code signals. A receiver is employed by the thermal treatment system to receive the transmitted signals and facilitate system operation in response to those signals. In addition, the foot actuated switch and remote control unit may be utilized with thermal treatment systems having a plurality of heating and/or cooling basins.

Abstract translation: 用于热处理无菌介质的热处理系统通过脚式致动开关进行控制，以将无菌介质热处理至所需温度和/或形式（例如，泥浆）。 热处理系统包括凹陷在系统顶表面中的盆，而外科无菌悬垂布置在系统上并在盆内，以形成用于容纳无菌培养基的悬垂容器。 盆可以被配置为冷却无菌培养基并形成无菌手术霜，或加热无菌培养基以提供温暖的无菌液体。 可以在冷却槽内使用移动机构来操纵悬垂布，并且移除附着在悬垂布上的冷冻的无菌培养基。 关于无菌介质和系统操作的信息可以显示在系统显示器上，该系统显示器具有足够的尺寸以向位于距系统的扩展范围内的用户提供信息的可见性。 或者，热处理系统可以响应于远程控制单元，以使用户能够远程控制系统的操作。 遥控单元可以控制系统的各种操作参数和特征，并且优选以代码信号的形式发射系统命令。 热处理系统使用接收器来接收发射的信号，并且响应于这些信号便于系统操作。 此外，脚踏开关和遥控单元可以与具有多个加热和/或冷却盆的热处理系统一起使用。

公开(公告)号：US20050095934A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10499294

申请日：2002-12-17

Applicant: Bogdan Serban

Inventor： Bogdan Serban

IPC: G06F3/02 ,  H01H13/712 ,  H01H13/785 ,  B32B5/02

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  G06F3/0221 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2203/0085 ,  H01H2203/01 ,  Y10T442/2418

Abstract: A flexible data input device including a first textile layer and a second textile layer, which are arranged spaced apart from each other by a spacer. The spacer includes apertures delimiting the active zones of the data input device. The two textile layers are electroconductive in the active zones and a material with pressure-variable resistance is applied in the active zones, at least on one of the textile layers.

Abstract translation: 一种柔性数据输入装置，包括第一织物层和第二织物层，它们通过间隔物彼此隔开布置。 间隔件包括限定数据输入装置的活动区域的孔。 两个织物层在活性区域中是导电的，并且在活性区域中至少在一个织物层上施加具有可变阻力的材料。

公开(公告)号：US20040164968A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-26

申请号：US10784761

申请日：2004-02-23

Inventor： Isshin Miyamoto

IPC: G09G005/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/016 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/169 ,  G06F3/0202 ,  G06F3/03547 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H13/785 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/03 ,  H01H2217/032 ,  H01H2221/002 ,  H04M1/23 ,  H04M1/72519 ,  H04M2250/22

Abstract: A fingertip tactile sense input device for a personal digital assistant capable of various input operations produced by a moving fingertip over projections recognized by the fingertip tactile sense. An input plate has a plurality of fingertip input projections and input control means that encodes an input signal when a projection is depressed. A fingertip can be moved over the input plate with the wrists fixed. The projections are disposed within a surface area outlined by an inverted generally egg-shaped curve C1 or C2, which is usable equally by the index fingertip of either hand.

Abstract translation: 一种用于个人数字助理的指尖触感输入装置，其能够通过由指尖触觉识别的突出部上的移动指尖产生的各种输入操作。 输入板具有多个指尖输入投影和输入控制装置，当投影被按压时对输入信号进行编码。 手指可以在手指上移动指尖。 突起设置在由倒置的大致蛋形曲线C1或C2所示的表面区域内，该曲线C1或C2可由任一只手的指数指尖相等地使用。

公开(公告)号：US06750415B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10292859

申请日：2002-11-12

Applicant: Toru Yamagami

Inventor： Toru Yamagami

IPC: H01H1370

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/702 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/006

Abstract: An input device includes a keytop, an elastic member, a movable electrode and a fixed electrode. The movable electrode is coupled to the elastic member above the fixed electrode. The electrodes are enclosed within a recess. A resistance of one of the fixed or movable electrodes changes when the electrodes are in contact based on a pressure exerted on the keytop.

Abstract translation: 输入装置包括键顶，弹性构件，可动电极和固定电极。 可动电极与固定电极上方的弹性部件连接。 电极被封闭在凹槽内。 当电极基于施加在键顶上的压力接触时，固定或可动电极之一的电阻发生变化。

公开(公告)号：US06750412B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10230320

申请日：2002-08-29

Applicant: Koji Ito ,  Takeshi Tahara ,  Kazuya Tanaka ,  Wataru Otake

Inventor： Koji Ito ,  Takeshi Tahara ,  Kazuya Tanaka ,  Wataru Otake

IPC: H01H314

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  B60N2/002 ,  H01H3/141 ,  H01H2201/036

Abstract: A pressure sensing switch which prevents the crack and damage when a stress is applied. The pressure-sensing switch extended in an X-Y-direction includes pressure sensing portions arranged in an X-direction and connection portion provided between the pressure sensing portions for connecting the pressure sensing portions. The connection portion includes a straight portion extended in X-direction and a straight portion formed by inverting both ends of the straight portion. The straight portion is deformed in a Y-direction for connecting to the pressure sensing portions.

Abstract translation: 压力传感开关，用于防止在施加应力时的裂纹和损坏。 沿X-Y方向延伸的压力感测开关包括设置在X方向的压力感测部分和设置在用于连接压力感测部分的压力感测部分之间的连接部分。 连接部分包括在X方向上延伸的直线部分和通过反转直线部分的两端而形成的直线部分。 直线部分在Y方向上变形以连接到压力感测部分。

公开(公告)号：US06694820B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US10174942

申请日：2002-06-20

Applicant: Atsushi Ono

Inventor： Atsushi Ono

IPC: G01L900

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01H13/50 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2215/004

Abstract: In a pressure sensor, a first electrode is formed on a base plate. A insulating laminate material coats the first electrode. A conductive rubber is attached on a click rubber. The conductive rubber is brought into a pressure contact with the first electrode coated with the insulating laminate material.

Abstract translation: 在压力传感器中，第一电极形成在基板上。 绝缘层压材料涂覆第一电极。 导电橡胶附着在点胶上。 将导电橡胶与涂覆有绝缘层压材料的第一电极压力接触。

公开(公告)号：US06652968B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-25

申请号：US09814631

申请日：2001-03-22

Applicant: Dorothy H. J. Miller ,  Brian L. Miller

Inventor： Dorothy H. J. Miller ,  Brian L. Miller

IPC: B05D512

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01B1/22 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  Y10T428/12181 ,  Y10T428/2998

Abstract: A pressure activated electrically conductive polymeric matrix material that is doped with particulate filler material. Electrical conductivity is pressure activated with a change in electrical resistance; specifically, with no pressure applied, the material is at a high resistance and with pressure the resistance is materially lower. Conductive fillers may be spherical or powder substrate, such as glass, graphite, etc., having plated thereon a metal coating which is electrically conductive and which is more thermally conductive than the substrate. The polymeric matrix materials may include polyurethane, silicone, and many other synthetic or natural rubbers. The material of the present invention exhibits a unique on-off switching characteristic, in that, at a pressure smaller than actuation pressure, the amount of current the material can switch is zero; at pressure greater or equal to actuation pressure, the material switches the full current, with no material change in the overall temperature of the material. This translates into a very sharp decrease in the electrical resistance of the material with little or no detectable increase in the overall temperature of the material. The material also exhibits a latching function, in that, when the material is under pressure, current drops immediately to zero or a few milliamperes when the continuous current flowing through the material exceeds its maximum continuous current flow value with no material change in the overall temperature of the material. The differences in electrical and thermal conductivity of the metal coating and the substrate and the small contact areas between conductive spheres or powder particles are believed to be the physical bases of the on-off switching and latching characteristics.

Abstract translation: 一种压力激活的导电聚合物基质材料，其掺杂有颗粒填料。 电导率随着电阻的变化而被激活; 具体地，在没有施加压力的情况下，材料处于高电阻并且在压力下电阻大幅降低。 导电填料可以是球形或粉末基底，例如玻璃，石墨等，其上镀有导电并且比基底更具导热性的金属涂层。 聚合物基质材料可以包括聚氨酯，硅树脂和许多其它合成或天然橡胶。 本发明的材料具有独特的开 - 关切换特性，因为在小于致动压力的压力下，材料可切换的电流量为零; 在大于或等于致动压力的压力下，材料切换整个电流，材料的整体温度没有材料变化。 这意味着材料的电阻非常急剧下降，材料的整体温度很少或没有可检测的增加。 该材料还具有闭锁功能，因为当材料处于压力下时，当流过材料的连续电流超过其最大连续电流流动值时，电流立即下降至零或几毫安，而总体温度没有任何变化 的材料。 金属涂层和基板的导电性和导热性差异以及导电球体或粉末颗粒之间的小接触面积被认为是开 - 关切换和闭锁特性的物理基础。

公开(公告)号：US20030201869A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-30

申请号：US10437395

申请日：2003-05-12

Inventor： Brad A. Armstrong

IPC: H01C010/10

CPC classification number: H01H13/785 ,  H01C10/106 ,  H01H13/48 ,  H01H2201/036 ,  H01H2237/002

Abstract: An analog sensor depressible by a single human finger/thumb. Depressive force is applied to a dome-cap and to structuring capable of defining analog output of the sensor responsive to varying force applied by a single finger or thumb. Depressive force causes the dome-cap to bow downward passing through a user discernable threshold, causing a snap-through tactile sensation. The analog sensor is further taught in combination with additional sensors and tactile feedback structures, for example, sensors such as rotary potentiometers and the tactile feedback structure of an electric motor rotating an offset weight.

Abstract translation: 模拟传感器可以由单个人的手指/拇指压下。 抑制力被施加到圆顶盖，并且能够响应于单个手指或拇指施加的变化的力而能够定义传感器的模拟输出的构造。 抑郁力使圆顶盖向下弯曲，穿过用户可辨别的阈值，导致卡通式触觉。 模拟传感器进一步与额外的传感器和触觉反馈结构相结合，例如，诸如旋转电位器的传感器以及旋转偏移重量的电动机的触觉反馈结构。