Patents by Inventor Don A. Speck

Don A. Speck 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).

  • Capacitive sensing pattern
    Patent number: 7202859
    Abstract: A capacitive sensor is disclosed. The capacitive sensor comprises a plurality of spaced-apart X traces disposed along an X axis and a plurality of spaced-apart Y traces disposed along a Y axis with each of the Y traces forming a single crossing with each of the X traces. The X traces and the Y traces are arranged in an intertwined pattern about each crossing. The X traces and the Y traces are insulated from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Synaptics, Inc.
    Inventors: Don A. Speck, Gareth J. McCaughan, Bob L. Mackey