Patents by Inventor Marko K. Heikkinen

Marko K. Heikkinen 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).

  • Patent number: 10754478
    Abstract: A device is described. In an example, a device comprises a capacitance sensor layer and a conductive grounded layer. The conductive grounded layer is placed under the capacitance sensor layer in a direction opposite to a targeted sensing direction of the device. The distance between the capacitance sensor layer and the conductive grounded layer is configured to remain within a threshold over a range of deformation. In other examples, a method for manufacturing a device and a module are discussed along with the features of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Marko K. Heikkinen, Joni Arola
  • Publication number: 20170235427
    Abstract: A device is described. In an example, a device comprises a capacitance sensor layer and a conductive grounded layer. The conductive grounded layer is placed under the capacitance sensor layer in a direction opposite to a targeted sensing direction of the device. The distance between the capacitance sensor layer and the conductive grounded layer is configured to remain within a threshold over a range of deformation. In other examples, a method for manufacturing a device and a module are discussed along with the features of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Inventors: Marko K. Heikkinen, Joni Arola
  • Patent number: 9671913
    Abstract: A device is described. In an example, a device comprises a capacitance sensor layer and a conductive grounded layer. The conductive grounded layer is placed under the capacitance sensor layer in a direction opposite to a targeted sensing direction of the device. The distance between the capacitance sensor layer and the conductive grounded layer is configured to remain within a threshold over a range of deformation. In other examples, a method for manufacturing a device and a module are discussed along with the features of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Marko K. Heikkinen, Joni Arola
  • Publication number: 20160334900
    Abstract: A device is described. In an example, a device comprises a capacitance sensor layer and a conductive grounded layer. The conductive grounded layer is placed under the capacitance sensor layer in a direction opposite to a targeted sensing direction of the device. The distance between the capacitance sensor layer and the conductive grounded layer is configured to remain within a threshold over a range of deformation. In other examples, a method for manufacturing a device and a module are discussed along with the features of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Marko K. Heikkinen, Joni Arola
  • Patent number: 9348453
    Abstract: An apparatus including a sensing arrangement including a plurality of distinct capacitive sensor electrodes distributed over a sensing area; conductive traces connected to the plurality of distinct capacitive sensor electrodes; a first shield electrode overlying at least the conductive traces; a second shield electrode underlying the conductive traces and the capacitive sensor electrodes; a display arrangement including a transparent cover; a polarizer, underlying the transparent cover; an intermediary layer, underlying the polarizer; an optical control layer, underlying the intermediary layer; wherein the sensing arrangement and the display arrangement are integrated, the first shield electrode being positioned beneath the transparent cover and above the polarizer; the capacitive sensor electrodes being positioned beneath the transparent cover and beneath the first shield electrode and above the optical control layer; and the second shield electrode being positioned beneath the transparent cover and beneath
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Hannu A. Haapakoski, Marko K. Heikkinen
  • Patent number: 9148497
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a display module having a base member, an emissive component, and a flexible circuit. The flexible circuit includes a first end and an opposite second end. The base member is proximate the first end. The emissive component is mounted on the second end. The second end of the flexible circuit is disposed between the base member and the emissive component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Nokia Technologies Oy
    Inventors: Jani E. Penttila, Marko K. Heikkinen
  • Publication number: 20120212445
    Abstract: An apparatus including an electronic display having an electrical display section located behind a front window. A capacitive touch sensor located behind the electrical display section. The electrical display section is configured to display information to a user at the front window. The capacitive touch sensor is configured to sense presence of a finger of the user at the front window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Marko K. Heikkinen, Mika Antila, Markku Salmela, Klaus Melakari
  • Publication number: 20100271292
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus. The apparatus includes a display module having a base member, an emissive component, and a flexible circuit. The flexible circuit includes a first end and an opposite second end. The base member is proximate the first end. The emissive component is mounted on the second end. The second end of the flexible circuit is disposed between the base member and the emissive component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Jani E. Penttila, Marko K. Heikkinen