18599158. PARALLEL MOTION TRACKPAD simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
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PARALLEL MOTION TRACKPAD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Brett W. Degner of Menlo Park CA (US)
Thomas R. Matzinger of Los Osos CA (US)
Bradley J. Hamel of San Carlos CA (US)
Ryan P. Brooks of Menlo Park CA (US)
Scott J. Krahn of Los Gatos CA (US)
Arka P. Roy of Campbell CA (US)
PARALLEL MOTION TRACKPAD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18599158 titled 'PARALLEL MOTION TRACKPAD
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an input device with a touch plate that can detect user touches at different points on its surface and translate accordingly.
- Touch plate with central axis and three outer points evenly spaced away from the central axis
- Touch sensor detects user touch at the first outer point
- Support mechanism translates the touch plate at the second and third outer points based on user touch at the first outer point
- Translation of the three outer points is equal along the central axis
Key Features and Innovation:
- Touch plate design with central axis and three outer points for versatile user interaction
- Touch sensor for precise touch detection
- Support mechanism for translating touch plate at different points for enhanced user experience
Potential Applications:
- Interactive displays
- Gaming consoles
- Virtual reality systems
Problems Solved:
- Enhancing user interaction with input devices
- Improving accuracy of touch detection
- Providing a more dynamic user experience
Benefits:
- Increased user engagement
- Improved functionality of input devices
- Enhanced user control and precision
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include interactive kiosks, educational tools, and control panels for various devices. This technology could also be utilized in the development of advanced user interfaces for consumer electronics.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research on touch-sensitive input devices, haptic feedback systems, and user interface design principles.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in touch sensor technology, gesture recognition algorithms, and human-computer interaction studies relevant to this input device.
Questions about Touch Plate Technology: 1. How does the touch plate design improve user interaction compared to traditional input devices? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this touch plate technology in different applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
An input device includes a touch plate having a central axis and a top surface with three outer points evenly spaced away from the central axis. A touch sensor is used to detect a user touch on the top surface at the first outer point, and a support mechanism supports the touch plate and is configured to translate the touch plate at the second and third outer points upon application of the user touch and translation of the touch plate at the first outer point. Translation of the three outer points is substantially equal along the central axis.
