Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for a stylus that includes a body, a plurality of conductive traces, a resonance circuit, and a tip, wherein the tip can be used to interact with both an electromagnetic resonance touchscreen and a capacitive touchscreen. The conductive traces can be spaced such that the conductive traces do not substantially block a resonance frequency of the resonance circuit.

Abstract: An information processing method and an electronic apparatus are disclosed. The method is applicable to the electronic apparatus. The method includes: detecting, with a touch display unit of the electronic apparatus, a first trajectory generated by a first input operation of an input unit; acquiring motion parameters of the input unit collected by a sensing unit in a case that it is determined that the first trajectory meets a predetermined condition; and using the motion parameters to correct the first trajectory in accordance with a first correction strategy.

Abstract: An input device and an electronic apparatus for receiving a signal from the input device are provided. The input device includes a conductive tip configured to receive an electric field transmission signal generated from at least one electrode of the electronic apparatus, a circuit configured to generate an electric field response signal corresponding to the electric field transmission signal, a variable capacitor disposed between the conductive tip and the circuit and configured to vary the electric field response signal according to writing pressure applied to the conductive tip, and a case in which the circuit and the variable capacitor are disposed. The variable capacitor includes a first electrode and a second electrode coupled to the circuit, a conductive variable electrode disposed to face the first electrode, and a dielectric disposed between the first electrode and the conductive variable electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are fixed to the case.

Abstract: An input device and method for control based on input device tilt is provided. The input device includes a conductive tip formed at one end of the input device, a resonant circuit unit configured to generate a response signal corresponding to a signal entering through the conductive tip and output the response signal through the conductive tip, and a connection part formed between the conductive tip and a body of the input device to enclose a periphery of the conductive tip so as to have a part of the conductive tip exposed from one end of the input device. The connection part includes a metal member having a larger cross-section area than a cross-section area of the conductive tip and which affects signal intensity in response to input device tilt as detected by a touch screen of an electronic device.

Abstract: A device for communicating a plurality of distinctly identifiable touches through a capacitive touch sensor includes a conductive element electrically coupled to a power source through a switching mechanism and including a conductive tip. The conductive tip includes a plurality of conductive pads. The device further includes a controller operatively coupled to the switching mechanism that directs the switching mechanism to switch on and off the electrical properties of the conductive tip between an on condition and an off condition. The off condition provides no identifiable parasitic capacitance effect on a capacitive touch sensor and the on condition provides a uniquely identifiable parasitic capacitance effect on the capacitive touch sensor. The on condition provides a movement pattern by switching on and off each conductive pad in an alternating pattern. The device further includes a selector for selecting between the off condition and conducting the on position.

Abstract: A method includes detecting, by a contact sensing layer, a position of one or more fingers of a mobile device user, the contact sensing layer is located in a back area of a mobile device and the one or more fingers of the mobile device user are in direct contact with the contact sensing layer, receiving the detected position of the one or more fingers, identifying a plurality of advanced features contained in at least one software application running on the mobile device, selecting a feedback type based on the plurality of advanced features, and sending the selected feedback type to an interactive layer of the mobile device causing the interactive layer to generate a notification which is detectable by the one or more fingers, the notification communicates at least one of the advanced features to the mobile device user.

Abstract: Techniques and mechanisms to provide a compact arrangement of vias extending through at least a portion of a printed circuit board (PCB) or other substrate. In an embodiment, the substrate includes a dielectric material and a sidewall structure forming a hole region that extends at least partially through the dielectric material. The hole region adjoins each of a first via and a second via, and is also located between the first via and second via. In another embodiment, the first via is coupled to exchange a first signal of a differential signal pair, and the second via is coupled to exchange a second signal of the same differential signal pair.

Abstract: A touch panel including a substrate, plural first electrode strings, plural second electrode strings, plural insulating patterns, and plural first optical matching patterns is provided. The substrate has plural bridge areas and a non-bridge area connected to the bridge areas. The first electrode strings and the second electrode strings are disposed on the substrate and staggered in the bridge areas. The insulating patterns are located in the bridge areas, and each of the insulating patterns is located between one of the first electrode strings and a corresponding second electrode string respectively. Each of the first optical matching patterns is located in one of the bridge areas respectively and located between a corresponding first electrode string and a corresponding second electrode string. Each of the insulating patterns is respectively disposed on a surface of one of the first optical matching patterns facing away from the substrate.

Abstract: An input device and an electronic apparatus are provided. The input device includes a case, a user manipulator disposed on the case, and a circuit configured to generate different signals according to a position change of the user manipulator. The user manipulator includes a movable member configured to be movable on the case, a first electrode fixed within the case, and a second electrode disposed on the movable member so as to be opposite to the first electrode in which an opposed area of the second electrode opposing the first electrode is varied according to the movement of the movable member.

Abstract: An electronic device including a display panel having an optical plate attached thereon is disclosed. The optical plate includes a parallax separation sheet to allow a user to see a 3D image displayed on the display panel, and a touch-sensing layer to allow a user to select stored items such as pictures in the electronic device or to enter information into the electronic device. A method for assembly the electronic device is also disclosed. The method uses three cameras and three monitors to check the alignment between the optical plate and display panel. In order to achieve a correct alignment, rotating device and shifting device can be used to adjust the position of the display panel relative to the optical plate.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally directed to audio augmentation of touch detection for surfaces. An apparatus may include a pedestal, the pedestal including an audio sensor to detect a vibration from a surface on which the apparatus is placed; an arm coupled with the pedestal; and a head element coupled with the arm, wherein the head element includes a visual sensor to detect location of an object in relation to the surface.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to touch input detection in a touch sensor. One example provides a method comprising establishing a first reference sequence, starting with a first set of candidate reference sequences each differing from the first reference sequence, reducing the first set of candidate reference sequences by applying a rule set to the first set to derive a relatively smaller second set of candidate reference sequences, for each candidate reference sequence in the second set of candidate reference sequences, calculating a touch detection performance score of a combined reference sequence, and configuring at least a portion of a receive circuit to correlate signals to at least one of the touch detection conditions by using the first reference sequence in a combined correlation operation with at least a selected candidate reference sequence from the second set of candidate reference sequences.

Abstract: In a method of capacitive sensing, a first plurality of sensor electrodes of a sensor electrode pattern is coupled, in a first configuration, to input channels of a processing system. The sensor electrode pattern is associated with a sensing region. The first configuration of the first plurality sensor of electrodes is utilized to acquire a measurement of current. A noise environment is determined through analysis of the measurement of current. At least one subset of the first plurality of sensor electrodes is coupled, in a second configuration, to the input channels. The second configuration and the first configuration are different. The second configuration of the first plurality of sensor electrodes is utilized to acquire capacitive resulting signals.

Abstract: A charge sensing circuit generates a voltage in a sensing period that is indicative of sensed charge. The generated voltages are accumulated by an accumulator circuit over a number of sensing periods. A noise detection circuit senses when the voltage generated by the charge sensing circuit is outside of a boundary and generates a detection signal in response thereto. A control circuit, in response to the detection signal, controls the accumulator circuit to block accumulation of the voltages generated by the charge sensing circuit during at least the sensing period in which the detection signal is generated. An analog-to-digital converter circuit then converts an accumulated output voltage from the accumulator circuit to a digital value at the end of an accumulation time period that includes the sensing periods. The end of the accumulation time period is delayed by at least one sensing period in response to the detection signal.

Abstract: There is provided a technology making it possible to improve operability and reliability of a detection sensor.

Abstract: A flexible display device may include a display panel providing a base surface and a touch screen disposed on the base surface. The display panel may include a plurality of light emitting areas and a non-light emitting area disposed adjacent to the light emitting areas. A plurality of touch electrodes and a plurality of insulating layers of the touch screen may have a mesh shape through which openings corresponding to the plurality of light emitting areas are defined. Accordingly, a flexibility of the flexible display device is improved, and the touch electrode is prevented from being cracked.

Abstract: A touch display panel includes a substrate, a first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer. The first and second electrode layers are disposed on the substrate. The second electrode layer electrically connects to the first electrode layer and includes a plurality of sensing electrodes. Each sensing electrode includes a plurality of first conductive lines and a plurality of second conductive lines connected to each other. The first and second conductive lines are respectively arranged along first and second directions, wherein the second direction is different from the first direction. In one of two adjacent sensing electrodes, the outermost first conductive line has at least one first edge and at least one second edge connected to the first edge. The first edge corresponds to one of the second conductive lines of the other one of the two adjacent sensing electrodes, and has a curved shape.

Abstract: The present invention involves cases and overlays for a handheld electronic devices used for data entry. The case comprises a cover portion and an overlay portion having one or more actuatable keys for interacting with an enclosed electronic device without direct physical contact of the device by a user. Optionally the overlay portion includes one or more openings which allows a user to directly contact the enclosed device. Interchangeable overlays are also disclosed allowing for different combinations and configurations of keys and/or openings depending on the electronic device being used and the desired task being performed.

Abstract: A capacitive sensor includes a switching capacitor circuit, a comparator, and a charge dissipation circuit. The switching capacitor circuit reciprocally couples a sensing capacitor in series with a modulation capacitor during a first switching phase and discharges the sensing capacitor during a second switching phase. The comparator is coupled to compare a voltage potential on the modulation capacitor to a reference and to generate a modulation signal in response. The charge dissipation circuit is coupled to the modulation capacitor to selectively discharge the modulation capacitor in response to the modulation signal.

Abstract: A mobile terminal having an input device that performs inputting in a tactile manner is disclosed. A touch screen of a first region and touch buttons of a second region are implemented by a single touch sheet without having touch sensing units. Thus, manufacturing, assembling and handling can be facilitated.

Abstract: A transparent conductive oxide film for sensing deformation has a length, and generates a deformation amount when an external force is applied thereto, so as to change a resistance value of the transparent conductive oxide film. A ratio of the deformation amount to the length ranges from about 5×10?5 to about 3.5×10?4, and a rate of change of the resistance value ranges from about 0.01% to about 3%.

Abstract: A protective membrane structure is configured to protect a pan& module. The protective membrane structure includes a main body, an adhesive member, and a pulling member. The main body is attached to the panel module. The adhesive member is disposed on the main body. The pulling member is located over the main body and has an adhesive portion and a warping portion connected to each other. The adhesive member is adhered between the main body and the adhesive portion. The warping portion warps away from the main body.

Abstract: A slim display device is disclosed in the present disclosure. The disclosed display device may include: a window having a printed area formed along an outer periphery thereof, a display panel disposed below the window to provide a view area including an active area where data is displayed and a non-active area, and a touch detection unit disposed between the window and the display panel, wherein a plurality of electrode trace patterns of the touch detection unit are disposed under the non-active area.

Abstract: A gate driving circuit includes a plurality of shift registers arranged to output the gate driving signals in sequence. The shift registers are divided into groups arranged in sequence, wherein the driving signal from a first one of a N+1th group of shift registers is next to the driving signal from a first one of a Nth group of shift registers; and at least one first compensation circuit connected to the last one of the Nth group of shift registers and the first one of the N+1th group of shift registers, wherein the first compensation circuit provides a first control signal to enable the last one of the Nth group of shift registers to perform signal holding, and provides a second control signal to enable the first one of the N+1th group of shift registers to perform pre-charging, wherein N is an integer greater than zero.

Abstract: An AMOLED panel is provided. A cathode of the AMOLED panel is patterned into rows of first electrodes and columns of second electrodes, two adjacent first electrodes in the same row are electrically connected with each other, and two adjacent second electrodes in the same column are electrically connected to a conductive line in a different layer via plugs. The rows receive driving signals sequentially and the columns generate sensing signals for detecting proximity of an external conductive object.

Abstract: A computing device is disclosed. The computing device may include a display, a processor in communication with the display and an enclosure connected to the display. The computing device may also include an input/output (I/O) device in communication with the processor. The I/O device may also be connected to the enclosure. Additionally, the I/O device may include a modifiable display that may substantially match the appearance of the enclosure.

Abstract: A ring device to be worn on a digit of a user is provided. The ring device includes an inner ring suitable to be worn on a digit of a user and a housing rotatably coupled to the inner ring. Along the housing a touch surface is located along with touch sensors configured to detect a touch input. Additionally, the ring includes rotary sensors configured to detect rotation of the housing.

Abstract: An input apparatus includes a top panel having a manipulation input surface on which a manipulation input is performed; a pressure sensor having two terminals and configured to output a voltage in accordance with a pressure applied by the manipulation input on the manipulation input surface; a switch connected to the two terminals of the pressure sensor and configured to equalize electric potentials between the two terminals when the switch is turned on; and a controller configured to turn on the switch, after the pressure applied on the manipulation input surface is detected based on an output of the pressure sensor, when the manipulation input on the manipulation input surface is stopped or the output of the pressure sensor becomes equal to or less than a predetermined level that represents non-pressing.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments, a media device includes a radial gesture controller configured to identify a plurality of contemporaneous user touchpoints of a touch screen, and to generate radial gesture control data that includes a radial distance between a first of the plurality of contemporaneous user touchpoints about a second of the plurality of contemporaneous user touchpoints and an angular deviation of a first of the plurality of contemporaneous user touchpoints about a second of the plurality of contemporaneous user touchpoints. The radial gesture control data is used to generate control data, such as linear media control data for controlling a media player based on the radial distance and the angular deviation. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relating to context aware secure touch implementation of integrated touch are described. In an embodiment, a touch sensitive display device is configured into one or more touch active regions and one or more touch inactive regions. The one or more of the touch inactive regions are capable to communicate wireless signals. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A touch sensing device comprises a display panel including a plurality of data lines and a plurality of sensor interconnection lines, the plurality of data lines connected to a plurality of pixels of the display panel, and the plurality of sensor interconnection lines connected to a plurality of touch electrodes of the display panel, each pixel including a plurality of sub-pixels that each display a distinct color. A pattern of sub-pixels is arranged in the display panel such that a same number of sub-pixels for each distinct color is arranged adjacent to a first side and adjacent to a second side of one or more of the plurality of sensor interconnection lines, each of the sub-pixels for each distinct color being adjacent to either the first side or the second side of a corresponding one of the sensor interconnection lines.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a 3D module, a 3D display device and a method for driving the 3D module. The 3D module includes: a first substrate and a second substrate arranged opposite to each other and a beam splitter between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first substrate is arranged at a light-exiting side of the 3D module. The 3D module further includes: a touch module arranged between the first substrate and the beam splitter and including multiple self-capacitive electrodes arranged at an identical layer, and multiple touch signal lines configured to connect the self-capacitive electrodes to a touch detection circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a conductive mesh pattern, a mesh electrode manufactured by the same, and a laminate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a touch driving unit, including a shift register module configured to generate a triggering signal, a grating module configured to generate a control signal in accordance with the triggering signal and control a signal from an output module, an amplification module configured to amplify the control signal, and the output module configured to output a signal from a touch signal end or a signal from a common electrode signal end.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a three-dimensional touch sensing method, a three-dimensional display device and a wearable device. The three-dimensional touch sensing method, comprising: receiving an electron beam being perpendicularly incident to a preset plane on the preset plane, the electron beam having a preset emission intensity; obtaining a reception position and a reception intensity of the electron beam; determining a projection position of a touch position on the preset plane according to the reception position of the electron beam; and calculating a distance from the touch position to the preset plane according to the reception intensity of the electron beam and the preset emission intensity.

Abstract: An apparatus including an electronic device is configured with an ultrasonic touch sensor-based virtual button. The ultrasonic sensor is disposed behind a first portion of an exterior surface of the electronic device. A processor associated with one or both of the electronic device and the ultrasonic sensor is configured to: (i) process a signal received from the ultrasonic sensor so as to acquire image data of a surface or substance in contact with the first portion of the exterior surface; and (ii) make a first determination whether or not the acquired image data is related to an intended control touch on the first portion by determining whether or not the image data is characteristic of a fingerprint or a patterned stylus.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for an interactive memorial device to provide a dynamic, interactive, multi-touch display to visitors of a final resting place or memorial of a deceased individual. The interactive memorial device enables the visitors to interact with a combination of dynamic and customizable information relating to the decedent or memorial. An operating system enables an end-user, such as any of the visitors, to interact with the operating system by way of navigation controls. A display screen preferably comprises a transparent multi-touch display configured to enable the visitors to view and interact with information and provides dynamic memorialization content to the visitors while maintaining view of real memorialization objects and personalized mementos in the background. Loudspeakers are configured to play audio soundtracks accompanying memorial-related information.

Abstract: Provided is a display device having a detachable layer and a method for manufacturing the same that are capable of easily exchanging a damaged window or touch screen with new one, simply separating a window or touch screen therefrom, and providing a simple manufacturing process, a low manufacturing cost, and various designs. The display device includes: a window structure having a detachable layer formed on the entire surface of one side of a window, the detachable layer having the adhesion strength in the range of 0.1 to 500 gf/25 mm; and an attachment target device from which the detachable layer of the window structure is entirely detachable, wherein the attachment target device is any one selected from a touch screen, a touch screen cover layer, and a display.

Abstract: A touchscreen includes a plurality of X electrodes extending in a first direction and arranged in parallel in a second direction, a plurality of Y electrodes extending in the second direction so as to intersect the X electrodes and arranged in parallel in the first direction, and pedestal layers formed at respective intersections between the plurality of X electrodes and the plurality of Y electrodes, wherein an intersection portion of each Y electrode is formed under the pedestal layer, wherein a part of an intersection portion of each X electrode is formed on the pedestal layer and both ends thereof are electrically connected to adjacent electrode portions of the X electrodes, and wherein a profile of a portion of the pedestal layer intersecting the intersection portion of the X electrode has a nonlinear shape when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus including a memory storing instructions and a control unit executing the instructions is provided. The control unit is configured to send signals to display first and second indicators on a display device. The control unit is further configured to receive first and second user inputs and, in response to the received inputs, to send signals to change a display state of the first indicator according to the first input. The control unit is further configured to send signals to change a display state of the second indicator according to the second input and initiate an operation to be performed based on a combination of the first and second inputs.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an input device includes the following elements. The flexible touch panel includes a sensor area. The touch position detector detects a touch position on the sensor area to generate a detection signal. The deformation position detector detects a deformation position where a deformation amount is not less than a threshold on the sensor area. The input rejection area determination unit determines, based on the deformation position, an input rejection area. The input signal generator fails to output the detection signal as an input signal if the touch position is detected in the input rejection area, and outputs the detection signal as an input signal if the touch position is detected in an area other than the input rejection area.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a position detection module configured to detect a touch position on a display surface of a display module touched by a user; a position data output module configured to output first position data and second position data based on position data on the touch positions detected by the position detection module; and a display control module configured to control the display module based on the first position data or the second position data output from the position data output module. The first position data is position data obtained by averaging position data on the touch positions respectively detected at detection timings. The second position data is position data on the touch position detected at individual detection timing. The display control module selects the first position data or the second position data to control the display module, based on a predetermined selection condition.

Abstract: A user contacts a touch-sensitive surface of a touch-sensitive display device with a finger. An initial finger contact patch is determined for the user finger, and a default position is assigned to a display pointer based on the initial finger contact patch. The display pointer is assigned to an offset position, different from the default position responsive to detecting a triggering gesture input from the user finger.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus for detecting a touch, the apparatus comprising: a sensor pad for forming touch capacitance in relation to a touch input tool; an operation amplifier for outputting different signals according to whether there is a touch on the sensor pad, the operation amplifier having a first input end connected to the sensor pad and a second input end receiving a reference voltage; a first switch for controlling potentials of both ends of driving capacitance connected between the first input end and an output end of the operation amplifier; a second switch for switching a connection between the sensor pad and the first input end, the second switch being turned on and off alternately with the first switch; and a parasitic capacitance compensation circuit for supplying an electric charge to at least one of the touch capacitance and parasitic capacitance that shares a charge amount of the touch capacitance when the second switch is in an on state.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a touch control responding method and apparatus, where in the touch control responding method, after a first touch control interrupt instruction is received, first responding to the first touch control interrupt instruction is delayed, and whether a second touch control interrupt instruction is generated is determined within a preset delay time; if the second touch control interrupt instruction is generated, it indicates that a touch control operation is performed by a user in a middle area between a touch control button and a touch screen, and in this case, a first control instruction responding only to the first touch control interrupt instruction or the second touch control interrupt instruction is generated.

Abstract: An in-cell touch panel and a display device are disclosed. The in-cell touch panel includes an array substrate provided with a plurality of sub-pixels, and a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of data lines that are disposed on the array substrate, intersected with each other and insulated from each other, a plurality of self capacitive electrodes which are disposed in a same layer and independent of each other, and a plurality of touch lines connecting the self capacitive electrodes to the touch detection chip; the plurality of gate lines and the plurality of data lines are intersected with each other to define the plurality of sub-pixels; each of the sub-pixels includes a pixel electrode and is configured with a long side and a short side; and the touch lines are disposed along the direction of short sides of the sub-pixels.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a force sensor that includes an input surface and an array of sensing elements. The input has a number of test locations and is deformable under applied force. The force sensor is mounted in a predetermined test orientation. For each test location of the plurality of test locations on the input surface of the force sensor a predetermined test force to the test location. An element calibration value is measured for each sensing element of the array of sensing elements of the force sensor. An (x, y) deformation map of the input surface of the force sensor corresponding to the application of the predetermined test force to the test location is determined based on the measured element calibration values.

Abstract: A touch window includes a substrate, and a sensor part provided on the substrate and performing a sensing process through a time domain reflectrometry. The sensor part includes a conductive pattern.

Abstract: There is disclosed a technique for detecting the presence of a pointing device at an interactive surface, which interactive surface is provided with an illumination field for detecting a contact point.

Abstract: An example system, including a projector unit, an all-in-one computer comprising a calibration module and attachable to the projector unit, and a plurality of sensors communicatively coupled to the all-in-one computer is provided. In addition, the all-in-one computer stores mapping information relating to mappings between the plurality of sensors and the projector unit in a common coordinate system. Further, the calibration module calibrates the plurality of sensors and the projector unit using the mapping information.