Abstract: A method of making a touch-sensitive data entry screen of the kind arranged to provide haptic response to a user via at least one electromechanical exciter coupled to the screen, comprising analyzing the mechanical and electromechanical coupled system represented by the data entry screen and the at least one exciter, and selecting values of parameters of the coupled system to provide a required displacement and acceleration of the screen at low frequency in response to human touch.

Abstract: In a conductive sheet constituting a touch panel for use in a display device, it is possible to improve the transmittance of electrodes having meshes, to improve sensitivity of touch detection, and to suppress the occurrence of moire. A conductive sheet has an underlying first electrode and an overlying second electrode with a second sheet body as an insulating layer sandwiched therebetween. The first electrode and the second electrode respectively include a plurality of first cells and a plurality of second cells which are formed in a diamond shape by making thin wires and formed with metal wires intersect each other. The average cell pitch of the second cells is set to an integer multiple equal to or greater than two times and equal to or less than eight times the average cell pitch of the first cell.

Abstract: A position indicator includes a housing and circuitry. The circuitry transmits a plurality of signal blocks successively to a position detecting device. Each of the signal blocks includes a position detection signal, a first modulated signal acquired by modulating one part of a plurality of divided parts of position indicator identification information, and a second modulated signal acquired by modulating current position indicator status information acquired successively from a signal supplied to a control terminal or from a voltage state of the control terminal. The position indicator transmits the plurality of divided parts of position indicator identification information by transmitting the plurality of signal blocks.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, computer program products, and electronic apparatuses for aligning components in virtual reality environments are provided. An example method includes detecting a first input from a handheld controller of a virtual reality system, responsive to detecting the first input, instructing a user to orient a handheld controller in a designated direction, detecting a second input from the handheld controller; and responsive to detecting the second input, storing alignment data representative of an alignment of the handheld controller.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a plurality of first electrodes, a plurality of second electrodes, and a plurality of wirings. Each of the plurality of first electrodes has a first portion formed on a layer different from that on which the second electrodes are formed and intersecting the second electrodes, and a second portion formed on the same layer as that on which the second electrodes are formed, but separated from the second electrode. The second electrode and the second portion of the first electrode are formed on a layer different than the layer where the wiring is formed. The first portion of the first electrode is connected to the second portion through a contact portion formed in an insulating film made of a negative resist between the first portion and the second electrode.

Abstract: A touch window according to one embodiment includes a substrate including an active area and an unactive area defined therein; a sensing electrode on the substrate; and a wire electrode connected to the sensing electrode, wherein the wire electrode includes a first wire electrode and a second wire electrode, and the first or second wire electrode is formed in a mesh shape.

Abstract: A display panel includes a plurality of gate lines extending in a first direction and including first and second gate lines adjacent to each other. A plurality of data lines extends in a second direction that crosses the first direction and includes first and second data lines adjacent to each other. A plurality of sub-pixels are arranged in a matrix configuration, each row of the matrix being disposed between two adjacent gate lines, from among the plurality of gate lines, each column of the matrix being disposed between two adjacent data lines, from among the plurality of data lines. The plurality of sub-pixels includes first column sub-pixels disposed on a first column of the matrix and connected to the first data line. Second column sub-pixels are disposed on a second column of the matrix and are connected to the second data line, the second column being adjacent to the first column.

Abstract: A digital to analog converter includes N lines of transistors. A number of each rear line of transistors is equal to a half of a number of each adjacent front line of transistors. Each transistor includes a conducting terminal, an input terminal, and an output terminal. In any two adjacent lines of transistors, input terminals of the first transistors and input terminals of the second transistors of the rear line are connected to output terminals of the first transistors of a front line respectively. Output terminals of the second transistors of the front line are connected to output terminals of the first transistors of the front line. Output terminals of the second transistors of the rear line of transistors are connected to output terminals of the first transistor of the rear line of transistors. Conducting terminals of each line of transistors are connected to each other.

Abstract: An electronic device operating based on a touch input includes a touch screen for receiving the touch input; and a controller for determining a pressure state corresponding to the touch input, when the pressure state satisfies a first pressure condition, controlling the touch screen to display information relating to the touch input, and, when the pressure state satisfies a second pressure condition, performing a function corresponding to the touch input. A method of controlling an electronic device based on a touch input includes determining a pressure state of a touch input; when it is determined that the pressure state satisfies a first pressure condition, displaying information relating to the touch input; and when it is determined that the pressure state satisfies a second pressure condition, performing a function corresponding to the touch input.

Abstract: A display device of the present disclosure is a display device capable of outputting, by a Carousel method, a visible light communication signal including a plurality of signal units. The display device includes a display panel that displays a video signal, a visible light communication processor that encodes the signal units, divides the encoded signal units into a plurality of blocks, generates a plurality of transmission frames by using the plurality of blocks, and uses the generated transmission frames as a backlight control signal, and a backlight that illuminates the display panel from the back surface of the display panel based on the backlight control signal. With regard to the plurality of transmission frames corresponding to one of the signal units generated by the visible light communication processor, an order of the plurality of blocks is different between at least two of the transmission frames.

Abstract: A touch sensor including a substrate, a plurality of first sensing electrodes arranged on the substrate, a plurality of first split electrodes respectively adjacent to the plurality of first sensing electrodes, a plurality of second sensing electrodes insulated from the plurality of first sensing electrodes, and a plurality of second split electrodes respectively adjacent to the plurality of second sensing electrodes.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for controlling parameters of a holographic image. A gaze direction of a user is detected and user interaction data indicative of the gaze direction of the user is generated. A determination is then made using the user interaction data that the gaze direction of the user at least partially coincides with an object of interest. A further determination is made that the object of interest is at least partially obscured by the holographic image. One or more of the parameters of the holographic image are then adjusted to enhance visibility of the object of interest to the user.

Abstract: A flexible display device including a display panel configured to display an image, a touch screen panel on the display panel, and a window substrate covering the touch screen panel. The window substrate includes: a flexible base layer including a first surface facing an outside and a second surface facing the display panel in an opposite direction to the first surface; a first coating layer having hardness higher than that of the base layer and having a plurality of first coating tiles arranged on the first surface of the base layer thereof, at a first gap from each other; and a second coating layer having hardness higher than that of the base layer and having a plurality of second coating tiles arranged on a layer different from the first surface of the base layer thereof, at a second gap from each other.

Abstract: A tactile device for correcting biomechanical abnormalities using physical virtual reality simulations includes an outer hollow sphere, a pliable inner hollow sphere, a plurality of actuators, and a framework. The plurality of actuators physically couple the outer hollow sphere to the pliable inner hollow sphere, and are configured to reshape the pliable inner hollow sphere as the outer hollow sphere and the pliable inner hollow sphere rotate. The framework includes a plurality of powered rollers which support the outer hollow sphere and control a rotational speed and direction of the outer and inner spheres. A set of pressure sensors detect pressure applied by a user against the pliable inner hollow sphere as the user moves within. One or more processors determine a biomechanical abnormality in the user based on pressure readings from the pressure sensors. A sphere controller then modifies a physical configuration of the pliable inner hollow sphere.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stylus for providing a tilt angle and an axial direction of a stylus body, including: a first electrode at a tip of the stylus; a second electrode surrounding the first electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode are not electrically coupled; and a control module connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the control module is configured to have the first electrode emitting a first-time-period electrical signal and the second electrode coupled to a direct current voltage during a first time period, the control module is further configured to have the first electrode emitting a second-time-period electrical signal and the second electrode floated during a second time period.

Abstract: An input apparatus capable of receiving an input is provided. The input apparatus includes a communicator configured to communicate with a first user terminal device and a second user terminal device, a processor, in response to a content being selected from the first user terminal device through the input apparatus and a first predetermined event occurring, configured to receive information about identifier information and an encryption key of the first user terminal device from the first user terminal device and, in response to a second predetermined event occurring, configured to transmit the received information about the identifier information and the encryption key of the first user terminal device to the second user terminal device. Accordingly, user convenience will grow due to the reinforcement of security and availability of conveniently transmitting data to an external device without using a separate external device.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a mutual capacitive in-cell display device and the driving method thereof. The mutual capacitive in-cell display device comprises: a first substrate; a touch panel, which is provided on the first substrate; a driver integrated circuit, which is used to send a first enable signal and a second enable signal; multiple gate lines, each gate line comprising a first switching transistor, the control terminal of the first switching transistor being connected to the driver integrated circuit; multiple data lines, each data line comprising a second switching transistor, the control terminal of the second switching transistor being connected to the driver integrated circuit. When the first switching transistor is turned on in responses to the first enable signal and the second switching transistor is turned on in response to the second enable signal in standby mode, the multiple data lines are connected to the touch panel to discharge.

Abstract: Briefly, a method for verifying the visual perceptibility of a display is provided. An intended message is written to a bistable display. Pixels that comprise portions of the message are measured and evaluated to determine if the message actually displayed on the bistable display was perceptible by a human or a machine. In some cases, information regarding the message actually perceivable from the display may be stored for later use. Responsive to determining that a message is perceivable or not perceivable, alarms may be set, one or more third parties notified, or additional display features may be set.

Abstract: A fabric-based item may have fabric with conductive strands of material. The conductive strands of material may include conductive yarn formed from insulating fibers and conductive fibers. The conductive fibers may be metal wires. The insulating fibers in the conductive yarn may hide the conductive fibers from view. The fabric may be woven fabric or other fabric with intertwined strands of material. The woven fabric may include conductive and insulating warp yarns and conductive and insulating weft yarns. Conductive yarn may be coupled to capacitive touch sensor circuitry and may form a capacitive touch sensor grid or other capacitive touch sensor electrode structures. Conductive yarn may also be soldered or otherwise coupled to electrical components.

Abstract: Techniques for a handheld input apparatus are described. Generally, a handheld input apparatus can be used to provide input to various types of devices. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes a strain sensor for determining different load forces on a tip of the apparatus. According to various embodiments, a described handheld input apparatus includes components for determining an angular and/or rotational orientation of the apparatus relative to an input surface. Based on the different determined forces and/or orientation information, input characteristics of a handheld input apparatus can be controlled.