公开(公告)号：US09454255B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-27

申请号：US14731376

申请日：2015-06-04

Applicant: Synaptics Incorporated

Inventor： Pascale El Kallassi ,  Bob Lee MacKey

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G01R27/26 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04106 ,  G06F2203/04111 ,  G06F2203/04112

Abstract: A device and method for operating a capacitive touch screen input device configured to sense input objects and their applied force in a sensing region, the device including a pliable component having an input surface and characterized by a bending stiffness, and first and second arrays of sensor electrodes. The input device further includes a third array of sensor electrodes and a spacing layer disposed between the third array. The pliable component is characterized by a compressive stiffness and configured to deform in response to a force applied to the input surface and to deflect the second array of sensor electrodes towards the third array of sensor electrodes, wherein the deformation of the input surface and the deflection of the second array of sensor electrodes is a function of the ratio of the bending stiffness of the pliable component and the compressive stiffness of the spacing layer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作电容式触摸屏输入装置的装置和方法，其被配置为感测输入物体及其在感测区域中施加的力，所述装置包括具有输入表面并具有弯曲刚度特征的柔性部件，以及第一和第二传感器阵列 电极。 输入装置还包括传感器电极的第三阵列和设置在第三阵列之间的间隔层。 柔韧部件的特征在于压缩刚度并且被配置为响应于施加到输入表面的力而变形并且使传感器电极的第二阵列朝向传感器电极的第三阵列偏转，其中输入表面的变形和偏转 第二阵列的传感器电极是柔性部件的弯曲刚度与间隔层的压缩刚度之比的函数。

公开(公告)号：US09436215B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14734452

申请日：2015-06-09

Applicant: NANOMADE CONCEPT ,  INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE TOULOUSE ,  CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE

Inventor： Benoît Viallet ,  Laurence Ressier ,  Jérémie Grisolia ,  Lionel Songeon ,  Eric Mouchel La Fosse ,  Lukas Czornomaz

IPC: G01R27/28 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G01R27/02 ,  G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G06F1/16 ,  G01L1/144 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G01R27/02 ,  G01R27/2605 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/0416 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F2203/04103 ,  G06F2203/04105

Abstract: A device to detect and quantify a force applied on a surface includes a test specimen, an electrically insulating substrate, a first electrode bound to the substrate, a second electrode, an assembly of conductive or semi-conductive nanoparticles in contact with the two electrodes, and a measurement device. The measurement device provides proportional information with respect to an electrical property of the nanoparticles assembly. The electrical property is measured between the first and second electrode. The test specimen is the nanoparticles assembly itself and the electrical property is sensitive to the distance between the nanoparticles of the assembly. The nanoparticles assembly itself is used as a test specimen and allows a force to be quantified even if the nanoparticles assembly is deposited on a rigid substrate.

Abstract translation: 用于检测和量化施加在表面上的力的装置包括测试样本，电绝缘衬底，与衬底结合的第一电极，第二电极，与两个电极接触的导电或半导体纳米颗粒的组件， 和测量装置。 测量装置提供关于纳米颗粒组件的电性能的比例信息。 在第一和第二电极之间测量电特性。 测试样品是纳米颗粒组件本身，并且电性能对组件的纳米颗粒之间的距离敏感。 纳米颗粒组件本身用作测试样品，并且即使将纳米颗粒组件沉积在刚性基底上也允许定量。

公开(公告)号：US20160018274A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14378867

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Peter SEITZ

Inventor： Peter SEITZ

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  H01G13/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/14 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/6801 ,  A61B5/6843 ,  G01D5/2417 ,  G01L1/146 ,  H01G13/006

Abstract: A textile pressure sensor for the capacitive measuring of a pressure distribution of objects of any shape, in particular body parts, on a surface is proposed, having a first structure (30a) which is conductive at least in regions and a second structure (30b) which is conductive at least in regions, wherein the first and the second structure which are conductive at least in regions are separated from each other by a dielectric intermediate element (48), and wherein conductive regions of the first structure (30a) form capacitors with opposite conductive regions of the second structure (30b). The textile pressure sensor is distinguished in that the first and/or the second structure (30a, 30b) which is conductive at least in regions is designed as a knitted fabric.

Abstract translation: 提出了用于电容式测量表面上任何形状的物体（特别是身体部位）的压力分布的纺织品压力传感器，其具有至少在区域中导电的第一结构（30a）和第二结构（30b） 至少在区域中是导电的，其中至少在区域中导电的第一和第二结构通过电介质中间元件（48）彼此分离，并且其中第一结构（30a）的导电区域形成具有 第二结构（30b）的相对的导电区域。 织物压力传感器的特征在于至少在区域中导电的第一和/或第二结构（30a，30b）被设计为针织物。

公开(公告)号：US20150331512A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14671844

申请日：2015-03-27

Applicant: BeBop Sensors, Inc.

Inventor： Keith A. McMillen

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/041 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G01L1/26 ,  G01L5/0038 ,  G01L9/0052 ,  G06F1/163 ,  G06F3/0414 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/047 ,  G06F2203/04102

Abstract: Sensors incorporating piezoresistive materials are described. One class of sensors includes conductive traces formed directly on or otherwise integrated with the piezoresistive material.

Abstract translation: 描述了结合压阻材料的传感器。 一类传感器包括直接形成在压电材料上或以其它方式与压阻材料一体形成的导电迹线。

公开(公告)号：US09146164B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

申请号：US13788255

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: Wico Hopman ,  George Van Der Donk ,  Maarten Van Noorden ,  Sean DiStefano

Inventor： Wico Hopman ,  George Van Der Donk ,  Maarten Van Noorden ,  Sean DiStefano

IPC: G01L7/08 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01L1/22

CPC classification number: G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/2243 ,  G01L7/08 ,  G01L7/082 ,  G01L9/0016 ,  G01L9/0042 ,  G01L9/0044 ,  G01L9/0047 ,  G01L9/0054 ,  G01L9/0072 ,  G01L9/0073 ,  G01L9/0075

Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a first substrate. The first substrate may have a first side for accommodating a first diaphragm. The first substrate may also have a second side. The second side may include a polygonal-shaped depression that is sized to accommodate a second diaphragm associated with a second substrate. The first substrate and first diaphragm may be included in a first assembly and the second substrate and second diaphragm may be included in a second assembly. The first assembly and the second assembly may be included in a stack where at least a portion of the second diaphragm is positioned to fit inside the polygonal-shaped depression in the stack.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，装置包括第一基板。 第一基板可以具有用于容纳第一隔膜的第一侧。 第一衬底也可以具有第二面。 第二侧可以包括多边形凹陷，其尺寸适于容纳与第二基底相关联的第二隔膜。 第一基板和第一隔膜可以包括在第一组件中，并且第二基板和第二隔膜可以包括在第二组件中。 第一组件和第二组件可以包括在堆叠中，其中第二膜片的至少一部分被定位成装配在堆叠体的多边形凹陷部内。

公开(公告)号：US20150233776A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14627494

申请日：2015-02-20

Applicant: Jiang Zhe ,  Li Du

Inventor： Jiang Zhe ,  Li Du

IPC: G01L1/14 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/103

CPC classification number: G01L1/146 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/053 ,  A61B5/1038 ,  A61B5/6807 ,  A61B2562/164

Abstract: A wearable inductive-force sensor, which provides high-sensitivity dynamic measurements of both normal force and shear force, utilizes three spiral planar force sensing coils. These spiral planar coils allow the measurement of shear force in the x and y directions and the measurement of a normal force in the z direction. The force sensor is configured to be mounted in various locations, such as an insole of a shoe, so as to provide real-time force sensing of forces that are applied to a patient's feet as they move. In addition, force-measurement electronics used with the force sensor are configured to use resonance-frequency division signal multiplexing to monitor the response of the force sensing coils, which allows the sensor to have minimal complexity, while still being highly sensitive.

Abstract translation: 一种耐磨感应力传感器，其提供了对法向力和剪切力的高灵敏度动态测量，使用三个螺旋平面力传感线圈。 这些螺旋平面线圈允许测量x和y方向上的剪切力和测量z方向上的法向力。 力传感器被配置成安装在各种位置，例如鞋的鞋内底，以便提供实时力量感测在病人脚移动时施加到患者脚上的力。 此外，与力传感器一起使用的力测量电子器件被配置为使用谐振频率分频信号复用来监测力感测线圈的响应，这允许传感器具有最小的复杂性，同时仍然是高度敏感的。

公开(公告)号：US20140373594A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14232366

申请日：2012-07-11

Applicant: Tal Natan Remez ,  Amir Ben Shalom ,  Gusti Yoram Averbuch

Inventor： Tal Natan Remez ,  Amir Ben Shalom ,  Gusti Yoram Averbuch

IPC: G01L25/00 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01B7/16

CPC classification number: G01L25/00 ,  A61B5/6892 ,  A61B2562/0247 ,  A61B2562/046 ,  G01B7/16 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G01L1/22 ,  Y10T29/49004

Abstract: A method for manufacture of a pressure sensing mat comprising the steps of: (a) preparing two conductive layers, each conductive layer comprising an array of conducting strips mounted upon a substrate arranged in a parallel fashion, wherein the conducting strips of the first conductive layer are oriented perpendicularly in relation to the conducting strips of the second conductive layer; (b) for each conductive layer, connecting each of the conducting strips to a communication line; (c) sandwiching a compressible layer between the two conductive layers; and (d) performing a pressure reading standardization test to the mat.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造压力感测垫的方法，包括以下步骤：（a）制备两个导电层，每个导电层包括安装在以平行方式布置的衬底上的导电条阵列，其中第一导电层的导电条 相对于第二导电层的导电带垂直取向; （b）对于每个导电层，将每个导电条连接到通信线; （c）将可压缩层夹在两个导电层之间; 和（d）对垫进行压力读数标准化测试。

公开(公告)号：US08893561B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13480406

申请日：2012-05-24

Applicant: Timothy Carl Gorjanc ,  Ian Main ,  Dave Jack

Inventor： Timothy Carl Gorjanc ,  Ian Main ,  Dave Jack

IPC: G01D7/00 ,  G01L1/14

CPC classification number: G01L1/146

Abstract: A capacitance pressure mapping system includes a plurality of sensor cells created by the intersection of electrode columns and rows, and a solid elastomer dielectric separating the electrode columns and rows. The elastomer is at least one planar sheet having a surface comprising a pattern of projections. The pattern of projections may include two or more different types of projections, for example projections of different shapes (geometries) and/or sizes (height, width).

Abstract translation: 电容压力映射系统包括由电极柱和行的交点产生的多个传感器单元，以及分离电极柱和行的固体弹性体电介质。 弹性体是具有包括突起图案的表面的至少一个平板。 突起的图案可以包括两种或更多种不同类型的突起，例如不同形状（几何）和/或尺寸（高度，宽度）的突起。

公开(公告)号：US20140316645A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-23

申请号：US14240003

申请日：2012-07-23

Applicant: Peter Norman Rose ,  Paul Michael Taylor

Inventor： Peter Norman Rose ,  Paul Michael Taylor

IPC: G01L17/00 ,  G01G19/02

CPC classification number: G01L17/00 ,  G01G19/024 ,  G01L1/146 ,  G01L17/005

Abstract: A sensor array (13) for checking the pressure of a vehicle tyre whilst being moved over the array comprises two sets (14) and (19) of aligned, facing sensor members. The first set (14) of sensor members is formed by slits (15) cut into a plate of metal to form first fingers (16) connected in cantilevered fashion to a first base portion (17), which extend in the direction of intended vehicle movement to free ends (18). The second set (19) of sensor members is formed by slits (20) cut into a plate of metal to form second fingers (21) connected in cantilevered fashion to a second base portion (22), which extend in the reverse of the direction of intended vehicle movement to free ends (23). The fingers of the two sets are aligned and the free ends (18) and (23) are closely adjacent. Each finger is provided with a load sensing system (28, 29) which provides an indication of the load on the finger as the tyre moves over the finger. Loads are applied to different positions along the fingers as the tyre moves over the array. The sensitivity of the array increases from a minimum for a load applied where the first fingers (16) are attached to the first base portion (17), to a maximum adjacent the free ends (18, 23) of the first and second fingers (16) and (21), and then decreases to a minimum where the second fingers (21) are attached to the second base portion (22). The fingers may be replaced by series of individual sensing elements (42) arranged in groups so as to constitute sensor members, whose outputs are weighted so that the sensitivity varies in a similar manner along a sensor member.

Abstract translation: 用于检查车辆轮胎的压力同时在阵列上移动的传感器阵列（13）包括两组（14）和（19）对准的面对传感器构件。 传感器构件的第一组（14）由切割成金属板的狭缝（15）形成，以形成以悬臂方式连接到第一基部（17）的第一指状物（16），该第一基部部分沿着预期车辆的方向延伸 运动到自由端（18）。 传感器构件的第二组（19）由切割成金属板的狭缝（20）形成，以形成以悬臂方式连接到第二基部（22）的第二指（21），第二基部 预期的车辆运动到自由端（23）。 两组的手指对齐，自由端（18）和（23）紧密相邻。 每个手指设置有负载感测系统（28,29），当轮胎在手指上方移动时，该负载感测系统提供手指上的负载的指示。 当轮胎在阵列上移动时，负载沿着手指施加到不同的位置。 阵列的灵敏度从第一指状物（16）附着到第一基底部分（17）上施加的载荷的最小值增加到与第一和第二手指的自由端（18,23）相邻的最大值 16）和（21），然后在第二手指（21）附接到第二基部（22）的同时减小到最小。 手指可以由一系列以组合布置的各个感测元件（42）代替，以构成传感器构件，其输出被加权，使得灵敏度沿着传感器构件以类似的方式变化。

公开(公告)号：US20140298921A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US14245709

申请日：2014-04-04

Applicant: University of Utah

Inventor： Rajesh Surapaneni ,  Carlos H. Mastrangelo

IPC: G01L1/14

CPC classification number: G01L1/146 ,  G01L5/165 ,  G01L25/00

Abstract: A flexible tactile imager includes an array of sensing cells that measure shear force and normal force. The sensing cells include a first sub-cell and a second sub-cell. Each sub-cell includes multi-fingered capacitors configured to measure shear force in a first or second direction and to measure the normal force. The multi-fingered capacitors include a flexible printed circuit board, a comb-like fingered sense electrode and drive electrode patterned on a layer of the flexible printed circuit board, a deformable dielectric material positioned above the comb-like fingered sense and drive electrodes, the comb-like fingered floating electrode patterned above the deformable dielectric material, a first capacitance formed between the comb-like fingered sense electrode and the comb-like fingered floating electrode, and a second capacitance formed between the comb-like fingered drive electrode and the comb-like fingered floating electrode.

Abstract translation: 柔性触觉成像仪包括测量剪切力和法向力的感测单元阵列。 感测单元包括第一子单元和第二子单元。 每个子单元包括配置成测量第一或第二方向上的剪切力并测量法向力的多指电容器。 多指电容器包括柔性印刷电路板，梳状指状感测电极和图案化在柔性印刷电路板的层上的驱动电极，位于梳状指触感觉上方的可变形介电材料和驱动电极， 形成在可变形电介质材料之上的梳状指形浮动电极，形成在梳状指状感测电极和梳状指状浮动电极之间的第一电容，以及形成在梳状指状驱动电极和梳子之间的第二电容 类手指浮动电极。