Abstract: A touch panel including a substrate, first electrodes, second electrodes, first wires, second wires and a means for shortening a gap between the second electrodes in a third direction is provided. The first electrodes are arranged sequentially in a first direction. Each first electrode has openings arranged in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The second electrodes are located in the openings. Each first electrode and the second electrodes surrounded by the first electrode constitute a sensing unit. The first wires and the second wires connect the first electrodes and the second electrodes to a driving circuit. The means for shortening the gap between the second electrodes in the third direction renders a ratio of the gap between the second electrodes in the third direction to that in the second direction to be smaller than 1:3.4, where the third direction intersects either the first direction or the second direction.

Abstract: A touch panel, having a viewing region and a peripheral region adjacent to at least one edge of the viewing region, includes a plurality of first axis electrodes, a plurality of second axis electrodes, and a plurality of first traces. The first axis electrodes are disposed in the viewing region and extend along a first direction. The second axis electrodes are disposed in the viewing region and extend along a second direction. The first direction is not parallel to the second direction. The first traces are at least partially disposed in the viewing region. Each of the first traces is electrically connected to at least one of the first axis electrodes. The first traces extend from the viewing region to the peripheral region.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a substrate and sensing units. Each sensing unit includes an electrode line, first electrode patterns, second electrode patterns and connecting lines. The electrode line extends along a second direction and has first openings arranged along the second direction and first breaches corresponding to the first openings. Each first breach connects the corresponding first opening and the exterior of the electrode line. The first electrode patterns are respectively disposed in the first openings. Each first electrode pattern has a second opening and a second breach connecting the second opening and the exterior of first electrode pattern. The second electrode patterns are respectively disposed in the second openings and respectively connected with the electrode line through the second breaches. The connecting lines are disposed on at least one side of the electrode line and connected with the corresponding first electrode pattern through the first breach.

Abstract: A circuit switch for a keyboard is formed of a first plate and a second plate. A first sensitive portion and a second sensitive portion are mounted on a surface of the first plate, superposed on each other, and electrically insulated against each other. A first conductive wire is located on the first plate and electrically connected with the first sensitive portion. A conductive portion is located on the second plate. The second plate is parallel to the first plate in arrangement. The conductive portion corresponds to the second sensitive portion in a way that an interval is located therebetween. A second conductive wire is located on the second plate and electrically connected with the conductive. portion. A grounded circuit is located between the first and second plates and spaced from the second sensitive portion. The grounded circuit partially overlaps or crosses the first or second conductive wire.

Abstract: A touch button comprising a conductive key; an insulating layer that surrounds a portion of the conductive key and insulates capacitance from traveling to a metal body of a user device, and conductive and sensing layers that are flexible. A user device that includes a power touch button that, when activated, allows a user to display quick-look information when the user device is in an idle state. A pre-defined image that includes the quick-look information may not occupy the entire area of a display. The display may be an organic light-emitting diode display.

Abstract: An electrode and an isolation layer of a touch device are the same color, so that a user of the touch device perceives a good visual effect without having to employ expensive optical adhesive and decorative films in the touch device. The front bezel design used in conventional touch devices can thus be abandoned. Further, simpler fabrication, higher yield rate, and lower cost are also achieved.

Abstract: A touch inductive unit includes a receiving electrode pattern and a driving electrode pattern. The receiving electrode pattern includes a first main stem, a first branch portion and a second branch portion. The first branch portion and the second branch portion are extended from the first main stem. The driving electrode pattern includes a second main stem, a third branch portion and a fourth branch portion. The third branch portion and the fourth branch portion are extended from the second main stem. The receiving electrode pattern and the driving electrode pattern are interdigitated and physically spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: A touch sensor comprising a plurality of first electrode lines along a first direction, each of the first electrode lines comprising a plurality of first electrodes; a plurality of second electrode lines along a second direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, each of the second electrode lines comprising one second electrode, the one second electrode of each of the second electrode lines being interdigitated with one of the first electrodes of each of the first electrode lines, the first and second electrodes being disposed on a first side of a substrate; and a plurality of bond pads disposed on the first side of the substrate, wherein at least one bond pad of the plurality of bond pads is coupled to at least two of the first electrodes of the plurality of first electrodes.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a capacitive switching system may include a plurality of capacitive switches and at least one processor. Each of the capacitive switches may include an activation surface offset from an energized conductor by a dielectric region and a capacitance that is dependent upon an electric field generated by the energized conductor. The at least one processor may execute machine readable instructions to transform a change in the capacitance of one of the capacitive switches into a first control signal indicative of a first active state. A rejection delay may be activated by the at least one processor after the change in the capacitance of the one of the capacitive switches. The rejection delay can remain activated for a predetermined time period. A second control signal may be prevented from indicating a second active state while the rejection delay is activated.

Abstract: A keyboard having a touch input device includes a keyboard body and a touch input device. The touch input device is disposed on the keyboard body and is used in a digital input mode. The touch input device has a touch pad and a pattern layer. The pattern layer is bonded to a surface of the touch pad, and has a plurality of key indication areas. Each key indication area is corresponding to a key used in the digital input mode, for being recognized and selected by a user. In addition, through a switching module disposed on the keyboard, the digital input mode can be switched to a cursor control mode, a gesture control mode, or a handwriting input mode, thereby achieving a wide range of applications.

Abstract: A multi-function switch includes a proximity sensor for detecting proximity to the switch-at-large and one or more touch sensors that can distinguish between a touch to a corresponding touch surface and a push to the touch surface.

Abstract: An input apparatus including a layered body is provided. The layered body includes an electrostatic capacity type touch sensor, a character and symbol printed film, on which characters or symbols are printed, and a surface light emitting layer configured to illuminate the character and symbol printed film. The character and symbol printed film is arranged on an upper surface side of the surface light emitting layer, the touch sensor is arranged on a lower surface side of the surface light emitting layer, and an input operation surface that is positioned at an uppermost surface is flat.

Abstract: A touch-sensing module including a plurality of first sensing strings and a plurality of second sensing strings is provided. Each of the first sensing strings includes a first strip-shaped conductive line and a plurality of first sensing pads connected to a same side of the first strip-shaped conductive line. Each of the second sensing strings includes a second strip-shaped conductive line and a plurality of second sensing pads connected to a same side of the second strip-shaped conductive line. The first strip-shaped conductive lines of the first sensing strings cross the second strip-shaped conductive lines of the second sensing strings. A crossing position of each of the first strip-shaped conductive lines and each of the second strip-shaped conductive lines forms an electrical reference node.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a MEMS device includes a first electrode formed on a support substrate, a second electrode arranged to face the first electrode and formed to be movable in a facing direction with respect to the first electrode, a beam portion formed on the support substrate and formed to support the second electrode, a cap layer formed to cover the second electrode and beam portion, a plurality of through-holes formed in the cap layer, the through-holes being formed in a portion other than a proximity portion in which a facing distance between the cap layer and a member in the cap layer is not longer than a preset distance, and a sealing layer formed to cover the cap layer and fill the through-holes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a touch sensing device comprising a plurality of sensing electrode units and an insulating pattern layer. The insulating pattern layer covers the plurality of sensing electrode units and has a plurality of openings that are not corresponding to plurality of sensing electrode units. The present disclosure also discloses a method for manufacturing the touch sensing device.

Abstract: The touch-operating input device is configured so that when the control circuit turns on the main light source corresponding to each of the translucent operation buttons that can be operated, the control circuit, on condition that the translucent operation button corresponding to the main light source that is turned on is operated, turns off the sub-light source corresponding to the translucent operation button that is turned on simultaneously with the main light source. Ease of operation is increased by enabling the operator to distinguish operated translucent operation buttons from translucent operation buttons that have not been operated according to whether or not the main light sources are lit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a household appliance (1) comprising a panel (2) which is produced from at least partially electrically conductive material, a transparent non-conductive plate (3) which is placed onto the panel (2), more than one sensor (4) which is located on the non-conductive plate (3) and detects the touch of the user on the non-conductive plate (3), a circuit board (5) which evaluates the signals received from the sensor (4) and controls the operation of the household appliance (1) according to these signals, and at least one transmission element (6) which transmits the signals received from the sensor (4) to the circuit board (5).

Abstract: A capacitive switch includes: a first conductive cantilever, a second conductive cantilever, a substrate, a coplanar waveguide arranged on the substrate, the coplanar waveguide includes a first conductor configured to transmit an electrical signal, a second conductor and a third conductor are arranged as ground wires on two sides of the first conductor; an insulation medium layer is arranged on the first conductor, a conducting layer is arranged on the insulation medium layer; the first conductive cantilever is connected to the second conductor by using a first fixed end, the second conductive cantilever is connected to the third conductor by using a second fixed end; when a direct-current signal is transmitted on the capacitive switch, a first free end of the first conductive cantilever and a second free end of the second conductive cantilever contact the conducting layer.

Abstract: A terminal has an input area that supports touch input, and a controller for responding to the touch input area. The controller also displays selected symbols in the touch input area responsive to an operational mode of the terminal. When the terminal is in a call mode, a command or data associated with one of the symbols displayed for the call mode may be entered by touching the symbol, touching and dragging the symbol from its original location, or touching and dragging the symbol to a central area.

Abstract: An article of manufacture having an in-molded resistive and/or shielding element and method of making the same are shown and described. In one disclosed method, a resistive and/or shielding element is printed on a film. The film is formed to a desired shape and put in an injection mold. A molten plastic material is introduced into the injection mold to form a rigid structure that retains the film.

Abstract: A touch keyboard with an improved structure is disclosed. The touch keyboard includes a keyboard casing and an inductive circuit layer. The keyboard casing has a front surface and a rear surface; the front surface has a keyboard key assembly composed of a plurality of touch keyboard keys. The touch keyboard keys are integrally formed with the keyboard casing and projected from the front surface of the keyboard casing. The inductive circuit layer is formed on the rear surface of the keyboard casing and is used to detect touching and sliding operations from the user. The touch keyboard keys are projected from the front surface of the keyboard casing so as to identify positions of the touch keyboard keys without fixing user's eyes on the keyboard and increase touching feeling.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a surface; the surface has a conductive layer within a thickness of the surface. A trench is formed in the conductive layer to define a touch area, the touch area is isolated from the rest of the conductive layer. A conductive pickup is mounted on a back side of the surface over the touch area and the conductive pickup is electrically connected to a capacitive touch controller, such that when a user touches the touch area on a front side of the conductive the touch controller responds to the user's touch.

Abstract: An article of manufacture having an in-molded resistive and/or shielding element and method of making the same are shown and described. In one disclosed method, a resistive and/or shielding element is printed on a film. The film is formed to a desired shape and put in an injection mold. A molten plastic material is introduced into the injection mold to form a rigid structure that retains the film.

Abstract: An article of manufacture having an in-molded resistive and/or shielding element and method of making the same are shown and described. In one disclosed method, a resistive and/or shielding element is printed on a film. The film is formed to a desired shape and put in an injection mold. A molten plastic material is introduced into the injection mold to form a rigid structure that retains the film.

Abstract: Piece of furniture comprising an electronic switching element (1) for controlling a cabin function (10) for an airliner, wherein the piece of furniture has a structural layer (2) with a cover layer (3) arranged above the structural layer (2), wherein the electronic switching element is configured as a capacitive switching element and is arranged underneath the cover layer (3) inside and/or underneath the structural layer (2).

Abstract: Provided are a single-sided one-sheet type capacitive touch screen and a method for manufacturing the same. The touch screen includes: a substrate; a first conductive pattern disposed on the substrate in a vertical direction and including at least two pattern columns having two or more conductive pattern regions electrically connected with each other; a second conductive pattern disposed on the same surface of the substrate as the surface where the first conductive pattern is disposed, not being electrically connected with the first conductive pattern, and including two or more conductive pattern regions not electrically connected with each other; a transparent conductive bridge electrically connecting the conductive pattern regions of the second conductive pattern in a horizontal direction; and a transparent insulating part disposed between the transparent conductive bridge and the first conductive pattern to electrically insulate the transparent conductive bridge and the first conductive pattern.

Abstract: A device includes a substrate, a top touch panel, and an electrode supported by the substrate including a conductive compressible material extending from the substrate to the top touch panel. Another electrode is supported by the substrate and arranged to form an electric field coupling with the electrode including the compressible material. A touch sensitive region is transferred from the substrate to the top touch panel by the compressible material.

Abstract: A sensor electrode (SE) for a capacitive sensor device is designed such that the width of the sensor electrode decreases towards the center such that the capacity between the sensor electrode and an object (F) with constant distance between the sensor electrode and the object (F) substantially is equal in size for each position of the object (F) relative to the sensor electrode along a longitudinal axis of the sensor electrode. The sensor electrode may consist of a plurality of segments arranged in a strip with decreasing width towards the center of the electrode.

Abstract: Reduction/oxidation reagents have been found to be effective to chemically cure a sparse metal nanowire film into a fused metal nanostructured network through evidently a ripening type process. The resulting fused network can provide desirable low sheet resistances while maintaining good optical transparency. The transparent conductive films can be effectively applied as a single conductive ink or through sequential forming of a metal nanowire film with the subsequent addition of a fusing agent. The fused metal nanowire films can be effectively patterned, and the patterned films can be useful in devices, such as touch sensors.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a substrate having a first surface and a bonding region, first electrode lines, sets of electrode pads, first connecting lines, second connecting lines, and a flexible printed circuit having bridge lines and bonded to the bonding region. The first electrode lines are arranged abreast on the first surface along a first direction and respectively extend along a second direction intersecting the second direction. Each electrode pads set is arranged aside the corresponding first electrode line along the second direction. The first connecting lines are respectively connected to the first electrode lines, and the second connecting lines are respectively connected to the electrode pads, and both the first and second connecting lines extend to the bonding region along the second direction. The bridge lines are respectively connected to the second connecting lines, so that the corresponding electrode pads in the first direction form a second electrode line.

Abstract: A capacitive touch panel unit includes a transparent substrate, a conductive layer and a protection layer. The transparent substrate has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The conductive layer is disposed on the second side. The protection layer is correspondingly attached to one side of the conductive layer, which side is opposite to the transparent substrate. By means of the design of the capacitive touch panel unit, the number of the conductive layer is reduced to lower the manufacturing cost and reduce the total thickness.

Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS), methods of forming the MEMS and design structures are provided. The method includes forming a coplanar waveguide (CPW) comprising a signal electrode and a pair of electrodes on a substrate. The method includes forming a first sacrificial material over the CPW, and a wiring layer over the first sacrificial material and above the CPW. The method includes forming a second sacrificial material layer over the wiring layer, and forming insulator material about the first sacrificial material and the second sacrificial material. The method includes forming at least one vent hole in the insulator material to expose portions of the second sacrificial material, and removing the first and second sacrificial material through the vent hole to form a cavity structure about the wiring layer and which exposes the signal line and pair of electrodes below the wiring layer. The vent hole is sealed with sealing material.

Abstract: A touch panel is provided that includes: a substrate; a plurality of X-axis lines disposed on the substrate; a plurality of Y-axis lines crossing the plurality of X-axis lines; and an insulating layer interposed between the X-axis lines and the Y-axis lines, in which at least one first X-axis line and at least one second X-axis line selected from among the plurality of X-axis lines are connected by a first connection portion, and among the plurality of Y-axis lines, a Y-axis line crossing the first X-axis line and the second X-axis line has a first area in a region where the Y-axis line overlaps the first X-axis line and a second area in a region where the Y-axis line overlaps the second X-axis line, and the first area and the second area are different from each other.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques related to capacitance-based keyswitch technologies. According to one implementation, an apparatus includes a key with a floating electrode. The floating electrode pairs with a fixed electrode and a capacitance may be generated between them. The apparatus has a controller configured to measure the capacitance as the electrodes move relative to each other as the key is depressed and released. This Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a touch device is disclosed. A substrate having a viewing region is provided. A plurality of first sensing electrodes and a plurality of second sensing electrodes insulated from and in a staggered arrangement with the plurality of first sensing electrodes are formed on the substrate corresponding to the viewing region, wherein a plurality of jumper regions are defined between the adjacent second sensing electrodes. An insulating layer is formed on the plurality of first sensing electrodes and the plurality of second sensing electrodes. A plurality of jumpers is transfer-printed onto the insulating layer, wherein the plurality of jumpers is electrically connected to the adjacent second sensing electrodes and insulated from the first sensing electrodes by the insulating layer. A touch device is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosure is an electrode array of a touch panel, which includes a plurality of rhombus-shaped electrodes, dumbbell-shaped electrodes, and bridge wires. The rhombus-shaped electrodes are arranged along a first direction and interconnected in the first direction. The dumbbell-shaped electrodes are arranged along a second direction. Each dumbbell-shaped electrode has a first enlarged part, a second enlarged part, and a narrow part. Here, each rhombus-shaped electrode is disposed between two adjacent dumbbell-shaped electrodes along the second direction. The bridge wires are used for electrically coupling the two first enlarged parts and the two second enlarged parts of the two adjacent dumbbell-shaped electrodes, respectively. The production reliability of the present invention is increased according to the dumbbell-shaped electrodes.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a fingerprint sensor having a set of capacitive elements configured for capacitively coupling to a user fingerprint. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed under a control button or display element of an electronic device, for example one or more of a control button and a display component. A responsive element is responsive to proximity of the user fingerprint, for example one or both of a first circuit responsive to motion of the control button, and a second circuit responsive to a coupling between the fingerprint and a surface of the display element. The fingerprint sensor is disposed closer to the fingerprint than the responsive element. The control button or display component may include an anisotropic dielectric material, for example sapphire.

Abstract: An inertia switch includes a stack of a base plate and a base cover. The base plate provided inside a liquid storage chamber and a sensing chamber communicating with a liquid storage chamber. The liquid storage chamber contains working fluid, and the sensing chamber equipped with a sensing electrode extending to and connected to an external equipment that tend to interact with the inertia switch. The electricity-conductive liquid is utilized as a medium for inertia detection. Furthermore, by the width, depth and angle of the flow channel design, when the liquid material flows into the sensing chamber through the channel after a time delay, a sensing signal is obtained by the sensing electrodes through a change of a resistance value or a capacitance value to actuate the switch. The inertia switch has a simple structure and is low cost.

Abstract: A vehicle proximity switch assembly includes a ground layer, a first proximity switch provided on a first major side of the ground layer and a second proximity switch provided on an opposite second major side of the ground layer. The first proximity switch includes a first proximity sensor and a first dielectric layer for controlling movement of a window panel in a first direction. The second proximity switch includes a second proximity sensor and a second dielectric layer for controlling movement of the window panel in a second direction.

Abstract: A touch sensor pattern with a secondary sensor formed substantially as part of the touch sensor pattern is provided. By forming the secondary sensor substantially as part of the touch sensor pattern, where the secondary sensor can be held at a steady state or ground during a touch scan cycle of the touch sensor, an overall thickness of the stackup at the area of the touch sensor where the secondary sensor is formed can be significantly reduced. The reduction in the thickness can allow more space for other hardware such as a device battery, for example. Moreover, grounding the secondary sensor can shield the touch sensor pattern at the area of the touch sensor pattern where the secondary sensor is formed, during a touch scan cycle.

Abstract: A touch panel includes first electrode lines disposed along a first axis on a transparent substrate, adjacent first electrodes being connected via a first conductive connecting element. The touch panel also includes second electrode lines disposed along a second axis on the transparent substrate, adjacent second electrodes being connected via a conductive bridge. The conductive bridge includes low-temperature conductive material.

Abstract: A touch panel support which has a full flat surface and an outstanding operability is provided. The touch panel support includes a touch panel assembly and a case assembly for supporting the touch panel assembly. The touch panel assembly has, on the periphery thereof, a stepped engagement part which is lower than the surface of the touch panel assembly. The case assembly has a case main body for accommodating the touch panel assembly so as to allow a force feedback perpendicular vibration thereof and a bezel which is secured to the opening of the case main body. The bezel is engaged with the engagement part of the touch panel assembly so as not to inhibit the perpendicular vibration of the touch panel assembly. The surfaces of the touch panel assembly and the bezel are formed to be flush with each other.

Abstract: A force feedback-type touch panel device is provided which can provide an operator with clearer feedback than that of conventional art by presenting the operator with vibration having a larger vibration amplitude than that of conventional art and can prevent any breakage or damage of a touch panel when an external impact is applied to the touch panel. The touch panel device includes a base member, a touch panel retained by the base member, a cover member formed in a shape covering the touch panel with a hard synthetic resin, and an actuator that causes the cover member to be displaced along the perpendicular direction with respect to a flat surface of the touch panel. The cover member is urged in the direction toward the base member using an attraction force generated between a first magnet fixed on the base member and a second magnet fixed on the cover member.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a polymer thick film moisture barrier layer dielectric composition comprising thermoplastic urethane resin, thermoplastic phenoxy resin, diacetone alcohol and fumed silica. Dielectrics made from the composition can be used in various electronic applications to protect electrical elements and particularly to insulate and protect both the conductive thermoformable silver above it and the polycarbonate substrate below it in capacitive switch applications.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer disposed above a transparent substrate. At least one transparent insulating layer is disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The electrode pattern of the first electrode layer has more than four sides, and the electrode pattern of the second electrode layer substantially complements the electrode pattern of the first electrode layer.

Abstract: A household appliance includes at least one control element for modifying at least one operating parameter of the household appliance. At least one modification of at least one operating parameter which modification has been executed last is resettable by a reset control element. In a method for operating a domestic appliance, a most recently executed modification of an operating parameter can be reset by an operator.

Abstract: A touch panel structure and a fabrication method thereof. The touch panel structure includes a substrate, a decoration layer, a touch unit and at least one first ink layer. The decoration layer and the touch unit are disposed on a side of the substrate, wherein the decoration layer is sandwiched between the touch unit and the substrate. The decoration layer includes a display region and at least one pattern disposition region, and the touch unit includes a transparent sensing unit extending over the pattern disposition region. The first ink layer is disposed on the touch unit and includes at least one pattern. The first ink layer corresponds to the pattern disposition region. The touch panel structure and related fabrication method have low cost and low productive hours.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a polymer thick film moisture barrier layer dielectric composition comprising thermoplastic urethane resin, thermoplastic phenoxy resin, diacetone alcohol and fumed silica. Dielectrics made from the composition can be used in various electronic applications to protect electrical elements and particularly to insulate and protect both the conductive thermoformable silver above it and the polycarbonate substrate below it in capacitive switch applications.

Abstract: Key stabilization techniques for a key assembly or keyboard are provided. In one embodiment, a key assembly includes a keycap having a touch surface for receiving a press force that moves the keycap from an unpressed position toward a pressed position. The key assembly also includes a base having a planar-translation effecting mechanism supporting the keycap to guide the keycap in the press direction and the second direction as the keycap moves from the unpressed position toward the pressed position. A key stabilization mechanism positioned in the keycap, the base or both the keycap and the base configured to the stabilize the keycap so that the touch surface remains substantially planar while the keycap moves from the unpressed position toward the press position to resist tilt of the keycap and rotation of the keycap about an axis in the press direction as keycap moves toward the pressed position.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a polymer thick film moisture barrier layer dielectric composition comprising thermoplastic urethane resin, thermoplastic phenoxy resin, diacetone alcohol and fumed silica. Dielectrics made from the composition can be used in various electronic applications to protect electrical elements and particularly to insulate and protect both the conductive thermoformable silver above it and the polycarbonate substrate below it in capacitive switch applications. The thermoformed electrical circuit may be subsequently subjected to an injection molding process.