141 |
KEY SHEET |
US12365301 |
2009-02-04 |
US20090200148A1 |
2009-08-13 |
Yoshifumi HONMATSU; Yasunori TAKEDA; Yutaka NAKANISHI |
Provided is a key sheet allowing reliable sliding operation input through accurate coordinate position detection and depressing operation input of satisfactory depression operability through clear click feel. Fixation layers are formed at positions under depressing operation portions, and there are no fixation layers in portions around the depressing operation portions but gaps are formed. With this construction, it is possible to suppress a depression operation load to a low level at a time of depressing input operation, and, when contact switches with click feel are depressed, the click feel can be easily transmitted. Further, a surface sheet has movable contact portions which enter the gaps at a time of sliding input operation and which are displaced so as to be capable of coming into contact with a sensor sheet. With this construction, it is possible to sense, in a stable manner, capacitance at an in-plane position of a sliding operation surface of the sensor sheet. |
142 |
KEYPAD WITH TACTILE TOUCH GLASS |
US11774187 |
2007-07-06 |
US20090009480A1 |
2009-01-08 |
Henrik Heringslack |
A mobile communication device may include logic configured to sense a position of input relative to a plurality of keys, wherein the plurality of keys are printed on a surface; detect a displacement of the surface; and determine an input key based on a sensed position of input when displacement of the surface is detected. |
143 |
ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A METHOD IN AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE |
US12168426 |
2008-07-07 |
US20080266264A1 |
2008-10-30 |
Markku Lipponen; Ari Aho |
An electronic device (1) comprises preferably at least a keyboard (4), which comprises at least one key (15a, 15b) for controlling the functions of a mobile station (1). This keyboard (4) is arranged as a keyboard plate (16). Said keyboard (4) is implemented so that it also comprises a touch sensitive element (19), over which said keyboard plate (16) is arranged so that the depression of a key is arranged to be transmitted to a touch sensitive element (19) essentially at the point of a key (15a, 15b). In addition, the electronic device (1) comprises means (21, 22b) for determining the point of depression from the touch sensitive element (19), whereby on the basis of the determined point of depression it is determined which key (15a, 15b) has been depressed. |
144 |
Electronic device and a method in an electronic device |
US09716880 |
2000-11-20 |
US07412258B1 |
2008-08-12 |
Markku Lipponen; Ari Aho |
An electronic device (1) comprises preferably at least a keyboard (4), which comprises at least one key (15a, 15b) for controlling the functions of an electronic device (1). This keyboard (4) is arranged as a keyboard plate (16). Said keyboard (4) is implemented so that it also comprises a touch sensitive element (19), over which said keyboard plate (16) is arranged so that the depression of a key is arranged to be transmitted to a touch sensitive element (19) essentially at the point of a key (15a, 15b). In addition, the electronic device (1) comprises means (21, 22b) for determining the point of depression from the touch sensitive element (19), whereby on the basis of the determined point of depression it is determined which key (15a, 15b) has been depressed. |
145 |
Touch input device |
US11808405 |
2007-06-08 |
US20080185281A1 |
2008-08-07 |
Ching-Sung Chang; David Ho; Po-Cheng Chen; Sea-Weng Young |
A touch input device constructed in a carrier electronic apparatus comprises a touch panel, a flexible printed circuit board, a rubber cushion and a plurality of metal domes. The touch panel performs as a touch input interface of the apparatus to a user, the flexible printed circuit board is shaped into a C form so as to present an upper flexible printed circuit board and a lower flexible printed circuit board, the rubber cushion is disposed between the upper flexible printed circuit board and the lower flexible printed circuit board, and the plurality of metal domes is disposed between the rubber cushion and the lower flexible printed circuit board. Each of the metal domes is in a position to account for a specific function key. |
146 |
USER INTERFACE FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE |
US11306867 |
2006-01-13 |
US20070165002A1 |
2007-07-19 |
Tomas Wassingbo |
A user input interface for an electronic device, comprising a keyboard with a plurality of keys arranged in proximity to each other. Each key comprises an input detector sensitive to detect user activation, such as a pressure switch. A sensor in each key is configured to generate a signal responsive to a sensed level of user-induced influence on the key, such as a degree of coverage of or contact with the key. A control unit is then configured to compare the generated signals for a number of keys simultaneously activated by a user, in order to determine which one of the simultaneously activated is intended to be input by the user. |
147 |
Low powered activation electronic device |
US11724960 |
2007-03-16 |
US20070162156A1 |
2007-07-12 |
Jack Chu |
A low powered activation electronic device includes a power source, an electronic circuit, having two spaced apart electrodes, electrically connected to the power source to form an opened circuit, and two fabric contacts made of textile material provided at the two electrodes of the electronic circuit, wherein the electronic circuit is formed a closed circuit to activate the electronic device in responsive to a physical touch by a human operator at the two fabric contacts. |
148 |
Keyless entry touch pad system and method |
US11315820 |
2005-12-22 |
US20060238385A1 |
2006-10-26 |
Timothy Steenwyk; David Dzioba; Michael Taylor |
A keyless entry touch pad system for a vehicle includes a substrate with a plurality of touch zones disposed on one surface of the substrate, and a plurality of electrode patterns disposed on the opposite surface. An inner electrode of each pattern is aligned with one of the touch zones. Each pattern is electrically coupled to an integrated control circuit, which outputs a signal to and energizes the electrodes of the pattern such that electric fields emanates therefrom. The electrode patterns may be capacitively coupled to the integrated control circuit. When the electric field of the inner electrode is disturbed by a stimulus proximate the corresponding touch zone, the component is activated. Upon activation of the components in a predetermined sequence, a controller causes the vehicle door to unlock. A method of unlocking a vehicle is also disclosed. |
149 |
FLEXIBLE SHEET FOR RESISTIVE TOUCH SCREEN |
US10988343 |
2004-11-12 |
US20060102463A1 |
2006-05-18 |
Ronald Cok |
A resistive touch screen, comprising: a) a substrate; b) a first conductive layer located on the substrate; c) a flexible cover sheet having integral compressible spacer dots; d) a second conductive layer located on the flexible cover sheet between and over the integral spacer dots; and e) an insulative layer located on the second conductive layer locally over the integral spacer dots. |
150 |
Low powered activation electronic device |
US11212990 |
2005-08-26 |
US20060042919A1 |
2006-03-02 |
Jack Chu |
A low powered activation electronic device includes a power source, an electronic circuit, having two spaced apart electrodes, electrically connected to the power source to form an opened circuit, and two fabric contacts made of textile material provided at the two electrodes of the electronic circuit, wherein the electronic circuit is formed a closed circuit to activate the electronic device in responsive to a physical touch by a human operator at the two fabric contacts. |
151 |
Button array |
US10852496 |
2004-05-24 |
US20050258020A1 |
2005-11-24 |
Esa Etelapera |
A mobile device and a button array system. The mobile device comprises a button array, having predetermined dimensions, said array comprising: a plurality of miniature switch elements arranged at distances shorter than those suited for button activation by an operator pressing a button with his/her finger. The size and number of buttons in said array is arranged to be exchangeable on the basis of the application of said button array. A display is arranged in the vicinity of the button array, said display being arranged to show label(s) of the commands available with the button array. The mobile device also comprises means for identifying the midmost switch element(s) activated by the operator. The invention also relates to a computer program and a computer program product. |
152 |
Active edge user interface |
US09097150 |
1998-06-12 |
US06369803B2 |
2002-04-09 |
Michel A. Brisebois; Laura Mahan; Marilyn French-St. George; Frederic F. Trasmundi; Jobe L. W. Roberts |
An active edge user interface includes dynamically configurable flexible touch areas positioned near the perimeter of a display to support interactive communication between a user and a user environment for flexible active touch areas surrounding a display. The interface allows for multiple levels of sensitivity, texture, key travel, and varying widths of active touch areas based on the user environment. |
153 |
ACTIVE EDGE USER INTERFACE |
US09097150 |
1998-06-12 |
US20010043189A1 |
2001-11-22 |
MICHEL A.
BRISEBOIS; LAURA
MAHAN; MARILYN
FRENCH-ST. GEORGE; FREDERIC F.
TRASMUNDI; JOBE L. W.
ROBERTS |
An active edge user interface includes dynamically configurable flexible touch areas positioned near the perimeter of a display to support interactive communication between a user and a user environment for flexible active touch areas surrounding a display. The interface allows for multiple levels of sensitivity, texture, key travel, and varying widths of active touch areas based on the user environment. |
154 |
Appliance console including a glass touch sensor control panel bordered
by a one-piece plastic encapsulation |
US223309 |
1998-12-30 |
US6119678A |
2000-09-19 |
Brian F. Marchand |
An appliance, such as a cooking range, a clothes dryer, a clothes washer, an oven or the like, includes a console along a rear edge of the appliance which can pivot between an upright in-use position and a lower shipping, repair and/or servicing position. The console is preferably of a two-part construction including a front housing body having an integrally injection molded encapsulation or frame peripherally retaining a touch sensor control panel which can be readily accessed when the console is in its lower repair position. |
155 |
Keyboard for electronic device |
US15269790 |
2016-09-19 |
US10083806B2 |
2018-09-25 |
Eric A. Knopf; Matthew P. Casebolt; Craig C. Leong; Robert Y. Cao; Bradford J. Zercoe; Dinesh C. Mathew; Zheng Gao; Ryan P. Brooks; Paul X. Wang; Bruce E. Berg |
An input mechanism is disclosed. The input mechanism includes a dome support structure defining an opening that extends through the dome support structure, a collapsible dome positioned in the opening and engaged with the dome support structure, and a cover member coupled to the dome support structure and covering the collapsible dome, thereby retaining the collapsible dome within the opening of the dome support structure. |
156 |
Tactile switch assembly in an electronic device |
US14480276 |
2014-09-08 |
US09972459B1 |
2018-05-15 |
Matthew D. Hill; Matthew P. Rao; Alex M. Lee; Benjamin J. Pope; Jared M. Kole; Scott A. Myers; Stefan C. Mag |
A tactile switch assembly can include a tactile switch structure electrically connected to one end of a flexible circuit. The tactile switch assembly has a first length when the flexible circuit is in an unfolded state and a smaller second length when the flexible circuit is in a folded state. The flexible circuit folds over itself one or more times in the folded state. The tactile switch structure can include a stiffener positioned over a switch. The flexible circuit can extend over at least a portion of a top surface of the stiffener and wrap around the stiffener at a bend region and extend under at least a portion of a bottom surface of the stiffener. One or more component chambers can be created in openings in the stiffener that provide additional locations for one or more electrical components to be electrically connected to the flexible circuit. |
157 |
SLIM-TYPE KEYBOARD |
US15257709 |
2016-09-06 |
US20170358407A1 |
2017-12-14 |
Yi-Chen Wang |
A slim-type keyboard includes a first flexible layer, a pressed frame and a circuit board assembly. The first flexible layer includes plural pressed regions. The pressed frame includes plural cantilever strips. The circuit board assembly includes plural dome switches. The plural cantilever strips are covered by the first flexible layer. The pressed regions are aligned with the cantilever strips and the dome switches, respectively. When one of the pressed regions is pressed, the cantilever strip is pushed down to trigger the corresponding dome switch. Each cantilever strip includes a U-shaped groove and a suspension end. The U-shaped groove opens to the suspension end. Consequently, the tactile feel of pressing the cantilever strip is improved. |
158 |
Dome switch stack and method for making the same |
US13788040 |
2013-03-07 |
US09793070B2 |
2017-10-17 |
Richard Hung Minh Dinh; Lee E. Hooton |
Systems and methods for providing input component assemblies for dome switches are provided. In some embodiments, an input component assembly may include a first conductive contact pad coupled to a first board of a switch, a second conductive contact pad coupled to a second board of the switch, and a layer of conductive adhesive between the first conductive pad and the second conductive pad, where the layer is operative to provide a seal for the switch. |
159 |
Device for operating multiple functions in a motor vehicle |
US14881205 |
2015-10-13 |
US09672994B2 |
2017-06-06 |
Michael Bleckmann; Corinna Machatzke |
A device for operating multiple functions includes an operating element and a base. The base has side bearings with guide slots, hinge joints with pivot pins, and an actuator. The operating element is mounted in the guide slots to pivotably be mounted to the side bearings about an axis of rotation to thereby be movable between positions. At least one of the positions is assigned to a switching function. The operating element is mounted to the base on a centered bearing between the side bearings. The operating element is supported on the pivot pins. Upon the operating element being actuated to trigger a switching function, the actuator produces a haptic feedback by generating an actuating force on the operating element which causes the pivot pins to pivot in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation thereby causing the operating element to axially displace along this same direction. |
160 |
PANEL AND TOUCHPAD |
US15352015 |
2016-11-15 |
US20170153723A1 |
2017-06-01 |
Takeshi FUJIMOTO |
A panel includes a light-transmissive main body including an upper portion and a plurality of side portions contiguous with the upper portion, a recess being formed at a border between an inner surface of the upper portion and an inner surface of at least one of the plurality of side portions, and a light-blocking part formed in the recess and on an inner surface of the main body except a design part that transmits light, the light-blocking part being configured to block light. |