FABRIC SENSING DEVICE

Organization Name

Inventor(s)

Daniel A. Podhajny of Morgan Hill CA (US)

FABRIC SENSING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240370110 titled 'FABRIC SENSING DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a touch-sensitive textile device that can detect touches, their locations, and forces applied on the device.

Key Features and Innovation:

Touch-sensitive textile device
Detection of touch occurrence, location, and force
First set of conductive threads oriented along one direction
Second set of conductive threads interwoven with the first set and oriented along another direction
Sensing circuit coupled to the conductive threads
Drive signal application and touch detection by the sensing circuit

Potential Applications: This technology can be used in:

Smart clothing
Interactive textiles
Wearable technology
Health monitoring devices

Problems Solved:

Enhances user interaction with textiles
Enables touch-based input on fabric
Improves functionality of wearable devices

Benefits:

Increased usability of textiles
Enhanced user experience
Integration of touch technology in everyday clothing

Commercial Applications: Potential commercial uses include:

Smart clothing industry
Healthcare sector for monitoring patients
Fashion industry for interactive garments

Questions about Touch-Sensitive Textile Devices: 1. How does the touch detection work on the textile device? 2. What are the advantages of using conductive threads in this technology?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in touch-sensitive textile technology for potential improvements in functionality and applications.

Original Abstract Submitted

a touch-sensitive textile device that is configured to detect the occurrence of a touch, the location of a touch, and/or the force of a touch on the touch-sensitive textile device. in some embodiments, the touch-sensitive textile device includes a first set of conductive threads oriented along a first direction, and a second set of conductive threads interwoven with the first set of conductive threads and oriented along a second direction. the device may also include a sensing circuit that is operatively coupled to the first and second set of conductive threads. the sensing circuit may be configured to apply a drive signal to the first and second set of conductive threads. the sensing circuit may also be configured to detect a touch or near touch based on a variation in an electrical measurement using the first or second set of conductive threads.