03rd week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 23 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100013682 | Method for generic encoding, decoding and processing of protocol data units (PDUS) - Devices using communication protocols encode, decode, process and display protocol data units (PDUS) using PDU specific procedures. This invention discloses a generic method to encode, decode, process and display the PDUS. A generic codec library provides generic encode, decode, process and display procedures. These generic procedures understand the PDU specific formats using the coding rules of the PDUS. The coding rules for PDUS are generated by a compiler tool from PDU definitions. Compiler parses PDU definitions specified in formal notation and generates the coding rules. These coding rules contain the information about PDU fields including names of the fields, types of the fields and size of the fields. This generic method supports mandatory fields, optional fields and variable length fields. This generic library in addition to encode, decode, display also process the PDUS to validate against the expected values for specified fields. The expected values are also specifiable in formal notation either as simple values or as run time expressions. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013683 | METHOD FOR ERROR HANDLING - In a method for error handling in transmission of a datum over a communications system, at least two data words consisting of bits are generated for the datum in accordance with a predefined coding rule, and one of the generated data words is selected taking into consideration a running digital sum formed over the corresponding data word, and the running digital sum of the selected data word is used for the formation of a first running digital sum. The selected data word is converted into a code data word, and a bit of the data word is in each case assigned a two-bit string with two different single-bit values. The code data word and the first running digital sum are transmitted. The received code data word is examined to ascertain whether an erroneous two-bit string exists, in which case the error is corrected using the first running digital sum. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013684 | AD converter and AD conversion method - An exemplary object of the present invention is to achieve both of high-speed operation by parallel processing and a simple configuration by sequential comparison processing, so as to realize high accuracy of AD conversion processing. An AD converter according to the present invention includes a parallel-type AD converting unit that generates an upper bit digital signal composed of a plurality of bits by parallel processing based on an input analog signal input from a predetermined input circuit, a sequential comparison type AD converting unit that generates a digital signal by sequential comparison processing based on a converted analog signal that is generated by converting the upper bit digital signal into an analog signal, and a reconversion controller that detects an indefinite bit included in the upper bit digital signal and reconverts the indefinite bit by the sequential comparison type AD converting unit. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013685 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERNALLY CALIBRATING MIXED-SIGNAL DEVICES - A method to tune electronic devices in general using R/2R ladder networks to obtain fixed or variable accurate properties that may include, but are not limited to resistance, current, voltage, and/or timing. As a particular application, a method for internally calibrating a digital-to-analog converter is shown in detail. The DAC uses an extended R/2R ladder to improve the converting accuracy by mapping the extended bits into the original bits. A mapping matrix is maintained, which can be rewritten by an internal calibration process. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013686 | Sample and hold circuit and digital-to-analog converter circuit - Disclosed is a sample and hold circuit including a differential circuit, an amplifier stage and a sampling voltage supply circuit. The differential circuit includes first and second capacitance elements, electric charge of which is distributed by a first switch, a first MOS transistor having a gate connected via a second switch to one end of the first capacitance element and also connected via a third switch to an output terminal, and having a source connected to a first current source, a second MOS transistor having a gate connected to one end of the second capacitance element and having a source connected to a second current source and also connected via a forth switch to the source of the first MOS transistor, and a load circuit connected between the drains of the first and second MOS transistors and a terminal of a second power supply. The amplifier stage receives an output of the differential circuit and has an output connected to the output terminal. The sampling voltage supply circuit delivers a sampling voltage to the one end of at least one of the first and second capacitance elements. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013687 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERTING SIGNALS - A method of converting a plurality of input signals on first and second converters, such that the first and second converters are both used when the plurality of signals comprises two signals, characterised in that said method comprises:
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20100013688 | SIGMA-DELTA TYPE ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL (AD) CONVERTER AND ANGULAR VELOCITY SENSOR USING SAME - An angular velocity sensor with a stable output characteristic using a sigma-delta type analog-to-digital converter comprising an integrator unit for integrating electric charges output from an input switching device and a digital-to-analog converter unit and holding at least two integrated values, a comparator unit for comparing at least the two integrated values output from the integrator unit with a predetermined value, and an arithmetic operation unit for operating an output signal of the comparator unit, the arithmetic operation unit provided with a differential operation unit for computing a difference between at least two comparison signals output from comparator unit. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013689 | REDUCED COMPONENT DIGITAL TO ANALOG DECODER AND METHOD - An n bit D/A decoder is formed using P-type and N-type transistor switches, instead of convention CMOS switches. Each P-type and N-type switch may be formed of fewer transistors than those used to form a CMOS switch, thereby reducing the overall transistor count. The decoder may be used to decode digital values to non-linear GAMMA corrected analog output voltages. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013690 | A-D CONVERT APPARATUS - Provided is a successive approximation AD conversion apparatus that outputs digital output data corresponding to an analog input signal, including a bit selecting section that selects a conversion target bit sequentially from a highest bit of the output data; a data control section that outputs comparison data determining a value of the conversion target bit, each time a conversion target bit is selected; a DA conversing section that outputs an analog comparison signal corresponding to the comparison data; a comparing section that outputs a comparison result between the input signal and the comparison signal, upon the output of the comparison signal by the DA converting section, and that is reset after outputting the comparison result; a completion detecting section that, upon detecting that the comparing section has output the comparison result, outputs a completion signal causing the bit selecting section to select a next conversion target bit, prior to the comparing section being reset; and an output section that outputs output data in which a value of each bit is based on the comparison result by the comparing section. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013691 | ANALOGUE TO DIGITAL CONVERTERS - An analogue to digital converter (ADC) is provided which comprises an signal sampling device, a signal comparison device, and a digital signal generator. An analogue signal to be converted to a digital signal is input into the ADC, the signal sampling device produces samples of the analogue signal, the signal comparison device receives the analogue signal and the analogue signal samples, performs a comparison between them and outputs comparison signals, and the digital signal generator receives the comparison signals and uses them to generate a digital signal. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013692 | A/D CONVERTER - An external input operation clock signal is required for operating a conventional A/D converter, and the performance of the A/D converter is undesirably determined by the characteristics of the external input operation clock. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013693 | A-D CONVERT APPARATUS - Provided is an AD conversion apparatus including a bit selecting section that sequentially selects conversion target bits of the output data, from an upper bit downward; a data control section that outputs comparison data determining a value of the conversion target bit, each time a conversion target bit is selected; a DA converting section that outputs an analog comparison signal corresponding to the comparison data; a timing generating section that outputs a comparison control signal ordering comparison initiation; a changing section that changes a timing of the comparison control signal according to a bit position of the conversion target bit, such that the timing of the comparison initiation indicated by the comparison control signal is later for higher conversion target bits; a comparing section that begins comparing the input signal to the comparison signal at the comparison initiation timing indicated by the comparison control signal having the timing changed by the changing section; and a completion detecting section that outputs a completion signal causing the bit selecting section to select a next conversion target bit, after the comparing section has output the comparison result. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013694 | CODE SEQUENCE GENERATOR - A code sequence generator ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013695 | UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROLLER AND REMOTE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A universal remote controller and a remote control method thereof are provided. The universal remote controller includes a communication module which communicates with a plurality of devices; an input unit through which a user command is input; and a controlling unit which determines a pointed device, among the plurality of devices, that the universal remote controller is pointing towards, and controls the communication module to transmit the user command to the pointed device to control the pointed device | 2010-01-21 |
20100013696 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ORBITAL ANGULAR MOMENTUM (OAM) DIVERSE SIGNAL PROCESSING USING CLASSICAL BEAMS - The present invention describes a system and method of OAM diverse signal processing using classical beams for applications in which OAM signal character is controlled such as optical tagging and applications in which OAM signal character is not controlled such as clutter mitigation and interference cancellation for target detection, identification etc. This is accomplished by transmitting a source beam having a prescribed state with one or more non-zero OAM components, reflecting the beam off a ‘tagged’ or ‘untagged’ target and receiving the return beam in the direct return path to measure the one or more OAM components to identify the target. OAM processing provides additional degrees of processing freedom to greatly enhance the processing capabilities to detect and identify both ‘tagged’ and ‘untagged’ targets. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013697 | METHOD OF AND DEVICE FOR TRACKING AN OBJECT - A method of tracking an object including the steps of: collecting N measurements of range R | 2010-01-21 |
20100013698 | MIXER STRUCTURE FOR DOPPLER RADAR APPLICATIONS - A Mixer structure ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013699 | Vehicular Traffic Surveillance Doppler Radar System - A vehicular traffic surveillance Doppler radar system and method for use of the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a modulation circuit portion for generating modulated FM signals. An antenna circuit portion transmits the modulated FM signals to a target and receives the reflected modulated FM signals therefrom. A ranging circuit portion performs a quadrature demodulation on the reflected modulated FM signals and determines a range measurement based upon phase angle measurements derived therefrom. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013700 | ACTIVE TRANSPONDER, PARTICULARLY FOR SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR, OR SAR, SYSTEMS - The invention concerns an active transponder, particularly for synthetic aperture radar systems, or SAR, comprising: a receiving antenna ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013701 | Methods And Apparatuses For Requesting /Providing Assistance Data Associated With Various Satellite Positioning Systems In Wireless Communication Networks - Methods and apparatuses are provided for use by devices within in wireless communication network to request and/or provide assistance data and/or other like data associated with various Satellite Positioning Systems (SPSs). | 2010-01-21 |
20100013702 | Methods and Apparatuses For Requesting/Providing Sensitivity Assistance Information Associated with Various Satellite Positioning Systems in Wireless Communication Networks - Methods and apparatuses are provided for use by devices within a wireless communication network to request and/or provide sensitivity assistance information signals associated with one or more Satellite Positioning Systems (SPSs). | 2010-01-21 |
20100013703 | GPS GYRO CALIBRATION - GPS gyro calibration methods and systems are described. In an embodiment, a ground station can receive antenna position data for a spot beam antenna from a global positioning system (GPS) platform where the antenna position data indicates a boresight direction of the spot beam antenna. GPS-enabled receiver(s) can receive scan signals transmitted via the spot beam antenna of the GPS platform, and the GPS-enabled receivers can determine signal power measurements for each of the scan signals. The ground station can receive the signal power measurements from the GPS-enabled receiver(s) and estimate a pointing error of the spot beam antenna based on the signal power measurements and the antenna position data received from the GPS platform. The ground station can then determine gyro calibration parameters from the estimated pointing error and communicate the gyro calibration parameters to the GPS platform to calibrate for gyro drift errors. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013704 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR LOCATION-FINDING BY DETECTION OF RADIO SIGNAL EMITTERS - The invention relates to a location method characterised in that it comprises the following steps: a) receiving in a location device ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013705 | ASSISTED SATELLITE SIGNAL BASED POSITIONING - A set of parameters for a plurality of satellites belonging to at least two different satellite systems is assembled. Further, a definition of a data structure is provided, the data structure including at least one section for parameters for a plurality of satellites belonging to at least two different satellite systems. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013706 | DIGITAL FRONT END FOR A SATELLITE NAVIGATION RECEIVER - A satellite navigation receiver having a digital front end. The satellite navigation receiver includes an analog section for receiving, amplifying, and filtering a satellite navigation signal. The digital front end is coupled to the analog section and is used to perform digital signal processing on the satellite navigation signal before it is passed on to the acquisition and tracking engines. By off-loading some of the functionality from the analog section to the digital front end, the analog section may be made smaller and cheaper and may consume less power. Moreover, additional functionalities can be added to the digital front end to improve performance. Since the digital front end is comprised of digital circuitry, it scales down in size, cost, and power with advances in semiconductor fabrication techniques. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013707 | Array Antenna Apparatus and Signal Processing Method - An array antenna apparatus which has an away antenna formed by a plurality of antenna elements, and subjects received signals, which are received by the antenna elements, to weighting using array weights of complex numbers. The array antenna apparatus includes a delay device for delaying a signal; a weighting device for separating ea of the received sirs into first and second received signals, delaying any one of the first and second received signals by using the delay device, so as to weight the first and second received signals at different timings; and a first adding device for adding the weighted first and second received signals to each other. The weighting device weights any one of the first and second received signals by using the real part of the relevant array weight, and weights the other received signal by using the imaginary part of the array weight. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013708 | Directive spatial interference beam control - The invention, in its various aspects and embodiments, comprises a variety methods and apparatuses. The methods variously determine the delay (or phase shift) in each element of a phased array to simultaneously form, steer and/or combine a set of beam shapes. The apparatuses include apparatuses that implement the methods as well as apparatuses that employ such methods. The invention also includes a beam controlled by such methods. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013709 | Antenna Array and A Method For Calibration Thereof - An antenna array ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013710 | ARRAY ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT - The present invention relates to an array antenna arrangement comprising at least two antenna sub-arrays and at least one antenna element in each antenna sub-array. The array antenna arrangement is adapted for calculation of a total covariance matrix (R) of a received signal vector (x). The array antenna arrangement further comprises at least one switch, where the number of switches corresponds to the number of antenna elements in each antenna sub-array. Each switch is connected to a respective radio chain, and is arranged to connect the antenna elements of a respective corresponding antenna sub-array to the respective radio chain cyclically. At least one full switch cycle, comprising a set of received signals for each switch configuration, is carried out for a calculation of the total covariance matrix (R). The present invention also relates to a corresponding method. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013711 | Determining a position of a tag - A tag transmits signals having at least two different frequency components. The signals are receivable by at least some of a plurality of spaced receivers. Each receiver, in response to receiving a signal, measures respective phases of the first and second frequency components and a frequency offset between the tag and the receiver. The frequency offset is dependent upon a difference in frequencies of respective clocks in the tag and the receiver. A position processor obtains a difference in phases of the first and second frequency components for a signal, a frequency offset between the receiver and tag and determines the position of the tag in dependence upon the difference between respective phases of the first and second frequency components and in dependence upon the frequency offset. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013712 | MOBILE STATION POSITION LOCATING METHOD - A mobile station position locating method is provided for accurately locating positions of base stations without actually locating the positions of the base stations for locating the mobile station. In a transmit and receiving time detecting step (S | 2010-01-21 |
20100013713 | MULTIPLE FREQUENCY BAND ANTENNA - A multiple frequency band antenna includes a common connecting element, a first radiating element, a second radiating element, a common feeding point and a common ground terminal. The common connecting element includes a connecting part and a turning part, which are arranged in different planes. The first radiating element is connected with the connecting part of the common connecting element. The second radiating element is connected with the turning part of the common connecting element. The second radiating element has a longer path length compared with the first radiating element. A combination of the common connecting element and the first radiating element is configured to transmit and receive wireless signals in a first frequency band. A combination of the common connecting element and the second radiating element is configured to transmit and receive wireless signals in a second frequency band. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013714 | ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT - An antenna for a wireless communication may include a ground plane provided on a carrying structure, a feed element, and a radiating element coupled to the feed element, the radiating element being substantially parallel to and vertically displaced from the ground plane by the feed element and a shortening element. The antenna may also include a parasitic element provided directly on the carrying structure as part of the carrying structure ground layer. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013715 | ANTENNA - An antenna includes a first radiating conductor and a second radiating conductor. The first radiating conductor defines a first edge, a second edge and a lateral edge connecting the first edge and the second edge. The second radiating conductor has a main body spaced away from the second edge and connected to an end of the first radiating conductor far away from the lateral edge by a first connecting portion and extending towards the lateral edge. A free end of the main body bends to the second edge to form a second connecting portion spaced away from the lateral edge. A radiating end bends oppositely to the first radiating conductor from an end of the second connecting portion and is adjacent to the second edge. A feeding conductor and a grounding conductor are connected to an edge of the first radiating conductor different from the first edge and the lateral edge. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013716 | Multi-frequency antenna and an electronic device having the multi-frequency antenna - A multi-frequency antenna and an electronic device having the multi-frequency antenna are disclosed. The multi-frequency antenna comprises: a first radiating element including a first end and a second end; a grounding element connected to the first end of the first radiating element; a feeding structure for inputting an electrical signal to the first radiating element; and a second radiating element including a first end and a second end. The first end of the second radiating element includes a transitional portion; and the second radiating element is connected to the second end of the first radiating element by the transitional portion. So that the first radiating element forms a first current path to generate a first resonant mode; and the second radiating element forms a second current path to generate a second resonant mode. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013717 | ANTENNA INTEGRATED IN A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - An antenna for mounting in or on a non-conducting substrate, the antenna comprising a radiation element, a ground plane, coupling means for coupling the ground plane to the radiation element, and feeder means for connecting the antenna to other devices. The radiation element, the ground plane and the coupling means are separated from each other by the substrate, and the radiation element is so shaped and positioned with respect to the ground plane as to define a range of distances between a first edge of the ground plane and a first edge of the radiation element. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013718 | MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH ANTENNA CONTACT HAVING REDUCED RF INDUCTANCE - A mobile wireless communications device includes a housing and at least one circuit board. Radio frequency (RF) circuitry is carried by the circuit board and includes a transceiver. A processor is carried by the at least one circuit board and operative with the RF circuitry. An antenna is mounted within the housing. An antenna contact is secured on the at least one circuit board and operatively connects the RF circuitry and engages the antenna at an antenna contact point. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is positioned at the antenna contact point and reduces RF inductance effects. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013719 | Antenna and an electronic device having the antenna - An antenna and an electronic device having the antenna are disclosed. The antenna comprises: a base board having a first surface and a second surface; a first radiating element disposed on the first surface; a grounding element disposed on the first surface; a feeding structure disposed on the first surface, wherein the first radiating element is electrically coupled with the feeding structure and the grounding element; and a second radiating element disposed on the first surface or the second surface, wherein the second radiating element adjusts a first resonant mode or generates a second resonant mode by inductive coupling. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013720 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION APPARATUS WITH HOUSING CHANGING BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED STATES - When first and second housings are in an open state, first and second switches are electrically opened, and thus, a first antenna element and a ground conductor operate as a first dipole antenna, and a second antenna element and the ground conductor operate as a second dipole antenna with isolation from the first dipole antenna by the slit. When the first and second housings are in the closed state, the first and second switches are electrically closed, and thus, the first antenna element operates as a first inverted F antenna on the ground conductor, and the second antenna element operates as a second inverted F antenna on the ground conductor with isolation from the first inverted F antenna by the slit. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013721 | ANTENNA DEVICE AND PORTABLE RADIO APPARATUS USING THE SAME - Disclosed is antenna device ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013722 | Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Products for Determining Performance of Portable Electronic Devices - A link performance analysis (LPA) system is provided for multi-path radio frequency (RF) testing. The LPA system includes a shielded chamber and an antenna positioned in the chamber. A rotating turntable is positioned in the chamber and spaced apart from the antenna. A rotating screen is positioned in the chamber between the antenna and the rotating turntable. A plurality of stationary screens are spaced apart from and surrounding the rotating turntable. Related methods and computer program products are also provided. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013723 | MARINE MULTIBAND ANTENNA - A marine multiband antenna array includes a nearly virtual bowtie UHF antenna and a connected VHF/FM antenna that together function as an AM antenna. A diplexer separates the AM/FM radio signals from the UHF/VHF television signals. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013724 | ANTENNA APPARATUS - Good electric characteristics are obtained even after an antenna being further incorporated into an antenna apparatus including an antenna case having a limited space. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013725 | NORMALLY OPEN AND NORMALLY CLOSED RF MEMS SWITCHES IN A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A mobile computing device and corresponding method are disclosed. The mobile computing device includes an RF MEMS switch circuit including at least one normally open RU MEMS switch and a normally closed RU MEMS switch and a controller connected to the RU MEMS switch circuit. The RU MEMS switch circuit applies a default condition to the mobile computing device through the normally closed RU MEMS switch, and the controller causes application of control signals to one of the at least one normally open RU MEMS switches and to the normally closed RU MEMS switch to apply an alternate condition to the mobile computing device instead of the default condition. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013726 | Antenna - An antenna ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013727 | LNB Alignment Device for Positioning Satellite Dish Feed Horns and Method Therefor - There is disclosed an LNB alignment device having a main body that removably attaches to a support arm of a satellite dish and has a plurality of mounting holes or rectangular sleeves configured to receive a plurality of low-noise block converters with feed horns (LNBs). The proximal and distal ends of the bar curve inwardly toward the satellite dish and curve slightly upward in a manner that the feed horns of LNBs outside of the focal axis are disposed higher and closer to the center of the reflector to improve signal quality. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013728 | Antenna Design - An antenna core design. An antenna assembly is provided for use in tracking and locating equipment used to track and locate tools with underground drilling systems. The antenna assembly comprises an elongate core, a plurality of metal strips supported on an external surface of the core, an insulating material adapted to insulate each of the plurality of metal strips from the other metal strips and the core, and a wire disposed around the external surface of the strips. Alternatively the antenna assembly comprises an elongate core, an insulating material disposed around a perimeter of the core, and a wire disposed around the insulating material. The core has a plurality of slots cut from one end of the core so that the core defines a plurality of metal strips. A support ring is disposed on the internal surface of the core to support the metal strips. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013729 | CHOKE REFLECTOR ANTENNA - An antenna comprising a network of arrayed radiating elements, a first reflective means comprising a flat central part upon which are disposed the radiating elements and longitudinally folded edges on either side of the array of elements, and at least one second reflective means which is a choke reflector disposed outside of the space separating the radiating elements of the reflector's folded edge. The second reflective means is separated from the first reflective means by a layer of dielectric material in order to connect it to the first reflective means by way of capacitive coupling | 2010-01-21 |
20100013730 | ANTENNA ARRANGEMENT - An antenna arrangement may include: a ground plane, a feed element, and a radiating element coupled to the feed element, the radiating element being substantially parallel to and vertically displaced from the ground plane by the feed element and a shortening element. The antenna may also include a conductive portion coupled to the ground plane using a switching element, the conductive portion being configured to alter the size of the ground plane. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013731 | Coaxial cable dipole antenna for high frequency applications - An HF dipole antenna apparatus is provided which uses a coaxial cable for both a radiating element and a transmission line. Coiling the coaxial cable and adding a capacitive reactance to form a parallel resonant circuit with the coaxial cable coil achieves the transition between the radiation element and the transmission line. This antenna includes an upper radiating element. The addition of traps and parallel resonant circuits can be made to provide multi-frequency operation. An antenna coupling network can be added that provides appropriate reactance to allow both shortening the length of the dipole and provides a significantly wider range of operating frequencies. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013732 | COMPACT MULTIBAND ANTENNA - An antenna, including a dielectric carrier having a bounding surface, and a conductive monopole resonant at a first frequency, the monopole having at least one conducting section mounted on the bounding surface. The antenna further includes a labyrinthine conductive coupling element mounted on the bounding surface so as to encompass the dielectric carrier. The coupling element is located with respect to the conductive monopole so as to transfer from the conductive monopole a second frequency lower than the first frequency. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013733 | Antenna unit - The present invention relates to an antenna unit ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013734 | Wireless, computer-peripheral device - A CWUSB, ExpressCard card has a body with an internal slide in the form of a deep rectangular slot. Accommodated in the slot is an aerial unit in two parts pivotally connected together. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013735 | DUAL FREQUENCY ANTENNA SYSTEM - A dual-frequency conformal multi-filiar helical antenna system ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013736 | DUAL-BAND ANTENNA - A structure of a dual-band antenna serves as an antenna for use with a mobile communication device and is operable with radio frequency signals in two different bands, and features low costs and small product size. The antenna includes a first radiating element, a circuit board, and a coaxial feed. The first radiating element is a long helical conductor for operation in a first one of the bands. The circuit board is arranged inside the helical conductor of the first radiating element and includes a second radiating element operable in a second one of the bands. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013737 | DEVICE FOR THE COLLECTION, STORAGE AND OUTPUT OF ENERGY - The invention relates to a device for collection, storage and output of different forms of electromagnetic energy, comprising a collector arrangement and a storage arrangement. According to the invention, electrical energy is collected as efficiently as possible on a commercial scale without the use of raw materials, by providing a conductor ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013738 | IMAGE CAPTURE AND DISPLAY CONFIGURATION - A method for coordinating presentation of multiple perspective content data for a subject scene receives separate display perspective signals, each corresponding to one of a plurality of display segments and processes each of the separate display perspective signals to generate a corresponding content configuration data request. At least one image-content generating device is configured according to the corresponding content configuration data request. Image data content of the subject scene is obtained from the at least one image-content generating device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013739 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND DISPLAY METHOD - The present invention provides a display apparatus and a display method for realizing control for display operations by a user precisely reflecting the user's status, i.e., the user's intentions, visual state and physical conditions. By worn as part of an eyeglass-like or head-mount wearable unit for example, the display apparatus of the present invention enables the user to recognize visibly various images on the display unit positioned in front of the user's eyes thereby providing the picked up images, reproduced images, and received images. Here, as control for various display operations such as switching between the display state and the see-through state, display operation mode and selecting sources, the display apparatus of the present invention acquires information about either behavior or physical status of the user, and determines either intention or status of the user in accordance with the acquired information, thereby controlling the display operation appropriately on the basis of the determination result. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013740 | ORGANIC EL DISPLAY DEVICE - A transparent drying material is applied on an inner side of a translucent glass substrate, which is arranged to face a sealing glass substrate whereupon an organic light emitting element is formed, and the sealing glass substrate and the translucent glass substrate are sealed. A polarizing film is arranged on an outer side of the transparent glass substrate. Luminance nonuniformity on a screen is eliminated by permitting an angle formed by a normal line on the surface unevenness of the transparent drying material and a normal line of the translucent glass substrate to be 53 degrees or less. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013741 | LIGHT EXTRACTION DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF A LIGHT EXTRACTION DEVICE, AND DISPLAY APPARATUS - A light extraction device having a reflector function and a color filter function are provided. A light extraction device includes a translucent portion having a reflection surface for changing an exit angle of light from a light-emitting layer, and at least a part of the translucent portion is formed as color filters. The translucent portion has a function as a reflector for changing the exit angle of light from the light-emitting layer, and improves an extraction efficiency of light from the light-emitting layer to an air layer. Further, the at least a part of translucent portion is formed as the color filters, and therefore a reflector and the color filter can be formed on the same layer. With this structure, the light extraction device having the reflector function and the color filter function can be obtained. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013742 | Mechanical arrangement for flat panel TV - A television device has a display panel having a video display situated therein, the display panel being housed in a substantially rectangular housing. A support electronics housing separate from the display panel, is sized to be no wider than a standard household wall stud spacing and no deeper than a standard household wall cavity depth. The support electronics housing carries electronics that support use of the display panel as a television. One or more electrical cables electrically interconnects the support electronics housing with the display panel. An electronic video interface resides in the support electronics housing and having an electrical connector to provide video signals thereto. A power source resides in the support electronics housing that receives household electrical power and supplies electrical power to the display panel through the one or more electrical cables. A mounting bracket assembly mounts the display panel to a wall such that the rear surface is approximately flush with the wall. The support electronics can be situated remotely from the display panel to permit flush mounting of the display panel to the wall, and may be inserted into a wall cavity between wall studs. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013743 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a substrate, a plurality of gate lines formed on the substrate, a plurality of data lines formed on the substrate, a plurality of switching elements connected to the gate lines and the data lines, a plurality of clock signal transmitting lines formed on the substrate, and a gate driver connected to the gate lines and the clock signal transmitting lines. A direction of each of the clock signal transmitting lines is changed approximately ninety degrees in a first region and a second region. The regions are disposed between an edge of the substrate and the gate driver. A symmetry is present between portions of the clock signal transmitting lines arranged in the first region and the second region. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013744 | PLASMA DISPLAY DEVICE, AND APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME - A plasma display device and method of driving the device is disclosed. The device includes a driving circuit for driving reset, address, and sustain periods during a subfield of a frame. The driving circuit includes a single switch which is used to drive a display electrode both during the reset period and during the sustain period. The switch being used for both periods removes the need for a second switch, thereby reducing manufacturing and design costs. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013745 | ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DISPLAY DEVICE - An organic light emitting display device having an electrostatic capacitive type touch panel function with reduced thickness and improved luminance. A display panel of the organic light emitting display device includes a substrate, a display unit having a plurality of pixels on the substrate, and a touch sensing unit on the display unit. The touch sensing unit includes an encapsulation substrate and a capacitive pattern layer on a side of the encapsulation substrate facing the display unit. The capacitive pattern layer has a plurality of openings corresponding in position to the plurality of pixels. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013746 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - In a display apparatus that includes an active matrix substrate on which multiple pixel circuits are disposed, each having a light emitting element, a drive transistor, a capacitor element connected between a gate terminal and the source terminal of the drive transistor, and a selection transistor, and a threshold voltage of the drive transistor is corrected by causing the capacitor element to hold the threshold voltage of the drive transistor, reverse bias voltages, each having a magnitude corresponding to a preset initial threshold voltage and a drive voltage of the drive transistor, the magnitude of the drive voltage being dependent on the amount of emission of the light emitting element, are supplied to the gate terminal of the drive transistor. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013747 | Light-Emitting Device and Driving Method Thereof - Charge corresponding to a potential difference between electrodes of an electroluminescence element is accumulated in a period in which the electroluminescence element emits light; the potential difference is detected without decrease in the luminance at the time of light emission of the electroluminescence element; and a reference potential of one electrode of the electroluminescence element is changed based on the detected potential difference, so that reduction in luminance of the electroluminescence element due to deterioration of the electroluminescence element is compensated. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013748 | CONVERTING THREE-COMPONENT TO FOUR-COMPONENT IMAGE - A method of converting a three-or-more-color-component image input signal to an image output signal includes acquiring an input signal having a plurality of pixel signals, each pixel signal having three, or more, color components; determining a residual difference for each color component of each pixel signal; determining a limit value of the residual differences; calculating a common scale factor for each of the color components based upon the limit value; and applying the common scale factor to the image input signal to produce the image output signal. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013749 | Electronic Device for Enhancing Voltage Driving Efficiency for a Source Driver and LCD Monitor Thereof - An electronic device for enhancing voltage driving efficiency for a source driver and a liquid crystal display (LCD) monitor is disclosed. The electronic device includes a reference voltage generator, a plurality of first coupling lines, a second coupling line wider than the first coupling lines, a data statistical unit and a reference voltage modulating module. The reference voltage generator generates a plurality of grayscale reference voltages. Each first coupling line and the second coupling line are utilized for transmitting one of the grayscale reference voltages. The data statistic unit statistically calculates a plurality of grayscale data values to generate a statistical result indicating a grayscale reference voltage corresponding to the most of the grayscale data values among the grayscale reference voltages. The reference voltage modulating module adjusts transmission relationship between the grayscale reference voltages and the first coupling lines and the second coupling line according to the statistic result. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013750 | Correction of visible mura distortions in displays using filtered mura reduction and backlight control - A display that includes at least one gray level being provided to a plurality of pixels that illuminates each of the pixels with the gray level. The display applies interpolated corrective data for the pixels so as to reduce the mura effects of said display and modifies the backlight of the display. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013751 | Correction of visible mura distortions in displays using filtered mura reduction and backlight control - A display that includes at least one gray level being provided to a plurality of pixels that illuminates each of the pixels with the gray level. The display applies interpolated corrective data for the pixels so as to reduce the mura effects of said display and modifies the backlight of the display. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013752 | Low Feed-Through Voltage Liquid Crystal Display Device And Related Operating Method - A liquid crystal display (LCD) device may include a scan line that is parallel and adjacent to a compensation signal line. A compensation signal transmitted on the compensation signal line may be the inverse of a scan signal transmitted on a scan line. Consequently, feed-through voltage may be reduced and gray levels may be more properly displayed in pixels. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013753 | Aligning method of ferroelectric liquid crystal display and ferroelectric liquid crystal display apparatus using the same. - An aligning method of a ferroelectric liquid crystal display includes; disposing a first mask and a second mask, each of which has opening regions and blocking regions arranged in alternating fashion in vertical direction and horizontal direction corresponding to liquid crystal cells of the liquid crystal display; and injecting a ferroelectric liquid crystal material within the liquid crystal panel. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013754 | Liquid crystal display device - A liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes data lines, pixel units, a first repair line intersecting and disposed on a first side of the data line, a second repair line intersecting and disposed on a second side of the data line, a delay circuit connected between the first repair line and the second repair line, and a control circuit. The control circuit controls a delay time of the delay circuit according to a position of each pixel unit corresponding to a broken data line. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013755 | COLOR SEQUENTIAL LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL DRIVING METHOD THEREOF - A color sequential liquid crystal display (color-sequential-LCD) and an LCD panel driving method thereof are disclosed. By changing the arrangement of the pixel array in the LCD panel and turning on several rows of pixels in the LCD panel at the same time, so that the color sequential LCD of the present invention not only respectively reduces the scanning time of red, green and blue video data to make the liquid crystal molecules of all the pixels on the LCD panel have enough response time but also respectively increases the lighting-up time of the red, green and blue light emitting diodes of the back light module to promote the display brightness of the entire LCD panel. Therefore, the color sequential LCD of the present invention displays a single color or a full color image without the bottom color mixing phenomenon, and furthermore, the display brightness thereof can be promoted. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013756 | Electrophoretic display device and packing structure thereof - An electrophoretic display device includes: an electrophoretic display panel; a COF (Chip On Film) attached to at least one side of the display panel and having a driving element mounted thereon; and a support frame installed on a rear surface of the electrophoretic display panel, wherein the COF is attached to the support frame through a double-sided tape. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013757 | IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - The operator of an image processing apparatus can do the operation of searching for the desired image parts from a series of images also the editing operation with ease. The image processing apparatus includes an image generating means for generating display video data of a plurality of images to be displayed respectively in a plurality of image display sections on a display screen from image data, a display type determining means for determining display types indicating display modes of displaying the images of the image data on a picture by picture basis or GOP by GOP basis according to variations expressing extents of change of the image data, a parameter altering means for altering the display parameters or the reproduction parameters corresponding to the display video data according to the type information expressing the display types on a picture by picture basis or GOP by GOP basis as determined by the display type determining means and an image processing means for displaying the images to be displayed in the form of moving image on the display screen with time lags in the display sequence, using the display parameters or the reproduction parameters altered by the parameter altering means. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013758 | HUMAN INTERFACE DEVICE (HID) - A user may wear the radio frequency human interface device on a body portion and move the body portion over any even and un-even surface that is not touch sensitive to provide inputs. The radio frequency human interface device may sense, encode, and provide the radio frequency signals to a computing system. The computing system may be provisioned with a radio frequency reader that may receive the radio frequency signal and decode the radio frequency signal before responding to the input. Also, a plurality of users may use radio frequency human interface devices to provide inputs to the computing system concurrently. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013759 | KVM SWITCH WITH SEPARATE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY AND CONTROL CHANNELS - The present invention relates to a KVM switch with separate on-screen display and control channels, particularly to the KVM switch is connected to a plurality of computers, monitors and operation devices. The KVM switch comprises a switch circuit connected with the computers, a video switch circuit connected with the switch circuit for sending a signal to the monitors, a separate control system connected to the video switch circuit for receiving a function command from the operation devices, and a video control and display unit connected to the separate control system for producing and sending a video signal and synchronous signal to the monitors through the video switch circuit. Because the video control and display unit can transmit the video signal containing OSD (on-screen display) functions and display contents to the video switch circuit through a separate channel, and the separate control system also sends a switching signal to the video switch circuit to shut off the video signal form the computers, therefore, an OSD (on-screen display) image displayed on the monitors has fixed settings and facilitates a user to view and operate. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013760 | VOICE INPUT DEVICE - Provided is a voice input device in which a content spoken by a user is reflected on a confirmation screen when executing the content, thereby allowing the user to confirm that a command, corresponding to the content which is spoken by the user who intended for the execution, is executed after being recognized by the voice input device. The voice input device comprises: a command storage section ( | 2010-01-21 |
20100013761 | Systems And Methods For Shifting Haptic Feedback Function Between Passive And Active Modes - Systems and methods for shifting haptic feedback function between passive and active modes are disclosed. For example, one disclosed method includes receiving a first signal from a sensor, the first signal associated with a mode of interaction with a graphical user interface; receiving a second signal associated with an interaction with the graphical user interface; determining a haptic feedback effect based at least in part on the mode of interaction with the graphical user interface and the interaction with the graphical user interface; and generating a haptic signal configured to output the haptic feedback effect. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013762 | USER DEVICE FOR GESTURE BASED EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION, METHODS FOR GESTURE BASED EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN A PLURALITY OF USER DEVICES, AND RELATED DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A user device is disclosed comprising;
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20100013763 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TOUCHLESS INPUT TO AN INTERACTIVE USER DEVICE - A plurality of light sources is mounted on a housing of an interactive user device. The sources are spaced from each other in a defined spatial relationship, for example in a linear configuration. At least one light sensor is also positioned at the surface of the housing. The light sensor senses light that is reflected from an object placed by the user, such as the user's finger, within an area of the light generated by the light sources. A processor in the user device can recognize the sensed reflected light as a user input command correlated with a predefined operation and respond accordingly to implement the operation. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013764 | Devices for Controlling Computers and Devices - One aspect of the invention provides a device for providing input to a computer. In some embodiments, the device includes a body, first and second reflective elements that have at least a first configuration and a second configuration, and a movable member coupled to the body. The movable member may be configured to move from a first position to a second position under an applied load, such that the reflective elements change from the first configuration to the second configuration, and then return to the first position. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013765 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING COMPUTERS AND DEVICES - One aspect of the invention provides a method for providing input to a computer. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of emitting light from a registered light source, reflecting a first pattern of reflected light emitted by the registered light source from at least first and second reflective elements, moving a movable member, coupled to a body, with respect to the body to create a second pattern of reflected light from the at least two reflective elements, and detecting a change from the first pattern to the second pattern to perform at least one of a computer mouse click, a computer mouse scroll, a keyboard input, and a combination thereof. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013766 | Methods for Controlling Computers and Devices - One aspect of the invention provides a method for providing input to a computer. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of emitting light from a registered light source, reflecting a first pattern of light emitted by the registered light source with at least two reflective elements, detecting the movement of at least one of the reflective elements, and translating the movement of the at least one reflective element to movement of a cursor on a viewing system such that there is a first relationship between the movement of the at least one reflective element and the movement of the cursor, detecting a change from the first pattern to a second pattern of light with the at least two reflective elements, and changing the relationship between the movement of the reflective element and the movement of the cursor from the first relationship to a second relationship. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013767 | Methods for Controlling Computers and Devices - One aspect of the invention provides a method for providing input to a first computer and a second computer. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of emitting light from a registered light source, reflecting light emitted by the registered light source with a reflective element, detecting the movement of the reflective element, translating the movement of the reflective element to movement of a cursor on a viewing system coupled to the first computer, detecting a computer switching input from a reflective element, and translating the movement of the reflective element to movement of a cursor on a viewing system coupled to the second computer. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013768 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING COMBINATIONS OF KINEMATICAL INPUTS - Methods and apparatus for processing combinations of force and velocity data generated over a given period of time. In one embodiment, an input device comprising one or more force sensors and one or more motion sensors is manipulated relative to a surface. A receiving system is adapted to receive input sequences or “gestures” which are triggered upon the occurrence of one or more conditions detected by the input device. An application executing in the receiving system may be implemented such that the system responds differently to each specific gesture provided by the user. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013769 | Encoding module - An encoding module applied to a computer input device is described, which includes an encoder and a scroll wheel. The encoder is electrically disposed on a circuit board of the computer input device and is protruded with a revolving shaft. The scroll wheel has a wheel axle passing there through and is rotatably disposed within a shell of the computer input device. One end of the wheel axle has two opposite clamping arms, so as to clamp the revolving shaft. Once the scroll wheel is rotated, the revolving shaft is driven to rotate together. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013770 | Computer input device - A computer input device including a top shell and a bottom shell is described. The top shell is manufactured in an integral and inseparable manner. The top shell is formed with an annular trench, so as to form movable members with pressing ends. The pressing ends contact an electronic circuit device installed on the bottom shell and may be reciprocally moved on the electronic circuit device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013771 | MOUSE HAVING SHAKE-ELIMINATION FUNCTION WHEN LEAVING WORKING PLANE - A mouse having a shake-elimination function when leaving a working plane is provided. A light sensing unit detects a light emitted by a light emitting unit toward a working plane or a column shaped member, and outputs a detection signal. A microprocessor determines whether the mouse is apart from the working plane according to the detection signal. When it is determined that the mouse is positioned apart from the working plane, the microprocessor clears the displacement amount obtained from the communication interface of the optical displacement sensor, and meanwhile the microprocessor inform the computer that the mouse is apart from the working plane. In such a way, when the user lifts the mouse up from the working plane, the displacement signal outputted from the optical displacement sensor won't cause the cursor shake. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013772 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS KEY OPERATION OF MOBILE TERMINAL - A method for providing a continuous key operation in a mobile terminal that uses an input unit for detecting position movement of an object relative to the input unit depending on a change of an input signal, and a mobile terminal implementing the method, is provided. In the method, whether position movement is detected through the input unit is determined. When the position movement is detected, whether a continuous operation control key is actuated within a predefined time is determined. When the continuous operation control key is actuated within the predefined time, an operation corresponding to the detected position movement is repeatedly performed. The method for the continuous key operation of the mobile terminal provides convenience to a user who uses a directional key service through an optical mouse and a touchscreen. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013773 | Keyboard apparatus integrated with handwriting retrieval function - A keyboard apparatus integrated with a function of retrieving handwriting tracks is disclosed. A handwriting retrieval module is disposed in the keyboard apparatus. The handwriting retrieval module helps users retrieve the data generated by tracing the handwriting in addition to input by keyboard. This keyboard apparatus integrated with the handwriting retrieval function implement a complete input solution. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013774 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING APPLICATION PROGRAM, ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREOF - A method for controlling an application program, an electronic device thereof, and a recording medium thereof are provided. In the present method, when detecting at least one touch area on a touch screen of the electronic device, all touch points contained within each of the touch areas are obtained. Then, a unique typical coordinate value is determined according to a coordinate value of each of the touch points. Finally, an application program is controlled to execute a function relative to the typical coordinate value. Hence, the application program is controlled to execute the corresponding function by detecting the user operation on the touch screen so as to improve a convenience of operating the electronic device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013775 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING WITH INTEGRATED USER INPUT CAPABILITY - An electronic device housing with a seemless user input zone that measures the level of force applied by the user is described. It is particularly advantageous when used with small hand-held consumer electronic devices such as mobile phones, PDAs, game—and media players. A housing for an electronic device includes a seamless user input zone defining a contact force-sensitive deformable area. A capacitance sensor is formed between the conductive inside surface of the housing and the electrode of the rigid base facing that inside surface. Linear support means such as columns support the housing away from the rigid base defining an air gap. Capacitance measurement circuit is deployed to detect the location and progressively increasing levels of force applied by the user onto the housing and send a user input signal to the electronic device. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013776 | Thin Keypad Assembly - A thin keypad assembly includes a panel, a lining sheet and a light-guiding layer. The panel has hollowed numerals, letters, various symbols, a navigation-key pattern, a dialing pattern and an ending pattern, and grooves formed between keys. The lining sheet is disposed on the panel and has a navigation-key pattern thereon. The navigation-key pattern has a light-shielding layer and light-transmitting positions thereon, and the light-shielding layer has a light-reflecting layer thereon. The light-guiding layer is disposed on the lining sheet, and the position thereof corresponds to the key having a plurality of light-guiding micro structures and projecting bodies. The light-guiding layer, light-shielding layer and the light-reflecting layer extend onto the surface of the panel through the grooves. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013777 | TRACKING INPUT IN A SCREEN-REFLECTIVE INTERFACE ENVIRONMENT - In an example embodiment, a method is adapted to tracking input with a device. The method includes an act of monitoring and acts of activating and displaying if a touch input is detected. The device has a first side and a second side, with the second side opposite the first side. The device has a display screen disposed on the first side, and a screen-reflective interface disposed on the second side. Respective positions on the screen-reflective interface correspond to respective locations of the display screen. The screen-reflective interface of the device is monitored. If a touch input is detected on the screen-reflective interface, the device performs acts of activating and displaying. Specifically, a tracking state is activated for the screen-reflective interface responsive to the detected touch input on the screen-reflective interface. The interface icon is displayed on the display screen to indicate that the tracking state has been activated. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013778 | Portable electronis device and the mode switching method thereof - The present invention relates to a portable electronic device which can be switched between a first mode and a second mode. The portable electronic device comprises a first sensor to detect a touch on the portable electronic device and generate a first signal based on such touch, a second sensor to detect a movement of the portable electronic device and generate a second signal based on such movement, and a processing unit which electrically connects the first sensor and the second sensor. When the portable electronic device is in the first mode, the processing unit switches the portable electronic device to the second mode based on the first and second signals. In addition, the present invention provides a mode switching method that enables the portable electronic device to determine whether to enter or exit from the sleep mode. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013779 | Systems for displaying images - A system for displaying images includes a touch sensing circuit. The touch sensing circuit comprises a voltage storage unit for detecting whether a touch event has occurred and generates a corresponding voltage. The voltage storage unit comprises first to third capacitors. The first capacitor has a first terminal coupled to a ground terminal and a second terminal coupled to a first node. The second capacitor has a first terminal coupled to the ground terminal and a second terminal coupled to a second node. When the voltage storage unit detects that a touch event has occurred, the second node is coupled to an AC voltage. The third capacitor is formed between the first and second nodes. When the touch event has occurred, a value of the third capacitor is changed, so that the corresponding voltage at the first node is changed. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013780 | INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING PROGRAM - An information processing device includes: a main unit to be held; a display unit provided on the main unit such that an information display screen is positioned on a front face thereof, to display information on the information display screen; a touch position detection unit to detect a touch position on the information display screen, and generate touch position detection data represented in terms of coordinates based on two axes intersecting at the detected touch position; and a control unit to display predetermined information on the information display screen, in the event of detecting that the touch position on the information display screen is being continually displaced from within a predetermined region on the information display screen in a predetermined first diagonal direction as to two directions following the two axes, based on the touch position detection data generated by the touch position detection unit. | 2010-01-21 |
20100013781 | TOUCH KEY MODULE - A touch key module of an electronic device is provided. The touch key module includes a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) on which a capacitive touch sensor chip is located and a conductor, located on a surface of the PCB, for detecting contact of the capacitive touch sensor chip. | 2010-01-21 |