Patents by Inventor Ryan D. Seguine
Ryan D. Seguine 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: 10133432Abstract: A technique for operating a capacitive sensor array is described. The technique includes measuring a first capacitance of a first set of electrodes at a first time, measuring a second capacitance of a second set of electrodes at a second time, and calculating a position of a conductive object based on a relative magnitude of the first capacitance and the second capacitance. The first set and the second set includes at least one electrode in common and at least one electrode that is not in common.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Mark R. Lee, Ryan D. Seguine
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Publication number: 20170090626Abstract: A technique for operating a capacitive sensor array is described. The technique includes measuring a first capacitance of a first set of electrodes at a first time, measuring a second capacitance of a second set of electrodes at a second time, and calculating a position of a conductive object based on a relative magnitude of the first capacitance and the second capacitance. The first set and the second set includes at least one electrode in common and at least one electrode that is not in common.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Mark R. Lee, Ryan D. Seguine
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Patent number: 9507465Abstract: A technique for operating a capacitive sensor array. The technique includes logically grouping capacitance sensors of an array of capacitance sensors into sensor groups. The sensor groups each include at least two capacitance sensors of the array of capacitance sensors. Values indicative of a capacitance for each of the sensor groups are measured. The measured values are then analyzed to determine a location of a user interaction with the array of capacitance sensors.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Mark R. Lee, Ryan D. Seguine
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Patent number: 9482559Abstract: System and method for optimizing the consumption of power while maintaining performance in capacitive sensor arrays. A limited sensing area is used to improve the update rate and sensitivity of a row/column array of capacitive sensors. According to one embodiment, a method is provided for scanning a plurality of capacitive sensors by: detecting a stimulus in the field of capacitive sensors, scanning the field of capacitive sensors to determine the position of the stimulus. Once the position of the stimulus is determined, a subsection of the field comprising window corresponding to the position of the stimulus remains activated while the remaining sensors in the field are deactivated.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2013Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: PARADE TECHNOLOGIES, LTD.Inventor: Ryan D. Seguine
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Patent number: 8816986Abstract: An apparatus for and method of detecting multiple presences on a touch sensor device are described.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventors: Seok-Pyong Park, Ryan D. Seguine
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Publication number: 20140077827Abstract: System and method for optimizing the consumption of power while maintaining performance in capacitive sensor arrays. A limited sensing area is used to improve the update rate and sensitivity of a row/column array of capacitive sensors. According to one embodiment, a method is provided for scanning a plurality of capacitive sensors by: detecting a stimulus in the field of capacitive sensors, scanning the field of capacitive sensors to determine the position of the stimulus. Once the position of the stimulus is determined, a subsection of the field comprising window corresponding to the position of the stimulus remains activated while the remaining sensors in the field are deactivated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATIONInventor: Ryan D. Seguine
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Patent number: 8508244Abstract: System and method for optimizing the consumption of power while maintaining performance in capacitive sensor arrays. A limited sensing area is used to improve the update rate and sensitivity of a row/column array of capacitive sensors. According to one embodiment, a method is provided for scanning a plurality of capacitive sensors by: detecting a stimulus in the field of capacitive sensors, scanning the field of capacitive sensors to determine the position of the stimulus. Once the position of the stimulus is determined, a subsection of the field comprising window corresponding to the position of the stimulus remains activated while the remaining sensors in the field are deactivated.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Ryan D. Seguine
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Patent number: 8315832Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method for reporting position information. Position information received from a plurality of capacitive sensors in an array of capacitive sensors is adjusted based on predetermined adjustment values to generate adjusted position information. Each predetermined adjustment value is associated with at least one of the plurality of capacitive sensors. A signal representative of the adjusted position information is generated. In another embodiment, the sensitivity of at least one of the capacitive sensors is adjusted based on the position of the at least one capacitive sensor within the array.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Ryan D. Seguine
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Patent number: 8159462Abstract: Apparatus and methods for offsetting the reference voltage range of a relaxation-type oscillator decreases sensing time and reduces noise-induced jitter.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2006Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Ryan D. Seguine
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Patent number: 8086417Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method for processing a position signal. The method includes receiving a first position signal from a capacitive sensor and determining a proximity of the capacitive sensor to a connection of an array of capacitive sensors. The sensitivity of the capacitive sensor is then adjusted and a second position signal is received from the capacitive sensor. The second position signal may then be reported. The present invention facilitates more accurate readings from an array of capacitive sensors.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Ryan D. Seguine
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Publication number: 20090009195Abstract: System and method for optimizing the consumption of power while maintaining performance in capacitive sensor arrays. A limited sensing area is used to improve the update rate and sensitivity of a row/column array of capacitive sensors. According to one embodiment, a method is provided for scanning a plurality of capacitive sensors by: detecting a stimulus in the field of capacitive sensors, scanning the field of capacitive sensors to determine the position of the stimulus. Once the position of the stimulus is determined, a subsection of the field comprising window corresponding to the position of the stimulus remains activated while the remaining sensors in the field are deactivated.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATIONInventor: Ryan D. Seguine
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Publication number: 20090009194Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method for processing a position signal. The method includes receiving a first position signal from a capacitive sensor and determining a proximity of the capacitive sensor to a connection of an array of capacitive sensors. The sensitivity of the capacitive sensor is then adjusted and a second position signal is received from the capacitive sensor. The second position signal may then be reported. The present invention facilitates more accurate readings from an array of capacitive sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Ryan D. Seguine
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Publication number: 20090008161Abstract: Apparatus and methods for determining a deflection of a moveable conductive plate that is moved over a capacitive sensing device. The method may include moving the moveable conductive plate over sensor elements of the capacitive sensing device, and determining the deflection of the moveable conductive plate. In determining the deflection, a deflection magnitude and a deflection direction may be determined by calculating a vector of x- and y-directions or a vector of a radius and an angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Christopher W. Jones, Ryan D. Seguine
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Publication number: 20080024455Abstract: A technique for operating a capacitive sensor array. The technique includes logically grouping capacitance sensors of an array of capacitance sensors into sensor groups. The sensor groups each include at least two capacitance sensors of the array of capacitance sensors. Values indicative of a capacitance for each of the sensor groups are measured. The measured values are then analyzed to determine a location of a user interaction with the array of capacitance sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: January 31, 2008Inventors: Mark R. Lee, Ryan D. Seguine
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Patent number: 7253643Abstract: A technique for implementing a center key in a capacitive sense radial slider interface without use of center mechanical button. A user interaction with an array of capacitive sensors within the radial slider interface is sensed. It is determined whether at least a threshold number greater than one of the capacitive sensors within the array are concurrently actuated by the user interaction. A center key actuation is registered if at least the threshold number of the capacitive sensors are concurrently actuated.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Ryan D. Seguine
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Patent number: RE46317Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method for reporting position information. Position information received from a plurality of capacitive sensors in an array of capacitive sensors is adjusted based on predetermined adjustment values to generate adjusted position information. Each predetermined adjustment value is associated with at least one of the plurality of capacitive sensors. A signal representative of the adjusted position information is generated. In another embodiment, the sensitivity of at least one of the capacitive sensors is adjusted based on the position of the at least one capacitive sensor within the array.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: MONTEREY RESEARCH, LLCInventor: Ryan D. Seguine