GB2551657B - Haptic button - Google Patents

Haptic button

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GB2551657B
GB2551657B GB1712434.8A GB201712434A GB2551657B GB 2551657 B GB2551657 B GB 2551657B GB 201712434 A GB201712434 A GB 201712434A GB 2551657 B GB2551657 B GB 2551657B
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haptic button
haptic
button
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GB201712434D0 (en
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Benjamin David Brown Andrew
Howarth James
James Powell Thomas
Yu Jen Ho Eugene
Morgan Jonathan
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Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd
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Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd
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Priority to PCT/GB2017/052628 priority Critical patent/WO2018046937A1/en
Priority to GB2203525.7A priority patent/GB2602739A/en
Priority to GB1904932.9A priority patent/GB2569720B/en
Priority to GB2203526.5A priority patent/GB2602740B/en
Priority to GB2203527.3A priority patent/GB2602741B/en
Priority to CN201780054721.2A priority patent/CN109661641A/en
Publication of GB201712434D0 publication Critical patent/GB201712434D0/en
Publication of GB2551657A publication Critical patent/GB2551657A/en
Priority to PCT/EP2018/064803 priority patent/WO2018224514A1/en
Priority to US16/619,188 priority patent/US11625100B2/en
Priority to CN201880037068.3A priority patent/CN110730941A/en
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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
    • G06F3/016—Input arrangements with force or tactile feedback as computer generated output to the user
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/84—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback
    • H01H13/85—Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback characterised by tactile feedback features
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H3/00—Mechanisms for operating contacts
    • H01H2003/008—Mechanisms for operating contacts with a haptic or a tactile feedback controlled by electrical means, e.g. a motor or magnetofriction
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2209/00—Layers
    • H01H2209/068—Properties of the membrane
    • H01H2209/08—Properties of the membrane with memory properties
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01H—ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H2215/00—Tactile feedback
    • H01H2215/05—Tactile feedback electromechanical
GB1712434.8A 2016-09-08 2017-08-02 Haptic button Active GB2551657B (en)

Priority Applications (9)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/GB2017/052628 WO2018046937A1 (en) 2016-09-08 2017-09-08 Haptic feedback control assembly
GB2203525.7A GB2602739A (en) 2016-09-08 2017-09-08 Haptic feedback control assembly
GB1904932.9A GB2569720B (en) 2016-09-08 2017-09-08 Haptic feedback control assembly
GB2203526.5A GB2602740B (en) 2016-09-08 2017-09-08 Haptic feedback control assembly
GB2203527.3A GB2602741B (en) 2016-09-08 2017-09-08 Haptic Feedback Control Assembly
CN201780054721.2A CN109661641A (en) 2016-09-08 2017-09-08 Touch feedback control assembly
CN201880037068.3A CN110730941A (en) 2017-06-06 2018-06-05 Tactile button
PCT/EP2018/064803 WO2018224514A1 (en) 2017-06-06 2018-06-05 Haptic button
US16/619,188 US11625100B2 (en) 2017-06-06 2018-06-05 Haptic button

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB1709011.9A GB201709011D0 (en) 2017-06-06 2017-06-06 SMA Smart button mechanism

Publications (3)

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GB201712434D0 GB201712434D0 (en) 2017-09-13
GB2551657A GB2551657A (en) 2017-12-27
GB2551657B true GB2551657B (en) 2018-10-24

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GB1712434.8A Active GB2551657B (en) 2016-09-08 2017-08-02 Haptic button

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GBGB1709011.9A Ceased GB201709011D0 (en) 2016-09-08 2017-06-06 SMA Smart button mechanism

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Families Citing this family (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB2581065B (en) 2017-10-13 2022-09-28 Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd Seals for haptic feedback devices
GB2583294B (en) 2017-12-01 2022-08-24 Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd Shape memory alloy actuator
GB2576219A (en) * 2018-08-10 2020-02-12 Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd Compression seal
GB2578454A (en) 2018-10-28 2020-05-13 Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd Haptic feedback generation
GB201817980D0 (en) 2018-11-02 2018-12-19 Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd Haptic button with SMA
CN113168233A (en) * 2018-12-10 2021-07-23 剑桥机电有限公司 Shape memory alloy actuator
GB201900950D0 (en) 2019-01-23 2019-03-13 Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd Shape memory alloy actuator
GB201906852D0 (en) 2019-05-15 2019-06-26 Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd Scheduling haptic feedback
GB201906916D0 (en) * 2019-05-16 2019-07-03 Cambridge Mechatronics Ltd Actuator assembly with SMA

Citations (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CH677987A5 (en) * 1989-04-25 1991-07-15 Feller Ag Switch with shape memory element for remote operation - employs abrupt contraction of heated wire to exert pull on linearly movable button with return spring
US20130154984A1 (en) * 2010-08-20 2013-06-20 Masahiko Gondo Haptic system

Patent Citations (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CH677987A5 (en) * 1989-04-25 1991-07-15 Feller Ag Switch with shape memory element for remote operation - employs abrupt contraction of heated wire to exert pull on linearly movable button with return spring
US20130154984A1 (en) * 2010-08-20 2013-06-20 Masahiko Gondo Haptic system

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