18266254. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLEX CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS IN TOUCH SCREENS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLEX CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS IN TOUCH SCREENS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Meng-Tse Chen of Hsinchu City (TW)
Arnoldus Alvin Barlian of San Francisco CA (US)
Bayu Atmaja Thedjoisworo of Palo Alto CA (US)
Boris Russ of San Jose CA (US)
Ziyang Zhang of Foster City CA (US)
Nathan Krishan Gupta of Hillsborough CA (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLEX CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS IN TOUCH SCREENS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18266254 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLEX CIRCUIT CONNECTIONS IN TOUCH SCREENS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a touch screen technology that includes electrodes on opposite sides of a substrate. Vias are used to connect the touch electrodes to conductive connections of flex circuits, allowing the connections to be on the same side of the substrate even if the touch electrodes are on opposite sides.
- Touch screen technology with electrodes on opposite sides of a substrate
- Vias used to connect touch electrodes to conductive connections of flex circuits
- Allows connections to be on the same side of the substrate
- Conductive filling material of the via makes direct contact with the conductive connections of the flex circuits
Potential Applications
- Touch screen displays for electronic devices
- Interactive kiosks and digital signage
- Automotive infotainment systems
- Gaming consoles and virtual reality devices
Problems Solved
- Simplifies the design and manufacturing process of touch screens
- Allows for more flexibility in the placement of touch electrodes and conductive connections
- Reduces the complexity of routing connections on the substrate
Benefits
- Improved touch screen performance and accuracy
- Enhanced durability and reliability of touch screens
- Cost-effective manufacturing process
- Enables thinner and lighter touch screen devices
Original Abstract Submitted
A touch screen () can include electrodes () (e.g., first and second touch electrodes, reference electrodes) on opposite sides (e.g., top and bottom) of a substrate (). In some examples, vias () can be used to couple the touch electrodes () to conductive connections () of flex circuits () such that the connections () to the flex circuits () can be on the same side of the substrate () even if the touch electrodes () are on opposite sides of the substrate (). The conductive filling material of the via () can make direct contact with the conductive connections () of the flex circuits (), for example.
