公开(公告)号：US08717044B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US12766840

申请日：2010-04-23

Applicant: Nicholas A. Sims ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi ,  Alexei Kosut ,  Timothy Johnson ,  Barry Corlett

Inventor： Nicholas A. Sims ,  Jeffrey J. Terlizzi ,  Alexei Kosut ,  Timothy Johnson ,  Barry Corlett

IPC: G01R27/08 ,  G01R27/02 ,  G01L1/20

CPC classification number: G01R27/02 ,  G01L1/205 ,  H02J7/042 ,  H02J2007/0062 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  H02M7/02 ,  H02M7/53803 ,  H02M7/53846 ,  H02M7/539

Abstract: An alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) power converter may have a connector with a pair of power supply contacts and a pair of data contacts. An electronic device may be connected to the connector of the power converter. The power converter may supply DC power to the electronic device using the power supply contacts. The power converter may include control circuitry that has a resistor coupled across the data contacts. When the electronic device and the power converter are connected to each other, each may advertize to the other that capabilities are present that exceed industry standards. At the same time, standard-compliant discovery operations may be performed to probe the value of the resistance of the resistor that is coupled across the data contacts. When extended capabilities are discovered, extended functions may be performed including accelerated charging functions and data communications functions.

Abstract translation: 直流（DC）电力转换器的交流（AC）可以具有与一对电源触点和一对数据触点的连接器。 电子设备可以连接到功率转换器的连接器。 电源转换器可以使用电源触点向电子设备提供直流电源。 功率转换器可以包括具有耦合在数据触点上的电阻的控制电路。 当电子设备和功率转换器彼此连接时，每个可以向另一个通告超出行业标准的能力。 同时，可以执行符合标准的发现操作来探测跨数据触点耦合的电阻器的电阻值。 当发现扩展能力时，可以执行扩展功能，包括加速计费功能和数据通信功能。

公开(公告)号：US08707802B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13240244

申请日：2011-09-22

Applicant: Takahiro Amano ,  Tomo Ikebe

Inventor： Takahiro Amano ,  Tomo Ikebe

IPC: G01D7/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/04 ,  B25J13/083 ,  G01L1/02 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G01L5/009 ,  G06F3/0414

Abstract: A first substrate that includes pressure sensors which are disposed in plural around a reference point; an approximately hemispherical elastic protrusion that is positioned so that the center of the elastic protrusion is approximately disposed in a position which is overlapped with the reference point, and is elastically deformed by an external force; and a second substrate that is separated from the elastic protrusion and installed on a side which is opposite to the first substrate are provided. When the external force is applied, a predetermined calculation is performed by using a pressure value which is detected through each pressure sensor, and the direction and the intensity of the applied external force are obtained.

Abstract translation: 第一基板，其包括在参考点周围多个设置的压力传感器; 大致半球状的弹性突起被定位成使得弹性突起的中心大致设置在与基准点重叠的位置，并且通过外力弹性变形; 并且设置与弹性突起分离并安装在与第一基板相对的一侧的第二基板。 当施加外力时，通过使用通过每个压力传感器检测的压力值来执行预定的计算，并且获得所施加的外力的方向和强度。

公开(公告)号：US20140073220A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14079461

申请日：2013-11-13

Applicant: HALLMARK CARDS, INCORPORATED

Inventor： ROBERT E. MORLEY ,  JENNIFER R. GARBOS

IPC: A63H3/02

CPC classification number: A63H3/28 ,  A63H3/02 ,  A63H3/20 ,  A63H9/00 ,  A63H33/26 ,  G01L1/205 ,  H01H3/14

Abstract: A plush toy having electronics therein for interacting with a user includes a non-rigid electrical component for detecting deformation thereof. The component includes a first layer of a compressible material with at least one aperture therethrough. Second and third layers of an electrically conductive material are positioned on opposite sides of the first layer across the aperture. The second and third layers of material may be brought into contact with each other in the aperture of the first layer to complete an electrical connection between the second and third layers by compression of the first layer upon application of a compression force. When the compression force is removed, the first material expands to separate the second and third layers, thereby breaking the electrical connection. Upon detection of deformation of the electrical component, the electronics activate a response by the toy, such as an audio response.

Abstract translation: 具有用于与用户相互作用的电子装置的毛绒玩具包括用于检测其变形的非刚性电气部件。 该组件包括具有穿过其中的至少一个孔的可压缩材料的第一层。 导电材料的第二和第三层被定位在穿过孔的第一层的相对侧上。 第二层和第三层材料可以在第一层的孔中彼此接触，以在施加压缩力时通过第一层的压缩来完成第二层和第三层之间的电连接。 当去除压缩力时，第一材料膨胀以分离第二层和第三层，从而破坏电连接。 当检测到电气部件的变形时，电子装置激活玩具的响应，例如音频响应。

公开(公告)号：US20140043254A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13669391

申请日：2012-11-05

Applicant: Harold J. Goldbaum

Inventor： Harold J. Goldbaum

IPC: G01D7/00 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G06F3/0414

Abstract: A multilayer wire array having an upper layer having a series wires arranged in an equally spaced, parallel relationship and a series of internal layers located in a spatial arrangement below the upper layer. Each internal layer is similar to the upper layer, wherein each internal layer is oriented preferably perpendicularly to the adjacent layers. The upper layer is provided in electrical connectivity with a power source. Each subsequent layer is provided in electrical communication with a sensing device. Pressure is applied to the wire array, wherein the pressure distorts the layers causing electrical communication between contacting wires. The connectivity provides an output that is sensed by the sensing device and subsequently analyzed to determine the location and any respective movement of the pressure applied to the array. The output data can be used as a pointing device for a computer, a user identity device, and a security device.

Abstract translation: 具有上层的多层布线阵列具有以等间距平行关系布置的串联布线，以及位于上层下方空间布置的一系列内层。 每个内层类似于上层，其中每个内层优选地垂直于相邻层定向。 上层与电源电连接。 提供每个后续层与感测装置电连通。 压力被施加到线阵列，其中压力使层发生变形，引起接触线之间的电连通。 连通性提供了由感测装置感测并随后分析以确定施加到阵列的压力的位置和任何相应运动的输出。 输出数据可以用作计算机，用户身份设备和安全设备的指点设备。

公开(公告)号：US20140021969A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US13620732

申请日：2012-09-15

Applicant: Kuo-Hua Tseng ,  Chang-Ho Liou ,  Wen-Ching Ko ,  Yan-Rung Lin ,  Kuan-Wei Chen

Inventor： Kuo-Hua Tseng ,  Chang-Ho Liou ,  Wen-Ching Ko ,  Yan-Rung Lin ,  Kuan-Wei Chen

IPC: G01R27/02

CPC classification number: G01L1/205 ,  G01L1/26

Abstract: A readout apparatus and a driving method for sensor are provided. The readout apparatus includes an adjustable bias unit, a sensor unit, a signal converting unit, a checking unit and a control unit. The sensor unit senses physical energy and outputs a sensing result by using a bias voltage outputted from the adjustable bias unit. The control unit controls the adjustable bias unit according to the sensing result, so as to adjust the bias voltage. Therefore, the readout apparatus can reduce continuous power loss caused by long-term detection.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于传感器的读出装置和驱动方法。 读出装置包括可调偏置单元，传感器单元，信号转换单元，检查单元和控制单元。 传感器单元通过使用从可调节偏压单元输出的偏置电压来感测物理能量并输出感测结果。 控制单元根据检测结果控制可调偏置单元，调整偏置电压。 因此，读出装置可以减少由长期检测引起的连续功率损耗。

公开(公告)号：US08633716B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13236905

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: Shang-Tai Yeh ,  Jia-Ming Chen ,  Shun-Lung Ho

Inventor： Shang-Tai Yeh ,  Jia-Ming Chen ,  Shun-Lung Ho

IPC: G01R27/08 ,  G01L1/20

CPC classification number: G01L1/205 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F2203/04104

Abstract: A method and the device for position detection are disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of strips intersecting each other to form a plurality of intersecting regions. A pair of depressed strips intersecting on an intersecting region contact to each other to form a depressed intersecting region. According to the depressed intersecting regions, each depression can be determined. The total contact impedance of a depressing crossover a plurality of intersecting regions is the parallel contact impedance of the contact impedances of all intersecting regions corresponding to the same depression.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于位置检测的方法和装置。 该装置包括彼此相交以形成多个相交区域的多个条带。 与交叉区域相交的一对凹陷条彼此接触以形成凹陷的相交区域。 根据凹陷的相交区域，可以确定每个凹陷。 多个交叉区域的按压交叉点的总接触阻抗是对应于同一凹陷部的所有相交区域的接触阻抗的平行接触阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US20130269172A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13825124

申请日：2011-08-23

Applicant: Xiaoming Tao ,  Tao Hua ,  Yangyong Wang ,  Qiao Li ,  Yee Kwan Chow

Inventor： Xiaoming Tao ,  Tao Hua ,  Yangyong Wang ,  Qiao Li ,  Yee Kwan Chow

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  G01N27/04

CPC classification number: G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G01L11/025 ,  G01N27/04 ,  Y10T29/49004 ,  Y10T29/49117 ,  Y10T29/53

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor comprises cutting a sensing fabric to a pre-determined size, connecting a flexible electric wire with a wire of the sensing fabric by sewing, fixing the sensing fabric by means of a clamping positioner at a pre-determined tension, bonding a lower conversion layer with the sensing fabric by means of a lower conversion layer positioning box, bonding an adjustable column with the sensing fabric by means of an upper conversion layer positioning box, and bonding the upper conversion layer with the adjustable column by means of the upper conversion layer positioning box. A tool for manufacturing the sensor comprises an electrical property measuring device, a wire connecting tool, and a sensor structural component assembling tool. The present invention provides an easy and convenient way of manufacturing a fabric pressure sensor, monitoring the quality of manufacture, and enhancing the manufacturing precision and product yield.

Abstract translation: 用于制造织物压力传感器的方法包括将感测织物切割成预定尺寸，通过缝合将柔性电线与感测织物的线连接，借助于夹紧定位器将感测织物固定在预定的 张力，通过下转换层定位盒与感测织物粘合较低转换层，通过上转换层定位盒将可调节柱与感测织物结合，并将上转换层与可调列结合 上转换层定位盒的手段。 用于制造传感器的工具包括电性能测量装置，线连接工具和传感器结构部件组装工具。 本发明提供一种容易制造织物压力传感器的方法，监测制造质量，提高制造精度和产品产量。

公开(公告)号：US08547197B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US13173781

申请日：2011-06-30

Applicant: Kang-Ho Byun ,  Byung-Jik Kim

Inventor： Kang-Ho Byun ,  Byung-Jik Kim

IPC: G01L1/22

CPC classification number: H01C17/281 ,  G01B7/18 ,  G01L1/20 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G06F2203/04102 ,  H01C10/10 ,  H01C17/065 ,  Y10T29/49103

Abstract: A bend-detecting (bending) sensor is provided, including a flexible substrate, at least a pair of electrode patterns spaced apart from each other provided on the flexible substrate, and a paste layer containing conductive particles. The paste layer is coated onto the flexible substrate where the electrode patterns are formed, such that when the flexible substrate is bent, the density of the conductive particles between the electrode patterns changes and an electric resistance between the electrode patterns also changes, thereby sensing deformation of the flexible substrate, and eventually, a target to which the flexible display element or the flexible substrate is attached. When the bending sensor is applied to the flexible display device, the electrode patterns and the paste layer may be formed on the flexible substrate which is to form the flexible display element, thus forming a bending sensing structure with a thickness of the flexible display element or less.

Abstract translation: 提供弯曲检测（弯曲）传感器，包括柔性基板，设置在柔性基板上的彼此间隔开的至少一对电极图案和包含导电颗粒的糊状层。 膏形层被涂覆到形成有电极图案的柔性基板上，使得当柔性基板弯曲时，电极图案之间的导电颗粒的密度改变，并且电极图案之间的电阻也改变，从而感测变形 的柔性基板，最后是柔性显示元件或柔性基板所附着的目标。 当弯曲传感器被应用于柔性显示装置时，电极图案和糊状层可以形成在柔性基板上，以形成柔性显示元件，从而形成具有柔性显示元件的厚度的弯曲感测结构或 减。

公开(公告)号：US20120162122A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US12979124

申请日：2010-12-27

Applicant: Bernard O. Geaghan

Inventor： Bernard O. Geaghan

IPC: G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/041 ,  G01L1/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G01L1/205 ,  G06F3/045 ,  G06F3/047

Abstract: A force sensitive device comprises a force sensor and a control system. The control system applies drive signals to the force sensor and measures receive signals that are responsive to forces associated with contacts made to the force sensitive device. The control system determines location and force information of one or more contacts on the force sensor based upon the receive signals.

Abstract translation: 力敏装置包括力传感器和控制系统。 控制系统将驱动信号施加到力传感器并且测量响应于与力敏感装置制成的触点相关联的力的接收信号。 控制系统基于接收信号来确定力传感器上的一个或多个触点的位置和力信息。

公开(公告)号：US08188756B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US10504427

申请日：2002-02-14

Applicant: Justin Cresswell ,  Arnulf Pietsch ,  Gerhard Wild

Inventor： Justin Cresswell ,  Arnulf Pietsch ,  Gerhard Wild

IPC: G01R27/28

CPC classification number: G01L1/205 ,  B60R21/01516 ,  B60R2021/01184

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the electrical resistance of an electrical supply lead to sensor elements and concerns a sensor arrangement. The sensor elements are interconnected to form a sensor arrangement, and the electrical total resistance of the supply lead to the sensor elements is determined by effecting a measurement involving an electrical component. The electrical total resistance of the supply lead to the sensor elements is compared to a reference value, whereby the reference value is the value of the electrical total resistance of a reference component of the circuit arrangement and of its electrical leads. The reference value is also determined by effecting a measurement.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于确定传感器元件的电源引线的电阻和传感器装置的方法。 传感器元件互连以形成传感器装置，并且通过进行涉及电气部件的测量来确定供应给传感器元件的电气总电阻。 将馈送到传感器元件的电气总电阻与参考值进行比较，由此参考值是电路装置及其电引线的参考部件的电总电阻的值。 参考值也是通过进行测量来确定的。