Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090240375 | VIBRATION CONTROL SYSTEM - A vibration control system and a method for controlling vibration in a material surface are disclosed, wherein the vibration control system provides a desired motion of the material surface while militating against any undesirable motion of the surface. The vibration control system includes a sensor disposed adjacent a material surface having a first set of dynamic vibration properties, a displacement generating device disposed adjacent the material surface adapted to generate a localized motion in the material surface, and a controller adapted to receive an input signal from the sensor and transmit a control signal to the displacement generating device thereby controlling the localized motion in the material surface. | 09-24-2009 |
20090255793 | THIN LAMINATE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CREATION OF TACTILE FEEDBACK - A tactile laminate and a method for generating tactile feedback, wherein the tactile laminate and method provide a flexible laminate for creating a tactile sensation on a desired surface without the need for separate motion generating devices, is disclosed. A tactile laminate includes a first layer having a first conductive pad disposed thereon, the first conductive pad adapted to receive a first desired electric charge, a second layer having a second conductive pad disposed thereon, the second conductive pad adapted to receive a second desired electric charge, and a third layer having a desired permittivity disposed between the first layer and the second layer. | 10-15-2009 |
20090259359 | VARIABLE INTENSITY HAPTIC LEVEL CONTROL BASED ON VEHICLE CONDITIONS - A haptic control system and a method for controlling a tactile feedback, wherein the haptic control system and the method control the tactile feedback in response to a vehicle condition, are disclosed. The haptic control system for a vehicle includes a vehicle information system adapted to generate and transmit a vehicle information signal including data and information representing a vehicle condition and a controller adapted to receive the vehicle information signal, analyze the vehicle information signal, and generate and transmit a control signal for controlling a tactile feedback in response to the vehicle information signal. | 10-15-2009 |
20090272207 | ROTARY ACTUATING MECHANISM HAVING SELECTABLE ROTARY WHEELS - A rotary actuating mechanism for a center stack of a vehicle is disclosed including a knob and a plurality of rotary wheels. An indexing device, disposed adjacent the rotary actuating mechanism, includes a guide adapted to contact one of the rotary wheels and travel along the outer surface thereof to provide a desired tactile feel, wherein the guide is selectively positioned by one of a mechanical device and an electromechanical device. | 11-05-2009 |
20100080399 | Method For Reducing Vehicle Noise - A method for reducing noise in a vehicle by reducing under certain conditions the rotational speed of certain rotational components. | 04-01-2010 |
20100082201 | Method For Reducing Audible Noise In A Vehicle - A method for reducing noise in a vehicle by adjusting the rotational speed of various rotational components. | 04-01-2010 |
20110001726 | AUTOMATICALLY CONFIGURABLE HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE SYSTEM WITH INTERCHANGEABLE USER INTERFACE PANELS - A human machine interface system is disclosed. The human machine interface system includes a sensing portion adapted to detect a presence and a location of a touch, a user input portion releasably coupled to the sensing portion, wherein the user input portion includes an indicia representing a control function associated with the sensing portion, and a controller in communication with the sensing portion for configuring the control function associated with the sensing portion based upon the user input portion. | 01-06-2011 |
20110074559 | Mounting Apparatus For A Haptic Surface - A haptic system including a compliant member which limits the direction of motion of an interface surface providing haptic feedback to motion along a single axis. The compliant member allows for easy assembly, reduced ports, lighter weight and improved longevity and performance. The compliant member typically has a longitudinal extent that is greater than its lateral extent and height, and its height is greater than its lateral extent. | 03-31-2011 |
20110074560 | Haptic Surface With Mechanical Buttons - A haptic system including a plurality of mechanical buttons driven by a single haptic feedback driver. The mechanical buttons are integrated within the haptic surface and are configured to move with the haptic interface relative to said base. The haptic surface may include a touch screen interface. | 03-31-2011 |
20110205165 | TUNED MASS DAMPER FOR IMPROVING NVH CHARACTERISTICS OF A HAPTIC TOUCH PANEL - A haptic interface is disclosed. The haptic interface includes a base having a front surface. A haptic member is disposed adjacent the front surface of the base to receive an input from a user. An actuator is interposed between the base and the haptic member. A control system is provided that is in electrical communication with the haptic member and the actuator, wherein the control system receives the input from the haptic member effective to control an operation of the control system and provides an output to the actuator to produce a vibration of the haptic member having a frequency domain and a peak amplitude. A tuned mass damper is coupled to the haptic interface, wherein the tuned mass damper minimizes the peak amplitude of the vibration and minimizes a transfer of the vibration from the haptic member to a support structure. | 08-25-2011 |
20110209976 | METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING CAPACITIVE SENSING IN THE PRESENCE OF CONDUCTIVE DECORATIVE MATERIALS - A control panel is disclosed. The control panel includes an electrically conductive substrate having a front surface. A first dielectric layer is disposed on the front surface of the substrate. A first electrode layer is disposed on a front surface of the first dielectric layer, wherein the first dielectric layer electrically isolates the first electrode layer from the substrate. The first electrode layer is in electrical communication with a switch circuit adapted to detect a change in a capacitance of the first electrode layer. A substantially transparent film can be provided to cover the electrode. The front surface of the substrate is a decorative surface substantially visible through the first dielectric layer, the first electrode layer, and the film. | 09-01-2011 |
20120161795 | PROXIMITY SENSOR INCLUDING A MULTILAYER ELASTOMER ASSEMBLY - A capacitive sensor includes a conductive elastomer portion formed into a pre-determined shape to sense a touch of a user within a sensing zone of the conductive elastomer portion, a dielectric portion disposed adjacent the conductive elastomer portion within the sensing zone of the conductive elastomer portion, and a controller in electrical communication with the conductive elastomer portion to detect a change in an electrical characteristic of the conductive elastomer portion. | 06-28-2012 |
20130194210 | Touch Surface And Microprocessor Assembly - A method of operating a touch assembly having a touch surface, a haptic feedback device and a switch is provided. The method includes activating the haptic feedback device in response to the switch deactivating. The method also includes monitoring and adjusting the monitoring of the switch in response to the switch deactivating to prevent continued deactivation of the switch by the haptic feedback. A method of operating a touch assembly having a touch surface, a base, a haptic feedback device and a switch is also provided. The method includes sensing the location of a touch force on the touch surface and deactivating a switch in response to the touch force moving the touch surface relative to the base. The method proceeds with transmitting a signal only in response to the location of the touch force being sensed and the at least one switch being in the deactivated configuration. | 08-01-2013 |
20130207927 | Touch Surface And Microprocessor Assembly - A touch assembly is provided including a touch surface for receiving a touch force. At least one haptic feedback device is coupled to the touch surface for selectively vibrating the touch surface. At least one switch is operably coupled with the touch surface and is adjustable between an activated configuration and a deactivated configuration. At least one microprocessor is in electrical communication with the at least one haptic feedback device and the at least one switch for actuating the at least one haptic feedback device in response to the at least one switch adjusting from the activated configuration to the deactivated configuration. | 08-15-2013 |
20140099436 | METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING CAPACITIVE SENSING IN THE PRESENCE OF CONDUCTIVE DECORATIVE MATERIALS - A control panel is disclosed. The control panel includes an electrically conductive substrate having a front surface. A first dielectric layer is disposed on the front surface of the substrate. A first electrode layer is disposed on a front surface of the first dielectric layer, wherein the first dielectric layer electrically isolates the first electrode layer from the substrate. The first electrode layer is in electrical communication with a switch circuit adapted to detect a change in a capacitance of the first electrode layer. A substantially transparent film can be provided to cover the electrode. The front surface of the substrate is a decorative surface substantially visible through the first dielectric layer, the first electrode layer, and the film. | 04-10-2014 |