GB2428092A - Acoustic touch sensor - Google Patents
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- GB2428092A GB2428092A GB0622184A GB0622184A GB2428092A GB 2428092 A GB2428092 A GB 2428092A GB 0622184 A GB0622184 A GB 0622184A GB 0622184 A GB0622184 A GB 0622184A GB 2428092 A GB2428092 A GB 2428092A
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
- G06F3/03—Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
- G06F3/041—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
- G06F3/043—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using propagating acoustic waves
- G06F3/0436—Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using propagating acoustic waves in which generating transducers and detecting transducers are attached to a single acoustic waves transmission substrate
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- Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
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- General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Position Input By Displaying (AREA)
- Transducers For Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
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- Surface Acoustic Wave Elements And Circuit Networks Thereof (AREA)
Abstract
A touch sensor comprises a substrate capable of propagating acoustic waves. The substrate includes a first surface having a touch sensitive region. In one embodiment, the substrate includes a first sidewall intersecting the first surfaces a first edge. A transmitter is provided on the first sidewall of the substrate. The transmitter generates acoustic waves that propagate directly from the first sidewall through at least a portion of the touch sensitive region. In another embodiment, a transducer is formed on the substrate. The transducer comprises a piezoelectric element which is thermally cured after being formed on the substrate. The transducer is configured for at least one of generating acoustic waves and detecting acoustic waves. Alternatively, the transducer may include a strip comprising the piezoelectric element.
Description
GB 2428092 A continuation (74) Agent and/or Address for Service: Baron &
Warren 19 South End, Kensington, LONDON, W8 5BU, United Kingdom
Priority Applications (1)
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GB0723396A GB2443744B (en) | 2004-04-14 | 2005-04-13 | Acoustic touch sensor |
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US56245504P | 2004-04-14 | 2004-04-14 | |
PCT/US2005/012891 WO2005103872A2 (en) | 2004-04-14 | 2005-04-13 | Acoustic touch sensor |
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GB0622184D0 GB0622184D0 (en) | 2006-12-20 |
GB2428092A true GB2428092A (en) | 2007-01-17 |
GB2428092B GB2428092B (en) | 2008-04-16 |
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GB0816653A Withdrawn GB2449809A (en) | 2004-04-14 | 2005-04-13 | Acoustic touch sensor |
GB0622184A Expired - Fee Related GB2428092B (en) | 2004-04-14 | 2005-04-13 | Acoustic touch sensor |
GB0723396A Expired - Fee Related GB2443744B (en) | 2004-04-14 | 2005-04-13 | Acoustic touch sensor |
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GB0816653A Withdrawn GB2449809A (en) | 2004-04-14 | 2005-04-13 | Acoustic touch sensor |
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GB0723396A Expired - Fee Related GB2443744B (en) | 2004-04-14 | 2005-04-13 | Acoustic touch sensor |
Country Status (5)
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JP (3) | JP4989461B2 (en) |
CN (2) | CN100530057C (en) |
AU (1) | AU2005236440A1 (en) |
GB (3) | GB2449809A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2005103872A2 (en) |
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- 2005-04-13 GB GB0622184A patent/GB2428092B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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- 2005-04-13 CN CN2008101609327A patent/CN101387933B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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JP4989461B2 (en) | 2012-08-01 |
GB0723396D0 (en) | 2008-01-09 |
JP2010232664A (en) | 2010-10-14 |
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JP2007533039A (en) | 2007-11-15 |
WO2005103872A2 (en) | 2005-11-03 |
CN101387933A (en) | 2009-03-18 |
JP2011123904A (en) | 2011-06-23 |
GB2443744A (en) | 2008-05-14 |
AU2005236440A1 (en) | 2005-11-03 |
CN100530057C (en) | 2009-08-19 |
GB2443744B (en) | 2008-10-29 |
GB0622184D0 (en) | 2006-12-20 |
GB2449809A (en) | 2008-12-03 |
CN1977236A (en) | 2007-06-06 |
WO2005103872A3 (en) | 2006-04-06 |
GB2428092B (en) | 2008-04-16 |
CN101387933B (en) | 2011-05-18 |
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