NL1040976B1 - Multi-dimensional input device. - Google Patents

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NL1040976B1
NL1040976B1 NL1040976A NL1040976A NL1040976B1 NL 1040976 B1 NL1040976 B1 NL 1040976B1 NL 1040976 A NL1040976 A NL 1040976A NL 1040976 A NL1040976 A NL 1040976A NL 1040976 B1 NL1040976 B1 NL 1040976B1
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    • G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
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    • G01L1/20—Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluids; by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress
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    • G01L—MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE
    • G01L5/00—Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
    • G01L5/22—Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers
    • G01L5/226—Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers to manipulators, e.g. the force due to gripping
    • G01L5/228—Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring the force applied to control members, e.g. control members of vehicles, triggers to manipulators, e.g. the force due to gripping using tactile array force sensors

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An input device for multi-dimensionally sensing which enables measuring of multiple pressure values at multiple locations sequentially or in parallel by measuring subsequent pressure values resulting from the movement of members of the input device, without having to move the input device itself. A preferred embodiment comprises a pinscreen input device in combination with a pressure sensitive conductive sheet and resilient members, which is arranged for real-time control of an apparatus, such as a musical instrument.

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MULTI-DIMENSIONAL INPUT DEVICE
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a multi-dimensional pressure measuring device, and more particularly to a three-dimensional pressure measuring device comprising a plurality of height adjustable pins.
BACKGROUND A pinscreen usually consists of a boxed surface made of a crowded array of parallel pins that are free to slide in and out independently in a screen to create a three-dimensional relief. Pinscreens are used as toy, in animated film entertainment and for medical purposes e.g. for ergonomical measurements of a human body.
The application of pinscreens is mainly to create a visual effect, based on the following principle. A pin is held in a hole in a board, allowing the pin to be moved in one axis through the board in at least one direction. The impression of a single pin at a first side is directly related to the protrusion of the pin at the opposite side (hereinafter referred to as second side) of the board. The impression may be realized by holding a hand or any other part of the body against the pins at the first side. Basically any surface of an object may be used to create an impression. By constructing a plurality of pins closely together in a board, three-dimensional patterns (image) may be produced on both sides of the board: a positive image at the second side and a negative image on the first side of the board. The level of detail is limited by the number of pins in relation to the concentration of the pins. The size of the image is determined by the size of the board surface occupied with pins and the size of the object. The scale of the object to the image is substantially one to one.
Hereinafter current state of the art systems and methods with regard to the application of pinscreens are described. US2012307590A1 by Faruque describes systems and methods for sensing one or more signals which include a plurality of pins, wherein the pins are independently movable relative to one another, one or more signal generators coupled to respective pins, one or more signal detectors coupled to respective pins, and a body, wherein the plurality of pins are coupled to the body. US2002178834A1 by Wu, describes a uniform pressure type three-dimensional pressure bearing surface measuring instrument structure includes a housing, multiple measuring rods, multiple height sensors, multiple connection support cylinders, and multiple connection pipes. The connection support cylinders are connected with the connection pipes which are connected with each other, so that the connection support cylinders and the connection pipes may form a pressure connection system. Thus, the three-dimensional pressure bearing surface measuring instrument structure may be used to the pressure distribution of the user's hip by measuring the height variation of the measuring rods, thereby forming a three-dimensional spatial curve of a constant pressure so as to make a seat cushion of a constant pressure according to the three-dimensional spatial curve, so that the seat cushion may satisfy the ergonomic design.
Current art solutions, wherein a pinscreen is used as input for gathering data, therefore measure positions of the pins in direct relation to contact with a surface, in particular coupled to the surface of a part of the body making an impression on the pinscreen. These positions result in a static physical image, i.e. a static contour map which is subsequently used as input for capturing a three dimensional object or body and/or for accommodating products for use by people.
The present invention aims to enhance the application area of a pinscreen by improving the pinscreen in an inventive manner.
DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an input device for measuring pressure variations on a surface in time and space.
The object is realized by an input device for multi-dimensionally sensing which enables measuring of multiple pressure values at multiple locations, sequentially or in parallel, by measuring subsequent pressure values resulting from the movement of members of the input device, without having to move the input device itself.
In this way a dataset based on variations in pressure in time and space may be used as input for controlling various devices.
The invention is further described by its aspects and embodiments and illustrated by exemplary figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The figures show views of embodiments in accordance with the present invention. FIGURE 1 shows a side view of an example embodiment of the invented input device. FIGURE 2 shows an isometric projection of an example embodiment of the invented input device. FIGURE 3a shows a detail of an example embodiment of a sensor according to the invention wherein a spring transmits a force to a resistive conductive sheet. FIGURE 3b shows a detail of an example embodiment of a sensor according to the invention wherein a resilient member other than a spring transmits a force to a resistive conductive sheet. FIGURE 3c shows a detail of an example embodiment of a sensor according to the invention wherein a non-resilient ring attached to a pin transmits a force to a resistive conductive sheet. FIGURE 4 shows a side view of an example embodiment of the invented input device wherein the frame is curved and the sensors are positioned in a three-dimensional array.
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The invention is now described by the following aspects and embodiments, with reference to the figures. FIGURE 1 shows a side view of an example embodiment of the invented input device 100. A frame 200 comprises multiple sensors 100a,b..n. The frame 200 comprises a separate hole 201 for each sensor 100a,b..n. The holes 201 are preferably through-holes, of which each hole 201 allows movement of pin 301 along axis 500. Pin 301 is comprised in first member 300 of sensor 100n. Movement of pin 301 is translated in a pressure to be detected by a second member of the sensor. The sensor and its exemplary embodiments are further described in figures 3a,b,c. FIGURE 2 shows an isometric projection of an example embodiment of the invented input device 100. Multiple sensors 100a,b...n are positioned on frame 200 in a two-dimensional array. FIGURE 3a shows a detail of an example embodiment of sensor 100a,b..n according to the invention, wherein spring 303a exerts a pressure force on pressure sensitive conductive sheet 401 (hereinafter referred to as “sheet”). When pin 301 is moved through hole 201 towards frame 200, for example by human manipulation, spring 303a is compressed by ring 302 which is attached to pin 301. Consequently spring 303a exerts a pressure force to sheet 401. Sheet 401 is in close contact with electrical contacts 402a,b. When pressure force is increased the conductivity of sheet 401 is increased, which allows more current from electrical contact 402a to electrical contact 402b. When pressure force is decreased, for example by releasing pin 301, the conductivity of sheet 401 is decreased, thereby decreasing the current from electrical contact 402a to electrical contact 402b. FIGURE 3b shows a detail of an example embodiment of sensor 100a,b...n according to the invention, wherein a resilient member 303b exerts a force on sheet 401. Resilient member 401 may for example comprise a piece of material which is deformable, such as rubber or foam. Preferably the resilient member returns to a default shape after release of pressure, and thus allowing a repeatable manipulation. FIGURE 3c shows a detail of an example embodiment of sensor 100a,b...n according to the invention, wherein a (preferably non-resilient) ring 302 attached to pin 301 exerts a force on sheet 401 directly. In this case the pin will either stay in the depressed position or will return (at least partly) to a default position when for example the sheet 401 itself or an additional layer (not shown) below shëet 401 is resilient. The pin may also be moved, for example, by human manipulation to a default position. FIGURE 4 shows a side view of an example embodiment of the invented input device 100 wherein the frame 200 is curved and the sensors 100a,b..n are positioned in a three dimensional array. By curving or otherwise shaping the input device, the input device 100 may follow curvatures and/or be form-fitted to fit existing equipment. The positioning of the sensors may be adapted to particular applications such as measuring body movements. Movement of for example a head may be measured by an array of sensors on a frame which is substantially shaped in a hollow form so as to follow the surface of the round head. In another example the shape of the frame may be formed to fit a hand. Alternatively the length of the pins may be varied so as to follow the surface of a hand. FIGURE 5 shows a diagram of an input device 100 comprising a processing unit 600 for processing the pressure values generated by the sensors 100a,b... n. The processing unit sends the processed data to a control unit 700 which translates the received data into control data suitable for controlling an external apparatus 800. The external apparatus may comprise for example a musical instrument. In this way the input device 100 is suitable for controlling various apparatuses by for example manual input.
In a first aspect of the invention an input device 100 for multi-dimensionally sensing is provided, the input device 100 comprising: a frame 200; one or more sensors 100a,b,... n; the one or more sensors 100a,b,... n comprising a first member coupled to the frame 200 and arranged for being independently movable relative to the frame 200, wherein the first member is movable along an axis 500; the one or more sensors 100a,b,...n further comprising a second member coupled to the first member and wherein the second member is arranged for determining a first pressure value resulting from a movement of the first member along the axis 500 and a processing unit arranged for processing the first pressure value, wherein the processing unit is arranged for processing a second pressure value resulting from the movement of the first member along the axis 500, wherein the second pressure value follows in time after the first pressure value.
In this way measuring pressure variations on a surface in time and space is possible.
In a first embodiment of the invention the processing unit is further arranged for sending the processed first and second pressure value to a control unit arranged for controlling an apparatus.
In a second embodiment the input device 100 further comprises that the processing unit is further arranged for determining a first time value comprising the time between the first pressure value and the second pressure value.
In this way it is possible to use the input device 100 for varying the time between subsequent exertions of pressure on the sensor(s) and turn the time between multiple exertions of pressure into meaningful information for further processing.
In a third embodiment the input device 100 further comprises the control unit arranged for: receiving the processed first and second pressure value; translating the processed first and second pressure value and/or the first time value into control data suitable for controlling the apparatus.
The translated data may subsequently be used as input for any apparatus which may be controlled by varying local pressure and/or time between exertions of pressure.
In a fourth embodiment the processing unit is arranged for sending the first and the second pressure value and/or the first time value real-time to the control unit.
In a fifth embodiment the control unit is arranged for sending the translated control data real-time to the apparatus.
Sending data real-time is especially useful when the controlled apparatus needs to be controlled real-time. Examples of these apparatuses are musical instruments and vehicles.
In a sixth embodiment the second member is arranged at least partly around a hole in the frame 200, wherein the first member is arranged for being movable through the hole 201. Especially in a pinscreen-like construction, wherein a pin is directed through a hole 201, the frame 200 may provide guidance for the first member. The hole 201 itself may be a through-hole but it does not need to be a through-hole in order to work right. Use of a through hole has the advantage that the first member may also be operated form the other side of the frame 200.
In a seventh embodiment the construction of each sensor of the one or more sensors 100a,b,...n comprises: a part of the frame 200 having a hole 201; the hole 201 arranged for receiving the first member; a sheet 401 which is pressure-sensitive conductive, positioned at least partly around the hole 201; the first member arranged for exerting a force on a first part of the sheet 401, when moved towards the first part of the sheet 401; two electrical contacts 402a,b positioned at least partly around the hole 201 and positioned between the sheet 401 and the frame 200.
In an eighth embodiment the sheet 401 is arranged for increasing conductivity locally at the area of the second member, when the first member exerts the force.
The employment of this kind of sheet 401 reduces production costs, because there is no need for a separate pressure sensing material to be mounted per sensor.
In a ninth embodiment the control unit is arranged for determining the locally increased conductivity.
This enable measuring pressure variations on a surface in space.
In a tenth embodiment the second member comprises two electrical contacts 402a, b electrically connected by the sheet 401.
In an eleventh embodiment the first member comprises a pin.
This is a preferred solution when a hole 201 is straight and guides the first member along one axis 500.
In a twelfth embodiment the first member further comprises a resilient member arranged for being compressible by the pin 301 when the pin 301 moves along the axis 500.
This resilient member may exert a counter force and/or is arranged to move the pin 301 to the default position when the pin 301 is released. It also provides an evenly distributed force on the sheet 401.
In a thirteenth embodiment the resilient member comprises a coil spring and the construction of each sensor of the one or more sensors 100a,b,...n comprises: the pin 301 positioned through the coil spring 303a; the coil spring arranged for making contact with the sheet 401 which is positioned at least partly around the hole 201; the pin 301 arranged for compressing the coil spring 303a when moved along the first axis 500; the spring arranged for exerting a pressure force on the sheet 401 whereby a pressure on the sheet 401 is locally increased.
In a fourteenth embodiment the construction of each sensor of the one or more sensors 100a,b,...n comprises: the second member comprising a pressure sensitive resilient part 303b positioned on top of the frame 200; the first member arranged for exerting a force on the second member, when moved towards the frame 200; two electrical contacts connected to the second member.
In a fifteenth embodiment a sensor of the one or more sensors 100a,b,...n comprises a microelectromechanical system.
Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) (also written as micro-electro-mechanical, MicroElectroMechanical or microelectronic and microelectromechanical systems and the related micromechatronics) is the technology of very small devices; it merges at the nanoscale into nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS) and nanotechnology. MEMS are also referred to as micromachines (in Japan), or micro systems technology - MST (in Europe). MEMS are separate and distinct from the hypothetical vision of molecular nanotechnology or molecular electronics. MEMS are made up of components between 1 to 100 micrometres in size (i.e. 0.001 to 0.1 mm), and MEMS devices generally range in size from 20 micrometres (20 millionths of a metre) to a millimetre (i.e. 0.02 to 1.0 mm). They usually consist of a central unit that processes data (the microprocessor) and several components that interact with the surroundings such as microsensors. At these size scales, the standard constructs of classical physics are not always useful. Because of the large surface area to volume ratio of MEMS, surface effects such as electrostatics and wetting dominate over volume effects such as inertia or thermal mass. MEMS became practical once they could be fabricated using modified semiconductor device fabrication technologies, normally used to make electronics. These include molding and plating, wet etching (KOH, TMAH) and dry etching (RIE and DRIE), electro discharge machining (EDM), and other technologies capable of manufacturing small devices. The employment of meme enable further miniaturization of the input device, or make it possible to have a very high resolution (defined by numbers of sensors per inch) input device. This is particularly useful for operating a computer and especially for computer image manipulation.
In a sixteenth embodiment the input device 100 comprises a plurality of sensors and the frame 200 comprises a printed circuit board wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in an array which comprises an at least partly two-dimensional configuration.
This enable measuring pressure variations on a surface in two-dimensional space.
In a seventeenth embodiment the input device 100 comprises a plurality of sensors and the frame 200 comprises a printed circuit board wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in an array which comprises an at least partly three-dimensional configuration. This enable measuring pressure variations on a surface in three dimensional space.
In an eighteenth embodiment the input device 100 further comprises a feedback unit arranged for providing a feedback through the first member.
This enables application of the input device 100 in for example medical devices which need to give feedback on delicate operations by a surgeon.
In a nineteenth embodiment the feedback unit is arranged for providing the feedback in dependence of the first and/or second pressure value.
In a twentieth embodiment the feedback unit comprises a vibration generating device and the feedback comprises a vibration.
In a twenty-first embodiment the apparatus comprises any one of the group of apparatuses comprising: a musical instrument; a musical controller; a computer; a body or object movement measuring apparatus; a vehicle, such as a car, a boat or an airplane; a braille apparatus; a light installation; a remote control. an apparatus for translating the input movement into an enlarged or reduced scale pin displays; a security system; a weight and size measurement system.
The term "substantially" herein, such as in "substantially ..." etc., will be understood by the person skilled in the art. In embodiments the adjective substantially may be removed. Where applicable, the term "substantially" may also include embodiments with "entirely", "completely", "all", etc. Where applicable, the term "substantially" may also relate to 90% or higher, such as 95% or higher, especially 99% or higher, including 100%. The term "comprise" includes also embodiments wherein the term "comprises" means "consists of. It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the invention, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design many alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. Use of the verb "to comprise" and its conjugations does not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those stated in a claim. The term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The article "a" or "an" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The article "the" preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. In the device claim enumerating several means, several of these means may be embodied by one and the same item of hardware. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage.

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Een invoertoestel voor multidimensionale aftasting, het invoertoestel omvattende: - een raamwerk; - één of meerdere sensoren; - de één of meerdere sensoren omvattende een eerste element gekoppeld aan het raamwerk en ingericht om onafhankelijk beweegbaar te zijn ten opzichte van het raamwerk, waarbij het eerste element beweegbaar is langs een as; de één of meerdere sensoren voorts omvattende een tweede element gekoppeld aan het eerste elementen waarbij het tweede element is ingericht om een eerste drukwaarde te bepalen die voortkomt uit een beweging van het eerste element langs de as en - een verwerkingseenheid ingericht voor het verwerken van de eerste drukwaarde, met het kenmerk dat, - de verwerkingseenheid is ingericht voor het verwerken van een tweede drukwaarde die voortkomt uit de beweging van het eerste element langs een as, waarbij de tweede drukwaarde in tijd volgt na de eerste drukwaarde.An input device for multidimensional scanning, the input device comprising: - a framework; - one or more sensors; - the one or more sensors comprising a first element coupled to the frame and adapted to be independently movable relative to the frame, the first element being movable along an axis; the one or more sensors further comprising a second element coupled to the first elements, the second element being adapted to determine a first pressure value that results from a movement of the first element along the axis and - a processing unit adapted to process the first element pressure value, characterized in that - the processing unit is adapted to process a second pressure value that results from the movement of the first element along an axis, the second pressure value following the first pressure value in time. 2. Het invoertoestel volgens conclusie 1, met het kenmerk dat de verwerkingseenheid voorts is ingericht voor het sturen van de verwerkte eerste- en tweede drukwaarde naar een besturingseenheid ingericht voor het besturen van een apparaat.The input device according to claim 1, characterized in that the processing unit is further adapted to send the processed first and second pressure values to a control unit adapted to control a device. 3. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat het invoertoestel voorts omvat dat de verwerkingseenheid voorst is ingericht voor het bepalen van een eerste tijdwaarde omvattende de tijd tussen de eerste drukwaarde en de tweede drukwaarde.The input device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the input device further comprises that the processing unit is further adapted to determine a first time value comprising the time between the first pressure value and the second pressure value. 4. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat het invoertoestel voorts de besturingseenheid omvat ingericht voor: - het ontvangen van de verwerkte eerste- en tweede drukwaarde; - het vertalen van de verwerkte eerste- en tweede drukwaarde en/of de eerste tijdwaarde in besturingsdata die geschikt zijn voor het besturen van het apparaat.The input device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the input device further comprises the control unit adapted to: - receive the processed first and second pressure values; - translating the processed first and second pressure value and / or the first time value into control data suitable for controlling the device. 5. Het invoertoestel volgens één der conclusies 3-4, met het kenmerk dat de verwerkingseenheid is ingericht voor het real-time sturen van de eerste- en tweede drukwaarde en/of de eerste tijdwaarde naar de besturingseenheid.The input device according to any one of claims 3-4, characterized in that the processing unit is adapted to send the first and second pressure value and / or the first time value to the control unit in real time. 6. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat de besturingseenheid is ingericht voor het real-time sturen van de vertaalde besturingsdata naar het apparaat.The input device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the control unit is adapted to send the translated control data to the device in real time. 7. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat het tweede element ten minste gedeeltelijk is ingericht rond een gat in het raamwerk, waarbij het eerste element is ingericht om beweegbaar te zijn door het gat.The input device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second element is arranged at least partially around a hole in the frame, the first element being arranged to be movable through the hole. 8. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat de constructie van elke sensor van de één of meerdere sensoren omvat: - een deel van het raamwerk bevattende een gat; - het gat ingericht voor het ontvangen van het eerste element; - een vel dat drukgevoelig geleidend is, ten minste gedeeltelijk gepositioneerd rond het gat; - het eerste element ingericht voor het uitoefenen van een kracht op een eerste deel van het vel, wanneer het bewogen wordt in de richting van het eerste deel van het vel; - twee elektrische contacten ten minste gedeeltelijk gepositioneerd rond het gat en gepositioneerd tussen het vel en het raamwerk.The input device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the construction of each sensor of the one or more sensors comprises: - a part of the frame comprising a hole; - the hole arranged for receiving the first element; - a sheet which is pressure-sensitive, at least partially positioned around the hole; the first element adapted to exert a force on a first part of the sheet when it is moved in the direction of the first part of the sheet; - two electrical contacts positioned at least partially around the hole and positioned between the sheet and the frame. 9. Het invoertoestel volgens conclusie 8, met het kenmerk dat het vel is ingericht voor het plaatselijk vergroten van geleiding bij het gebied van het tweede element, wanneer het eerste element een kracht uitoefent.The input device according to claim 8, characterized in that the sheet is adapted to locally increase conduction at the area of the second element when the first element exerts a force. 10. Het invoertoestel volgens conclusie 9, met het kenmerk dat de besturingseenheid is ingericht voor het bepalen van de plaatselijk vergrote geleiding.The input device according to claim 9, characterized in that the control unit is adapted to determine the locally enlarged guide. 11. Het invoertoestel volgens één der conclusies 8-10, met het kenmerk dat het tweede element twee elektrische contacten omvat die elektrisch verbonden zijn door het vel.The input device according to any of claims 8-10, characterized in that the second element comprises two electrical contacts that are electrically connected through the sheet. 12. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat het eerste element een staaf omvat.The input device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first element comprises a rod. 13. Het invoertoestel volgens conclusie 12, met het kenmerk dat het eerste element voorts een veerkrachtig element omvat ingericht om samendrukbaar te zijn door de staaf wanneer de staaf beweegt langs de as.The input device according to claim 12, characterized in that the first element further comprises a resilient element adapted to be compressible through the bar when the bar moves along the axis. 14. Het invoertoestel volgens conclusie 13, met het kenmerk dat het veerkrachtige element een spiraalveer omvat en de constructie van elke sensor van de één of meerdere sensoren omvat: - de staaf gepositioneerd door de spiraalveer; - de spiraalveer ingericht om contact te maken met het vel dat ten minste gedeeltelijk is gepositioneerd rond het gat; - de staaf ingericht om de spiraalveer samen te drukken wanneer deze wordt bewogen langs de eerste as; - de spiraalveer ingericht om druk uit te oefenen op het vel waarbij plaatselijk een druk op het vel wordt vergroot.The input device according to claim 13, characterized in that the resilient element comprises a coil spring and the construction of each sensor of the one or more sensors comprises: - the rod positioned by the coil spring; - the coil spring adapted to make contact with the sheet which is positioned at least partially around the hole; - the rod adapted to compress the coil spring when it is moved along the first axis; - the coil spring adapted to exert pressure on the sheet whereby a pressure on the sheet is locally increased. 15. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat de constructie van elke sensor van de één of meerdere sensoren omvat: - het tweede element omvattende een drukgevoelig veerkrachtig deel gepositioneerd boven op het raamwerk; - het eerste element ingericht om druk uit te oefenen op het tweede element, wanneer deze bewogen wordt in de richting van het raamwerk; - twee elektrische contacten verbonden met het tweede element.The input device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the construction of each sensor of the one or more sensors comprises: - the second element comprising a pressure-sensitive resilient part positioned on top of the frame; the first element adapted to exert pressure on the second element when it is moved in the direction of the frame; - two electrical contacts connected to the second element. 16. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat een sensor van de één of meerdere sensoren een micro-elektromechanisch systeem omvat.The input device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sensor of the one or more sensors comprises a micro-electromechanical system. 17. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat het invoertoestel een veelheid van sensoren omvat, en het raamwerk een printplaat omvat waarbij de veelheid van sensoren zijn ingericht in een matrix die een ten minste tweedimensionale configuratie omvat.The input device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the input device comprises a plurality of sensors, and the frame comprises a printed circuit board wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a matrix comprising an at least two-dimensional configuration. 18. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat het invoertoestel een veelheid van sensoren omvat, en het raamwerk een printplaat omvat waarbij de veelheid van sensoren zijn ingericht in een matrix die een ten minste driedimensionale configuratie omvat.The input device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the input device comprises a plurality of sensors, and the frame comprises a printed circuit board wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a matrix comprising an at least three-dimensional configuration. 19. Het invoertoestel volgens één der voorgaande conclusies, met het kenmerk dat het invoertoestel voorts een terugkoppelingseenheid omvat ingericht om terugkoppeling te geven door het eerste element.The input device according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the input device further comprises a feedback unit adapted to provide feedback by the first element. 20. Het invoertoestel volgens conclusie 19, met het kenmerk dat de terugkoppelingseenheid is ingericht om terugkoppeling te geven in afhankelijkheid van de eerste en/of tweede drukwaarde.The input device according to claim 19, characterized in that the feedback unit is arranged to provide feedback in dependence on the first and / or second pressure value. 21. Het invoertoestel volgens één der conclusies 19-20, met het kenmerk dat de terugkoppelingseenheid een trilling genererend toestel omvat, en de terugkoppeling een trilling omvat.The input device according to any of claims 19-20, characterized in that the feedback unit comprises a vibration generating device, and the feedback device comprises a vibration. 22. Het invoertoestel volgens één der conclusies 4-21, met het kenmerk dat het apparaat één van de groep van apparaten omvat, omvattende: - een muziekinstrument; - een muziek bestuurder; - een computer; - een apparaat voor het meten van beweging van een lichaam of voorwerp; - een voertuig, zoals een auto, een boot of een vliegtuig; - een braille apparaat; - een lichtinstallatie; - een afstandsbediening; - een apparaat voor het vertalen van de invoer beweging naar staaf display in een vergrote of verkleinde schaal; - een veiligheidssysteem; - een gewicht- en grootte meetsysteem.The input device according to any of claims 4-21, characterized in that the device comprises one of the group of devices, comprising: - a musical instrument; - a music driver; - a computer; - an apparatus for measuring the movement of a body or object; - a vehicle, such as a car, a boat or an airplane; - a braille device; - a light installation; - a remote; - an apparatus for translating the input movement to bar display in an enlarged or reduced scale; - a safety system; - a weight and size measurement system.
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