Patents by Inventor Gordon F. Taylor
Gordon F. Taylor has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10908597Abstract: Touch sensing circuit arrangements include a touch sensor and a controller board. The touch sensor includes one or more sensing elements to generate touch-related signals responsive to a touch input to the sensor, and a memory device storing computer-executable firmware instructions for determining touch positions based on the touch-related signals. The controller board includes query logic executable by the controller board to cause the controller board to query for the computer-executable firmware instructions stored on the memory device of the touch sensor, and a processor circuit to determine touch positions by executing the firmware instructions loaded onto the generic controller board in response to the query.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Rodrigo S. Gomes, Richard A. Peterson, Jr., Bruce A. Lessard, Gordon F. Taylor
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Publication number: 20190121332Abstract: Touch sensing circuit arrangements include a touch sensor and a controller board. The touch sensor includes one or more sensing elements to generate touch-related signals responsive to a touch input to the sensor, and a memory device storing computer-executable firmware instructions for determining touch positions based on the touch-related signals. The controller board includes query logic executable by the controller board to cause the controller board to query for the computer-executable firmware instructions stored on the memory device of the touch sensor, and a processor circuit to determine touch positions by executing the firmware instructions loaded onto the generic controller board in response to the query.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Rodrigo S. Gomes, Richard A. Peterson, JR., Bruce A. Lessard, Gordon F. Taylor
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Patent number: 10197994Abstract: Touch sensing circuit arrangements include a touch sensor and a controller board. The touch sensor includes one or more sensing elements to generate touch-related signals responsive to a touch input to the sensor, and a memory device storing computer-executable firmware instructions for determining touch positions based on the touch-related signals. The controller board includes query logic executable by the controller board to cause the controller board to query for the computer-executable firmware instructions stored on the memory device of the touch sensor, and a processor circuit to determine touch positions by executing the firmware instructions loaded onto the generic controller board in response to the query.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYInventors: Rodrigo S. Gomes, Richard A. Peterson, Jr., Bruce A. Lessard, Gordon F. Taylor
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Patent number: 9658707Abstract: Apparatus for providing modular connection means to electrodes in a touch-sensitive device. The modular connections may include electronics allowing controlling electronics to individually address electrodes associated with driving electrodes and sensing signals occurring on electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gordon F. Taylor, Thomas J. Rebeschi
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Publication number: 20170060123Abstract: Touch sensing circuit arrangements include a touch sensor and a controller board. The touch sensor includes one or more sensing elements to generate touch-related signals responsive to a touch input to the sensor, and a memory device storing computer-executable firmware instructions for determining touch positions based on the touch-related signals. The controller board includes query logic executable by the controller board to cause the controller board to query for the computer-executable firmware instructions stored on the memory device of the touch sensor, and a processor circuit to determine touch positions by executing the firmware instructions loaded onto the generic controller board in response to the query.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Rodrigo S. Gomes, Richard A. Peterson, JR., Bruce A. Lessard, Gordon F. Taylor
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Patent number: 9535533Abstract: Touch sensing circuit arrangements include a touch sensor and a controller board. The touch sensor includes one or more sensing elements to generate touch-related signals responsive to a touch input to the sensor, and a memory device storing computer-executable firmware instructions for determining touch positions based on the touch-related signals. The controller board includes query logic executable by the controller board to cause the controller board to query for the computer-executable firmware instructions stored on the memory device of the touch sensor, and a processor circuit to determine touch positions by executing the firmware instructions loaded onto the generic controller board in response to the query.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2009Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Rodrigo S. Gomes, Richard A. Peterson, Jr., Bruce A. Lessard, Gordon F. Taylor
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Patent number: 9354750Abstract: A multi-display system that uses back lights and light guides of an electronically addressable display to provide position-unique signals that both uniquely identify positions on a given display, but also uniquely identify displays within a multi-display system.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gordon F. Taylor, Bernard O. Geaghan
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Publication number: 20150234489Abstract: A multi-display system that uses back lights and light guides of an electronically addressable display to provide position-unique signals that both uniquely identify positions on a given display, but also uniquely identify displays within a multi-display system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Gordon F. Taylor, Bernard O. Geaghan
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Patent number: 9035912Abstract: A multi-display system that uses back lights and light guides of an electronically addressable display to provide position-unique signals that both uniquely identify positions on a given display, but also uniquely identify displays within a multi-display system.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gordon F. Taylor, Bernard O. Geaghan
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Publication number: 20140192490Abstract: Apparatus for providing modular connection means to electrodes in a touch-sensitive device. The modular connections may include electronics allowing controlling electronics to individually address electrodes associated with driving electrodes and sensing signals occurring on electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gordon F. Taylor, Thomas J. Rebeschi
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Patent number: 8711113Abstract: Apparatus for providing modular connection means to electrodes in a touch-sensitive device. The modular connections may include electronics allowing controlling electronics to individually address electrodes associated with driving electrodes and sensing signals occurring on electrodes.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Gordon F. Taylor, Thomas J. Rebeschi
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Publication number: 20130016072Abstract: A multi-display system that uses back lights and light guides of an electronically addressable display to provide position-unique signals that both uniquely identify positions on a given display, but also uniquely identify displays within a multi-display system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Gordon F. Taylor, Bernard O. Geaghan
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Publication number: 20120200506Abstract: Apparatus for providing modular connection means to electrodes in a touch-sensitive device. The modular connections may include electronics allowing controlling electronics to individually address electrodes associated with driving electrodes and sensing signals occurring on electrodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Gordon F. TAYLOR, Thomas J. Rebeschi
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Publication number: 20100097336Abstract: Touch sensing circuit arrangements include a touch sensor and a controller board. The touch sensor includes one or more sensing elements to generate touch-related signals responsive to a touch input to the sensor, and a memory device storing computer-executable firmware instructions for determining touch positions based on the touch-related signals. The controller board includes query logic executable by the controller board to cause the controller board to query for the computer-executable firmware instructions stored on the memory device of the touch sensor, and a processor circuit to determine touch positions by executing the firmware instructions loaded onto the generic controller board in response to the query.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: April 22, 2010Inventors: Rodrigo S. GOMES, Richard A. Peterson, JR., Bruce A. Lessard, Gordon F. Taylor
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Patent number: 7567240Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for detecting stray capacitance in capacitive touch sensors. The existence of stray capacitance can lead to errors in touch detection and touch position determination. Such errors can be avoided or corrected when the stray capacitance is detected. Detecting stray capacitance includes analyzing signals for features characteristic of stray capacitance noise events. Such features can include spatial features such as the location of a test touch position determined from signals caused by stray capacitance, as well as temporal features such as the rate of change of the detected signals.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Richard A. Peterson, Jr., Bulent Bulat, Bruce A. Lessard, Gordon F. Taylor
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Publication number: 20080211782Abstract: Systems and methods provide for simulating an effective touch on a touch screen sensor. A touch screen sensor includes a first surface, an opposing second surface, and one or more electrodes disposed on or proximate to the second surface. Signals are applied to the first and second surfaces in a manner which results in a simulated touch to a particular location of the touch screen sensor. In another approach, a plurality of voltage drive signals are applied at various touch surface regions of the touch screen sensor. A current flow resulting from application of the voltage drive signals is detected as the simulated touch. Touch simulation can be initiated locally or remotely as part of automated monitoring, testing, calibration, and/or servicing procedures. Results of a touch simulation procedure can be acquired and used locally or remotely to assess the operational fitness of the touch screen sensor over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2008Publication date: September 4, 2008Inventors: Bernard O. GEAGHAN, Gordon F. Taylor, Alan H. Field
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Patent number: 7362313Abstract: Systems and methods provide for simulating an effective touch on a touch screen sensor. A touch screen sensor includes a first surface, an opposing second surface, and one or more electrodes disposed on or proximate to the second surface. Signals are applied to the first and second surfaces in a manner which results in a simulated touch to a particular location of the touch screen sensor. In another approach, a plurality of voltage drive signals are applied at various touch surface regions of the touch screen sensor. A current flow resulting from application of the voltage drive signals is detected as the simulated touch. Touch simulation can be initiated locally or remotely as part of automated monitoring, testing, calibration, and/or servicing procedures. Results of a touch simulation procedure can be acquired and used locally or remotely to assess the operational fitness of the touch screen sensor over time.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: April 22, 2008Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bernard O. Geaghan, Gordon F. Taylor, Alan H. Field
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Patent number: 7254775Abstract: Touch panel systems and methods are disclosed that can distinguish temporally overlapping touch inputs from single touch inputs so that valid touch position coordinates can be determined. Touch panel systems and methods of the present invention can distinguish overlapping touches by comparing signal magnitudes to specified thresholds, by comparing the rates of change of signal magnitudes or measured positions to determined parameters, by locating the proximity a calculated location to icons or other such active areas, and the like. Because touch panel systems and methods of the present invention can discriminate single touches from double touches, they can be used in multiple user applications such as multiplayer games as well as in applications that may be subject to rapidly successive or overlapping touch inputs.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2001Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bernard O. Geaghan, Robert S. Moshrefzadeh, Craig A. Cordeiro, Edward S. Hagermoser, James J. Hart, Paul M. Hatin, Karl P. Hauck, Richard A. Peterson, Jr., Stephen C. Schulz, Gordon F. Taylor
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Patent number: 7236161Abstract: Systems and methods provide for simulating an effective human touch on a touch screen sensor of a touch screen system. Touch simulation involves interaction with, or cooperation between, a subject touch screen system and a remote system via a communication or network link. Remote touch simulation typically involves establishing a communication link between the touch screen system and a remote location, simulating a touch to the touch screen sensor, and communicating data associated with simulating the touch between the touch screen system and the remote location via the communication link. Remote touch simulation can be employed to perform various types of diagnostics, calibration, and repair procedures.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Bernard O. Geaghan, Gordon F. Taylor
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Publication number: 20040183787Abstract: Systems and methods provide for simulating an effective human touch on a touch screen sensor of a touch screen system. Touch simulation involves interaction with, or cooperation between, a subject touch screen system and a remote system via a communication or network link. Remote touch simulation typically involves establishing a communication link between the touch screen system and a remote location, simulating a touch to the touch screen sensor, and communicating data associated with simulating the touch between the touch screen system and the remote location via the communication link. Remote touch simulation can be employed to perform various types of diagnostics, calibration, and repair procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Bernard O. Geaghan, Gordon F. Taylor