FLEXIBLE FABRIC BASED TRANSISTORS FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL SENSING ON 2D and 3D CURVED SURFACES

    公开(公告)号:US20240255363A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-01

    申请号:US18398429

    申请日:2024-03-08

    Applicant: Nextiles, Inc.

    Inventor: George Sun

    CPC classification number: G01L1/18 D05C17/00 D05D2209/00 D05D2303/40

    Abstract: A system of fabric-based devices designed as transistors with tri-state behavior that can measure any geometries on 2D and 3D surfaces. The devices are constructed from layers of conductive materials and flexible sheets that allow signals to selectively cross between layers. Multiple layers of conductive signals can be achieved by controlling the tension of the top and bottom thread, and interlayering conductive, semiconductive, insulating, and semi-porous materials around a sensing layer. The layers can be further modified to include folds and cuts that allow for 2D and 3D bending, stretching, twisting, and curves. Large sheets of devices can be organized into grid-like matrixes, with signal wires connected in a multiplexed fashion to minimize the amount of threads to simplify construction and device communication to a central processing unit.

    SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES FOR STATIC AND DYNAMIC BODY MEASUREMENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20190234817A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-01

    申请号:US16237314

    申请日:2018-12-31

    Applicant: Nextiles Inc.

    Inventor: George L. Sun

    Abstract: In various aspects, embodiments of the disclosure are generally directed to measuring static and dynamic forces of a body using sensors. In particular, a sensor may include a first layer serving as a flexible support material; a second layer on the first layer, the second layer serving as a sensing material; and a third layer on the second layer, the third layer comprising an insulating material. Further, the second layer and the third layer may be coupled using a first electrode comprising a first conductive thread and a first non-conductive thread. Additionally, the first conductive thread may be embedded in the second layer. Also, the first layer and the second layer may be further coupled using a second electrode comprising a second conductive thread and a second non-conductive thread, the second conductive thread may be embedded in the second layer.

    Flexible fabric based transistors for electromechanical sensing on 2D and 3D curved surfaces

    公开(公告)号:US12292345B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-06

    申请号:US18398429

    申请日:2024-03-08

    Applicant: Nextiles, Inc.

    Inventor: George Sun

    Abstract: A system of fabric-based devices designed as transistors with tri-state behavior that can measure any geometries on 2D and 3D surfaces. The devices are constructed from layers of conductive materials and flexible sheets that allow signals to selectively cross between layers. Multiple layers of conductive signals can be achieved by controlling the tension of the top and bottom thread, and interlayering conductive, semiconductive, insulating, and semi-porous materials around a sensing layer. The layers can be further modified to include folds and cuts that allow for 2D and 3D bending, stretching, twisting, and curves. Large sheets of devices can be organized into grid-like matrixes, with signal wires connected in a multiplexed fashion to minimize the amount of threads to simplify construction and device communication to a central processing unit.

    Connectors for integrating conductive threads to non-compatible electromechanical devices

    公开(公告)号:US11589459B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-21

    申请号:US17559815

    申请日:2021-12-22

    Applicant: Nextiles, Inc.

    Inventor: George L. Sun

    Abstract: An electrical circuit assembly comprising: a circuit component, a fabric-based component, and a fastener is disclosed along with methods for fabricating the electrical circuit assembly and for using the electrical circuit assembly. The circuit component may comprise: a substrate layer comprising an integrated circuit disposed on the substrate layer; and a first conductive linkage electrically coupled to the integrated circuit. The fabric-based component may comprise: a fabric layer comprising a first at least one conductive thread; and a second conductive linkage electrically coupled to the first at least one conductive thread. The fastener may be configured to couple the circuit component and the fabric-based component at the first conductive linkage and the second conductive linkage.

    Devices for static and dynamic body measurements

    公开(公告)号:US10605680B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-31

    申请号:US16573727

    申请日:2019-09-17

    Applicant: Nextiles Inc.

    Inventor: George L. Sun

    Abstract: In various aspects, embodiments of the disclosure are generally directed to measuring static and dynamic forces of a body using sensors. In particular, a sensor may include a first layer serving as a flexible support material; a second layer on the first layer, the second layer serving as a sensing material; and a third layer on the second layer, the third layer comprising an insulating material. Further, the second layer and the third layer may be coupled using a first electrode comprising a first conductive thread and a first non-conductive thread, and the first conductive thread may be embedded in the second layer. Also, the first layer and the second layer may be further coupled using a second electrode comprising a second conductive thread and a second non-conductive thread, and the second conductive thread may be embedded in the second layer. In some embodiments, the sensor is stitched, threaded, embroidered, sewn, adhered, and so on, into apparel, such as socks, gloves, shirts, pants, undergarments, hats, and so on.

    FLEXIBLE FABRIC BASED TRANSISTORS FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL SENSING ON 2D and 3D CURVED SURFACES

    公开(公告)号:US20240175767A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-30

    申请号:US18285064

    申请日:2022-04-13

    Applicant: Nextiles, Inc.

    Inventor: George Sun

    CPC classification number: G01L1/18 D05C17/00 D05D2209/00 D05D2303/40

    Abstract: A system of fabric-based devices designed as transistors with tri-state behavior that can measure any geometries on 2D and 3D surfaces. The devices are constructed from layers of conductive materials and flexible sheets that allow signals to selectively cross between layers. Multiple layers of conductive signals can be achieved by controlling the tension of the top and bottom thread, and interlayering conductive, semiconductive, insulating, and semi-porous materials around a sensing layer. The layers can be further modified to include folds and cuts that allow for 2D and 3D bending, stretching, twisting, and curves. Large sheets of devices can be organized into grid-like matrixes, with signal wires connected in a multiplexed fashion to minimize the amount of threads to simplify construction and device communication to a central processing unit.

    DEVICES FOR STATIC AND DYNAMIC BODY MEASUREMENTS

    公开(公告)号:US20200011749A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-01-09

    申请号:US16573727

    申请日:2019-09-17

    Applicant: Nextiles Inc.

    Inventor: George L. Sun

    Abstract: In various aspects, embodiments of the disclosure are generally directed to measuring static and dynamic forces of a body using sensors. In particular, a sensor may include a first layer serving as a flexible support material; a second layer on the first layer, the second layer serving as a sensing material; and a third layer on the second layer, the third layer comprising an insulating material. Further, the second layer and the third layer may be coupled using a first electrode comprising a first conductive thread and a first non-conductive thread, and the first conductive thread may be embedded in the second layer. Also, the first layer and the second layer may be further coupled using a second electrode comprising a second conductive thread and a second non-conductive thread, and the second conductive thread may be embedded in the second layer. In some embodiments, the sensor is stitched, threaded, embroidered, sewn, adhered, and so on, into apparel, such as socks, gloves, shirts, pants, undergarments, hats, and so on.

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