Various systems, methods and apparatus are described, such as for engaging a touchscreen user interface. A first example includes a multi-function transceiver device having comprehensive and scalable mapping capabilities for use in a control environment. A second example includes a or the multi-function transceiver device being further equipped to perform specialized functions, such as Internet-based information-kiosk-type function(s). A third example includes a or the multi-function transceiver device, which may be Internet-connected, capable of being wirelessly and remotely controlled by a user via an app (e.g., via a teleoperation comprising a tablet, smartphone or mobile device (having said app)). A fourth example includes an apparatus performing one or a series of mechanical gestures (mechanical touch-induced control operations—such as single-touch, multi-touch, etc.) on a display screen and/or a user interface (UI). A fifth example includes technology that can turn any surface into touch-enabled controls for (wirelessly) controlling UIs, apps, etc. These are just some examples (as non-limiting embodiments).

Various systems, methods and apparatus are described for actuating a touchscreen user interface. A first exemplification comprises an intermediary-transceiver or mediating device; wherein said device is wirelessly capable of providing a scalable mapping interface to a touchscreen user environment. A second exemplification includes one or more conductive interfaces that are operatively coupled with a touchscreen device using at least one of a wireless interface and a conductive actuator at endpoint. Beyond the first and second exemplification above, other exemplary control modalities are also advanced and embodied by the inventor of the present invention.

A pressure sensor comprises a first sensing module comprising a first negative electrode and first support structures arranged at intervals on the first negative electrode. A first flexible insulating layer covers an upper surface of the first support structures and first positive electrodes are arranged at intervals on a lower surface of the first flexible insulating layer and distributed between the first support structures. A second sensing module comprises a second negative electrode disposed on the first flexible insulating layer and second support structures are arranged at intervals on the second negative electrode. A second flexible insulating layer covers an upper surface of the second support structures. Second positive electrodes are arranged on a lower surface of the second flexible insulating layer at intervals and distributed between the second support structures. The first support structures are offset from the second support structures.

An interactive cord includes one or more touch-sensitive areas configured to detect user input and one or more non-touch-sensitive areas. An outer cover of the interactive cord includes a set of conductive lines braided together with one or more of a plurality of non-conductive lines at the touch-sensitive area. The set of conductive lines defines a plurality of intersections that each form a capacitive touchpoint at the touch-sensitive area. An inner core of the interactive cord includes at least the set of conductive lines and at least one of the plurality of non-conductive lines at the non-touch-sensitive area.

There is provided a touch force sensor including a first drive electrode, a second drive electrode and a receiving electrode. The first drive electrode is used to form a first capacitance with the receiving electrode. The second drive electrode is used to form a second capacitance with the receiving electrode. The receiving electrode shields the first drive electrode such that when a conductor approaches the receiving electrode, only the second capacitance is changed but the first capacitance is not changed. The first capacitance is changed only when the conductor gives a force upon the receiving electrode.

To provide a display device having an input means using a bending action. A display device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a display part, a first sensor element, and a second sensor element. The display part is provided between the first substrate and the second substrate. The first sensor element and the second sensor element are provided in their respective regions overlapping with the display part between the first substrate and the second substrate. The region where the second sensor element is provided overlaps with the region where the first sensor element is provided. The first substrate and the second substrate have flexibility. The first sensor element has a function of detecting the presence or absence of an object touching the first substrate or the second substrate. The second sensor element has a function of detecting the distortion of the first substrate or the second substrate.

A display device and a method of driving a display device. The display device includes a housing, a display touch module including a non-exposed area covered by the housing, an exposed area located outside the housing, and an active area over the non-exposed area and the exposed area. The display touch module includes a display member configured to display an image and a touch member on the display member configured to sense a touch input. The display device also includes a boundary determining member configured to sense a capacitance of the touch member and calculate coordinates of an exposure boundary between the exposed area and non-exposed area of the display touch module. The display device is configured to adjust a display range of the active area according to the coordinates of the exposure boundary calculated by the boundary determining member.

Provided are a display panel and display device. The display panel includes: a sensor setting area and a first display area around the sensor setting area, where the sensor setting area includes at least one first area.

User input systems and vehicles having a user input system having a deformable material are disclosed. In one embodiment, a user input system includes a base, a deformable material, wherein at least the base and the deformable material define an enclosure, a sensor layer disposed on or within the deformable material, at least one actuator coupled to the base and disposed within the enclosure, and an input device coupled to the at least one actuator. The at least one actuator is configured to raise the input device to deform the deformable material at a location of a hand on the deformable material based at least in part on a signal provided by the sensor layer.

A display device includes a touch panel including touch and pad areas, and a touch printed circuit board including a contact portion in the pad area. The touch panel includes a touch signal line in the pad area, and the touch printed circuit board includes a touch lead signal line in the contact portion and connected to the touch signal line through an anisotropic conductive film. The touch lead signal line includes a first portion having a first width, a second portion having a second width smaller than the first width and a third portion between the first and second portions and having a third width between the first and second widths. An end of the touch signal line is on the first and third portions, and the third portion has a side profile having two or more different slopes.