Pen and touch input system and controller

Abstract

To provide a system and a controller for controlling a sensor unit in a pen and a touch input device capable of acting on a stylus pen which is capable of creating a sufficient output signal.SOLUTION: A pen and a touch input system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a touch input device containing a sensor unit and a control unit for controlling the sensor unit; and a stylus pen for acting with the touch input device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1a

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a controller, and more particularly to a controller including a sensor unit and a stylus. To control a sensor portion in a pen and touch input device capable of interacting with a pen This invention relates to a system and a controller. [Background technology]

[0002] Mobile phones, smart phones, laptops p computer), digital broadcasting terminal, PDA (personal digital al assistants), PMP(portable multimedia p layer), navigation, slate PC, tablet PC tablet PC, Ultrabook, wearable devices Various touch input devices such as wearable devices have touch sensors. It can be prepared.

[0003] In such touch input devices, the touch sensor is connected to a display panel that displays an image. The touch sensor can be located on the touch screen or as part of the touch input device. By interacting with electronic devices by touching the screen, touch input devices provide an intuitive user experience. A user interface can be provided to the user.

[0004] Users can use a stylus pen for precise touch input. The Raspberry Pi is classified as active (a) depending on whether it has a battery and electronic components inside. There are active and passive stylus pens. obtain.

[0005] Active stylus pens have superior basic performance compared to passive stylus pens, and additional It has the advantage of providing advanced functions (pressure, hovering, buttons), but the pen itself is expensive. However, it requires a power source and a battery charging system, so it is difficult to actually use it except for a few advanced users. The disadvantage is that there are not many users.

[0006] Passive stylus pens are cheaper than active stylus pens and do not require batteries. It has the advantage of not requiring a touch sensor, but it requires more precise touch recognition than an active stylus pen. However, recently, there are passive sensors that can recognize touch precisely. To realize the ink pen, we used the inductive resonance method E MR (Electro Magnetic Resonance) and Capacitive A (capacitive) resonance type technology has been proposed.

[0007] The EMR method has the advantage of the quality of writing / drawing, which is the core function of a stylus pen, but In addition to the resistive touch panel, a separate EMR sensor panel and EMR driver IC are not required. However, this has the disadvantage of being thick and therefore more expensive.

[0008] The capacitive resonance method is similar to the general capacitance touch sensor and touch controller. By using a laser IC, there is no additional cost, and the performance of the IC is improved to support pen touch. This is a method.

[0009] In the EMR or capacitive resonance type, the touch sensor is To more accurately distinguish between touches, the amplitude of the resonant signal must be large. Therefore, the frequency of the drive signal transmitted to the stylus pen is controlled by the resonator built into the stylus pen. The resonant frequency of the circuit is almost the same as that of the conventional EMR method or the capacitance method. In the active resonance method, even if the resonance frequency and the drive signal frequency match, there is no attenuation of the signal transmission. The problem is that the signal transmission is difficult due to the large size of the touch panel. Despite years of attempts by controller IC vendors, the output signal is still not sufficient for mass production. The reality is that there are no successful manufacturers.

[0010] Therefore, the EMR method or the capacitive resonant switch that can produce the maximum output signal is used. How to design the internal resonant circuit and pen structure for manufacturing a stylus pen This is a very important factor. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0011] This embodiment can work with any stylus pen that can produce a sufficient output signal. A system and method for controlling a sensor portion in a pen and touch input device including a pen that can This is to provide a controller.

[0012] It also detects the touch position, drives the stylus pen, and detects the position of the stylus pen. A controller for controlling a sensor unit in a multi-function touch input device capable of outputting a signal A pen and touch input system including a pen-based controller device is provided.

[0013] In addition, it solves the problem that the output voltage of the sensing circuit changes depending on the position of the stylus pen. The touch input device includes a controller device for controlling the sensor unit. A pen and touch input system is provided.

[0014] In addition, when the screen of the touch input device is enlarged to the size of the tablet PC screen, the touch It is possible to increase the operating frequency bandwidth of the touch and pen drive signals. In the touch input device, a pen including a controller device for controlling a sensor unit is provided. and a touch input system.

[0015] In addition, when the screen of the touch input device is enlarged to the size of the tablet PC screen, In a touch input device capable of reducing attenuation of a touch sensing signal, a sensor unit is controlled The present invention provides a pen and touch input system including a controller device for performing the input and output of a pen and touch input signal.

[0016] The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above. [Means for solving the problem]

[0017] The pen and touch input system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit and a sensor section. and a control unit for controlling the touch input device. A pen and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of detecting a touch, the sensor unit comprising: A plurality of second electrodes are formed extending in a first direction and a first end portion of the second electrode is electrically connected to the control unit. A first pattern and a plurality of adjacent patterns extending in the first direction. and a second pattern extending in a second direction different from the first direction, the first side end being a plurality of third patterns electrically connected to the control unit, the third patterns extending in the second direction, and a number of fourth patterns disposed adjacent to the third pattern, At least some of the second side ends of the patterns are electrically connected to each other. At least some of the second end portions of the pen are electrically connected to each other, The semiconductor device includes a body portion, a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside, and a chip positioned within the body portion. A ferrite core is placed on the ferrite core, and a multi-layer winding is formed on at least a portion of the ferrite core. an inductor portion including a coil disposed within the body portion; a capacitor unit connected to the plurality of first and second terminals to form a resonant circuit, A touch driving signal is applied in one pattern and a touch sensing signal is received in the third pattern. The control unit is configured to select at least one of the first pattern to the fourth pattern. a stylus pen driving signal is applied in at least one pattern, In addition, in order to receive a stylus pen sensing signal in at least one pattern of the fourth pattern, This is for the purpose.

[0018] According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a pen and touch input system comprising: a sensor unit; and a control unit for controlling the touch input device. A pen and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of: A plurality of electrodes are formed to extend in a first direction and have first ends electrically connected to the control unit. The first pattern is formed to extend in a second direction different from the first direction, and a first side end of the control and a plurality of third patterns electrically connected to the body of the stylus pen. a chip exposed to the outside from within the body portion; and a ferrite located within the body portion. A ferrite core and a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of the ferrite core. an inductor portion disposed within the body portion and electrically connected to the inductor portion; a capacitor section that forms a resonant circuit by coupling the first pattern to the capacitor section, and applying a touch driving signal to the plurality of third patterns and receiving a touch sensing signal to the plurality of third patterns. and the control unit selects one of the first patterns or the third patterns. It is for applying a stylus pen driving signal in at least one pattern.

[0019] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a pen and touch input system comprising: a sensor unit; A touch input device including a control unit for controlling a sensor unit, and a sensor that operates with the touch input device. In a pen and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of detecting a position of the sensor, The sub-unit is extended in a first direction, and a first end portion of the sub-unit is electrically connected to the control unit. A plurality of first patterns are formed extending in a second direction different from the first direction, and a first side end is formed on the front side of the first pattern. and a third pattern electrically connected to the control unit, the stylus pen comprising: A body portion, a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside, and a and a ferrite core having a multilayer winding on at least a portion of the ferrite core. an inductor portion including a coil; and a coil located within the body portion and electrically connected to the inductor portion. a capacitor section connected to the first plurality of first parasitic capacitors to form a resonant circuit, applying a touch driving signal in turn and receiving a touch sensing signal in the third pattern; and the control unit is configured to control the plurality of first patterns or the plurality of third patterns. and receiving a stylus pen sensing signal in at least one of the patterns. .

[0020] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a pen and touch input system comprising: a sensor unit; A touch input device including a control unit for controlling a sensor unit, and a sensor that operates with the touch input device. In a pen and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of detecting a position of the sensor, The sub-unit is extended in a first direction, and a first end portion of the sub-unit is electrically connected to the control unit. A plurality of first patterns are formed to extend in the first direction and are disposed adjacent to the first patterns. A plurality of second patterns are formed extending in another second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the first A plurality of third patterns, the side ends of which are electrically connected to the control unit, and a shape extending in the second direction and a number of fourth patterns arranged adjacent to the third patterns, At least a portion of the second patterns or at least a portion of the fourth patterns The second end portions of the stylus pen and the second end portions of the stylus pen are electrically connected to each other. A chip exposed to the outside from within the body portion, and ferrite located within the body portion. A coil is wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of the ferrite core. an inductor portion located within the body portion and electrically connected to the inductor portion to resonate; a capacitor unit forming a circuit, the control unit being connected to the first pattern and applying a touch driving signal to the plurality of third patterns and receiving a touch sensing signal in the plurality of third patterns. and the control unit selects at least one of the multiple second patterns or the multiple fourth patterns. Both are for applying a stylus pen drive signal in one pattern.

[0021] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a pen and touch input system comprising: a sensor unit; A touch input device including a control unit for controlling a sensor unit, and a sensor that operates with the touch input device. In a pen and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of detecting a position of the sensor, The sub-unit is extended in a first direction, and a first end portion of the sub-unit is electrically connected to the control unit. A plurality of first patterns are formed to extend in the first direction and are disposed adjacent to the first patterns. a plurality of second patterns extending in a second direction different from the first direction and having a first side end a plurality of third patterns electrically connected to the control unit and extending in the second direction; and a plurality of fourth patterns disposed adjacent to the third pattern, At least a portion of the second pattern or at least a portion of the multiple fourth patterns The second end portions are electrically connected to each other, and the stylus pen includes a body portion and a second end portion. A tip exposed to the outside from inside the body, a ferrite core and a front end An inductor including a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of the ferrite core. a resonant circuit formed by electrically connecting the inductor portion to the body portion and the inductor portion; a capacitor unit configured to generate touch driving signals according to the first patterns, and receiving a touch sensing signal at the third pattern; The control unit selects at least one of the second patterns or the fourth patterns. for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal in a pattern.

[0022] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a pen and touch input system comprising: a sensor unit; A touch input device including a control unit for controlling a sensor unit, and a sensor that operates with the touch input device. In a pen and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of detecting a position of the sensor, The sub-unit extends in a first direction and has a first end electrically connected to the control unit. A first pattern and a plurality of adjacent patterns extending in the first direction. and a second pattern extending in a second direction different from the first direction, the first side end being a plurality of third patterns electrically connected to the control unit, the third patterns extending in the second direction, and a number of fourth patterns disposed adjacent to the third pattern, At least some of the second side ends of the patterns are electrically connected to each other. At least some of the second end portions of the pen are electrically connected to each other, The semiconductor device includes a body portion, a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside, and a chip positioned within the body portion. A ferrite core is placed on the ferrite core, and a multi-layer winding is formed on at least a portion of the ferrite core. an inductor portion including a coil disposed within the body portion; a capacitor unit connected to the plurality of first and second terminals to form a resonant circuit, Applying a touch driving signal in one pattern and receiving a touch sensing signal in the third pattern The control unit is for selecting one of the first to fourth patterns. At least one of the patterns is selected as a pen driving electrode, and the selected pen driving electrode This is for applying a stylus pen driving signal to the electrode.

[0023] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a pen and touch input system comprising: a sensor unit; A touch input device including a control unit for controlling a sensor unit, and a sensor that operates with the touch input device. In a pen and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of detecting a position of the sensor, The sub-unit extends in a first direction and has a first end electrically connected to the control unit. A first pattern and a plurality of adjacent patterns extending in the first direction. and a second pattern extending in a second direction different from the first direction, the first side end being a plurality of third patterns electrically connected to the control unit, the third patterns extending in the second direction, and a number of fourth patterns disposed adjacent to the third pattern, At least some of the second side ends of the patterns are electrically connected to each other. At least some of the second end portions of the pen are electrically connected to each other, The semiconductor device includes a body portion, a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside, and a chip positioned within the body portion. A ferrite core is placed on the ferrite core, and a multi-layer winding is formed on at least a portion of the ferrite core. an inductor portion including a coil disposed within the body portion; a capacitor unit connected to the plurality of first and second terminals to form a resonant circuit, Applying a touch driving signal in one pattern and receiving a touch sensing signal in the third pattern The control unit is for selecting one of the first to fourth patterns. At least two of the patterns are selected as pen sensing electrodes, and the selected pen sensing electrodes are A stylus pen signal emitted from the stylus pen is sensed through a sensing electrode. It is meant to make it easier for people to sing.

[0024] Here, the dielectric constant of the ferrite core is 1000 or less, and the coil has adjacent turns. The wire may be wound in alternating layers, with the coil being a wire wrapped around two or more insulated wires. .

[0025] Here, the coil may be wound such that adjacent winding layers are inclined in a zigzag manner.

[0026] Here, the ferrite core may contain nickel. Here, the coil may be a Litz wire. The coil further includes a bobbin that covers at least a portion of the ferrite core. may be wound onto at least a portion of the bobbin.

[0027] Here, the inductor section may include two or more inductors connected in series.

[0028] Here, a conductive blocking member positioned on at least a portion of the inductor portion is further It may include.

[0029] Here, the blocking member includes one slit for blocking generation of eddy current, The two ends of the blocking member are spaced apart in a first direction by a slit, and the first direction is a direction along which eddy currents flow. may be the direction in which the

[0030] Here, at least one of the second pattern and the fourth pattern is A stylus pen driving signal for driving the stylus pen is applied. That's fine.

[0031] The touch sensing signal is applied to the touch driving signal. A pattern for driving the stylus pen through a different pattern from a pattern for driving the stylus pen through a different pattern. It may be for applying an eraser pen drive signal.

[0032] Here, either the second pattern or the fourth pattern is electrically It may be floating.

[0033] Here, the plurality of second patterns or the plurality of first patterns for applying the stylus pen driving signal are At least one of four patterns, at least two of the many patterns The first side ends may be electrically connected.

[0034] Here, at least one of the second pattern and the fourth pattern is The device is for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal for sensing the stylus pen. That's fine.

[0035] The touch sensing signal is applied to the touch driving signal. and a pattern for detecting the stylus pen through a different pattern from the pattern for detecting the stylus pen. It may be for receiving an eraser pen sensing signal.

[0036] Here, at least one of the first pattern and the third pattern is The device is for applying a stylus pen driving signal for driving the stylus pen. That's fine.

[0037] wherein the touch sensing signal is a pattern for applying the touch driving signal. A pattern for detecting the stylus pen through the same pattern as the ... It may be for receiving a pen sensing signal.

[0038] Here, the length of the first pattern and the second pattern is It may be longer than the length of the fourth pattern.

[0039] Here, at least one of the first to fourth patterns is and applying a stylus pen driving signal for driving the stylus pen, It may be for sensing stylus pen signals.

[0040] Here, the first pattern includes patterns 1a and 1b arranged along the first direction. 1b pattern, the second pattern being a 2a pattern arranged along the first direction. and 2b patterns, and at least some of the 2a patterns The side ends are electrically connected to each other, and the second side ends of at least some of the plurality of 2b patterns are The portion is electrically connected to the second side end portion of at least a part of the plurality of 2a patterns. At least some of the second side ends of the 2b patterns may face each other.

[0041] Here, the length of the first pattern and the second pattern is It may be longer than the length of the fourth pattern.

[0042] Here, at least one of the first pattern to the fourth pattern is a multi-pattern. and two adjacent main pattern portions among the plurality of main pattern portions. The connecting pattern portion may include a connecting portion between the turn portion.

[0043] At least a part of the main pattern portion may have a diamond shape. stomach.

[0044] Here, the main pattern portion of the second pattern is the main pattern portion of the first pattern. The main pattern portion of the fourth pattern has a shape corresponding to that of the third pattern. It may have a shape corresponding to the main pattern portion.

[0045] Here, the first pattern or the third pattern has an opening, and the second pattern or the third pattern has an opening. The fourth pattern is disposed inside the opening of the first pattern or the third pattern. good.

[0046] Here, the first pattern or the third pattern is the second pattern or the fourth pattern. You may enclose each one.

[0047] Here, the first pattern and the second pattern are disposed on the same layer, or the third pattern The line and the fourth pattern may be disposed on the same layer.

[0048] Here, at least a part of the first pattern and at least a part of the second pattern The part is disposed on a first layer, and at least a part of the third pattern and the fourth pattern At least a portion of the may be disposed in the second layer.

[0049] Here, the second side end portions of the second and fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other through vias. The electrodes may be electrically connected.

[0050] Here, the control unit selects at least one of the first patterns. a driving signal for touch sensing is applied to at least one of the third patterns; and a third pattern for receiving the sensing signal received from the third pattern.

[0051] Here, the control unit converts the plurality of second patterns or the plurality of fourth patterns into a plurality of It may be for connection to a driving circuit section.

[0052] Here, the control unit selects at least one of the first patterns. applying a driving signal for touch sensing to the plurality of third patterns; receiving a sensing signal received from at least one third pattern. The program may include a recording medium on which the program is recorded.

[0053] Here, the control unit converts the plurality of second patterns or the plurality of fourth patterns into a plurality of The method may further include recording a recording medium having a program recorded thereon for executing the step of connecting to the driving circuit unit. stomach.

[0054] Here, a plurality of driving circuits for touch sensing and a plurality of detection circuits for touch sensing and a control unit for controlling the touch sensing device through the plurality of touch sensing drive circuits. At least one of the first and third patterns is a driving pattern. A driving signal for touch sensing is applied to the plurality of touch sensing circuits. A sensing pattern is received from at least one of the first pattern and the third pattern. The touch sensing sensor may be for controlling the touch sensing sensor to receive a touch sensing signal.

[0055] Here, the control unit further includes a plurality of pen driving circuits. The touch sensing element is connected to the second pattern or the fourth pattern through a path portion. The driving signal for the light-emitting diode may be for controlling the application of a signal that is the same as the driving signal for the light-emitting diode.

[0056] Here, the control unit selects at least one of the first to fourth patterns. A stylus pen drive signal is output to one of the pen drive patterns. In this way, the driving signal is applied to at least one other driving pattern of the one pattern. The purpose may be to output a drive signal that is contradictory to the above.

[0057] Here, the control unit selects at least one of the first to fourth patterns. outputting a driving signal to one of the pen driving patterns; A drive signal that is opposite to the drive signal is applied to at least one other drive pattern among the patterns. and a recording medium having a program for executing the steps of:

[0058] The control unit further includes a driving circuit unit for driving the plurality of pens. The first driving circuit unit is connected to at least one of the driving circuit units for driving the pen. A driving signal is applied to at least one driving pattern among the first to fourth patterns. and at least one other pen driving circuit unit among the plurality of pen driving circuit units. through which at least one other driving element among the first to fourth patterns is For controlling the pattern so that a pulse signal opposite to the drive signal is applied to the pattern. It may be.

[0059] Here, the control unit selects at least one of the first to fourth patterns. An output value from at least one of the sensing patterns and one sensing pattern different from the at least one sensing pattern. and detecting the pen based on an output value from at least one of the sensing patterns. It may be for sensing and controlling.

[0060] Here, the control unit selects at least one of the first to fourth patterns. An output value from at least one of the sensing patterns and a sensing pattern different from the at least one sensing pattern. and detecting the pen based on an output value from at least one of the sensing patterns. The method may include a recording medium having a program recorded thereon for executing the steps of:

[0061] Here, the present invention further includes a sensing circuit unit for multiple pen sensing, and the control unit is through at least one of the pen sensing sensing circuit units At least one of the first to fourth patterns sensed by the sensor is detected. The output value from the sensing pattern and at least one of the plurality of pen sensing circuits The plurality of first patterns sensed through at least one pen sensing circuit unit The fourth pattern has a different sensing pattern from the at least one pen sensing pattern. and an output value from a sensing pattern to control the pen to sense the It may be of the following type.

[0062] At least a part of the pen sensing circuit unit is a touch sensing circuit unit. It may be used for.

[0063] Here, the second side end portion of the multiple second patterns or the multiple fourth patterns The semiconductor device may further include a capacitor coupled to the pattern.

[0064] Here, the second pattern is disposed inside the first pattern and extends in a first direction. The fourth pattern is a bar pattern, and the fourth pattern is disposed inside the third pattern and extends in the second direction. a bar pattern extending in the direction of the third pattern and disposed between the first patterns; The fourth pattern has a shape that overlaps with the main pattern of the a plurality of fifth patterns, and a pattern at the second side end of the plurality of fifth patterns. a capacitor connected to the first pattern and a capacitor disposed between the third patterns and The second pattern has a shape corresponding to and overlapping with the main pattern and is electrically connected to the second pattern. a plurality of sixth patterns connected to the pattern at the second side end among the plurality of sixth patterns; and a capacitor connected to the first and second terminals.

[0065] Here, the patterns located at the second end are directly connected to each other. at least one trace coupled to and positioned outside the active area of ​​the touch input device; It may further include.

[0066] Here, the sensor unit further includes at least one of a fifth pattern and a sixth pattern. The fifth pattern is one of the third pattern and the fourth pattern. and a layer in which the second pattern is disposed is different from a layer in which the third pattern is disposed, The third pattern and the fourth pattern are electrically connected to one of the patterns. The pattern is arranged so as to overlap at least a part of the other remaining pattern in the vertical direction. The sixth pattern is any one of the first pattern and the second pattern. and a layer different from the layer on which the first pattern and the second pattern are disposed. and the remaining one of the first and second patterns is electrically connected to the other one of the first and second patterns. The pattern may be arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of another pattern in the vertical direction.

[0067] Here, the first pattern and the second pattern are disposed on different layers, and the first The pattern is arranged so as to overlap a part of the second pattern in the vertical direction, or The third pattern and the fourth pattern are disposed on different layers, and the third pattern is The pattern may be disposed so as to overlap a portion of the fourth pattern in the vertical direction.

[0068] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a controller includes a sensor unit and a stylus pen. In the touch input device, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion is formed to extend in a first direction and has a first side end portion that is in contact with the control. A plurality of first patterns electrically connected to the rollers and a plurality of second patterns extending in the first direction are formed on the rollers. A plurality of second patterns are arranged adjacent to the first pattern, and a second direction different from the first direction is arranged. a plurality of third patterns extending from the first side end of the first pattern and electrically connected to the controller; and a plurality of fourth patterns extending in the second direction and disposed adjacent to the third patterns. The stylus pen includes a body portion and a pen tip exposed from inside the body portion to the outside. a chip having a ferrite core disposed in the body portion and a small portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of the body section; a capacitor unit electrically connected to the inductor unit to form a resonant circuit; the controller applies touch drive signals in the first plurality of patterns; and receiving a touch sensing signal in a third pattern, the controller At least one putter among the multiple first patterns and the multiple patterns different from the third pattern This is for applying a stylus pen drive signal via the

[0069] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a controller includes a sensor unit and operates in conjunction with a stylus pen. In the touch input device, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor unit is extended along a first direction and has a first side end connected to the controller. a first pattern electrically connected to the first electrode; A plurality of second patterns are disposed adjacent to the first direction and extend in a second direction different from the first direction. a plurality of third patterns formed on the front surface of the first substrate and electrically connected to the controller; a plurality of fourth patterns extending in the second direction and disposed adjacent to the third patterns; The stylus pen includes a body portion and a pen body exposed to the outside. a tip, a ferrite core located within the body portion, and at least an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on a portion of the body; a capacitor unit electrically connected to the inductor unit to form a resonant circuit. The controller applies touch drive signals in the first pattern and the third pattern. and receiving a touch sensitive signal in turn, the controller At least one pattern different from the first pattern and the third pattern is selected. It is for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal.

[0070] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a controller includes a sensor unit and a stylus pen. In the touch input device, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion is formed to extend in a first direction and a first side end portion of the sensor portion is connected to the contact portion. a first pattern electrically connected to the first controller and a first pattern extending in the first direction and A number of second patterns are arranged adjacent to the first pattern, and a second direction different from the first direction is arranged. A plurality of third ports are formed extending in a direction parallel to the surface of the substrate, and a first end portion of the third ports is electrically connected to the controller. a turn and a plurality of turns extending in the second direction and disposed adjacent to the third pattern; and a fourth pattern, the stylus pen having a body portion and a fourth pattern extending from inside the body portion to the outside. a tip exposed to the outside, a ferrite core and a ferrite core positioned within the body portion; An inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of a core; A capacitor is disposed in the inductor portion and electrically connected to the inductor portion to form a resonant circuit. a touch driving unit configured to apply the touch driving signals in the first pattern. and receiving a touch sensing signal in the third pattern, the controller At least one pattern among the multiple first patterns and the multiple third patterns is the same pattern. In turn, it is for applying a stylus pen drive signal.

[0071] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a controller includes a sensor unit and a stylus pen. In the touch input device, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion is formed to extend in a first direction and a first side end portion of the sensor portion is connected to the contact portion. a first pattern electrically connected to the first controller and a first pattern extending in the first direction and A number of second patterns are arranged adjacent to the first pattern, and a second direction different from the first direction is arranged. A plurality of third ports are formed extending in a direction parallel to the surface of the substrate, and a first end portion of the third ports is electrically connected to the controller. a turn and a plurality of turns extending in the second direction and disposed adjacent to the third pattern; and a fourth pattern, the stylus pen having a body portion and a fourth pattern extending from inside the body portion to the outside. a tip exposed to the outside, a ferrite core and a ferrite core positioned within the body portion; An inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of a core; A capacitor is disposed in the inductor portion and electrically connected to the inductor portion to form a resonant circuit. a touch driving unit configured to apply the touch driving signals in the first pattern. and receiving a touch sensing signal in the third pattern, the controller The plurality of first patterns and the plurality of third patterns are the same pattern, and at least one of the patterns is the same pattern. for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal in a pattern.

[0072] A controller according to still another embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit, In a touch input device capable of acting with a touch panel, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion is extended in a first direction and a first side end of the sensor portion is connected to the controller. a plurality of first patterns electrically connected to the controller, the first patterns extending in the first direction; A plurality of second patterns are arranged adjacent to the first pattern, and a second pattern is arranged in a direction different from the first direction. A plurality of third electrodes are formed to extend in two directions, and a first end portion of the third electrode is electrically connected to the controller. a pattern and a plurality of third patterns extending in the second direction and disposed adjacent to the third pattern; and a fourth pattern, are electrically connected to each other, and at least some of the second side ends of the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other, and the stylus pen has a body portion and a A tip exposed to the outside of the body, a ferrite core and the ferrite core located in the body, an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of the core; A capacitor is disposed within the body and electrically connected to the inductor to form a resonant circuit. a touch driving unit configured to drive the touch driving signals in the first pattern; and receiving a touch sensing signal in the third pattern. The laser is switched to at least one of the first to fourth patterns. A stylus pen driving signal is applied, and at least one of the first to fourth patterns is selected. The purpose of the present invention is to receive a stylus pen sensing signal in at least one pattern.

[0073] A controller according to still another embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit, In a touch input device capable of acting with a touch panel, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion is extended in a first direction and a first side end of the sensor portion is connected to the controller. A plurality of first patterns electrically connected to the controller and a second direction different from the first direction. a plurality of third putters each extending from the first side end of the controller; The stylus pen includes a body portion and a pen body exposed to the outside. a chip having a ferrite core disposed in the body portion and a small portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of the body section; a capacitor section electrically connected to the inductor section to form a resonant circuit; the controller applies touch drive signals in the first pattern; and receiving a touch sensing signal in a third pattern of a number of pixels, the controller comprising: At least one of the first patterns or the third patterns This is for applying a stylus pen drive signal.

[0074] A controller according to still another embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit, In a touch input device capable of acting with a touch panel, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion is extended in a first direction and a first side end of the sensor portion is connected to the controller. A plurality of first patterns electrically connected to the controller and a second direction different from the first direction. a plurality of third putters each extending from the first side end of the controller; The stylus pen includes a body portion and a pen body exposed to the outside. a chip having a ferrite core disposed in the body portion and a small portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of the body section; a capacitor section electrically connected to the inductor section to form a resonant circuit; the controller applies touch drive signals in the first pattern; and receiving a touch sensing signal in a third pattern of a number of pixels, the controller comprising: At least one of the first patterns or the third patterns It is for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal.

[0075] A controller according to still another embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit, In a touch input device capable of acting with a touch panel, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion is extended in a first direction and a first side end of the sensor portion is connected to the controller. a plurality of first patterns electrically connected to the controller, the first patterns extending in the first direction; A plurality of second patterns are arranged adjacent to the first pattern, and other patterns are arranged perpendicular to the first direction. a first end of the first electrode and a second electrode electrically connected to the controller; a third pattern, the third pattern being extended in the second direction and disposed adjacent to the third pattern; and a plurality of fourth patterns, At least some of the second side ends of the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other. The stylus pen includes a body portion and a tip portion exposed from inside the body portion to the outside. A ferrite core located in the body portion and at least a part of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on the inductor section; a capacitor unit electrically connected to the inductor unit to form a resonant circuit, a controller applying touch driving signals in the first pattern and applying touch driving signals in the third pattern; and receiving a touch sensing signal from the plurality of first channels, the controller The stylus space is at least one of the two patterns or the multiple fourth patterns. The drive signal is applied to the input of the driver.

[0076] A controller according to still another embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit, In a touch input device capable of acting with a touch panel, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion is extended in a first direction and a first side end of the sensor portion is connected to the controller. a plurality of first patterns electrically connected to the controller, the first patterns extending in the first direction; A plurality of second patterns are arranged adjacent to the first pattern, and a second pattern is arranged in a direction different from the first direction. A plurality of third electrodes are formed to extend in two directions, and a first end portion of the third electrode is electrically connected to the controller. a pattern and a plurality of third patterns extending in the second direction and disposed adjacent to the third pattern; and a fourth pattern, At least some of the second side ends of the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other, The ink pen has a body, a tip exposed from inside the body, and a A ferrite core located in the cavity portion and a multi-layered structure formed on at least a portion of the ferrite core. an inductor portion including a wound coil; and a coil disposed within the body portion, the inductor a capacitor unit electrically connected to the capacitor unit to form a resonant circuit, applying touch driving signals in the first patterns and detecting touch driving signals in the third patterns; and receiving a second pattern detection signal, the controller or a stylus pen sensing signal in at least one of the fourth patterns. This is for receiving.

[0077] A controller according to still another embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit, In a touch input device capable of acting with a touch panel, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion extends along a first direction and has a first side end connected to the controller. a first pattern electrically connected to the first electrode; A plurality of second patterns are arranged adjacent to the pattern, and the second patterns are arranged in a second direction different from the first direction. A plurality of third patterns are formed extending from the first side end electrically connected to the controller. and a plurality of fourth patterns extending in the second direction and disposed adjacent to the third patterns. and a turn, and at least some of the second side ends of the second patterns are mutually connected. The second side ends of at least some of the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other. The stylus pen is electrically connected to a body portion and has a surface exposed from inside the body portion to the outside. a chip having a ferrite core disposed in the body portion and a ferrite core an inductor portion including a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of the body portion; a capacitor portion located within the inductor portion and electrically connected to the inductor portion to form a resonant circuit; , wherein the controller applies touch drive signals in the first pattern, and and receiving the touch sensing signals in the third pattern. At least one of the first to fourth patterns is printed on the pen. a driving electrode for driving the stylus pen, and a stylus pen driving signal is applied to the selected pen driving electrode. The purpose of this is to allow people to participate in the discussion.

[0078] A controller according to still another embodiment of the present invention includes a sensor unit, In a touch input device capable of acting with a touch panel, a controller for controlling the sensor unit is provided. The sensor portion extends along a first direction and has a first side end connected to the controller. a first pattern electrically connected to the first electrode; A plurality of second patterns are arranged adjacent to the pattern, and the second patterns are arranged in a second direction different from the first direction. A plurality of third patterns are formed extending from the first side end electrically connected to the controller. and a plurality of fourth patterns extending in the second direction and disposed adjacent to the third patterns. and a turn, and at least some of the second side ends of the second patterns are mutually connected. The second side ends of at least some of the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other. The stylus pen is electrically connected to a body portion and has a surface exposed from inside the body portion to the outside. a chip having a ferrite core disposed in the body portion and a ferrite core an inductor portion including a coil wound in multiple layers on at least a portion of the body portion; a capacitor portion located within the inductor portion and electrically connected to the inductor portion to form a resonant circuit; , wherein the controller applies touch drive signals in the first pattern, and and receiving the touch sensing signals in the third pattern. At least two of the first to fourth patterns are printed on the pen. a sensing electrode for sensing the starter through the selected pen sensing electrode; This is for sensing the stylus pen signal emitted from the stylus pen. be.

[0079] Here, the dielectric constant of the ferrite core is 1000 or less, and the coil has adjacent turns. The wire may be wound in alternating layers, with the coil being a wire wrapped around two or more insulated wires. .

[0080] Here, the coil may be wound such that adjacent winding layers are inclined in a zigzag manner.

[0081] Here, the ferrite core may contain nickel. Here, the coil may be a Litz wire. The coil further includes a bobbin that covers at least a portion of the ferrite core. may be wound onto at least a portion of the bobbin.

[0082] Here, the inductor section may include two or more inductor sections connected in series.

[0083] Here, a conductive blocking member positioned on at least a portion of the inductor portion is further It may include.

[0084] Here, the blocking member includes one slit for blocking generation of eddy current, The two ends of the blocking member are spaced apart in a first direction by a slit, and the first direction is a direction along which eddy currents flow. may be the direction in which the

[0085] Here, at least some of the second side ends of the second patterns are electrically connected to each other. At least some of the second side ends of the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other. It may be linked.

[0086] Here, at least one of the second pattern and the fourth pattern is The device is for applying a stylus pen driving signal for driving the stylus pen. That's fine.

[0087] The touch sensing signal is applied to the touch driving signal. A pattern for driving the stylus pen through a different pattern from a pattern for driving the stylus pen through a different pattern. It may be for applying an eraser pen drive signal.

[0088] Here, either the second pattern or the fourth pattern is electrically It may be floating.

[0089] Here, the plurality of second patterns or the plurality of first patterns for applying the stylus pen driving signal are At least one of four patterns, at least two of the many patterns The first side ends of the may be electrically connected.

[0090] Here, at least one of the second pattern and the fourth pattern is The device is for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal for sensing the stylus pen. That's fine.

[0091] The touch sensing signal is applied to the touch driving signal. and a pattern for detecting the stylus pen through a different pattern from the pattern for detecting the stylus pen. It may be for receiving an eraser pen sensing signal.

[0092] At least one of the first pattern and the third pattern is It may be for applying a stylus pen drive signal for driving a stylus pen.

[0093] wherein the touch sensing signal is a pattern for applying the touch driving signal. A pattern for detecting the stylus pen through the same pattern as the ... It may be for receiving a pen sensing signal.

[0094] Here, the length of the first pattern and the second pattern is It may be longer than the length of the fourth pattern.

[0095] Here, at least one of the first to fourth patterns is and applying a stylus pen driving signal for driving the stylus pen, It may be for sensing stylus pen signals.

[0096] Here, the first pattern includes patterns 1a and 1b arranged along the first direction. 1b pattern, the second pattern being a 2a pattern arranged along the first direction. and 2b patterns, and at least some of the 2a patterns The side ends are electrically connected to each other, and the second side ends of at least some of the plurality of 2b patterns are The portion is electrically connected to the second side end portion of at least a part of the plurality of 2a patterns. At least some of the second side ends of the 2b patterns face each other. That's fine.

[0097] Here, the length of the first pattern and the second pattern is It may be longer than the length of the fourth pattern.

[0098] Here, at least one of the first pattern to the fourth pattern is a multi-pattern. and two adjacent main pattern portions among the plurality of main pattern portions. The connecting pattern portion may include a connecting portion between the turn portion.

[0099] At least a part of the main pattern portion may have a diamond shape. stomach.

[0100] Here, the main pattern portion of the second pattern is the main pattern portion of the first pattern. The main pattern portion of the fourth pattern has a shape corresponding to that of the third pattern. It may have a shape corresponding to the main pattern portion.

[0101] The first pattern or the third pattern has an opening, and the second pattern or the fourth pattern The apertures may be disposed within the openings of the first pattern or the third pattern, respectively.

[0102] Here, the first pattern or the third pattern is the second pattern or the fourth pattern. You may enclose each one.

[0103] Here, the first pattern and the second pattern are disposed on the same layer, or the third pattern The line and the fourth pattern may be disposed on the same layer.

[0104] Here, at least a part of the first pattern and at least a part of the second pattern A part of the third pattern and a part of the fourth pattern are disposed on a first layer. At least a portion of which may be disposed in the second layer.

[0105] Here, the second side end portions of the second and fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other through vias. The electrodes may be electrically connected.

[0106] Here, the controller selects at least one first pattern from the plurality of first patterns. A driving signal for touch sensing is applied to the third pattern. and for receiving a sensing signal received from at least one third pattern. .

[0107] Here, the controller selects the plurality of second patterns or the plurality of fourth patterns. It may be for connection to multiple driving circuitry.

[0108] Here, the controller selects at least one first pattern from the plurality of first patterns. applying a driving signal for touch sensing in turn; receiving a sensing signal from at least one of the third patterns; The present invention may include a recording medium on which a program for performing the above-mentioned operations is recorded.

[0109] Here, the controller selects the plurality of second patterns or the plurality of fourth patterns. A recording medium having a program recorded thereon for executing the step of connecting to a plurality of driving circuits. That's fine.

[0110] Here, a plurality of driving circuits for touch sensing and a plurality of detection circuits for touch sensing and a driving circuit unit for driving the plurality of touch sensing driving circuits. and a driving pattern for driving at least one of the first pattern and the third pattern through the driving pattern. A touch sensing driving signal is applied to the plurality of touch sensing sensing circuits. At least one of the first pattern and the third pattern is a sensing pattern. and for controlling the touch sensing detection signal received from the good.

[0111] wherein the controller further comprises a plurality of pen driving circuitry. The touch sensor is connected to the second pattern or the fourth pattern via a driving circuit unit. The driving signal for the sensing may be applied to the sensor 100 so as to control the sensor 100 to apply the same signal as the driving signal for sensing. .

[0112] Here, the controller selects at least one of the first pattern to the fourth pattern. A stylus pen drive signal is output to at least one pen drive pattern of the and the driving pattern is set to at least one other driving pattern of the one pattern. The purpose may be to output a drive signal that is opposite to the drive signal.

[0113] Here, the controller selects at least one of the first pattern to the fourth pattern. outputting a driving signal to at least one pen driving pattern of the first pattern; At least one other driving pattern among the one pattern has a driving signal opposite to the driving signal. and outputting a motion signal. stomach.

[0114] wherein the controller further includes a driving circuit unit for driving a plurality of pens. The plurality of pen driving circuits are connected to at least one of the pen driving circuit units. A drive signal is applied to at least one of the first to fourth drive patterns. and applying a voltage to at least another one of the plurality of pen driving circuit units. At least one other of the first to fourth patterns is connected via a circuit unit. In order to control the driving signal so that a driving signal opposite to the driving signal is applied to the driving pattern of It may be of the following type.

[0115] Here, the controller selects at least one of the first pattern to the fourth pattern. At least one sensing pattern from at least one sensing pattern The output value and a sensing pattern different from the at least one sensing pattern. and an output value from at least one sensing pattern of the pen. The control may be for sensing the above.

[0116] Here, the controller selects at least one of the first pattern to the fourth pattern. At least one sensing pattern from at least one sensing pattern The output value and a sensing pattern different from the at least one sensing pattern. and an output value from at least one sensing pattern of the pen. The method may include a recording medium having a program recorded thereon for executing the steps of: detecting the

[0117] Here, the controller further includes a sensing circuit unit for sensing a plurality of pens. At least one of the plurality of pen sensing circuit units At least one of the first to fourth patterns sensed through a unit The output value from the sensing pattern and the multiple pen sensing circuit units The plurality of first patterns sensed through at least one pen sensing circuit unit The at least one pen sensing pattern among the first to fourth patterns is different from the at least one pen sensing pattern. and controlling the pen to sense the pen based on an output value from a sensing pattern. It may be for the purpose of

[0118] At least a part of the pen sensing circuit unit is a touch sensing circuit unit. It may be used for.

[0119] Here, the second side end of the plurality of second patterns or the plurality of fourth patterns The pattern may further include a capacitor coupled to the pattern.

[0120] Here, the second pattern is a bar disposed inside the first pattern and extending in a first direction. the fourth pattern is disposed inside the third pattern and is aligned in a second direction an extended bar pattern, disposed between the multiple first patterns, The fourth pattern has a shape that corresponds to and overlaps with the main pattern and is electrically connected to the fourth pattern. a plurality of fifth patterns connected to the pattern at the second side end among the plurality of fifth patterns; a capacitor connected to the first pattern and a capacitor arranged between the third patterns and having a main portion of the first pattern; The second pattern has a shape overlapping the second pattern and is electrically connected to the second pattern. a number of sixth patterns, and a number of sixth patterns connected to the pattern at the second end of the number of sixth patterns; and a capacitor connected to the first and second terminals.

[0121] Here, the patterns located at the second end are directly connected to each other. at least one trace coupled to and positioned outside the active area of ​​the touch input device; It may further include.

[0122] Here, the sensor unit further includes at least one of a fifth pattern and a sixth pattern. The fifth pattern is one of the third pattern and the fourth pattern. and a layer in which the second pattern is disposed is different from a layer in which the third pattern is disposed, The third pattern and the fourth pattern are electrically connected to one of the patterns. The pattern is arranged so as to overlap at least a part of the other remaining pattern in the vertical direction. The sixth pattern is any one of the first pattern and the second pattern. the first pattern and the second pattern are disposed on a layer different from the layer on which the first pattern and the second pattern are disposed, The first pattern and the second pattern are electrically connected to each other. The pattern may be arranged so as to overlap at least a part of the other remaining pattern in the vertical direction. stomach.

[0123] Here, the first pattern and the second pattern are disposed on different layers, and the first The pattern is arranged so as to overlap a part of the second pattern in the vertical direction, or The third pattern and the fourth pattern are disposed on different layers, and the third pattern is The pattern may be disposed so as to overlap a portion of the fourth pattern in the vertical direction. Effect of the Invention

[0124] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, an optimal resonant circuit for a stylus pen is By presenting a structure that can generate sufficient output signals even with a thin diameter, There are advantages to it.

[0125] According to at least one embodiment of the present disclosure, a stylus that is robust against external factors The advantage is that a pen can be provided.

[0126] Using the touch input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to detect the touch position and This has the advantage that the position of the stylus pen can be detected by driving the pen.

[0127] Also, it solves the problem that the output voltage of the sensing circuit changes depending on the position of the stylus pen. This has the advantage that

[0128] In addition, when the screen of the touch input device is expanded to the size of the tablet PC screen, This allows the operating frequency bandwidth of the touch and pen drive signals to be increased. This has the advantage that

[0129] In addition, when the screen of the touch input device is expanded to the size of the tablet PC screen, This has the advantage that attenuation of the sensing signal can be mitigated.

[0130] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and the following [Mode for carrying out the invention] Each embodiment can provide better or unique effects. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0131] [Figure 1a] 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a pen and touch input system including a stylus pen and a touch input device. [Figure 1b] 1 is a diagram for explaining an uplink and a downlink in the pen and touch input system shown in FIG. 1a. [Figure 1c] 1 is a diagram for explaining the spacing between a + drive channel and a - drive channel in the uplink. [Diagram 2] 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic signal transmission operation between a stylus pen and a touch input device; [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a touch input device. [Figure 4] 1 is a diagram showing a stylus pen according to an embodiment; [Diagram 5] 1 is a diagram specifically illustrating an inductor portion of a stylus pen. [Figure 6] 1 is a graph showing inductance and Q value as a function of frequency. [Figure 7] 1 is a diagram showing an enameled wire and a litz wire. [Figure 8] 1 is a diagram showing an enameled wire and a litz wire. [Figure 9] 1 is a diagram showing a multi-layer winding scheme. [Figure 10] 13 is a graph showing the results of a comparative experiment. [Figure 11] 13 is a graph showing the results of a comparative experiment. [Figure 12] 13 is a graph showing the results of a comparative experiment. [Figure 13] 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating how an output voltage (Vout) of a CVA (Capacitor Voltage Amplitude) changes depending on the position of a stylus pen 10 on a conventional flexible display panel. [Figure 14] 2 is a diagram for explaining, through current sensing, that the output voltages (Vout11, Vout2) of the CVA are different depending on the position of the pen 10 in FIG. 1. [Figure 15] 2 is a diagram for explaining, through voltage sensing, that the output voltages (Vout1, Vout2) of the CVA in FIG. 1 differ depending on the position of the pen 10. FIG. [Figure 16] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a sensor unit 100 of a touch input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the sensor unit 100 shown in FIG. 16. [Figure 18] FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the sensor unit 100 shown in FIG. 16. [Figure 19] FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of a sensor unit 100' of a touch input device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a sensor unit 100′ shown in FIG. 19. [Figure 21] FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the sensor unit 100′ shown in FIG. 19. [Figure 22] FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing still another example of the sensor unit 100′ shown in FIG. 19. [Diagram 23] FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing still another example of the sensor unit 100′ shown in FIG. 19. [Figure 24] 21 is a diagram showing a specific embodiment of the touch input device shown in FIG. 20; [Diagram 25] 25 is a diagram illustrating a method in which the controller 300 of FIG. 24 applies a pen driving signal for driving a stylus pen to a plurality of second patterns 102A. [Figure 26] 25(a) to 25(f) are diagrams for roughly explaining the operation principle of the touch input device of FIG. 24 in a stylus sensing mode. [Figure 27] 22 is a diagram showing a specific embodiment of the touch input device shown in FIG. 21; [Figure 28] 23 is a diagram showing a specific embodiment of the touch input device shown in FIG. 22. [Figure 29] 24 is a diagram showing a specific embodiment of the touch input device shown in FIG. 23. [Diagram 30] 11 is a schematic diagram of a sensor unit according to a modified example that can replace the sensor units according to the various embodiments described above. [Diagram 31] 31 is a modification of the sensor unit shown in FIG. 30. [Diagram 32] 4 is a variation of the sensor portion according to the various embodiments previously described. [Diagram 33] 4 is a variation of the sensor portion according to the various embodiments previously described. [Diagram 34] 4 is a variation of the sensor portion according to the various embodiments previously described. [Diagram 35] 4 is a variation of the sensor portion according to the various embodiments previously described. [Diagram 36] 4 is a variation of the sensor portion according to the various embodiments previously described. [Figure 37] 4 is a variation of the sensor portion according to the various embodiments previously described. [Figure 38]4 is a variation of the sensor portion according to the various embodiments previously described. [Figure 39] 4 is a variation of the sensor portion according to the various embodiments previously described. [Diagram 40] 34 is a diagram illustrating a first modified example of the fifth pattern 105 shown in FIG. 33. [Diagram 41] This is a modified example of FIG. [Diagram 42] 41 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the fifth pattern 105' shown in FIG. 40. [Diagram 43] This is a modified example of FIG. [Diagram 44] 36 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of a third pattern 103 and a fourth pattern 104 in the sensor unit as shown in FIG. 34 or FIG. 35. [Diagram 45] 36 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of a third pattern 103 and a fourth pattern 104 in the sensor unit as shown in FIG. 34 or FIG. 35. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0132] Various embodiments of the present document will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. This document does not intend to limit the technology described in this document to any particular embodiment. Various modifications and equivalents of the embodiments of the present invention are also included herein. shall be understood to include alternatives, In connection with the description of the drawings, like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements. It can be done.

[0133] In addition, the size and thickness of each component shown in the drawings are arbitrarily shown for the convenience of explanation. Therefore, the present invention is not necessarily limited to what has been shown. In order to express the thickness, the thickness is enlarged in the drawings. The thickness of some layers and regions are exaggerated.

[0134] Also, when a layer, film, region, plate, etc., part is said to be "on" a different part, this means that the This includes not only cases where the part is "directly above" the other, but also cases where there is a different part in between. Conversely, when a part is said to be "directly above" a different part, there is a different part in between. Also, being "on" the reference part means that the reference part "Up" means to be on the opposite side of gravity, not necessarily to be on the opposite side of gravity. This does not mean that the

[0135] In this document, terms such as "have," "may have," "include," and "may include" are used. A representation indicates the presence of a feature (e.g., a value, a function, an operation, or a component such as a part). and does not exclude the presence of additional features.

[0136] In this document, "A or B," "A or / and at least one of B," or "A A phrase such as "A or / and one or more of B" refers to all possible combinations of the items listed together. For example, "A or B," "at least one of A and B," " or "at least one of A or B" means (1) at least one A, (2) ) at least one B, or (3) at least one A and at least one B The term "inclusive" can refer to all cases including the above.

[0137] When used in this document, the terms "first", "second", "first" and "second" refer to The various components may be modified without regard to order and / or importance, and certain components may be It is used only to distinguish from other components and does not limit the components. For example, The first user device and the second user device are different user devices regardless of order or importance. For example, the first structure may be used without departing from the scope of the rights described in this document. The constituent element may be named the second element, and similarly the second element may be changed to the first element. It may be named.

[0138] A certain component (e.g., the first component) has a "functional" effect on another component (e.g., the second component). (operatively or communicat "connected" or "connected to" When a component is referred to as being "directed to," it refers to a component being directly connected to a different component. It should be understood that the components may be connected to each other or connected via other components (e.g., a third component). On the other hand, if a component (e.g., the first component) is a component that is related to another component (e.g., When it is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to the second component In a sentence, there is another component (e.g., a third component) between a certain component and a different component. It may be understood that this is not the case.

[0139] The expression "configured" in this document "suitable for" can be used depending on the situation, e.g. "suitable for or," "having the capacity to" "designed to" or "modified to" "(adapted to)", "(made to)", or "(made to)" The term "capable of" may be used interchangeably with "capable of" "Specially designed" means that the device is "specially designed" in terms of hardware. does not necessarily mean "certifically designed to" Instead, in some circumstances, the phrase "apparatus configured to" may refer to the apparatus may mean that "can be" with different devices or parts. For example, "A processor configured (or set up) to perform A, B, and C" means A dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) or memory device to perform the operations The operation is performed by executing one or more software programs stored in the A generic-purpose processor that can ) (e.g., CPU or application processor).

[0140] The terms used in this document are merely used to describe specific embodiments. It may not be intended to limit the scope of other embodiments. It may contain multiple expressions unless they are meant differently. The terms used herein, including but not limited to, are understood to be within the skill of those of ordinary skill in the art described in this document. The terms used in this document may have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art. Among words, terms defined in common dictionaries have the same or similar meaning in the context of the relevant art. may be interpreted to mean something similar, and unless expressly defined in this document, In some cases, terms defined in this document may be used interchangeably with the rest of the text. The disclosure herein should not be construed as excluding any embodiment of the disclosure.

[0141] The touch input device according to various embodiments of the present document may be, for example, a smartphone, a tablet, Tablet PC (tablet personal computer), mobile phone (mobi le phone, video phone, e-book reader , laptop PC (laptop personal computer), netbook Netbook computers, mobile medical devices, cameras camera), or wearable device According to various embodiments, the wearable device may include at least one of the accessories. Shape (e.g. watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses) lenses or head-mounted devices (HMDs), Integrated into textiles or clothing (e.g. electronic clothing), attached to the body (e.g. skin pads) d) or tattoo), or bio-implantable (e.g. implantable circuit) may include at least one of the following:

[0142] Hereinafter, with reference to the necessary drawings, a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. In a touch input device that can act as a stylus pen, the sensor unit A controller for controlling the above will be described.

[0143] In describing a controller according to an embodiment of the present invention, a sensor unit and the sensor A touch input device including a control unit for controlling a touch input unit; and a touch input device that is operable with the touch input device. To provide a detailed description of pen and touch input systems, including stylus pens that can to.

[0144] FIG. 1a shows a pen and touch input system including a stylus pen and a touch input device. This is a conceptual diagram.

[0145] Referring to FIG. 1a, a stylus pen 10 is connected to a touch screen 2 of a touch input device 2. 0, a signal output from the touch input device 2 or the touch screen 20 is received (or , uplink) and transmit (or downlink) signals to the touch screen 20. Here, the touch input device 2 can be connected to a sensor. The controller controls the stylus pen 10 and the sensor unit. The term may also be used to refer to a “computer-based touch input device.”

[0146] FIG. 1b shows an uplink in the pen and touch input system shown in FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a link and a downlink.

[0147] Referring to the left diagram of FIG. 1b, the uplink is performed inside the stylus pen 10 of FIG. An electromotive force (V2, or Vemf) is generated in the coil. See the drawing on the right side of Figure 1b. In the downlink, the electromotive force (V1 or Vemf) is generated at the sensor part of the touch screen 20. That is, the coil inside the stylus pen and the sensor part of the touch input device are It works with transformers.

[0148] FIG. 1c illustrates the spacing between the + and - drive channels in the uplink. This is a drawing for clarification.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 1c, in the uplink, between the + drive channel and the - drive channel, The optimum spacing depends on the shape and position of the inductor inside the stylus pen. As a general design standard for a stylus pen, the spacing between the + and - drive channels is It is preferable to widen the gap (4 mm) by at least one channel.

[0150] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a signal transmission operation between a stylus pen and a touch input device. It is.

[0151] Referring to FIG. 2(a), the touch screen 20a includes a digitizer 29, a display The display panel 251 includes a sensor unit 21 and a window 22.

[0152] Among passive stylus pens, EMR (Electro-Magnetic Resonance) In the case of the EMR pen, the digitizer 29 is When a magnetic signal B is transmitted to the stylus pen 10a, a resonator included in the stylus pen 10a The circuit resonates with the magnetic signal B. Then, the digitizer 33 receives the magnetic signal B from the stylus pen 10a. Receives resonated magnetic signal B as input.

[0153] The digitizer 29 may be attached below the display panel 251 and may include a conductive antenna. Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB) with multiple loops The magnetic field generated by the antenna loop is blocked by the antenna loop. The field is generated by the magnetic field generated by the magnetic pole, which blocks eddy currents that may be generated in other electrical elements and components. Includes a ferrite sheet.

[0154] The FPCB has multiple antenna loops to detect the position where the resonant signal is input. Each antenna loop is connected to at least one other antenna loop. The FPCB has a shape overlapping in the Z-axis direction. This makes the FPCB thick. When the digitizer 29 is used, it is difficult to make the touch input device 2 thin and compact.

[0155] Such a digitizer 29 is mounted on the foldable / flexible touch input device 2. When folding occurs, the FPCB attached to the region to be folded undergoes deformation. This can occur when the wiring material is folded repeatedly to form an antenna loop. Stress is applied and can eventually lead to damage to the wiring material. Ferrite sheets are The effect of the magnetic field generated by the antenna loop on the inside of the touch input device 2 is blocked. The ferrite sheet is also thick, and deformation occurs when the touch input device 2 is folded. They are prone to breakage and can be damaged by repeated folding.

[0156] Referring to FIG. 2B, the touch screen 20b includes a display panel 251, It includes a sensor portion 21 and a window 22 .

[0157] In the case of the stylus pen 10 including the resonant circuit, the electrode (or pattern) of the sensor unit 21 is When a magnetic signal B is transmitted to the stylus pen 10, a resonant circuit included in the stylus pen 10 resonates with the magnetic signal B. Then, the electrodes (or patterns) of the sensor unit 21 are styled. It is possible to receive an input of a resonated electromagnetic signal (E and / or B) from the pen 10. The electrodes (or pads) of the sensor section 21 are made of a metal mesh with low resistance. When a magnetic turn is formed, a magnetic signal from the stylus pen 10 can be detected.

[0158] Similarly, in comparison to digitizer 29, touch screen 20b converts magnetic signals into a stylus signal. No additional units or modules are required to transmit to the Spin 10, so touch The screen 20b can be made thinner, which is advantageous in terms of manufacturing costs.

[0159] Referring to FIG. 2(c), the touch screen 20c includes a loop coil 264, a display It includes a play panel 251 , a sensor unit 21 , and a window 22 .

[0160] In the case of a stylus pen 10 including a resonant circuit, the loop coil 264 is When a magnetic signal B is transmitted to the stylus pen 10, the resonant circuit included in the stylus pen 10 resonates with the magnetic signal B. Then, the electrodes (or patterns) of the sensor unit 21 are exposed to the stylus pen 10. It can receive as input an oscillating electromagnetic signal (E and / or B).

[0161] Compared to the digitizer 29, the loop coil 264 has a magnetic field for detecting the touch position. Since it does not receive the electrical signal B, the wiring structure is simple and the touch screen 20c can be made thinner. This allows the touch input device 2 to be made thinner and smaller. 64 can be formed in various sizes and positions, so The lean 20c can also be applied to a foldable / flexible touch input device 2.

[0162] The loop coil 264 includes a substrate on which the antenna loop is located and a ferrite sheet. The antenna loop may be formed of a conductive material such as copper, silver, etc. In addition to the substrate, it may be located on the same layer as the sensor unit 21. In this case, the antenna loop High transmittance such as metal mesh, ITO, graphene, silver nanowire, etc. The antenna loop may be formed of a conductive material exhibiting low impedance. The substrate may be located under the dough, in which case the substrate does not need to be included in the loop coil 264. stomach.

[0163] In the above, the sensor unit 21 has a number of electrodes (or patterns) for detecting touch coordinates. For example, the sensor unit 21 may include a plurality of sensors for detecting touch coordinates in the first direction. a first touch electrode and a second touch electrode for detecting touch coordinates in a second direction intersecting the first direction; In FIG. 2, the sensor unit 21 is shown as a single layer. The first touch electrode and the second touch electrode may be located on different layers, or may overlap each other. The first touch electrode and the second touch electrode may be overlapped or not overlapped with each other. A separate layer may be interposed between the electrode and the second electrode, but is not limited thereto.

[0164] Referring to FIG. 2(d), the touch screen 20d includes a display panel 251, It includes a sensor portion 21 and a window 22 .

[0165] In the case of an active stylus pen 10' including a resonant circuit, the active stylus pen 1 The resonant circuit included in the active stylus pen 10′ is a power supply (e.g., Batteries (including secondary batteries) and EDLC (electric doub Resonance using a capacitor such as a LE layered capacitor Then, the electrodes of the sensor unit 21 receive the resonated electromagnetic signal (E and / or B). The sensor part 2 is made of a metal mesh with low resistance. When one electrode (or pattern) is formed, the magnetic signal from the stylus pen 10' The active stylus pen 10' resonates to generate an electromagnetic signal. Not only circuits, but also power sources are used to output electromagnetic signals (E and / or B) with a given frequency. The active stylus pen 10' may include a circuit that outputs a resonant current to the resonator. It may include any circuit that outputs an electromagnetic signal (E and / or B) having a frequency.

[0166] The touch screen 20d can be used without transmitting a magnetic signal to the stylus pen 10'. The touch screen 20 can receive electromagnetic signals from the pen 10'. d is for generating a signal for resonating the resonant circuit included in the stylus pen 10'; Since no additional units or modules are required, the touch screen 20d can be made thinner. It is possible to reduce the size of the device, and it is also advantageous in terms of power consumption and manufacturing costs.

[0167] Next, with reference to FIG. 3, a touch input device 2 according to an embodiment will be described.

[0168] FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a touch input device capable of interacting with a stylus pen. FIG.

[0169] As shown in the figure, the touch input device 2 includes a wireless communication unit 210, a memory 220, an interface A face unit 230, a power supply unit 240, a display unit 250, a touch unit 260, and a control unit The components shown in FIG. 3 are used to realize a touch input device. Although not essential, the touch input devices described in this disclosure may be any of the above listed touch input devices. It may have more or less components.

[0170] More specifically, the wireless communication unit 210 among the components wirelessly communicates with the touch input device 2. between the touch input device 2 and the system, between the touch input device 2 and another touch input device 2, or between the touch input device 2 and an external server. The wireless communication unit 210 may include one or more wireless devices that connect the touch input device 2 to one or more networks. It may include modules.

[0171] The wireless communication unit 210 includes a wireless Internet module 211 and a short-range communication The module 212 may include the following:

[0172] The wireless Internet module 211 is a module for wireless Internet connection. This may be built into the touch input device 2. 1 is adapted to transmit and receive wireless signals in a communication network using wireless Internet technology. Examples of wired Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN), -Fi(Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi(Wireless Fidelity) delity) Direct, DLNA (registered trademark) (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadb and), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Mi crowave Access), HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlin k Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed ​​Uplink) Packet Access), NR (New Radio), LTE (Long T erm Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution) -Advanced), and the wireless Internet module 211 is At least one wireless Internet technology, including Internet technologies not listed -Data will be sent and received using Internet technology.

[0173] The short range communication module 212 is Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth ICT. h (registered trademark), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification tion), Infrared Data Association (IR DA), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee (registered trademark), NFC (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi D irect, Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Se At least one of the following technologies may be used to support short-range communications: Such a short-range communication module 212 can be used for short-range wireless communication. The touch input device 2 and the wireless communication system are connected via a wireless area network (SWAN). between the touch input device 2 and a wireless communication enabled device, or between the touch input device 2 and an external server. The short-range wireless communication can support wireless communication between the network in which the server is located. The communication network is a short-range wireless personal communication network (WPNN). tworks).

[0174] Here, the wireless communication enabled device exchanges data with the touch input device 2 according to the present invention. A mobile terminal capable of (or interoperable with) For example, smartphones, tablet PCs, notebooks, etc. The near field communication module 212 is located in the vicinity of the touch input device 2. 2. Furthermore, the present invention can detect (or recognize) wireless communication-enabled devices that can communicate with the The controller 270 determines whether the detected wireless communication enabled device is a touch input device according to an embodiment. If the device is an authenticated device to communicate with touch input device 2, the data processed by touch input device 2 is At least a portion of the data is transmitted to a wireless communication-enabled device via the short-range communication module 212. Thus, a user of the wireless communication enabled device can transmit touch input to the touch sensor. Data processed by apparatus 2 may be made available via a wireless communication enabled device.

[0175] The memory 220 also stores data that supports various functions of the touch input device 2 . The memory 220 stores a number of application programs that are run by the touch input device 2. tion program or application, touch Data and commands for the operation of the input device 2 can be stored.

[0176] The interface unit 230 communicates with various types of external devices connected to the touch input device 2. The interface unit 230 serves as a passageway between the wired and wireless headsets. port, external charger port, wired / wireless data port rt), memory card port, and identification module Ports for connecting devices, audio I / O (Input / Output) ports port, video I / O port, earphone port It may include at least one of them.

[0177] The power supply unit 240, under the control of the control unit 270, applies an external power source, an internal power source, The touch input device 2 receives the power and supplies power to each component included in the touch input device 2. The unit 240 includes a battery, which may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery. It could be Teri.

[0178] The display unit 250 displays (outputs) information processed by the touch input device 2. For example, the display unit 250 displays an execution screen of an application program driven by the touch input device 2. UI (User Interface) based on screen information or such execution screen information, Can display GUI (Graphic User Interface) information .

[0179] The display unit 250 is a liquid crystal display (LCD). splay), OLED (organic light-emitting diode) ) display, e-ink display, quantum dot (q uantum-dot light-emitting display, micro LED (Light Emitting Diode) ng diode) display, etc.

[0180] The display unit 250 includes a display panel 251 for displaying images and a display The signal processing circuit 240 is connected to the display panel 251 and supplies the display panel 251 with a signal for displaying an image. For example, the display panel 251 includes a display controller 252. A plurality of pixels connected to signal lines, such as a plurality of scan lines and a plurality of data lines, A scan driver / receiver for supplying a scan signal may be located in the display controller. The controller 252 includes a data driver IC that generates a data signal to be applied to the data line and a video signal processor. A timing controller that controls the overall operation of the display unit 250, a power supply The power management IC may be included.

[0181] The touch unit 260 is applied to the touch area using a predetermined method, such as a capacitive method. As an example, the touch unit 260 may be a touch input unit. It converts changes in capacitance, voltage, or current that occur at the input potential into electrical input signals. The touch unit 260 may be configured as a touch object that applies a touch on the touch area. The touch unit 260 detects the touch position, area, and capacitance at the time of touch. Here, the touch object may be configured to be The object that applies the touch to the sensor may be, for example, a part of the user's body (fingers, palm, etc.), a passive object, etc. Passive or active stylus pens It could be.

[0182] The touch unit 260 includes a touch panel 261 including the sensor unit 21 of FIG. 61 and receives a sensing signal from the touch sensor, and the controller 270 and / or A touch controller 262 that communicates touch data to the display controller 252. include.

[0183] The touch controller 262 is a part that is connected to at least one of the first touch electrodes of the sensor unit 21 shown in FIG. a first driving / receiving unit connected to at least one of the first and second electrodes to apply a driving signal to the first and second electrodes and to receive a sensing signal from the first and second electrodes; to apply a driving signal to the at least one of the second touch electrodes and to receive a sensing signal. and a second driving / receiving unit for controlling the operation of the first driving / receiving unit and the second driving / receiving unit. and an MCU ( The device may include a micro control unit.

[0184] The touch controller 262 may be integrated with the control unit 270 (to be described later) into a single IC. The display controller 252 and the touch controller 253 may be integrated into one IC. The controller 262 is integrated with the display controller 252 and the control unit 270 in a single IC. The touch controller 262 and the control unit 270, or the touch controller 262 and a display controller 252, or a touch controller 262, The controller 252 and the control unit 270 may be integrated together and named the "control unit."

[0185] The display panel 251 and the touch panel 261 may be formed as a mutually layered structure or may be integrated. 2, a touch screen 20 may be formed on the substrate 10 and may be referred to as a touch screen 20.

[0186] The control unit 270 controls the operation of the touch input device 2 and detects the touch input device 2. In addition, the control unit 270 can output touch coordinate information corresponding to the touch sensation. The frequency of the drive signal can be changed in response to the detected result.

[0187] The control unit 270 controls the operation of the touch input device in addition to the operation related to the application program. The control unit 270 controls the overall operation of the device 2. or processes the output signal, data, information, etc., or uses the application program stored in the memory 220. By operating the program, it is possible to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user. can.

[0188] In addition, the control unit 270 executes the following to drive the application programs stored in the memory 220: It is possible to control at least some of the components shown in detail in conjunction with FIG. The control unit 270 controls the components included in the touch input device 2 to operate the application program. At least two of the elements can be operated in combination with each other.

[0189] The touch unit 260 is included in the touch input device 2 together with the display unit 250. However, the touch input device 2 may include only the touch unit 260.

[0190] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a stylus pen according to an embodiment. The stylus pens of FIG. 4 commonly include a resonant circuit portion 12 within a housing.

[0191] The resonant circuit unit 12 is an LC resonant circuit, and is connected to the touch screen 20 shown in FIG. The drive signal can resonate at the resonant frequency of the resonant circuit section 12. The signal may include a signal having a corresponding frequency (e.g., a sine wave, a square wave, etc.). For this purpose, the resonant frequency of the resonant circuit section 12 and the frequency of the drive signal are set to be the same or very similar. The resonance frequency of the stylus pens 10a and 10b must be The design values ​​of the resonant circuit unit 12 in FIG. 2(b) or FIG. When the loop coil 264 in (c) generates an electromagnetic field by a drive signal, the stylus pen 1 The resonant circuit sections 12 of the antennas 0a and 10b resonate using the signals received via changes in the magnetic field.

[0192] The elements of the stylus pens 10a and 10b may be housed in a housing. Cylinders, polygonal prisms, prisms with at least a portion curved, entasis prisms , frustum of pyramid form, circular The shape may be, but is not limited to, a truncated cone shape. The housing is hollow inside, so a stylus pen 1 such as a resonant circuit part 12 is placed inside. Such a housing may be made of a non-conductive material. It would be good if that were the case.

[0193] As shown in FIG. 4(a), the EMR type stylus pen 10a includes a resonant circuit section 12. The resonant circuit section 12 includes an inductor section 14 and a capacitor section 13. 14 is a ferrite core 115 and a coil 11 wound on the outer surface of the ferrite core 115. Includes 6.

[0194] The EMR type stylus pen 10a may further include a tip 11a. The reference character a denotes the tip of the stylus pen 10a, which is made of ferrite as shown in FIG. The ferrite core 115 may be disposed so as to penetrate the ferrite core 115, and the ferrite core 115 may be disposed so as to protrude from the ferrite core 115. The tip 11a may be a non-conductor or a conductor, such as a conductive gold. The electrode core may be made of metal or hard resin mixed with conductive powder. It does not matter whether 1 a is electrically connected to the resonant circuit unit 12 .

[0195] The ferrite core 115 may be, for example, a cylindrical ferrite material. The tip core 115 has a predetermined diameter (for example, 1 mm) for inserting and passing the tip 11a. Alternatively, the ferrite core 115 may have a cylindrical shape, a multi-layered shape, or the like. Square pillars, pillars with at least a part of a curved surface, trussed pillars, truncated pyramids, truncated cones, truncated cones, etc. It may be formed in a toroid, ring shape, or the like.

[0196] The coil 116 may be wound over the entire axial length of the ferrite core 115, or The coil 116 may be wound over a portion of its length. The coil 116 is electrically connected to the capacitor section 13. It is tied.

[0197] The capacitor section 13 may include a plurality of capacitors connected in parallel. Each of the capacitors may have a different capacitance and may be trimmed during the manufacturing process. may be trimmed.

[0198] As shown in Figure 4(b), an ECR (Electrically Coupled The stylus pen 10b of the resonance type has a conductive tip 11b and a resonant circuit. The resonant circuit section 12 includes an inductor section 14 and a capacitor section 13 and is connected to a ground ( The inductor section 14 may be connected to a ferrite core 115 and a ferrite It includes a coil 116 wound on the outer surface of a core 115 .

[0199] The conductive tip (11b) is made entirely or at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., metal, conductive The conductive material may be made of, but is not limited to, conductive rubber, conductive fabric, conductive silicone, etc. I can't.

[0200] The coil 116 may be wound over the entire axial length of the ferrite core 115, or The coil 116 may be wound over a portion of its length. The coil 116 is electrically connected to the capacitor section 13. It is tied.

[0201] The capacitor section 13 may include a plurality of capacitors connected in parallel. Each of the capacitors may have a different capacitance and may be trimmed during the manufacturing process. may be trimmed.

[0202] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a specific example of the inductor portion of the stylus pen shown in FIG. 4(a) and (b). FIG.

[0203] Referring to FIG. 5, the inductor section 14 includes a ferrite core 115 and a ferrite core 1 15 includes a coil 116 wound around it.

[0204] At this time, the inductance of the inductor unit 14 is expressed by the following formula 1. > is determined by.

[0205]

number

[0206] As can be seen from Equation 1, the inductance (L) is determined by the magnetic permeability of the ferrite core 115. The permeability is proportional to the cross-sectional area of ​​the coil 116 and the number of turns. The winding length of the coil 116 is inversely proportional to the winding length of the coil 116.

[0207] In the resonant circuit unit 12 housed in the stylus pen shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. Therefore, the design of the inductor section 14 is very important. As shown in Figure 6, inductance (L) and Q factor are very important parameters. Here, the Q value is a quantity that indicates the coil characteristics as a resonant circuit element, and is expressed as Q=2nfL / R. Here, L and R are the inductance and resistance of the coil, respectively, and f is The higher the Q value of the coil, the sharper the resonance characteristics can be obtained.

[0208] In the design of the stylus pen shown in FIG. 4(a) and (b), L is the length of the stylus to be used. It has a self-resonance frequency that is sufficiently large for the frequency The Q value should preferably have a maximum value at the frequency to be used. To meet this requirement, the material of the ferrite core, the type of coil wire, and the winding method ( The diameter of the thin pen must be optimized. What is needed is a way to obtain a high output signal while maintaining the same quality.

[0209] In the following embodiments, various ferrite core materials, coil wire types, and winding methods are used. (winding scheme) is the most optimized stylus pen design method We will explain about this.

[0210] (1) Ferrite core material The material of the ferrite core used in this embodiment is manganese (Mn), nickel (N i) was used.

[0211] (2) Wire type The types of coil wire used in this embodiment are enameled wire and Litz wire. .

[0212] As shown in FIG. 7, the enameled wire 100 is made of an insulating enamel 102 on the surface of a copper wire 101. This is an electric wire made by covering it with a material and heating it at high temperatures, and is used in electrical equipment, communication equipment, electric meters, etc. In this embodiment, the total thickness (T) is 0.2 mm, and the wire diameter is An enameled wire with a diameter (Φ) of 0.18 mm and a coating thickness (t) of 0.01 mm was used.

[0213] As shown in FIG. 8, the Litz wire 200 is a thin insulating wire with a diameter of about 0.1 mm. A number of wires 100 (e.g., enameled wire) are twisted together to make one wire, and nylon is then applied to the wire. The Litz wire 200 is a special insulated wire with an insulating coating 201 made of a material such as a ferrite or carbide. This reduces the skin effect, and it is used in coils in high-frequency circuits.

[0214] In this embodiment, the total thickness (T) is 0.2 mm, the wire diameter (Φ) is 0.06 mm, A Litz wire with a sheath thickness (t) of 0.007 mm was used.

[0215] (3) Winding method In the embodiment of the present invention, sufficient inductance is achieved in the limited space of a stylus pen. In order to obtain a sufficient value (i.e., a sufficient number of turns), a winding method having a multi-layer winding structure is used. Specifically, as shown in (A) and (B) of FIG. 9, two types of multi-layer A winding method was used.

[0216] The winding method in Figure 9(A) is the simplest winding method. Once the lower layer winding is completed, the layer immediately above it is wound. Sequential layer winding method (sequential layer winding s In this case, the (A) method in Fig. 9 is a method in which the winding of the previous layer ends directly above the This is the method in which the winding of the layer begins, and hereinafter this will be referred to as the U-type winding method.

[0217] The winding method shown in FIG. 9B is a method in which adjacent winding layers are wound alternately (alternate A 1-layer winding scheme is used in which adjacent layers of windings are jig-fitted. This is a method in which the wire is wound in a zigzag shape. Specifically, the second layer is wound on top of the first layer, and then the third layer is wound. After winding between the first and second layer windings and winding the fourth layer winding on top of the second layer winding The fifth layer of winding is wound between the second and fourth layers of winding. The ZAG type winding scheme can minimize the voltage difference between the windings on the adjacent layers, Reduce winding self-capacitance At this time, the winding self-cage, which is a type of parasitic capacitance, can be eliminated. Capacitance is the electric field energy stored in the winding. is a parameter indicating the energy.

[0218] Comparative experiment 1 (Comparison of characteristic values ​​by material) The coil wire type is enameled wire, and the coil is wound using the U-type winding method. The Q value was measured by changing the material of the tocore to manganese, nickel, and magnesium.

[0219] As a result of the measurement, there was almost no difference in the Q value of each core material, and the measured Q value was also The level was far below what we could have hoped for.

[0220] Comparative experiment 2 (Comparison of characteristic values ​​by winding type) The ferrite core material is manganese (Mn), and the coil is wound in a U-type winding method. Inductor 1 and Inductor 2 are made with enameled wire and Litz wire, respectively. The Q value of ductor 2 was measured.

[0221] Figure 8 shows the E4980A precision meter from KEYSIGHT TECHNOGIES. Inductor 1 and inductor 2 measured by changing the frequency through an LCR meter 13 is a diagram showing the Q value of the second capacitor.

[0222] In Fig. 10, a is inductor 1 (manganese core / enamel wire / U-type winding method) ) is a waveform showing the change in Q value with respect to frequency, and b is a waveform showing the change in Q value with respect to frequency This is a waveform showing the change in Q value versus frequency for a Litz wire / U-type winding method.

[0223] Inductor 2 made of Litz wire has a Q of 0.01 at a frequency of about 400 kHz (frequency f1). The value is almost the maximum value, and inductor 1 made of enameled wire, the frequency is around 150 kHz. At wave number (frequency f2), the Q value is almost at its maximum value.

[0224] Comparing Figure 10a and b, the maximum Q value of inductor 2 is higher than that of inductor 1. Therefore, the resonant circuit of the stylus pen is It can be seen that Litz wire is superior to enameled wire for use as an inductor coil.

[0225] However, the maximum Q value of inductor 2 measured in comparison experiment 2 was also below the target value required for commercialization (Q This was only about half the level of the target.

[0226] Comparative experiment 3 (Comparison of characteristic values ​​by winding method) The ferrite core material is manganese (Mn), and the wire type is enameled wire. Three inductors were manufactured using Litz wire with different winding methods, U-type and zigzag types. The Q value of inductor 5 was then measured.

[0227] Figure 11 shows the E4980A precision oscilloscope from KEYSIGHT TECHNOGIES. Inductor 3 or Inductor 4 measured by changing the frequency through an ion LCR meter 1 is a diagram showing the Q value of ductor 5.

[0228] In Figure 11, a is inductor 3 (manganese core / enamel wire / U-type winding method) ) is a waveform showing the change in the Q value with respect to frequency, and b is a waveform showing the change in the Q value with respect to frequency This is a waveform showing the change in Q value against frequency (enameled wire / zigzag type winding method), c is the frequency of inductor 5 (manganese core / litz wire / zigzag type winding method) 4 is a waveform showing the change in the Q value.

[0229] As can be seen from the waveform in Figure 11c, the inductor manufactured using the Litz wire / zigzag winding method In the case of 5, the Q value reaches its maximum value at a frequency of about 300 kHz (frequency f3). Inductor 4 made with wire / zigzag winding method and inductor 5 made with enameled wire / U-type winding method Inductor 3 showed a maximum Q value at a frequency of about 150 kHz (frequency f2). vinegar.

[0230] In addition, by comparing a, b, and c in Figure 11, the maximum Q value of inductor 5 is This is about 1.5 times higher than the maximum Q value and more than twice the maximum Q value of inductor 3. Therefore, the winding method of the inductor that forms the resonant circuit of the stylus pen is ,It can be seen that the zigzag type winding method is superior to the U type winding method.

[0231] However, the inductor 5 (manganese core / litz wire / zigzag tube) measured in the comparative experiment 2 This is only about 3 / 4 of the target value (Qtarget) required for commercialization of the 100%-wound type. It was.

[0232] Comparative experiment 4 (Comparison of characteristic values ​​by core material) In this embodiment, manganese and nickel are used as the material for the ferrite core. The magnetic permeability of manganese is known to be 300-5000, while that of galvanne is 200-300. is.

[0233] The manganese used in this embodiment has a magnetic permeability about 15 times higher than that of nickel, so the coil Assuming that the cross-sectional area and length of each are the same, the number of The advantage of this is that the number of windings in a nickel-nickel alloy can be reduced by about four times. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the number of windings alone, it is more effective to use manganese than nickel. It becomes clear that...

[0234] On the other hand, the inductor section 14 has a complex structure including a coil wound around a core. , additional parasitic capacitances are formed. These parasitic capacitances reduce Q As the value decreases, there is the problem of reducing the amplitude of the resonant signal.

[0235] The parasitic capacitance formed in the inductor section 14 is between the wound coil and the core. However, as mentioned above, the zigzag type winding method is used to prevent this. This reduces the parasitic capacitance between the wound coils.

[0236] On the other hand, in this embodiment, in order to reduce the parasitic capacitance between the core and the coil, The core material was tested to have a lower dielectric constant than that of the nickel core. It was confirmed that this is the optimal material for light cores.

[0237] Important physical properties of manganese and nickel, which are primarily used as ferrite core elements The magnetic property is the permeability, which is the inductance as in Equation 1. However, manganese and nickel as ferrite elements have a significant effect on the resistance. In the In fact, in the case of nickel, there is so little relevant information even in the data sheets provided by the manufacturers. It is.

[0238] In this embodiment, in order to confirm the dielectric constant of manganese and nickel, KEYSIGHT Using the E4980A precision LCR meter from TECHNOGIES The permittivity of manganese and nickel was measured using The results are shown in Table 1 below.

[0239] [Table 1]

[0240] Measurement 1 and Measurement 2 were performed using the same KEYSIGHT TECHNOGIES E4980A. Measurement 1 was measured using a precision LCR meter. The dielectric constants are calculated automatically by the measurement software. According to measurement 1, the dielectric constant of manganese is It is noted that the dielectric constant of nickel is not measured, although the dielectric constant is 2400.

[0241] Measurement 2 measures the capacitance, area, and distance between the ferrite cores to calculate the dielectric constant According to the method described above, the dielectric constant of manganese is 8300, and that of nickel is 8300. The dielectric constant was measured to be 2.

[0242] There is a large difference in the dielectric constant between measurements 1 and 2, especially in the case of measurement 2. It was confirmed that there was a considerable error due to the persistence, area, distance, etc. However, measurement 1 and The results of measurement 2 showed that nickel has a dielectric constant at least 1 / 1000 smaller than that of manganese. It becomes clear that...

[0243] In comparative experiment 4, the material of the ferrite core was changed to nickel and the wire type was changed to Litz wire. Inductor 6 and 7 were manufactured by changing the winding method to U type and zigzag type. The Q value of the inductor 7 was measured.

[0244] Figure 12 shows the E4980A precision oscilloscope from KEYSIGHT TECHNOGIES. Inductor 6 and inductor 7 were measured by changing the frequency through an ion LCR meter. 1 is a diagram showing the Q value of Kuta 7.

[0245] In FIG. 12, a is inductor 6 (nickel core / litz wire / U-type winding method) a is a waveform showing the change in the Q value with respect to the frequency of the inductor 7 (nickel core / ribbon) 4 is a waveform showing the change in Q value versus frequency for a 100-V AC / 100-V DC inductor (zigzag type winding method).

[0246] As can be seen from the waveform in Figure 12b, it is manufactured using a nickel core / Litz wire / zigzag winding method. In the case of inductor 7, the Q value reaches almost the maximum value at a frequency of about 400 kHz (frequency f5). Inductor 6, which is made with nickel core / Litz wire / U-type winding method, has a resistance of 200 The Q value reaches its maximum value at a frequency of around 100 kHz (frequency f6). As a result, it was found that the maximum Q value of inductor 7 was approximately twice as high as that of inductor 6. I understand.

[0247] On the other hand, inductor 7 (nickel core / litz wire / zigzag tie) measured in comparison experiment 4 The maximum Q value of the gyro coil winding method has almost reached the target value (Qtarget) required for commercialization. I realized that...

[0248] In the above-described Comparative Experiments 1 to 4, the material of the ferrite core, the type of coil wire, etc. By changing the combination of the type and winding scheme, The results of the test showed that the nickel core, Litz wire, and zigzag type The highest inductance is obtained when the inductor part of the capacitive resonant stylus pen is designed using the winding method. It was found that the Q value could be obtained. It was found that the maximum Q value of the FET reaches the target value (Qtarget) for commercialization.

[0249] On the other hand, in this embodiment, a nickel core is used as the ferrite core, and the wire of the core The experiment used Litz wire as the core, but in addition to the nickel core, ferrite core was also used. Uses a material with a dielectric constant of 1000 or less, and has two or more insulated wires in one coil other than Litz wire. Similar results were obtained when wires were used in the form of covering the strands. It will be possible.

[0250] In the following, a touch input device in a pen and touch input system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. Before we go into the details of where to place the stylus, let us first consider how the position of the stylus on the touch screen affects the display. The output voltage (V Explain why out) changes.

[0251] FIG. 13 shows the CVA (C The output voltage (Vout) of the apacitor voltage amplitude changes. 1 is a schematic diagram for explaining a splitting.

[0252] Referring to FIG. 13, the CVA is determined according to the position of the stylus pen 10 on the touch screen. The reason for the different outputs is that the stylus pen 10 is located on both sides of the sensing line. The problem is that the impedance ratio of

[0253] Metal Mesh touch screen based on the long axis of a conventional touch screen The resistance (R) of the sensor is about 1.2k (ohm), and the capacitor (C) is about 250p It's F.

[0254] Based on 10 distributed models, the driving frequency is 30 At 0 kHz, the impedance of the capacitor ) is about 200 times the resistance (120(ohm) vs. 1 / (2π*300k*25pF)= 21k(ohm)). Therefore, the capacitor is the main This is the cause.

[0255] FIG. 14 shows the output voltage (Vout1 , Vout2) are different. 15 is a diagram for explaining the position of the stylus pen 10 in FIG. 13. Therefore, the voltage sensing detects that the output voltages of the CVA (Vout1, Vout2) are different. 13 is a diagram for explaining voltage sensing.

[0256] 14 and 15, depending on the position of the stylus pen 10 on the sensing line, The output voltage of the VA is different. That is, the closer the stylus pen 10 is to the sensing circuit unit 50, The output voltage of the CVA is large, and the output voltage of the CVA decreases as it moves away from the sensing circuit unit 50. It becomes.

[0257] Hereinafter, touch input devices according to various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. will be explained.

[0258] FIG. 16 is a schematic diagram of a sensor unit 100 of a touch input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. This is a schematic diagram.

[0259] The touch input device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is a portrait type. Such a portrait-type touch input device may be a portrait-type touch input device. The width is smaller than the height, and a control unit (not shown) that controls the sensor unit 100 is For example, such a touch input device may be in the shape of a smartphone. handle.

[0260] The sensor unit 100 is capable of detecting the position of an object such as a finger placed on the screen. Instead, the stylus pen 10 shown in FIG. 1a positioned on the screen can be driven. , detects a signal (stylus pen signal) emitted from the stylus pen and displays it on the screen The position of the placed stylus pen can be detected.

[0261] The sensor unit 100 includes a number of patterns (or a number of electrodes).

[0262] The sensor unit 100 has a number of first to fourth patterns 101, 102, 103, and 104. It may include.

[0263] The first pattern 101 has a shape extending along an arbitrary first direction y. The first direction is The first pattern 101 may be in the long axis direction of the screen of the touch input device. The first pattern 101 may be named as a first pattern TX (transverse TX) along an arbitrary first direction y. The electrical pathway may have a predetermined shape formed therein.

[0264] The second pattern 102 has a shape extending along the first direction y, and is aligned with the first pattern 101. The second pattern 101 is disposed adjacent to the first pattern 101 and is spaced a predetermined distance from the first pattern 101. The second pattern 102 may be named DTX (Dummy TX). The pattern 101 has a predetermined shape in which an electrical path is formed along the first direction y. That's fine.

[0265] The third pattern 103 has a shape extending along a second direction x different from the first direction. The second direction x may be perpendicular to the first direction y and may be in the minor axis direction of the screen of the touch input device. The third pattern 103 may also be named ARX (Active RX). The third pattern 103 has a predetermined shape in which an electrical path is formed along an arbitrary second direction x. may have

[0266] The fourth pattern 104 has a shape extending along the second direction x and is aligned with the third pattern 103. The fourth pattern 102 is disposed adjacent to the third pattern 103 and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the third pattern 103. The fourth pattern 104 may be named DRX (dummy RX). The turn 103 is adjacent to the second direction x, and the electrical path is formed in a predetermined shape. good.

[0267] The third and fourth patterns 103 and 104 are disposed on the first and second patterns 101 and 102. The first and second patterns 101 and 102 are disposed at a predetermined distance from each other. The sensor portion in which the first to fourth patterns are arranged on the same layer will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

[0268] The plurality of first patterns 101 are arranged along a second direction x, and the plurality of second patterns 102 are arranged along a second direction x. The third patterns 103 are also arranged in the second direction x. A large number of fourth patterns 104 are also arranged along the first direction y.

[0269] The first pattern 101 extends along a first direction y and the third pattern 103 extends along a second direction x. Since the first direction y is longer than the second direction x, the number of the first patterns 101 is large. The number of the third patterns 103 is smaller than the number of the first patterns 101. The number of channels is less than the number of channels of a majority of the third patterns 103 .

[0270] Here, the number of the multiple first patterns 101 and the number of the multiple third patterns 103 are It may be increased or decreased depending on the size of the screen of the input device.

[0271] The multiple second patterns 102 correspond one-to-one to the multiple first patterns 101 and have the same individual The other end (or the second side end) of each of the multiple second patterns 102 may be , are electrically connected to each other through a conductive pattern. Here, the conductive pattern is Metal Mesh or Silver Trace ) may be.

[0272] One end (or a first side end) of the second patterns 102 is electrically connected to a control unit (not shown). Here, as shown in FIG. 17, a number of second patterns 102 may be connected to each other. One end of each of the two or more second patterns 102 may be electrically connected to each other via a conductive pattern. With this configuration, the number of channels in the multiple second patterns 102 is the same as that in the multiple first patterns. The number of channels in the second pattern 102 may be reduced to half that of the first pattern 101. The two or more second patterns 102 may be adjacent to each other.

[0273] Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 18, one end of each of the second patterns 102 is individually It may be connected to one conductive pattern.

[0274] Referring again to FIG. 16, a number of third patterns 103 are arranged along the first direction y. Therefore, the number of the multiple third patterns 103 is greater than the number of the multiple first patterns 101. Therefore, the number of channels in the third pattern 103 is the same as the number of channels in the first pattern 101. More than the number of channels.

[0275] The fourth patterns 104 correspond one-to-one to the third patterns 103 and have the same individual The other end (or the second side end) of each of the fourth patterns 104 may be , are electrically connected via the conductive pattern.

[0276] In the sensor unit 100 of the touch input device shown in FIG. The turn 101 and the multiple third patterns 103 are essentially the touch of a finger-like object. To this end, a touch driving signal is applied to the first patterns 101. The touch driving electrodes (TX electrodes) are connected to the touch sensing electrodes 103. It can operate on receiving touch sense electrodes (RX electrodes, or touch receiving electrodes). Of course, it can also work the other way around.

[0277] The sensor unit 100 of the touch input device shown in FIG. 16 drives the stylus pen. In order to perform sensing by detecting the first through fourth patterns, 101, 102, 103, and 104 may be used in various combinations. The combination is as shown in below. In below, "1" indicates the first pattern of many "2" represents multiple second patterns 102; "3" represents multiple third patterns 103; The "3" and "4" indicate multiple fourth patterns 104.

[0278] [Table 2]

[0279] Referring to Table 2 above, in various combinations (No. 1 to No. 32), The first pattern of numbers 101 and the third pattern of numbers 103 are formed by touching an object such as a finger. Specifically, the first patterns 101 are used to sense the touch. The third pattern 103 acts as a touch receiving electrode. Well, the opposite is also possible.

[0280] At least one of the first to fourth patterns 101, 102, 103, and 104 Or two of them act as stylus driving electrodes for driving a stylus pen. At least one of the first to fourth patterns 101, 102, 103, and 104 can be One or two patterns are used to form a current loop for driving the stylus pen. For example, the X-axis drive can drive a number of first patterns 101 and a number of second patterns 102. 02, the Y-axis drive is a number of third patterns 103 and a number of fourth patterns 10 4. The drive of the stylus pen may be either X-axis drive or Y-axis drive. Either one is possible, or both are possible.

[0281] At least one of the first to fourth patterns 101, 102, 103, and 104 Or the second is a sensor for sensing the stylus pen signal emitted from the stylus pen. For example, it can be used to sense the signal of a stylus pen. In order to achieve this, both X-axis sensing and Y-axis sensing are required, so many first to fourth patterns are required. Two of the patterns 101, 102, 103, and 104 can be used. X-axis The sensing is performed on either one of a number of first patterns 101 or a number of second patterns 102. The Y-axis sensing may be performed by detecting a number of third patterns 103 and a number of fourth patterns 104. It may be any one of them.

[0282] In the above Table 2, the "uplink signal strength" refers to the signal strength shown in Figure 1a. It means the magnitude of the drive signal for driving the stylus pen 10. A pen driving signal is applied to a number of first patterns 101 and a number of second patterns 102. When comparing the signal strength received by the stylus pen, we see that there are many second patterns. When a stylus pen driving signal is applied to the first pattern 102, the stylus pen is driven by the first pattern 101. The uplink signal is relatively larger than when the pen drive signal is applied.

[0283] This is because the other ends (or second side ends) of the second patterns 102 are electrically connected. By appropriately selecting two or more second patterns to which the stylus pen driving signal is applied, At least one current loop is formed, but the other end of the first pattern 101 is (or the second end) are not electrically connected to each other, so no current loop can be formed. When a current flows through each of the first patterns 101, the RC of each of the first patterns 101 becomes Since the first patterns 101 are charged, one end (or the first The current cannot flow well from the other end (or the first end) to the other end (or the second end). In addition, the stylus pen driving signal applied through the first patterns 101 is capacitive. The current is transmitted to a number of second patterns 102 in which current loops are formed via active coupling. At this time, signal attenuation occurs due to capacitive coupling.

[0284] Similarly, when a stylus pen driving signal is applied to a number of fourth patterns 104, When the stylus pen driving signal is applied to the third pattern 103, the uplink signal is Contrastingly larger.

[0285] In the above table 2, the "downlink signal size" is 1a indicates the magnitude of the stylus pen signal received from the stylus pen 10. The stylus pen signal is transmitted through a number of first patterns 101 and a number of second patterns 102. When comparing the magnitude of the received signals, it is found that the signals are sent through multiple second patterns 102. When a stylus pen signal is received, the stylus pen is The downlink signal is relatively louder than the received signal.

[0286] The reason is that the other ends (second side ends) of the second patterns 102 are electrically connected to each other. A current loop is formed at the other end (first side end) of the multiple first patterns 101. are not electrically connected to each other, and in particular, current flows through capacitive coupling. The stylus pen signal is fed from the second pattern 102 having the loops to the first pattern 103. This is because the downlink signal is transmitted to the node 101, causing attenuation of the downlink signal.

[0287] Similarly, when a stylus pen signal is received via a number of fourth patterns 104, When the stylus pen signal is received via the third pattern 103 of the number of downlink signals, The number is relatively larger.

[0288] In the above table 2, "stylus additional channel" refers to the touch sensor Do I need to configure an additional channel for the stylus besides the sensing? This means driving and sensing of the stylus pen. In the case where multiple second patterns 102 and / or multiple fourth patterns 104 are used for requires additional channels (shown as "Yes" in Table 2). A plurality of first patterns 101 and / or When using the third pattern 103, no additional channel is required ("None" in ). (shown in ).

[0289] Below are some of the various combinations (No. 1 to No. 32) in Table 2 above. Examples are described in detail below, where combinations not described are subject to the following detailed description. , as will be well understood by those skilled in the art.

[0290] In No. 1, a number of first patterns 101 are used for touch sensing of an object. The touch sensor is used as a touch driving electrode for detecting a stylus pen signal. The second pattern 102 is used as a sensing electrode to drive a stylus pen. The third pattern 103 is used as a stylus driving electrode for detecting the stylus. The touch sensing electrode is used for the touch sensing of the stylus pen signal. The fourth pattern is used as a stylus sensing electrode for sensing. When the resistor 104 is electrically floating, That is, the other ends (second side ends) of the fourth patterns 104 are electrically connected to each other. The fourth patterns 104 are connected to one end (first side end) of the fourth patterns 104. It may mean that there is no

[0291] In the case of No. 1, a large number of second patterns 102 are used as stylus driving electrodes, The magnitude of the uplink signal is relatively large. Since turn 103 is used as a stylus sensing electrode, the magnitude of the downlink signal is relatively In addition, a large number of second patterns 102 are used separately as stylus driving electrodes. Therefore, an additional channel is required to drive the stylus pen. No additional channel for pen sensing is required.

[0292] In No. 4, a number of first patterns 101 are used for touch sensing of an object. The second patterns 102 are used as touch drive electrodes for a stylus pen. The electrode is used as a stylus driving electrode for driving the stylus pen. The third pattern 103 is used as a stylus sensing electrode for stimulating the touch panel. It is used as a touch sensing electrode for touch sensing of objects. The fourth pattern of numbers 104 is a stylus sensing pattern for sensing a stylus pen signal. Used as an electrode.

[0293] In the case of No. 4, a large number of second patterns 102 are used as stylus driving electrodes, The magnitude of the uplink signal is relatively large. Since turn 104 is used as a stylus sensing electrode, the magnitude of the downlink signal is relatively In addition, a large number of second patterns 102 are arranged to form stylus driving electrodes and stylus sensors. The fourth pattern 104 is used separately as a stylus sensing electrode. Since a stylus pen is used, an additional channel is required for driving and sensing the stylus pen. do.

[0294] In No. 8, a number of first patterns 101 are used for touch sensing of an object. The second patterns 102 are used as touch drive electrodes for a stylus pen. The third pattern is used as a stylus sensing electrode for sensing signals. 103 is used as a touch sensing electrode for touch sensing of an object. The fourth pattern 104 is a stylus driving signal for driving a stylus pen. Stylus sensing for sensing stylus pen signals while being used as a moving electrode Used as an electrode.

[0295] In the case of No. 8, a large number of fourth patterns 104 are used as stylus driving electrodes, The magnitude of the uplink signal is relatively large. Since turn 104 is used as a stylus sensing electrode, the magnitude of the downlink signal is relatively In addition, a large number of second patterns 102 are used separately as stylus sensing electrodes. The fourth patterns 104 are separately used as stylus driving electrodes and stylus sensing electrodes. Since a stylus pen is used, an additional channel is required for driving and sensing the stylus pen. do.

[0296] In No. 12, a number of first patterns 101 are used for touch sensing of an object. The second patterns 102 are used as touch driving electrodes for the stylus spacer. The electrode is used as a stylus driving electrode to drive the sensor, and also serves to transmit the stylus pen signal. The third pattern 103 is used as a stylus sensing electrode for sensing the stylus. , used as a touch sensing electrode for touch sensing of an object; and The fourth pattern 104 is a stylus driving electrode for driving a stylus pen. and as a stylus sensing electrode for sensing a stylus pen signal. It is used.

[0297] In the case of No. 12, a number of second and fourth patterns 102 and 104 are formed as stylus driving electrodes. Since the uplink signal is used as a signal, the magnitude of the uplink signal is relatively large. 02 and a number of fourth patterns 104 are used as stylus sensing electrodes, The magnitude of the signal is relatively large. The fourth pattern 104 is used separately as a stylus driving electrode and a stylus sensing electrode. It is used separately as a driving electrode and a stylus sensing electrode, so it can drive and sense the stylus pen. A separate additional channel is required for the signaling.

[0298] In No. 13, a number of first patterns 101 are used for touch sensing of an object. and a stylus for driving a stylus pen. A stylus sensing electrode is used as a driving electrode and is used to sense a stylus pen signal. The third pattern 103 is used as a pole for touch sensing of the object. and a stylus pen signal sensing electrode for sensing the stylus pen signal. The second and fourth patterns 102, 104 are used as the image sensing electrodes. becomes electrically floating.

[0299] In the case of No. 13, a large number of first patterns 101 are used as stylus driving electrodes. , the magnitude of the uplink signal is relatively small. Since the pattern 103 is used as a stylus sensing electrode, the magnitude of the downlink signal is The first patterns 101 are arranged to form a stylus driving electrode and a stylus. The third pattern 103 is used as a stylus sensing electrode. Therefore, there is no need for an additional channel for driving and sensing the stylus pen.

[0300] In No. 17, a number of first patterns 101 are used for touch sensing of an object. and a touch driving electrode for sensing a stylus pen signal. The third pattern 103 is used as a touch sensing electrode. It is used as a touch sensing electrode for touch sensing and to drive a stylus pen. It is used as a stylus driving electrode for sensing the stylus pen signal. The second and fourth patterns 102, 104 are used as the image sensing electrodes. becomes electrically floating.

[0301] In the case of No. 17, a large number of third patterns 103 are used as stylus driving electrodes. , the magnitude of the uplink signal is relatively small. Since the pattern 103 is used as a stylus sensing electrode, the magnitude of the downlink signal is In addition, a large number of first patterns 101 are used as stylus sensing electrodes, Since the third pattern 103 is used as a stylus driving electrode and a stylus sensing electrode, Therefore, there is no need for an additional channel for driving and sensing the stylus pen.

[0302] In No. 21, a number of first patterns 101 are used for touch sensing of an object. and a stylus for driving a stylus pen. A stylus sensing electrode is used as a driving electrode and is used to sense a stylus pen signal. The third pattern 103 is used as a pole for touch sensing of the object. It is used as a touch sensing electrode for driving a stylus pen. A stylus sensing electrode is used as a moving electrode and is for sensing a stylus pen signal. The second and fourth patterns 102 and 104 are electrically It becomes loading.

[0303] In the case of No. 21, a number of first and third patterns 101 and 103 are used as stylus driving electrodes. Since the first pattern 10 is used as a single pattern, the magnitude of the uplink signal is relatively small. Since the third pattern 103 and the multiple third patterns 104 are used as stylus sensing electrodes, the downlink signal The magnitude of the signal is relatively small. and a stylus sensing electrode, and a number of third patterns 103 are used as stylus driving electrodes and Since the stylus is used as a sensing electrode and a driving electrode for the stylus pen, No additional channels are needed.

[0304] Among the various combinations (No.1 to No.32) in above, Nos.1, 5, 9, 25, and 29 are in the "Stylus Addition Channel" column and driving is "Yes" and there is no sensing. , 29 is a plurality of first and third patterns 101, 10 for sensing a stylus pen. 3 to drive the stylus pen using a number of second and / or fourth patterns 102, When the stylus pen is driven, a number of second and / or fourth patterns 102, 1 Even with the 04, it can be somewhat difficult to create a magnetic field to resonate the stylus pen. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17, one end (first side end) of two or more adjacent second patterns is electrically connected to the second pattern. Similarly, one end (first side) of two or more adjacent fourth patterns can be electrically connected. In this way, the stylus pen can be driven. This has the advantage that it reduces the number of additional channels required to operate the system.

[0305] A control unit (not shown) or a controller (not shown) controls the sensor unit 100 . A controller (not shown) is electrically connected to the sensor unit 100 and controls the operation of the sensor unit 100. The connection between the controller (not shown) and the sensor unit 100 is conductive. The electrical connections may be made via traces.

[0306] Here, the controller (not shown) is the touch controller 262 shown in FIG. The controller (not shown) may be, but is not limited to, the controller shown in FIG. The touch controller 262 and the display controller 252 are integrated. 3. Alternatively, the touch controller 262 and the controller 270 shown in FIG. The touch controller 262 and the display controller shown in FIG. The controller 252 and the controller 270 may be integrated. The controller (not shown) may be a separate controller included in the sensor unit 100. Therefore, the controller (not shown) in the present invention corresponds to the touch controller shown in FIG. The present invention is not limited to the sensor unit 100, but may be modified in various ways. The one capable of controlling the sensor unit in the following embodiments is named "controller." That's fine.

[0307] Specifically, as shown in No. 1 to No. 32 in Table 2 above, the control unit (not shown) , a touch driving signal is applied to the first patterns 101, and a touch driving signal is applied to the third patterns 102. 03 for receiving a touch sensing signal.

[0308] The control unit (not shown) controls the multiple At least one of the first pattern 101 to the fourth pattern 104 is selected as the starting point. An ink pen driving signal is applied to the first pattern 101 to the fourth pattern 104. The present invention is for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal in at least one of the patterns That's fine.

[0309] The control unit (not shown) controls the above multiple items as shown in No. 13 to No. 32 in Table 2 above. At least one of the first patterns 101 or the third patterns 103 The input / output terminal may be for applying a stylus pen drive signal in a line.

[0310] The control unit (not shown) corresponds to No. 1 to 3, 5 to 7, 9 to 11, and 13 to 15 in Table 2 above. , 17-19, 21-23, 25-27, 29-31, etc., 101 or at least one of the third patterns 103. It may be for receiving a pen sensing signal.

[0311] The control unit (not shown) controls the multiple At least one of the multiple second patterns 102 or the multiple fourth patterns 104 The input / output terminal may be for applying a stylus pen drive signal in a line.

[0312] The control unit (not shown) corresponds to No. 2-4, 6-8, 10-12, 14-1 in Table 2 above. 6, 19-20, 22-24, 26-28, 30-32, etc. At least one of the fourth patterns 102 or the fourth patterns 104 is a styler. It may be for receiving a pen sensing signal.

[0313] A control unit (not shown) controls the first pattern 101 to the fourth pattern 104. At least one of the patterns is selected as a pen driving electrode, and the selected pen driving electrode The electrode may be adapted to apply a stylus pen drive signal. At least one of the first pattern 101 to the fourth pattern 104 The reason for selecting the electrode for driving the pen is that the touch screen 2 of the touch input device 2 shown in FIG. The position of the stylus pen 10 on the screen 20 may change depending on the position of the stylus pen 10. The pattern selected when in the hover state is based on the stylus's contact The pattern selected when the When the stylus pen is in a hover state, the control unit (not shown) controls the first and second patterns. One of the electrodes 101 and 102 is selected as a pen driving electrode, and when the stylus pen is in contact with the In the case of the pen driving electrode, either one of the third and fourth patterns 103 and 104 is used as the pen driving electrode. Of course, the opposite is also possible.

[0314] A control unit (not shown) controls the first pattern 101 to the fourth pattern 104. At least two of the patterns are selected as pen sensing electrodes, and the selected pen sensing electrodes are A stylus pen signal emitted from the stylus pen is sensed through a sensing electrode. Here, the plurality of first patterns 101 may be arranged to be slicing. At least two of the first and second patterns 104 are used as electrodes for pen sensing. The selection is made by using a stylus on the touch screen 20 of the touch input device 2 of FIG. The position of the stylus pen may change depending on the position of the stylus pen. The pattern selected when the stylus is in contact with the In some cases, the selected pattern may be different. For example, the control unit (not shown) When the stylus pen is in a hover state, either the first or second pattern 101, 102 Select one of the electrodes as the pen sensing electrode, and when the stylus pen is in contact, , one of the third and fourth patterns 103 and 104 is selected as a pen sensing electrode. Of course, the opposite is also possible.

[0315] FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram of a sensor unit 100' of a touch input device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

[0316] The touch input device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a landscape type. ) type touch input device. Such a landscape type touch input device The width is greater than the height, and a control unit (not shown) that controls the sensor unit 100' is provided. For example, such a touch input device may be in the form of a tablet PC. It can respond to the situation.

[0317] The structure of a sensor unit 100' of a touch input device according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. The configuration is the same as that of the sensor unit 100 of the touch input device according to the first embodiment, and the direction is the same as that of the sensor unit 100 of the touch input device according to the first embodiment. This is the same as rotating it 90 degrees.

[0318] The sensor unit 100' of the touch input device according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a plurality of first to fourth electrodes. The fourth pattern includes 101, 102, 103, and 104. The first pattern includes 101 and the second pattern includes 102, 103, and 104. The first and second plates 102 are arranged adjacent to each other and extend in one direction. The turn 101 and the second pattern 102 are a predetermined pattern in which an electrical path is formed along one direction. The third pattern 103 and the fourth pattern 104 are disposed adjacent to each other. , and has a shape extending along a direction different from the one direction. The fourth pattern 104 has a predetermined shape in which an electrical path is formed along the other direction. The other ends (second side ends) of the second patterns 102 may be electrically connected to each other. The other ends (second side ends) of the fourth patterns 104 are also electrically connected to each other.

[0319] The sensor unit 100' of the touch input device according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. The screen size of a single-screen tablet PC is about 10 to 14 inches, and the In the case of the example No. 1 of Table 2, the total channels of the sensor unit 100′ are Number of trace channels (TX Trace Channel) and the number of trace channels (TX Trace Channel The number of l) can be roughly summarized as shown in Table 3 below.

[0320] [Table 3]

[0321] In the above table 3, the number of channels of Stylus TX is 1 The number of second patterns 102 is a value obtained by dividing the number of 01 by 2. Although the number of the first patterns 101 is the same, as shown in FIG. The ends (first end portions) of the turns 102 are electrically connected to each other. This is due to the number of channels being reduced by half.

[0322] In the above table 3, the number of TX Trace channels is Finger T The sum of the number of X channels and the number of Stylus TX channels. TX Trace The number of channels is determined based on the width direction bezel of the touch input device according to the second embodiment. l) is the main factor acting to determine the thickness of the second embodiment. The touch input device has a control unit (not shown) disposed below (or above) the sensor unit 100'. The more the number of TX Trace channels is reduced, the faster the touch input becomes. The thickness of the widthwise bezel of the force device can be reduced.

[0323] On the other hand, the screen size of the touch input device shown in FIG. 19 is smaller than that of a smartphone. For example, if the screen size is 6.9 inches, there is no problem. The device screen size is 11 inches or 12.9 inches, which is the same as the screen size of a tablet PC. When the thickness of the sensor unit 100' is increased, the first to fourth patterns 101, 102, 103 of the sensor unit 100' are 3 and 104 are also longer, so the resistance and capacitance of the sensor unit 100' are increased. The increase in the resistance and capacitance is caused by the first or third touch drive pattern. A touch driving signal applied to any one of the patterns used as an electrode and a stylus The operating frequency bandwidth of the stylus driving signal for driving the pen is Therefore, the problem of not being able to obtain the operating frequency bandwidth required for the design may occur. To solve this problem, it is necessary to consider reducing the resistance and capacitance values ​​of the sensor unit 100'. However, there is a limit to how much this value can be reduced. Even if this value is reduced to the maximum, The problem still cannot be solved.

[0324] In addition, the stylus pen is used to input the stylus information to the control unit of the touch input device. The pen signal is also attenuated as the sensor section 100' becomes larger. The first to fourth patterns 101, 102, 103, and 104 are the furthest from the control unit. The stylus pen sensing signal at the position is attenuated in the process of being transmitted to the control unit, There is a problem in that the voltage value required for the design cannot be output.

[0325] The above problems are No. 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 1 in above. Many second patterns, such as 9, 20, 23, 24, 27, 28, 31, and 32, are used. 2 is used as a stylus pen sensing electrode for sensing a stylus pen signal, No. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24 in As in the examples of 26, 28, 30, and 32, a number of fourth patterns 104 are generated as stylus pen signals. This problem can be solved by using the electrode as a stylus pen sensing electrode. In the example, a large number of second and fourth patterns 102 and 104 are magnetically induced by a stylus pen. In order to receive electromotive force directly through the fourth pattern 102, the second pattern 102 is connected to the first pattern 101. Signal attenuation via capacitive coupling from pattern 104 to third pattern 103 There is no decline.

[0326] As a specific example, the sensor unit 100' of the touch input device according to the second embodiment may be The screen size of a tablet PC is about 10 to 14 inches. In the case of the example of No. 3 in Table 2 above, the entire channel (To tal Channel) and the number of driven trace channels (TX Trace Channel The number of nel) is summarized in Table 4 below.

[0327] [Table 4]

[0328] In the above table 4, the number of channels of Stylus TX is a number of second patterns 102. This means that the number of the second patterns 102 is equal to the number of the first patterns 102. 21, the number of second patterns 102 is the same as the number of 01. Each of these is individually connected to one conductive pattern.

[0329] In the above table 4, the number of TX Trace channels is Finger T The sum of the number of X channels and the number of Stylus TX channels. TX Trace The number of channels determines the thickness of the bezel on the minor axis of the touch input device. Reducing the number of TX trace channels reduces the The thinner the bezel is, the thinner the thickness of the bezel on the minor axis of the touch input device can be.

[0330] The example in above has the disadvantage that the number of channels is slightly increased compared to above. 102, the number of first patterns 101 is not a number of second patterns 102, and the number of second patterns 102 is a number of patterns. In order to receive the pen sensing signal from the control unit, the voltage value of the stylus sensing signal received by the control unit is further The applicant has a further advantage in that the voltage of the stylus sensing signal received by the control unit It was confirmed through experiments that the value is about twice as large as that in .

[0331] In addition, since each of the multiple second patterns 102 is composed of one channel, multiple When the second pattern 102 is used as a stylus driving electrode (Stylus TX) In addition, the spacing between channels is reduced by half compared to the example in Table 3, so the resolution of the stylus drive is There is an advantage to be gained.

[0332] As another specific example, the sensor unit 100′ of the touch input device according to the second embodiment may be The screen size of a landscape-type tablet PC is about 10 to 14 inches. In the case of the example of No. 8 in Table 2 above, the entire channel ( Total Channel) and the number of driven trace channels (TX Trace Ch The number of annels is as shown in Table 5 below.

[0333] [Table 5]

[0334] In the above table 5, the number of channels of Stylus TX is 1 The number of the fourth patterns 104 is equal to the number of the third patterns 104. 22, the number of the fourth patterns 104 is the same as the number of the first patterns 103. Each end is individually connected to one conductive pattern.

[0335] In the above table 5, the number of TX Trace channels is Finger T The number of TX Trace channels is the same as the number of X channels. This is the primary factor that determines the thickness of the bezel on the minor axis of the device. The fewer the number of X trace channels, the better the short axis vector of the touch input device. The thickness of the gel can be reduced.

[0336] The above has the disadvantage that the total number of channels is slightly increased compared to the above example. However, the pen sensing signal is received from the stylus pen via a number of fourth patterns 104. Therefore, there is an advantage that the voltage value of the pen sensing signal received by the controller becomes larger.

[0337] In addition, since each of the fourth patterns 104 is composed of one channel, When the fourth pattern 104 is used as a driving electrode (Stylus TX), The spacing between channels is reduced by half compared to the example in Table 3, which has the advantage of improving the driving resolution.

[0338] Also, the number of TX trace channels can be reduced to 1 / 4 or 1 / 3 of the example in Table 3 above. This has the advantage that the thickness of the width direction bezel B of the touch input device can be reduced.

[0339] FIG. 23 is a schematic diagram showing yet another example of the sensor unit 100′ shown in FIG. FIG.

[0340] The sensor unit 100'' in FIG. 23 has at least two first patterns 101'. The second patterns 101a and 101b are included. 02' includes at least two or more 2a patterns 102a and 2b patterns 102b. The multiple third and fourth patterns 103, 104 are the same as the sensor unit 100 in FIG.

[0341] The 1a pattern 101a and the 1b pattern 101b are arranged in an extension direction of the 1st pattern 101′. The second pattern 102a and the second pattern 102b are arranged along the second pattern. The electrodes 102' are arranged along the extension direction of the coil 102'.

[0342] The other ends of the plurality of 2a patterns 102a are electrically connected to each other, and the plurality of 2b patterns 10 The other ends of the plurality of 2a patterns 102a and the plurality of 2b patterns 102b are electrically connected to each other. The other ends of the second b patterns 102b face each other.

[0343] At one end of the multiple 2a patterns 102a, two or more adjacent 2a patterns are One end of each of the second patterns 102b may be electrically connected to two or more adjacent second patterns 102b. A plurality of 2b patterns may be electrically connected to each other. One end of the second pattern 102a and one end of the second pattern 102b are connected to each other as shown in FIG. Each may be individually electrically connected to the conductive pattern.

[0344] As a specific example, the sensor unit 100'' shown in FIG. 23 is a landscape type. The screen size of a tablet PC is about 10 to 14 inches, and the N When configured as in the example of o.1, the total channels (Total Cha) of the sensor unit 100'' are nnel) and the number of driven trace channels (TX Trace Channels) The results are summarized in Table 6 below.

[0345] [Table 6]

[0346] In the above table 6, the number of channels of Stylus TX is 1 This is a value obtained by dividing the number of second patterns 102' by 2. The number of the first patterns 101' is equal to the number of the second patterns 102'. This is because two adjacent second patterns are electrically connected to each other.

[0347] In the above table 6, the number of TX Trace channels is Finger T The sum of the number of X channels and the number of Stylus TX channels. TX Trace The number of channels determines the thickness of the width direction bezel of the touch input device. Reducing the number of TX trace channels reduces the The thinner the bezel is, the thinner the thickness of the bezel on the minor axis of the touch input device can be.

[0348] The above has the disadvantage that the number of channels is slightly increased compared to the above example. Since the length of each of the first pattern 101' and the second pattern 102' is reduced by half, the sensor unit 1 The touch drive voltage is applied to the touch drive electrode by reducing the resistance and capacitance of 00''. The operating frequency bandwidth of the signal and the pen drive signal for driving the stylus pen can be increased. There is an advantage to being able to do this.

[0349] FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the touch input device shown in FIG.

[0350] Referring to FIG. 24, the touch input device 500 includes a sensor unit 100A and a sensor unit It may include a control unit 300 for controlling 100A.

[0351] The sensor unit 100A is an example of the sensor unit 100' shown in FIG. The sensor unit 100A includes a number of first to fourth patterns 101A, 102A, 103A, 104A, 105A, 106A, 107A, 108A, 109A, 110B, 111C, 112A, 113A, 114A, 115A, 116A, 117A, 118A, 11 Includes 04A.

[0352] The first pattern 101A has a shape extending along a first direction (width direction). may be the long axis direction L of the screen of the touch input device 500. The first pattern 101A is It may also be named ATX (Active TX).

[0353] First pattern 101A includes a number of main pattern portions and a number of main pattern portions. The pattern may include a connecting pattern portion connecting two adjacent main pattern portions. Here, the main pattern portion may have a diamond shape, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the connecting pattern portion may have various shapes different from the connecting pattern portion.

[0354] The first pattern 101A may have an opening in which the second pattern 102A is disposed. The shape of the opening can correspond to the outer shape of the first pattern 101A. The first pattern 101A may have a structure surrounding the second pattern 102A. , and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the second pattern 102A.

[0355] The second pattern 102A has a shape extending along the first direction, and the first pattern 101A The second pattern is disposed adjacent to the first pattern 101A and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the first pattern 101A. The input 102A may also be named DTX (Dummy TX).

[0356] The second pattern 102A is disposed inside the first pattern 101A.

[0357] The second pattern 102A includes a number of main pattern portions and a number of main pattern portions. The pattern may include a connecting pattern portion connecting two adjacent main pattern portions. Here, the main pattern portion may have a diamond shape, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the connecting pattern portion may have various shapes different from the connecting pattern portion.

[0358] The main pattern portion of the second pattern 102A is the same as the main pattern portion of the first pattern 101A. The connecting pattern portion of the second pattern 102A may have a shape corresponding to that of the first pattern. The shape may correspond to the connecting pattern portion of the connecting portion 101A.

[0359] The third pattern 103A has a shape extending along a second direction different from the first direction. The second direction may be perpendicular to the first direction and may be in the short axis direction S of the screen of the touch input device. The third pattern 103A may also be named ARX (Active RX). stomach.

[0360] The third pattern 103A includes a number of main pattern portions and a number of main pattern portions. The pattern may include a connecting pattern portion connecting two adjacent main pattern portions. Here, the main pattern portion may have a diamond shape, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the connecting pattern portion may have various shapes different from the connecting pattern portion.

[0361] The third pattern 103A may have an opening in which the fourth pattern 104A is disposed. The shape of the opening can correspond to the outer shape of the third pattern 103A. The third pattern 103A may have a structure surrounding the fourth pattern 104A. , and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the fourth pattern 104A.

[0362] The fourth pattern 104A has a shape extending along the second direction, and the third pattern 103A The fourth pattern is disposed adjacent to the third pattern 103A and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the third pattern 103A. The sub-band 104A may also be named a dummy RX (DRX).

[0363] The fourth pattern 104A is disposed inside the third pattern 103A.

[0364] The fourth pattern 104A includes a number of main pattern portions and a number of main pattern portions. The pattern may include a connecting pattern portion connecting two adjacent main pattern portions. Here, the main pattern portion may have a diamond shape, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the connecting pattern portion may have various shapes different from the connecting pattern portion.

[0365] The main pattern portion of the fourth pattern 104A is the same as the main pattern portion of the third pattern 103A. The connecting pattern portion of the fourth pattern 104A may have a shape corresponding to that of the third pattern. The shape may correspond to the connecting pattern portion of the connecting portion 103A.

[0366] The third and fourth patterns 103A and 104A are the first and second patterns 101A and 102. A and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the first and second patterns 101A and 102A. On the other hand, the sensor part in which the first to fourth patterns are arranged on the same layer is described in detail in FIG. Reveal.

[0367] Although not shown in the drawing, one end (first side end) of the first patterns 101A is a control unit. 300 and the other end (second end) is electrically open. Here, one end (first side end) is relatively close to the control unit 300, and the other end (second side end) is relatively close to the control unit 300. The side end portion is relatively far from the control unit 300.

[0368] Although not shown in the drawing, each of the first patterns 101A has one end connected to a control unit 300. The first patterns 101A and 101B may be electrically connected to each other via the conductive patterns. The conductive pattern connecting the control unit 300 and the width direction bezel B of the touch input device 500 is may be arranged inside of

[0369] The first ends (first side ends) of the second patterns 102A are arranged such that two adjacent ends are the first end. After being electrically connected by the first conductive pattern, the control unit 300 and the second conductive pattern are The other ends (second side ends) of the second patterns 102A may be electrically connected to each other via The first end is electrically connected to the control unit 30 through a conductive pattern. 0, and the other end (the second end) is relatively far from the control unit 300. do.

[0370] The second conductive pattern connecting the multiple second patterns 102A and the control unit 300 is shown in FIG. 4, the touch input device 500 may be arranged within a widthwise bezel B of the touch input device 500. Here, the second conductive pattern connecting the multiple second patterns 102A and the control unit 300 is A conductive pattern (not shown) connecting the first pattern 101A and the control unit 300. , and may be arranged inside the widthwise bezel B of the touch input device 500.

[0371] If the other ends of the second patterns 102A are electrically connected to each other, 02A Since another capacitance is added, the overall impedance is reduced. This has the same effect as if the other ends of the multiple second patterns 102A were AC GND. It becomes like this.

[0372] Although not shown in the drawing, the second patterns 102A are electrically connected to each other. The other end may be grounded. Although not shown in the drawing, a number of second patterns 10 The other ends of the second patterns 102A are not electrically connected to each other, and a predetermined capacitance is provided to the other end of each second pattern 102A. The pulsers may be connected together.

[0373] The multiple first patterns 101A and the multiple second patterns 102A may be arranged in the same layer. A number of first patterns 101A and Multiple second patterns 102A can be formed in the same layer.

[0374] One end (first side end) of each of the third patterns 103A is electrically connected to the control unit 300. The other end (second end) is electrically open. The first end (the first side end) is relatively close to the control unit 300, and the other end (the second side end) is relatively One end of the third pattern 103A is connected to the control unit 300. They may be electrically connected to each other via a conductive pattern.

[0375] One end (first side end) of each of the fourth patterns 104A may be electrically open. Here, the other ends (second side ends) of the multiple fourth patterns 104A are connected to the multiple second patterns 104B. 02A. Here, one end (first end) is relatively connected to the control unit. 300, and the other end (second end) is relatively far from the control unit 300. It is.

[0376] Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the fourth patterns 104A are electrically connected to each other. The other ends of the multiple fourth patterns 104A may be electrically connected to each other. Instead of being directly connected to the other end of each fourth pattern 104A, a predetermined capacitor may be connected to the other end of each fourth pattern 104A. stomach.

[0377] The multiple third patterns 103A and the multiple fourth patterns 104A may be arranged in the same layer. A metal mesh is used to form a number of third patterns 103A and a number of A number of fourth patterns 104A can be formed in the same layer. The pattern 103A and the multiple fourth patterns 104A are the multiple first patterns 101A and the multiple The second pattern 102A and the third pattern 102B may be disposed in different layers. 103A and a number of fourth patterns 104A are arranged on the first floor, and a number of first patterns 101 A and a number of second patterns 102A may be arranged on a second floor different from the first floor. The sensor portion in which the fourth pattern is arranged on the same layer will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

[0378] The control unit 300 is electrically connected to the sensor unit 100A and controls the operation of the sensor unit 100A. The control unit 300 and the sensor unit 100A are connected to each other by a number of conductive patterns. Here, the control unit (or controller) 300 may be electrically connected to the 3, but is not limited thereto. The controller 300 includes the touch controller 262 and the display controller 262 shown in FIG. The roller 252 may be integrated into the touch controller 26 shown in FIG. 2 and the controller 270 may be integrated, and the touch control shown in FIG. The display controller 252, the display controller 252, and the controller 270 are integrated. Alternatively, the controller 300 may be a separate controller included in the sensor unit 100. Therefore, the controller 300 in the present invention may be the controller 300 shown in FIG. The present invention is not limited to the touch controller 262 or the controller 270. Not only the sensor unit 100 but also the sensor units of the following embodiments can be controlled by the "controller". The controller may be named “controller”.

[0379] The control unit 300 may include a number of driving circuit units 310 and a number of sensing circuit units 330. Although not shown in a separate drawing, a number of driving circuit units 310 and a number of sensing circuit units 330 At least one of them may not be included in the control unit 300 and may be arranged outside the control unit 300. stomach.

[0380] A number of driving circuits 310 are provided for sensing the touch position of an object such as a finger. A driving circuit unit for providing a touch driving signal to a plurality of first patterns 101A, and a drive circuit section for providing a pen drive signal for driving the pen.

[0381] The plurality of sensing circuits 330 receive sensing signals through the plurality of third patterns 103A, A sensing circuit for detecting the touch position of an object such as a finger and a sensor for a stylus pen Here, a sensing circuit unit for sensing a part of the multiple sensing circuits may be included. The circuitry also senses the touch position and the stylus pen. It is possible.

[0382] The control unit 300 controls the sensor unit 100A in a touch drive / sensing mode, an antenna drive The camera can be controlled to operate in either the touch panel mode or the stylus pen sensing mode. The control unit 300 controls a number of driving / sensing circuit units 310 according to each mode. , 330 can be selectively electrically connected to the sensor unit 100A for control. To this end, the control unit 300 controls a number of driving / sensing circuits 310, 330 and the sensor unit 100A.

[0383] The operation mode of the touch input device 500 shown in FIG. 24 will be specifically described. 24 is shown as the example No. 1 in above, so I will explain it based on this. .

[0384] In the touch driving / sensing mode, the control unit 300 detects the touch of an object such as a finger. For position sensing, a number of driving circuit units 310 are connected to a number of first panels of the sensor unit 100A. The control unit 300 can electrically connect a number of switches to the turn 101A. By controlling the first pattern 101A, the conductive patterns connected to the first pattern 101A are connected to a plurality of driving circuit units. 310 can be electrically connected to the

[0385] In addition, the control unit 300 has a number of sensing circuits 330 for sensing the touch position. The control unit 100A may be electrically connected to a plurality of third patterns 103A. The unit 300 controls a number of switches to generate a number of conductive electrodes connected to the third pattern 103A. The pattern can be electrically connected to multiple sensing circuit units 330 .

[0386] In this touch driving / sensing mode, the control unit 300 The touch sensing drive signal (or touch drive signal) is simultaneously or The sensing signals (or touch sensing signals) received from the third patterns 103A are sequentially applied. A plurality of control units 300 electrically connected to the plurality of third patterns 103A receive the signal. The sensing circuit converts information on the amount of capacitance change contained in the input sensing signal into a predetermined voltage. The control unit 300 processes the output voltage value to determine the touch position. can be detected.

[0387] Meanwhile, in the touch driving / sensing mode, a number of first patterns 101A and a number of second patterns Capacitive coupling between turn 102A and turn 102B. In order to prevent the occurrence of the ling, the control unit 300 assigns a number of second patterns 102A to the number of second patterns 102A. The control unit 300 can electrically connect the driving circuit unit 310 to a plurality of The same driving signal as that applied to the first pattern 101A is applied to a number of second patterns 10 Alternatively, the control unit 300 may control the first pattern to be applied to the second pattern 2A. When a driving signal is applied to the pattern 101A, a predetermined It is also possible to control the application of a fixed reference potential.

[0388] Antenna drive mode (or stylus drive mode, or stylus uplink mode) At this time, the control unit 300 controls a number of driving circuits 310 for driving the antennas in the sensor unit 10. 0A to a plurality of second patterns 102A. , and controls a number of switches to connect a number of conductive patterns connected to the second pattern 102A. The driver circuit units 310 may be electrically connected to each other.

[0389] The control unit 300 outputs the driving circuits 310 connected to the second patterns 102A. For example, the control unit 30 can control the drive signal (or the pen drive signal) input. 0 indicates the first driving circuit among the driving circuit units 310 connected to the second patterns 102A. The second driving circuit is controlled so that a pulse signal of a predetermined frequency is output. The third driving circuit section controls so that no pulse signal is output from the An inverted pulse signal having a phase opposite to that of the pulse signal output from the first driving circuit is output. In this case, the second power supply may be electrically connected to the first driving circuit. A current loop is formed between the turn and the second pattern electrically connected to the third driving circuit unit. The current loop thus formed generates a magnetic field, which draws the sensor unit 100A closer to the sensor unit 100A. The stylus pen may be driven.

[0390] The control unit 300 includes a plurality of driving circuit units electrically connected to the second patterns 102A. 310, so that two driving circuit units output driving signals opposite to each other. Therefore, the control unit 300 can control the size and position of the current loop in various ways. For example, the control unit 300 can change the setting of the sensor unit 100A to the state where the sensor unit 100A is located. When the position of the stylus is detected, two second patterns are generated around the position of the stylus. The driving circuit unit electrically connected to the driving circuit unit outputs opposite pulse signals. If the position of the stylus pen cannot be detected, a number of second patterns 1 A driving circuit part electrically connected to the two second patterns located on the outermost sides of 02A. It is also possible to control the output of pulse signals opposite to each other.

[0391] FIG. 25 shows a state in which the control unit 300 of FIG. 24 drives a stylus pen on a number of second patterns 102A. 1 is a diagram for explaining a method of applying a pen driving signal for operating the pen. In FIG. 25, one second pattern 102A shown in FIG. 24 is simply indicated by one line Ch. Each line Ch corresponds to one channel.

[0392] As shown in FIG. 25, two adjacent second patterns are electrically connected to each other. In this configuration, two electrically connected The same signal is applied to the two patterns at the same time. Figure 25 shows 84 second patterns, two by two. It is composed of 42 channels, Ch0, Ch1, ..., Ch41, linked together.

[0393] For example, if the stylus pen 50 is connected to one of the 42 channels Ch0, Ch1, ..., Ch41, When the sensor is located between the second channel Ch2 and the third channel Ch3, the control unit 300 selects the style Based on the Rasp Pen 50, one or more channels located on the second channel Ch2 side drive the pen. The stylus pen 50 is controlled so that a signal is output from the third channel Ch3 side. A pen driving signal having an inverted phase of the pen driving signal is outputted from one or more channels located at The control can be performed so that the

[0394] In the stylus sensing mode (or the stylus downlink mode), the control unit 30 0 is a multiple sensing circuit unit 330 for stylus sensing in multiple of the sensor unit 100A. The first pattern 101A and the third pattern 103A can be electrically connected to each other. The control unit 300 controls a number of switches to generate a number of first patterns 101A and The conductive pattern connected to the third pattern 103A is electrically connected to a plurality of sensing circuit units 330. can be linked to

[0395] The touch input device 500 according to the embodiment of the present invention has the following features: In the stylus sensing mode, a number of images are captured depending on the position of the stylus pen on the sensor unit 100A. This has the advantage that the output voltage value of the sensing circuit unit 330 is hardly changed. The principle will be explained with reference to (a) to (f) of FIG.

[0396] 26(a) to (f) show the touch input device of FIG. 24 in stylus sensing mode. 1 is a diagram for explaining the operation principle of a laser diode.

[0397] FIG. 26(a) shows one of the first patterns 101A shown in FIG. 24 and a 3 is a schematic model circuit diagram of a sensing circuit unit 330 of an electrically connected control unit 300. FIG. 26(b) shows a second pattern 101A disposed inside any one of the first patterns 101A. FIG. 26(c) is a circuit diagram showing a schematic model of the pattern 102A. FIG. 26(d) is a voltage distribution graph for the circuit diagram of FIG. 26(b). 1 is a graph showing voltage distribution in a circuit diagram.

[0398] 26(a) and 26(c), the sensing circuit unit 330 is disposed on the first pattern 101A. If the stylus pen approaches any point A as far away as possible from the The voltage induced by the signal emitted from the stylus pen (Vemf, hereafter referred to as "induced voltage If an induced voltage (Vemf) occurs at point A, Since the equivalent capacitance of the first pattern 101A viewed from the outside is small, the equivalent impedance Therefore, the induced voltage (Vemf) is mostly applied to the left of point A. Therefore, a voltage close to 0 V is applied to the right side of point A, and almost no current flows. Moreover, the voltage close to 0 (V) on the right side of point A is Therefore, the voltage gradually decreases, and almost no voltage is applied to the input terminal of the sensing circuit.

[0399] Referring to (b) and (d) of FIG. 26, if an induced voltage (Vemf) occurs at point A, On the left side of point A, the other ends of the second patterns 102A are electrically connected to each other, so that the A ground Looking to the left of the point, the equivalent capacitance becomes larger, so the equivalent impedance becomes almost 0. Therefore, the left side of point A is applied with 0 (V), and the right side of point A is applied with the second pattern 1. Since one end of 02A is open, no voltage drop occurs due to the equivalent resistance. Well, Vemf will be applied.

[0400] Comparing (c) and (d) of FIG. 26, the first pattern 101A and the second pattern 10 It can be confirmed that there is a potential difference of Vemf at any position between 2A and The potential difference between the first pattern 101A and the second pattern 102A is about Vemf. The capacitive coupling (ca This causes capacitive coupling. As a result, as shown in FIG. 26(e), the first pattern 102A is replaced by the second pattern 102B. A current of 1 A flows. The further away from 0, the smaller the current generated by the first pattern 101A itself becomes. However, since a current flows from the second pattern 102A to the first pattern 101A, The current output from the sensor 101A to the sensing circuit 330 of the control unit 300 is almost always in accordance with the position of the pen. Therefore, the control unit 300 is electrically connected to the first pattern 101A. The position of the stylus pen can be sensed through the sensing circuit unit 330.

[0401] As can be seen from (a) to (e) of FIG. 26, point A is on the left or right side. Even if the pattern moves, the potential difference between the first pattern 101A and the second pattern 102A is Vemf. Therefore, the position of the stylus pen on the sensor unit 100A is constant. The control unit 300 receives the output from the sensing circuit unit 330 regardless of whether the output is close or far from the sensing circuit unit. The stylus pen can be sensed from a constant signal input.

[0402] On the other hand, in the explanation of (e) of FIG. 26, the flow from the second pattern 102A to the first pattern 101A It was explained that the current flowing through the slit is due to capacitive coupling, but this is not the only mechanism. For example, the current flowing from the second pattern 102A to the first pattern 101A is This is also possible by magnetic coupling.

[0403] The principle of (a) to (e) of FIG. 26 described above is that the third part in any one of the second directions This also applies to the turn 103 and the fourth pattern 104. The same is also applied to the touch input device according to the first embodiment.

[0404] FIG. 26(f) is a modeled version of the second pattern 102A shown in FIG. 26(b). 13 is a voltage distribution graph when the sensing circuit unit 330 is connected to the open terminal on the right side of the circuit diagram. That is, the voltage distribution graph in FIG. 26(f) shows that one end of the second pattern 102A is in the control 26(f) shows a case where the sensing circuit unit 330 of the unit 300 is connected. Comparing (d) and (f) of Figure 26, the current is reduced by the equivalent resistance as you go to the right of point A. Therefore, in the case of (f) in Figure 26, the first pressure drop occurs as shown in (e) in Figure 26. The potential difference between the first pattern and the second pattern cannot be maintained as much as Vemf, so the second pattern Therefore, the current cannot be transferred from the first pattern to the second pattern. The current output from the first pattern decreases as the distance from the stylus increases. In the sensing mode, one end of the second pattern 102A is left open and floating. It is preferable that

[0405] The size of the screen of the touch input device shown in FIG. 26 is the same as that of a smartphone screen, e.g. For example, if the display is 6.9 inches, there is no particular problem. However, if the display is 6.9 inches, the touch input device shown in FIG. The screen size is about 10 to 14 inches, which is the size of a tablet PC screen. When the capacitance of the sensor part 100A is increased, the capacitance of the sensor part 100A is also increased. The increase in the resistance and capacitance of the touch drive electrodes Operating frequency band of the touch drive signal and the pen drive signal for driving the stylus pen The bandwidth is smaller than that of a smartphone (6.9 inches). This results in a problem in that the operating frequency bandwidth required for the design cannot be obtained.

[0406] In addition, the pen sensing signal received from the stylus pen is also increased due to the enlargement of the sensor unit 100A. In particular, the part of the sensor unit 100A located farthest from the control unit 300 The pen sensing signal is attenuated during the process of being transmitted to the control unit 300, and the signal is reduced to the extent required by the design. There is a problem in that the voltage value cannot be output.

[0407] In the following, a touch input device that can solve the above problems will be described.

[0408] FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the touch input device shown in FIG.

[0409] Referring to FIG. 27, a touch input device 500″ includes a sensor unit 100A″ and The sensor unit 100A'' may include a control unit 300 for controlling the sensor unit 100A''.

[0410] The sensor unit 100A'' has a number of first to fourth patterns 101A, 102A'', Here, the multiple first, third and fourth patterns 101A, 10 24. Since this is the same as 03A and 104A, the explanation will be omitted.

[0411] Although the multiple second patterns 102A'' will be described below, the multiple second patterns 102A'' in FIG. For convenience, the description of the same parts as those in pattern 102A will be omitted.

[0412] Each of the second patterns 102A'' has one end (first side end) connected to a conductive pattern. Therefore, it may be electrically connected to the control unit 300. This portion is a plurality of second patterns in FIG. Different from 102A.

[0413] The other ends (second side ends) of the multiple second patterns 102A'' are electrically connected to the conductive pattern. One end is relatively close to the control unit 300, and the other end is relatively It is far from Gobe 300.

[0414] The operation mode of the touch input device 500'' shown in FIG. 27 will now be described in detail.

[0415] In the touch driving / sensing mode, the control unit 300 detects the touch of an object such as a finger. For position sensing, a number of driving circuit units 310 are connected to a number of first electrodes of the sensor unit 100A''. The control unit 300 can be electrically connected to the pattern 101A. 10A to drive a plurality of driving circuit parts 102A and 102B. 310 can be electrically connected to the

[0416] In addition, the control unit 300 has a number of sensing circuits 330 for sensing the touch position. The third patterns 103A of the sensor portion 100A'' may be electrically connected to each other. The control unit 300 controls a number of switches to control a number of transmission lines connected to the third pattern 103A. The conductive pattern may be electrically connected to a number of sensing circuit units 330 .

[0417] In this touch driving / sensing mode, the control unit 300 The touch sensing drive signal (or touch drive signal) is simultaneously or The sensing signals (or touch sensing signals) received from the third patterns 103A are sequentially applied. A plurality of control units 300 electrically connected to the plurality of third patterns 103A receive the signal. The sensing circuit converts information on the amount of capacitance change contained in the input sensing signal into a predetermined voltage. The control unit 300 processes the output voltage value to determine the touch position. can be detected.

[0418] Antenna drive mode (or stylus drive mode, or stylus uplink mode) At this time, the control unit 300 controls a number of driving circuits 310 for driving the antennas in the sensor unit 10. 0A'' may be electrically connected to a plurality of second patterns 102A''. 300 controls a number of switches to generate a number of conductive elements connected to the second pattern 102A''. The functional patterns can be electrically connected to a number of driving circuit units 310 .

[0419] The control unit 300 controls the driving circuits 310 connected to the second patterns 102A''. The control unit 300 can control the drive signal (or pen drive signal) output from the Among the plurality of driving circuit units 310 electrically connected to the plurality of second patterns 102A″, It is possible to control any two drive circuits so that they output opposite pulse signals. Therefore, the control unit 300 can change and set the size and position of the current loop in various ways. It is possible.

[0420] In the stylus sensing mode (or the stylus downlink mode), the control unit 30 0 includes a plurality of sensing circuit units 330 for stylus sensing in the sensor unit 100A''. The second patterns 101A'' and the third patterns 103A are electrically connected to each other. This part is the stylus sensing mode of the touch input device shown in FIG. This is different from .

[0421] The control unit 300 controls a number of switches to generate a number of second patterns 101A'' and The conductive pattern connected to the third pattern 103A is electrically connected to a plurality of sensing circuit units 330. can be linked to

[0422] The touch input device 500 ″ shown in FIG. 27 is different from the touch input device shown in FIG. In comparison, a large number of second patterns 102A'' of the sensor unit 100A'' are connected to the control unit 300. That is, the multiple second patterns 102A in FIG. Two adjacent second patterns are electrically connected by the first conductive pattern, and then the control The control unit 300 is connected to the second conductive pattern 1 shown in FIG. 02A″ are each connected to the control unit 300 by a conductive pattern. Due to certain structural features, the touch input device 500'' shown in FIG. 27 is similar to the touch input device 500 shown in FIG. Although it has a disadvantage of having more channels than the input device 500, it is possible to drive a stylus pen. In the antenna drive mode, the pen drive signal is generated only at the specific area where the stylus pen is located. Since a signal can be applied, there is an advantage that power consumption can be reduced.

[0423] In addition, the touch input device 500 shown in FIG. 24 is a stylus input device in a stylus sensing mode. The pattern that detects the signal emitted from the stylus pen is arranged in the longitudinal direction L as a number of first patterns. 27. The first pattern 101A is arranged in the short axis direction S, and the second pattern 103A is arranged in the short axis direction S. The illustrated touch input device 500'' is in a stylus sensing mode. A pattern for detecting a signal emitted from the '' and in the short axis direction S are a number of third patterns 103A.

[0424] In the touch input device 500″ shown in FIG. 27, in the stylus sensing mode, Then, a pattern in the longitudinal direction L that detects the signal emitted from the stylus pen is formed on a number of first patterns. If the number of second patterns 102A'' is not the turn 101A, the tap shown in FIG. Compared to the input device 500, the difference between the first pattern 101A and the second pattern 102A'' is This reduces the coupling capacitance of the touch sensor, making it more suitable for sensing the touch position. Improved operating frequency bandwidth of touch drive and touch sense signals for This improves the operating frequency bandwidth of the pen drive signal for driving the stylus pen. It can be done.

[0425] In addition, in stylus sensing mode, the pen detection signal from the stylus pen is sent to multiple The control unit 300 receives the pen detection signal via the second pattern 102A''. In particular, in the longitudinal direction L, the voltage value of the control unit 300 is the most The voltage value of the pen sensing signal received at a distant point is relatively larger than that in FIG. This has the advantage of improving the sensing sensitivity. Capacitive coupling between turn 102A and turn 102B. Specifically, in the case of FIG. 24, (e) of FIG. 26 As described above, the capacity between the first pattern 101A and the second pattern 102A Current flows from the second pattern 102A to the first pattern 101A due to coupling. Therefore, there is no attenuation of the pen sensing signal input to the control unit 300 via the first pattern 101A. However, the touch input device 500'' of FIG. 27 does not have the first pattern 101A. The second pattern 102A'' is directly connected to the control unit 300 without capacitive coupling. Since the input is connected directly, there is no attenuation of the pen sensing signal due to capacitive coupling. .

[0426] In addition, since each of the multiple second patterns 102A'' is composed of one channel, In the case where a number of second patterns 102A'' are used as driving electrodes (Stylus TX), In this case, the spacing between channels is reduced by half compared to the touch input device of FIG. 24, improving the driving resolution. There is an advantage to be gained.

[0427] FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the touch input device shown in FIG.

[0428] Referring to FIG. 28, a touch input device 500''' includes a sensor unit 100A''' and a front The sensor unit 100A'' may include a control unit 300 for controlling the sensor unit 100A''.

[0429] The sensor unit 100A''' includes a number of first to fourth patterns 101A, 102A'''. , 103A, 104A′. Here, the multiple first and third patterns 101A, 103 A is the same as the first and third patterns 101A and 103A shown in FIG. The explanation for this will be omitted.

[0430] The following describes the multiple second and fourth patterns 102A''', 104A'. 24. is omitted for convenience.

[0431] One end of the second pattern 102A''' is floating, and the second pattern 102A''' is The other end of the pin 102A''' may be electrically connected to the corresponding pin 102A through a conductive pattern. The other end is relatively closer to the control unit 300. do.

[0432] Each of the fourth patterns 104A' has one end connected to the control unit 30 by a conductive pattern. 0, and the other ends of the fourth patterns 104A' are electrically connected to the conductive pattern. One end is relatively close to the control unit 300, and the other end is relatively This is a location far from the control unit 300.

[0433] The operation mode of the touch input device 500'' shown in FIG. 28 will now be described in detail.

[0434] In the touch driving / sensing mode, the control unit 300 detects the touch of an object such as a finger. In order to sense the position, a number of driving circuit units 310 are provided on a number of the sensor units 100A'''. The control unit 300 can electrically connect a number of switches to one pattern 101A. The conductive patterns connected to the first pattern 101A are connected to a plurality of driving circuits by controlling the switches. The unit 310 may be electrically connected to the

[0435] In addition, the control unit 300 has a number of sensing circuits 330 for sensing the touch position. The third patterns 103A of the sensor portion 100A'' may be electrically connected to the third patterns 103A of the sensor portion 100A''. The control unit 300 controls a number of switches to connect a number of third patterns 103A. The conductive pattern may be electrically connected to multiple sensing circuitry 330 .

[0436] In this touch driving / sensing mode, the control unit 300 The touch sensing drive signal (or touch drive signal) is simultaneously or The sensing signals (or touch sensing signals) received from the third patterns 103A are sequentially applied. A plurality of control units 300 electrically connected to the plurality of third patterns 103A receive the signal. The sensing circuit converts information on the amount of capacitance change contained in the input sensing signal into a predetermined voltage. It is possible to output the pressure value.

[0437] The control unit 300 can process the output voltage value to detect the touch position. Antenna drive mode (or stylus drive mode, or stylus uplink mode) At this time, the control unit 300 controls a number of driving circuit units 310 for driving the antennas in the sensor unit 100A. The control unit 30 may be electrically connected to a plurality of fourth patterns 104A' of the control unit 30. 0 controls a number of switches to form a number of conductive patterns connected to the fourth pattern 104A'. The light beams may be electrically connected to a number of driving circuit units 310 .

[0438] The control unit 300 controls the driving circuits 310 connected to the fourth pattern 104A'. The control unit 300 can control the drive signal (or the pen drive signal) to be output. Any one of the driving circuits 310 electrically connected to the fourth patterns 104A' is The two drive circuits can be controlled to output opposite pulse signals. Therefore, the control unit 300 can change and set the size and position of the current loop in various ways. This can be done.

[0439] In the stylus sensing mode (or the stylus downlink mode), the control unit 30 0 includes a plurality of sensing circuit units 330 for stylus sensing in a sensor unit 100A''' The first patterns 101A and the fourth patterns 104A' are electrically connected to each other. This part is different from the stylus sensing mode of the touch input device in FIG. become.

[0440] The control unit 300 controls a number of switches to generate a number of first patterns 101A and a number of second patterns 101B. The conductive patterns connected to the fourth pattern 104A' are electrically connected to a plurality of sensing circuit units 330. They can be linked together.

[0441] The touch input device 500''' shown in FIG. 28 is similar to the touch input device shown in FIG. In comparison, the multiple second patterns 102A'''' of the sensor unit 100A'' are electrically floating. The stylus pen is not used because it is being routed. The difference is that the TA1 shown in FIG. The touch input device 500''' has an increased number of channels compared to the touch input device 500 of FIG. Although there is a drawback, since many second patterns 102A are not used, many second patterns 1 There is no conductive pattern connected to one end of 02A. Therefore, This has the advantage that the thickness can be significantly reduced relatively compared to FIG.

[0442] The touch input device shown in FIG. 28 has a larger overall channel area than the touch input device shown in FIG. Although the number of patterns is somewhat increased, the number of patterns can be increased by using the stylus pen through the fourth patterns 104A'. Since the pen detection signal is directly received from the controller 300, the voltage of the pen detection signal received by the controller 300 is The advantage is that the value is larger. The advantage is that the voltage value of the detection signal is approximately twice as large as the detection signal.

[0443] In addition, since each of the multiple fourth patterns 104A' is composed of one channel, multiple When the fourth pattern 104A' is used as a driving electrode (Stylus TX), Since the spacing between channels is reduced by half compared to the touch input device of FIG. 24, the driving resolution is improved. This has the advantage that

[0444] In addition, the number of TX trace channels is reduced to 1 / 4 or 1 / 2 that of the touch input device shown in FIG. / 3, which has the advantage that the thickness of the bezel B can be reduced.

[0445] FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the touch input device shown in FIG.

[0446] Referring to FIG. 29, a touch input device 500′ includes a sensor unit 100A″ and a sensor The sub-unit 100A'' may include a control unit 300 for controlling the sub-unit 100A''.

[0447] The sensor unit 100A'' has a number of first to fourth patterns 101A', 102A', 1 Here, the third and fourth patterns 103A and 104A include Since the third and fourth patterns 103A and 104A are the same as those shown in FIG. The corresponding explanation will be omitted.

[0448] Although a number of first and second patterns 101A', 102A' will be described below, The description of the parts that are the same as the first and second patterns 101A and 102A in FIG. For convenience, it will be omitted.

[0449] The first pattern 101A' has a shape extending along a first direction. The first pattern 101A′ may be in the long axis direction L of the screen of the touch input device. The pattern 101a' and the pattern 1b' are included. The turns 101b' are aligned along the first direction and spaced apart from one another at predetermined intervals. The first pattern 101A' including the 1a pattern 101a' and the 1b pattern 101b' is It may also be named ATX (Active TX).

[0450] The second pattern 102A′ has a shape extending along the first direction, and is the same as the first pattern 101. A' is disposed adjacent to the first pattern 101A' and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the first pattern 101A'. The pattern 102A' includes a 2a pattern 102a' and a 2b pattern 102b'. The second pattern 102a' and the second pattern 102b' are arranged along the first direction. The 2a pattern 102a′ and the 2b pattern 102 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. The second pattern 102A' including b' may also be named DTX (Dummy TX). .

[0451] In the multiple first patterns 101A', one end of the multiple 1a patterns 101a' is restricted. The other end is electrically connected to the control unit 300 and is electrically open. One end of the first pattern 101b' is electrically connected to the control unit 300, and the other end is electrically Here, one end is relatively close to the control unit 300. The other end is relatively far from the control unit 300 .

[0452] Each of the first ends of the first patterns 101a' is connected to a control unit 300 and a conductive pattern. The plurality of 1a patterns 101a′ and the control unit 300 may be electrically connected to each other via a plurality of electrodes. The conductive pattern connecting the touch input device 500 and the conductive pattern is arranged in the short axis direction S inside the bezel B of the touch input device 500. They may be arranged along.

[0453] Each of the first ends of the first patterns 101b' is connected to the control unit 300 and a conductive pattern. The plurality of first patterns 101b′ and the control unit 300 may be electrically connected to each other through a plurality of first patterns 101b′. The conductive pattern connecting the touch input device 500 and the conductive pattern is arranged in the short axis direction S inside the bezel B of the touch input device 500. They may be arranged along.

[0454] In the multiple second patterns 102A', one end of the multiple second a patterns 102a' is After the two adjacent ends are electrically connected to each other by the first conductive pattern, The control unit 300 is electrically connected to the second conductive pattern 1. The other end of the second electrode 2b is electrically connected to the second electrode 2c through a conductive pattern. The pattern 102b' has two adjacent ends that are connected by the first conductive pattern. After being electrically connected, the control unit 300 is electrically connected to the second conductive pattern. The other ends of the plurality of second b patterns 102b' are electrically connected to each other via a conductive pattern. Here, one end is relatively close to the control unit 300, and the other end is relatively far from the control unit 300. It is far from 0.

[0455] A plurality of 2a and 2b patterns 102a' and 102b' are connected to the control unit 300. The second conductive pattern is arranged in the minor axis direction S inside the bezel B of the touch input device 500'. Here, a number of 2a and 2b patterns 102a' and 102b' and a control unit 3 The second conductive pattern connecting the first pattern 101A′ and the control portion 300 The inside of the bezel B of the touch input device 500 together with a conductive pattern (not shown) connecting The sigma-based ... filters may be arranged as follows:

[0456] If the other ends of the multiple 2a patterns 102a' are electrically connected to each other, Since another capacitance is added to the band 102a', the overall impedance is reduced. Therefore, the other ends of the multiple 2a patterns 102a' are AC GND. Similarly, the other ends of the multiple second b patterns 102b' are electrically connected to each other. If the second patterns 102b' are connected in series, each second pattern 102b' will have a different capacitance. The impedance is reduced. has the same effect as if it had become AC GND.

[0457] The operation mode of the touch input device 500' shown in FIG. 29 will now be described in detail.

[0458] In the touch driving / sensing mode, the control unit 300 detects the touch of an object such as a finger. For position sensing, a number of driving circuit units 310 are connected to a number of first pads of the sensor unit 100A'. The control unit 300 can electrically connect a number of switches to the turn 101A'. 101A′ to drive the conductive patterns connected to the first patterns 101A′. The unit 310 may be electrically connected to the

[0459] In addition, the control unit 300 has a number of sensing circuits 330 for sensing the touch position. The third patterns 103A of the sensor portion 100A' can be electrically connected to each other. The control unit 300 controls a number of switches to generate a number of conductive elements connected to the third pattern 103A. The functional patterns can be electrically connected to multiple sensing circuit units 330 .

[0460] In this touch driving / sensing mode, the control unit 300 The touch sensing drive signal (or touch drive signal) is simultaneously or are sequentially applied to the plurality of third patterns 103A to detect the sensing signals (or touch sensing signals) received from the plurality of third patterns 103A. A plurality of control units 300 electrically connected to the plurality of third patterns 103A receive a signal. The sensing circuit unit converts information on the amount of capacitance change contained in the input sensing signal into a predetermined amount. The control unit 300 processes the output voltage value to determine the touch position. The position can be detected.

[0461] Antenna drive mode (or stylus drive mode, or stylus uplink mode) At this time, the control unit 300 controls a number of driving circuits 310 for driving the antennas in the sensor unit 10. 0A', a number of 2a patterns 102a' and a number of 2b patterns 102b' are electrically The control unit 300 controls a number of switches to connect a number of 2a-ports. The conductive pattern is connected to the turn 102a' and the multiple second patterns 102b'. The driver circuit unit 310 may be electrically connected to the driver circuit unit 310 in a number of ways.

[0462] The control unit 300 controls a number of 2a patterns 102a' and a number of 2b patterns 102b. ' controls the driving signals (or pen driving signals) output from the driving circuit units 310 connected to the The control unit 300 controls the multiple 2a patterns 102a′ and multiple 2 Any two of the driving circuit units 310 electrically connected to the b pattern 102b' are It is possible to control the drive circuit unit so that it outputs pulse signals that are opposite to each other. Therefore, the control unit 300 can change and set the size and position of the current loop in various ways. do.

[0463] In the stylus sensing mode (or the stylus downlink mode), the control unit 30 0 is a multiple sensing circuit unit 330 for stylus sensing in multiple parts of the sensor unit 100A'. The first patterns 101A' and the third patterns 103A' are electrically connected to each other. The control unit 300 controls a number of switches to generate a number of first patterns 101A'. The conductive patterns connected to the third patterns 103A are connected to a plurality of sensing circuit units 330. can be electrically connected to

[0464] The touch input device 500' shown in FIG. 29 is different from the touch input device shown in FIG. In the multiple first and second patterns 101A' and 102A' of the sensor unit 100A', There is a difference in the configuration. That is, the multiple first and second patterns (101A', 102A') is obtained by dividing the first and second patterns 101A and 102A in FIG. 24 in half, This is twice as many as the number of first and second patterns 101A, 102A in FIG.

[0465] With such a configuration feature, the touch input device 500′ shown in FIG. Although it has a disadvantage of having more channels than the touch input device 500, it is capable of driving a stylus pen. In the antenna drive mode, the pen is driven only in the specific area where the stylus is located. Since a signal can be applied, there is an advantage that power consumption can be reduced.

[0466] In addition, the touch input device shown in FIG. 29 has a smaller number of channels than the touch input device shown in FIG. Although there is a drawback in that the number of patterns increases slightly, the first pattern 101A' and the second pattern 102A' However, the length is reduced by half, so the resistance and capacitance are reduced. The touch drive signal and the stylus spacer are applied to the patterns used as the touch drive electrodes. This has the advantage that the operating frequency bandwidth of the pen drive signal for driving the pen can be increased.

[0467] FIG. 30 is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the sensor unit 100, 100' shown in FIG. 16 or FIG. This is a drawing showing the same.

[0468] The sensor unit 100B shown in FIG. 30 is a sensor according to the various embodiments of the present invention described above. Therefore, in the following, the sensor unit 100 may be used as a sensor unit of a touch input device. The specific structure and shape of the sensor unit 100B will be described. The method is alternative to that previously described above.

[0469] Referring to FIG. 30, the sensor unit 100B includes a number of first to fourth patterns 101A, 101B, 101C, 101D, 101E, 101F, 101G, 101H, 101I, 101J, 101K, 101N, 101K ... 102A, 103B, and 104B. , 103B, 104B are disposed together on the same layer.

[0470] The first pattern 101A has a shape extending along a first direction (width direction). The first pattern 101A may be in the long axis direction of the screen of the touch input device. The first pattern 101A may be named Active TX. ) has a predetermined shape along which an electrical path is formed.

[0471] First pattern 101A is a plurality of main pattern portions and a plurality of main pattern portions alternately arranged. The main pattern portion may include a connecting pattern portion that connects two adjacent main pattern portions. Here, the main pattern portion may have a diamond shape, but is not limited thereto. The connecting pattern portion may have various shapes different from the connecting pattern portion.

[0472] The first pattern 101A may have an opening in which the second pattern 102A is disposed. The shape of the opening can correspond to the outer shape of the first pattern 101A. The first pattern 101A may have a structure surrounding the second pattern 102A. , and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the second pattern 102A.

[0473] The second pattern 102A has a shape extending along the first direction, and the first pattern 101A The second pattern is disposed adjacent to the first pattern 101A and is disposed at a predetermined distance from the first pattern 101A. The second pattern 102A may also be named DTX (Dummy TX). In the first pattern 101A, an electrical path is formed adjacent to the first pattern 101A along the first direction (width direction). The shape of the slit is a predetermined shape.

[0474] The second pattern 102A is disposed inside the first pattern 101A.

[0475] The second pattern 102A is a plurality of main pattern portions and a plurality of main pattern portions alternately arranged. The main pattern portion may include a connecting pattern portion that connects two adjacent main pattern portions. Here, the main pattern portion has a diamond shape, but is not limited thereto. As various shapes, it may have a shape different from the connecting pattern portion.

[0476] The main pattern portion of the second pattern 102A is the same as the main pattern portion of the first pattern 101A. The connecting pattern portion of the second pattern 102A may have a shape corresponding to that of the first pattern. The shape may correspond to the connecting pattern portion of the connecting portion 101A.

[0477] The other ends (second side ends) of the multiple second patterns 102A are connected to the second conductive pattern D2. The electrodes are electrically connected to each other.

[0478] The third pattern 103B is formed by dividing the first pattern 101A into two parts based on one connecting pattern portion of the first pattern 101A. The third pattern 103B has a diamond shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various shapes may be used, including shapes different from the connecting pattern portion. The third pattern 103B may have an opening in which the fourth pattern 104B is disposed. The shape of the opening may correspond to the outer shape of the third pattern 103B. The third pattern 103B may have a structure surrounding the fourth pattern 104B. The third pattern 103B is disposed at a predetermined distance from the fourth pattern 104B. B may also be named ARX (Active RX), and the fourth pattern 104B is DR It may also be named X (Dummy RX).

[0479] Among the multiple third patterns 103B, the third patterns arranged along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction The patterns are electrically connected by a third conductive pattern D3. The third pattern arranged along the direction is electrically connected by a number of third conductive patterns D3. 16 or 19. It may be the same as (route).

[0480] The third conductive pattern D3 is a third conductive pattern disposed between two adjacent third patterns. The third conductive pattern is disposed so as to intersect with the connecting pattern portion of the first pattern 101A. The third conductive pattern D3 may also be named a conductive bridge. It is connected to a via that is connected to pattern 103B.

[0481] Among the multiple fourth patterns 104B, the fourth patterns 104B arranged along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction The patterns are electrically connected by the fourth conductive pattern D4. The fourth pattern arranged along the direction is electrically connected by a number of fourth conductive patterns D4. 16 or 19. It may be the same as (route).

[0482] The fourth conductive pattern D4 is a fourth conductive pattern disposed between two adjacent fourth patterns. The fourth conductive pattern is disposed so as to intersect the connecting pattern portion of the first conductive pattern 101A. The turn D4 is disposed farthest from the control portion among the many fourth patterns 104B, and is disposed in the first direction. The fourth conductive pattern D is electrically connected to the fourth pattern 104B arranged along the direction of the fourth conductive pattern D. The fourth conductive pattern D4 may also be named a conductive bridge. It is connected to a via that is connected to turn 104B.

[0483] The first to fourth patterns 101A, 102A, 103B, and 104B are arranged in the same layer. The second to fourth conductive patterns D2, D3, and D4 are disposed together in a first layer. wherein the first and second layers are physically and electrically insulated from one another. To isolate oneself from the other.

[0484] FIG. 31 shows a modification of the sensor unit shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 31, in the sensor unit, the first side or The 1-1 pattern portion located at the end of the second side is open in the first direction (or the lateral direction). Therefore, the first side and / or the second side of the first-2 pattern portions are The 1-2 pattern portion located at the second side end may be exposed to the outside.

[0485] The first-2 pattern portion located at the second end of the plurality of first-2 pattern portions is The wiring is electrically connected through a connection pattern without a conductive trace. 30, the second side end portion of the multiple 1-2 pattern portions may be The 1-2 pattern portion located at is not connected through a via and is arranged on the same layer as the connection pattern. There are advantages to be gained.

[0486] In addition, in the sensor unit, the first side and / or the second side end of the multiple 2-1 pattern portions The 2-1 pattern portion located in the portion has a shape that is open in the second direction (or the vertical direction). Therefore, the 2-2 pattern portions are located at the first side and / or second side end portions. The 2-2 pattern portion to be placed may be exposed to the outside.

[0487] The 2-2 pattern portion located at the second end of the plurality of 2-2 pattern portions is The wiring is electrically connected through a connection pattern without a conductive trace. 30, the second side end portion of the multiple 2-2 pattern portions may be The 2-2 pattern portion located at is not connected through a via and is arranged in the same layer as the connection pattern. There are advantages to be gained.

[0488] The sensor unit shown in FIG. 31 is also controlled by the control unit 300 and operates in the touch sensing mode. The sensor operates in one of three modes: sensor drive mode, antenna drive mode, and stylus sensing mode. Specifically, in the touch sensing mode, the control unit 300 controls the ATX1, ATX2 and ATX3 are controlled to apply touch drive signals, and ARX1, ARX2, It can detect the touch position by receiving the touch reception signal from ARX3. In the moving mode, the control unit 300 applies pen drive signals to DTX1, DTX2, and DTX3. The pen drive signal can be applied to DRX1, DRX2, and DRX3. In the sensing mode, the control unit 300 controls ATX1, ATX2, ATX3 and ARX1, A It can detect the position of the stylus pen by receiving the pen signal from RX2 and ARX3. In addition, various combinations of Table 2 can be applied to the sensor unit 200' of FIG. Therefore, the sensor unit in FIG. 31 can be controlled by the control unit 300 in various ways. One of the following modes: touch sensing mode, antenna driving mode, and stylus sensing mode. It can be operated in two modes.

[0489] FIG. 32 is a diagram showing another modified example of the sensor portion. Referring to FIG. 32, first to fourth patterns 101', 102', 103', 104 The structure of the main pattern portion of ' is different from that of FIG.

[0490] FIG. 32 shows a case where the outer periphery of the second pattern 102' or the fourth pattern 104' is formed with a concave-convex structure. The openings of the first pattern 101' or the fourth pattern 104' are aligned with the second pattern 102'. Or, it has a shape corresponding to the outer structure of the fourth pattern 104'.

[0491] Such a structure is a structure in which a first pattern 101' and a second pattern 102' are formed in the same layer. The mutual capacitance Cm between the third pattern in the same layer can be improved. To improve the mutual capacitance Cm between the first pattern 103' and the fourth pattern 104'. The higher the mutual capacitance Cm, the better the stylus sensing performance. In this mode, the voltage value output from the sensing circuit unit of the control unit 300 can be increased. This can improve stylus sensing sensitivity.

[0492] Here, the modification shown in FIG. 32 can be applied to the sensor units according to the various embodiments described above. It may be applied as is.

[0493] FIG. 33 shows yet another modified example of the sensor unit. The sensor unit 100'' shown in FIG. 33 has a structure similar to that of the sensor unit 100A shown in FIG. The pattern further includes a number of fifth patterns 105 and a number of sixth patterns 106 .

[0494] The fifth patterns 105 are formed on the same layer as the first patterns 101 (second layer). r) and are arranged in a large number along the first direction and the second direction.

[0495] Each of the fifth patterns 105 is a third pattern 1 disposed in another layer (1st layer). The fifth pattern 10 includes a shape that corresponds to and overlaps with a part of the main pattern portion of the fifth pattern 10. 5 is connected to a fourth pattern 104 arranged in another layer (1st layer) through a via. are electrically connected.

[0496] The fifth patterns 105 and the third patterns 103 are mutually connected in a vertical direction. In addition, the fifth pattern 105 can form a capacitance Cm within the third pattern 103. Since the third pattern 103 is electrically connected to the fourth pattern 104 of the second pattern, the third pattern 103 is The mutual capacitance Cm can be formed not only with the fifth pattern 105 but also with the fifth pattern 104. become.

[0497] The sixth patterns 106 are arranged in the same layer as the third patterns 103 (1st layer). r) and are arranged in a large number along the first direction and the second direction.

[0498] Each sixth pattern 106 is a first pattern 1 disposed in another layer (second layer). The sixth pattern 10 includes a shape that corresponds to and overlaps a part of the main pattern portion of the sixth pattern 10. 6 is connected to a second pattern 102 arranged on another layer (2nd layer) through a via. are electrically connected.

[0499] The sixth patterns 106 and the first patterns 101 are arranged in a vertical direction to form mutual capacitors. In addition, the sixth pattern 106 can form a capacitance Cm within the first pattern 101. Since the first pattern 101 is electrically connected to the second pattern 102 of the second pattern, the first pattern 101 is The mutual capacitance Cm can be formed not only with the sixth pattern 106 but also with the second pattern 102. become.

[0500] In this way, the sensor unit 100″ shown in FIG. In addition, a mutual capacitance in the vertical direction can be formed. 3. The advantage of being able to form mutual capacitance not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction Therefore, in the stylus sensing mode, the output from the sensing circuit of the control unit 300 is The voltage value applied can be increased, thereby improving the stylus sensing sensitivity. .

[0501] Here, the modification shown in FIG. 33 can be applied to the sensor units according to the various embodiments described above. It may be applied as is.

[0502] FIG. 34 shows yet another modified example of the sensor unit. The sensor unit 100''' shown in FIG. 34 is different from the sensor unit 100A shown in FIG. In addition, a part of the second pattern 102' is disposed in a layer different from the remaining part. The second pattern 102' includes a number of main pattern portions and a number of sub-pattern portions. The connecting pattern portion connects two adjacent main pattern portions. The multiple main pattern portions of the second pattern 102' are connected to the multiple connecting portions of the second pattern 102'. The turn portion and the wire are disposed in different layers.

[0503] The main pattern portions of the second pattern 102' are connected to the third pattern 103 and the fourth pattern 104. The second pattern 102′ is disposed in the same layer as the first pattern 104, and the multiple connecting pattern portions of the second pattern 102′ are shown in FIG. Similarly, the first pattern 101 is disposed in the same layer.

[0504] The sensor unit 100''' shown in FIG. 34 is similar to the sensor unit 100A shown in FIG. The control unit 300 controls the touch sensing mode, the antenna driving mode, the stylus pen In addition, various combinations of Table 2 can be used to drive the sensor in Figure 34. Therefore, the sensor unit 100''' in FIG. The control unit 300 controls the touch sensing mode, antenna driving mode, and the like in various ways. , and stylus sensing mode.

[0505] FIG. 35 shows yet another modified example of the sensor unit. The sensor unit 100'''' shown in FIG. 35 is the same as the sensor unit 100''' shown in FIG. In comparison, a part of the fourth pattern 104' is disposed in a layer different from the remaining part. Specifically, the fourth pattern 104' includes a number of main pattern portions and a number of main pattern portions. a connecting pattern portion connecting two adjacent main pattern portions of the main pattern portion However, the main pattern portions of the fourth pattern 104' are The fourth pattern 104' is disposed in a layer different from the connecting pattern portion. The turn portion is disposed in the same layer as the first pattern 101, and multiple connections of the fourth pattern 104' The pattern portion includes a number of main pattern portions of the second pattern 102' and a third pattern 103. are placed on the same layer.

[0506] To summarize, in the sensor unit 100'''' shown in FIG. , a plurality of connecting pattern portions of the second pattern 102', a plurality of main The pattern portion is disposed on the first layer, and a large number of connected third patterns 103 and fourth patterns 104' are arranged. A connecting pattern portion, multiple main pattern portions of the second pattern 102' are disposed on the second layer. Here, the first layer and the second layer are different layers, and the positional relationship is such that one is adjacent to the other. The two may be arranged on one side.

[0507] The sensor unit 100'''' shown in FIG. 35 is similar to the sensor unit 100A shown in FIG. The control unit 300 controls the touch sensing mode, the antenna driving mode, the stylus pen In addition, various combinations of Table 2 can be used in the sensing mode of FIG. Therefore, the sensor unit 100' in FIG. The controller 300 controls the touch sensing mode, antenna driving, etc. in various ways. It can be driven in either one of the following modes: .

[0508] FIG. 36 shows yet another modified example of the sensor unit. The sensor unit 100'''' shown in FIG. 36 is a similar structure to the sensor unit 100'' shown in FIG. 35. In comparison with the sensor unit 100'''' shown in FIG. The sensor unit 100'''' shown in FIG. 36 includes a second pattern 102'' and a fourth pattern 103''. 04'' is different.

[0509] Specifically, the second pattern 102'' includes a number of main pattern portions 102a'' and a number of Although the connecting pattern portion 102b' is included, the size of the main pattern portion 102a'' is the same as that of FIG. The main pattern portion of the second pattern 102' of the sensor portion 100'''' shown The size of the main pattern portion 102a'' is larger than that of the first pattern 101. It may have a size and shape corresponding to the main pattern portion.

[0510] Also, the fourth pattern 104'' has a number of main pattern portions 104a'' and a number of connecting portions. The size of the main pattern portion 104a'' is different from that shown in FIG. The fourth pattern 104' of the sensor portion 100'''' is larger than the main pattern portion. The size of main pattern portion 104a'' is equal to that of the main pattern portion 104a of third pattern 103. The conductive pattern portion may have a size and shape corresponding to the conductive pattern portion.

[0511] The main pattern portion 102a'' of the second pattern 102'' corresponds to the second pattern 1 in FIG. Since the main pattern portion of the first pattern 101 is larger than that of the main pattern portion of the second pattern 102, The corresponding area between the second pattern 102'' and the first pattern 101 is increased, and the mutual contact between the second pattern 102'' and the first pattern 101 is reduced. Therefore, the capacitance Cm can be further improved. In this mode, stylus sensing sensitivity can be further improved.

[0512] Also, main pattern portion 104a'' of fourth pattern 104'' is the fourth pattern of FIG. Since the third pattern 104' has a larger size than the main pattern portion of the third pattern 104', 03, the corresponding area is wider, and the correspondence between the fourth pattern 104'' and the third pattern 104 is The mutual capacitance Cm can be further improved. Therefore, the stylus sensitivity can be improved. When in touch mode, stylus sensing sensitivity can be further improved.

[0513] FIG. 37 is a diagram showing still another modified example of the sensor portion. The sensor unit 100'''''' shown in FIG. 37 is the same as the sensor unit 100A shown in FIG. In comparison, the other ends (second side ends) of the multiple second patterns 102 and the multiple fourth patterns 104 The other ends (second end portions) of the first and second electrodes are electrically connected to each other.

[0514] In this configuration, when the sensor unit 100' is driven in the stylus sensing mode, In one fourth pattern 104, not only other fourth patterns but also many second patterns 102 are arranged. Since they are electrically connected, there is an advantage that the impedance is further reduced.

[0515] The sensor unit 100'''''' shown in FIG. 37 is similar to the sensor unit 100A shown in FIG. Similarly, the control unit 300 controls the touch sensing mode, antenna driving mode, stylus driving mode, etc. In addition, various combinations of Table 2 can be used as shown in FIG. Therefore, the sensor unit 100'''''' of FIG. The unit 100'''' can be controlled by the control unit 300 in various ways, such as touch sensing mode, It can be driven in either antenna driving mode or stylus sensing mode. This can be done.

[0516] FIG. 38 shows yet another modified example of the sensor unit. The sensor unit 100'''''' shown in FIG. 38 is the same as the sensor unit 100 shown in FIG. Compared to A, the second pattern 102' and the fourth pattern 104' are different, and a large number of fifth patterns are The fifth pattern 105' and the sixth pattern 106' are further included. The semiconductor device further includes a capacitor electrically connected to the pattern 106'. are the same, the other parts will be described in detail below.

[0517] The second pattern 102' is disposed inside the first pattern 101 and has bars extending in the second direction. Here, the second pattern 102' may have a constant width. The second pattern 102' is formed in the same layer as the first pattern 101. will be placed in.

[0518] The fourth pattern 104' is disposed inside the third pattern 103 and has bars extending in the first direction. Here, the fourth pattern 104' may have a constant width. The fourth pattern 104' is in the same layer (1st layer) as the third pattern 103. will be placed in.

[0519] The fifth patterns 105' are formed in the same layer as the first patterns 101 (second layer). er) and arranged in a large number along the first direction and the second direction. A large number of 105 ′ may be arranged between a large number of first patterns 101 .

[0520] Each of the fifth patterns 105' is a third pattern disposed in another layer (1st layer). The fifth pattern 105' corresponds to the main pattern portion of the fifth pattern 105' and includes a shape that overlaps the main pattern portion of the fifth pattern 105'. The fourth pattern 104' is connected to the first layer through a via. are electrically connected.

[0521] The fifth patterns 105' are electrically connected to one of the fourth patterns 104'. The fifth pattern 105' is arranged along the second direction. The fifth patterns 105' arranged on the other side of the fifth patterns 105' are provided with a predetermined The capacitor (cap) is connected to the ground. Here, the fifth pattern 105′ arranged along the second direction may be arranged on the other edge. The fifth pattern 105' is electrically farthest from the control unit 300 shown in FIG. Although not shown in a separate drawing, the capacitor ) is connected between the fifth pattern 105' and the ELVSS of the display panel (not shown). Also, one end of the capacitor (cap) is connected to the fifth pattern 105'. At the other end, a third pattern 103, a fourth pattern 104', and a sixth pattern 106' are arranged. The first layer may be joined to another layer (1st layer).

[0522] The fifth patterns 105' and the third patterns 103 have mutual capacitance in the vertical direction. The fifth pattern 105′ can form a chest of drawers Cm. Since the third pattern 103 is electrically connected to the fourth pattern 104' inside the third pattern 103, the third pattern 103 is A mutual capacitance Cm is formed not only between the fourth pattern 104' but also between the fifth pattern 105'. It will be possible.

[0523] The sixth patterns 106′ are arranged in the same layer as the third patterns 103. er) and arranged in a large number along the first direction and the second direction. A number of the third patterns 106 ′ may be arranged between the number of the third patterns 103 .

[0524] Each of the sixth patterns 106' is a first pattern disposed in another layer (a second layer). The sixth pattern 106' corresponds to the main pattern portion of the sixth pattern 106' and includes a shape that overlaps the main pattern portion of the sixth pattern 106'. The second pattern 102' is disposed on another layer (2nd layer) and is electrically connected through a via to the second pattern 102'. are electrically connected.

[0525] The sixth patterns 106' are electrically connected to one of the second patterns 102'. The sixth pattern 106' is arranged along the first direction. The sixth patterns 106' arranged on the other side of the sixth patterns 106' are provided with a predetermined The capacitor (cap) is connected to the ground. Here, the sixth pattern 106′ arranged along the first direction may be arranged on the other edge. The sixth pattern 106' is electrically farthest from the control unit 300 shown in FIG. Although not shown in a separate drawing, the capacitor ) is connected between the sixth pattern 106' and the ELVSS of the display panel (not shown). Also, one end of the capacitor (cap) is connected to the sixth pattern 106'. At the other end, a first pattern 101, a second pattern 102', and a fifth pattern 105' are arranged. The laminate may be joined to a second layer.

[0526] The sixth patterns 106' and the first patterns 101 have mutual capacitance in the vertical direction. In addition, the sixth pattern 106′ can form a chest of drawers Cm. Since the first pattern 101 is electrically connected to the second pattern 102' inside the first pattern 101, the first pattern 101 is A mutual capacitance Cm is formed not only between the second pattern 102' but also between the sixth pattern 106'. It will be possible.

[0527] In this manner, the sensor unit 100'''''' shown in FIG. It is possible to form mutual capacitance not only in the horizontal direction but also in the vertical direction, It is possible to form mutual capacitance in the vertical direction as well as in the horizontal direction of the turn 103. Therefore, in the stylus sensing mode, the sensing circuit of the control unit 300 This increases the voltage output from the sensor, improving the sensitivity of the stylus. This can be done.

[0528] Also, the second pattern 102' and the fourth pattern 104' are the same as those of the sensor unit 100A in FIG. Unlike the second pattern 102 and the fourth pattern 104, the diamond-shaped main pattern Since the sensor unit 100 does not have a display unit, a display panel is located under the sensor unit 100''''''''. In this case, the visibility can be further improved compared to the sensor unit 100A of FIG. There is.

[0529] The sensor unit 100''''''' shown in FIG. 39 is the same as the sensor unit 100A shown in FIG. Similarly, the control unit 300 controls the touch sensing mode, antenna driving mode, stylus driving mode, and In addition, various combinations of Table 2 can be used as shown in FIG. Therefore, the sensor unit 100'''''''' of FIG. The touch sensing module 100'''''''' controls the control module 300 in various ways. The device can be driven in one of three modes: sensor drive mode, antenna drive mode, and stylus sensing mode. It can be moved.

[0530] Meanwhile, although not shown in a separate drawing, the fifth and sixth patterns 105' and 106' are not included. A capacitor (cap) is provided at the other end of the second and fourth patterns 102 and 104, respectively. Further, in the sensor unit according to the various embodiments described above, The other ends of the second and fourth patterns are not connected to each other, and a capacitor is formed at each of the other ends. may be concatenated.

[0531] FIG. 39 shows yet another modified example of the sensor unit. In the case of the sensor unit 100A of FIG. 24, the stylus pen 10 is attached to the right edge of the sensor unit 100A. (or the left edge) of the stylus pen 10 to provide a sufficient magnetic field signal. The problem is that the signal emitted from the stylus pen 10 cannot be large enough. In order to solve such a problem, a sensor unit 100' shown in FIG. 24. The sensor unit 100A shown in FIG. 24 is further provided with a first trace t1 and a second trace t2. Further included is trace t2.

[0532] The first trace t1 and the second trace t2 electrically connect the other ends of the multiple second patterns 102. The conductive trace t0 is directly connected to the active area tp (or touch where at least one of the conductive traces t0 is located in the non-active area outside the active area. The active area tp may be partially located outside the active area tp. The active area tp is an area that can be directly touched by the stylus pen 10. The non-active area may be, for example, a bezel area.

[0533] Specifically, the first trace t1 is disposed in a non-active area outside the active area tp, and one end of the first trace t1 is a conductive The other end is connected directly to the conductive trace t0 for touch drive mode, touch sensing mode, The control unit 300 operates in either the antenna driving mode or the stylus sensing mode. may be connected to the driving circuit unit via a switch SW.

[0534] The second trace t2 is disposed in the non-active area outside the active area tp and has one end connected to the conductive trace The other end is connected to the driving circuit of the control unit 300 in the antenna driving mode. The signals may be connected via a switch sw.

[0535] The first trace t1 is disposed in the inactive region, surrounding one of the left and right sides of the active region tp. The second trace t2 may be disposed in the non-active area surrounding the other side of the active area tp. That's fine.

[0536] The first trace t1 and the second trace t2 are the same as those in FIG. When driven in the same antenna driving mode, the stylus pen 10 is positioned at one edge of the active area tp. Even if the magnetic field is large, the stylus pen 10 can provide a sufficient magnetic field signal. The touch input device including the sensor unit 100'''''''' shown in FIG. The stylus pen 10 provides a sufficient magnetic field signal no matter where the pen 10 is located in the active area tp. can receive and emit a sufficient signal.

[0537] The first and second traces t1 and t2 of the sensor portion 100'''''''' shown in FIG. Each of these is responsible for one channel in FIG. 25, and the driving method shown in FIG. may be applied as is.

[0538] The sensor unit 100'''''''' shown in FIG. 39 is the same as the sensor unit 100 shown in FIG. As in A, the control unit 300 controls the touch sensing mode, antenna driving mode, style, In addition, various combinations of Table 2 are shown in FIG. 39. Therefore, the sensor unit 100'''''''' of FIG. The sensor unit 100'''''''' is configured to perform touch sensing in various ways under the control of the control unit 300. One of the following modes: touch mode, antenna driving mode, and stylus sensing mode. It can be driven by a

[0539] FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining a first modified example of the fifth pattern 105 shown in FIG. be.

[0540] Referring to FIG. 40, the fifth pattern 105′ is a combination of the third pattern 103 and the fourth pattern 104. It is disposed on a layer different from the layer on which 104 is disposed.

[0541] The fifth pattern 105′ may have a shape corresponding to the third pattern 103. For example, The fifth pattern 105' has a diamond shape and has a diamond shaped opening therein. You may.

[0542] A portion of the fifth pattern 105' is arranged so as to overlap with the third pattern 103 in the vertical direction. The other part may be disposed so as to overlap with the fourth pattern 104 in the vertical direction. For example, the outer edge portion of the fifth pattern 105' is overlapped with the third pattern 10 disposed in another layer. The inner edge portion of the fifth pattern 105' may overlap with the inner edge portion of the third pattern 105'. It may overlap with the outer edge portion of the disposed fourth pattern 104 .

[0543] The fifth pattern 105′ is connected to the fourth pattern 104 arranged on another layer through a conductive via v. Here, the number of vias v may be large, and the fourth pattern 104 It may be located at the outer edge portion.

[0544] The fifth pattern 105' is arranged perpendicular to the third pattern 103 arranged in another layer. In addition, the fifth pattern 105′ can form a mutual capacitance Cm in the direction Since the third pattern 103 is electrically connected to the fourth pattern 104 inside the third pattern 103 through the via v, As a result, the third pattern 103 is arranged not only in the same layer as the fourth pattern 104 but also in other layers. The fifth pattern 105′ can form a mutual capacitance Cc_tx with the fifth pattern 105′. become.

[0545] Although not shown in a separate drawing, the sixth pattern 106 shown in FIG. 33 is also shown in FIG. The sixth pattern 105′ may have the same shape as the fifth pattern 105′. The outer edge portion of the first pattern 101 is overlapped with the inner edge portion of the first pattern 101 arranged in another layer. Preferably, the inner edge portion of the sixth pattern (not shown) is a second pattern 1 disposed on another layer. The sixth pattern (not shown) may overlap the outer edge portion of the second pattern 02. The second pattern 102 may be electrically connected to the second pattern 102 through a conductive via. Such a sixth pattern (not shown) also has a mutual capacitance in the vertical direction with the first pattern 101. The sixth pattern (not shown) may be a first pattern 101. Since the first pattern 101 is electrically connected to the second pattern 102, the first pattern 101 is 02 as well as the sixth pattern (not shown) can form a mutual capacitance Cm. become.

[0546] In this way, the sensor unit including the modified fifth pattern 105′ shown in FIG. To form mutual capacitance in the vertical direction as well as the horizontal direction of the pattern 103 The sensor portion including the modified sixth pattern (not shown) is also horizontally aligned with the first pattern 101. This has the advantage that mutual capacitance can be formed not only in the axial direction but also in the vertical direction. Therefore, in the stylus sensing mode, the voltage value output from the sensing circuit of the control unit is This can increase the sensitivity of the stylus.

[0547] FIG. 41 is a modification of FIG. In FIG. 40, the fifth pattern 105′ is disposed below the third and fourth patterns 103 and 104. FIG. 41 shows that the fifth pattern 105' is the third and fourth putters. This shows that the 103 and 104 are placed on the

[0548] The structure of the fifth pattern 105' shown in FIG. 40 and FIG. 41 may be similar to the various embodiments described above. The present invention may be applied to a sensor unit in various forms.

[0549] FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the fifth pattern 105′ shown in FIG. do.

[0550] Referring to FIG. 42, the fifth pattern 105″ is a cross-sectional view of the fifth pattern 10 shown in FIG. The fifth pattern 105'' is the same in shape and position as the fifth putter 105 shown in FIG. The fifth pattern 105'' differs from the third pattern 105' in that the fifth pattern 105'' is a third pattern 105 disposed in another layer. 03 is electrically connected to the first via v. 3 are disposed on the inner edge portion of the pattern 103.

[0551] Such a fifth pattern 105'' is electrically connected to the third pattern 103 arranged in another layer. Since the fourth pattern 104 and the fifth pattern 105'' are mutually statically connected in the vertical direction, A capacitance Cc_Tx can be formed.

[0552] The sensor portion including the modified fifth pattern 105'' shown in FIG. 42 can also be moved in the horizontal direction. This has the advantage that mutual capacitance in the vertical direction can be formed more easily.

[0553] FIG. 43 is a modification of FIG. In FIG. 42, a fifth pattern 105″ is disposed below the third and fourth patterns 103, 104. 43 shows that the fifth pattern 105'' is placed on the third and fourth 4. It is shown that it is arranged on the fourth patterns 103 and 104.

[0554] The structure of the fifth pattern 105' shown in FIG. 42 and FIG. 43 may be similar to the various embodiments described above. The present invention may be applied to a sensor unit in various forms.

[0555] 44 and 45 show the third pattern in the sensor unit shown in FIG. 34 or FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the fourth pattern 103 and the fourth pattern 104.

[0556] Referring to FIG. 44 and FIG. 45, a third pattern 103 and a fourth pattern 10 4 are arranged on different layers, and a part of the third pattern 103 and a part of the fourth pattern 104 The parts are arranged so as to overlap each other in the vertical direction. For example, the third pattern The inner edge of the fourth pattern 103 is arranged to overlap the outer edge of the fourth pattern 104 in the vertical direction. FIG. 44 shows a case where the third pattern 103 is disposed on top of the fourth pattern 104. FIG. 45 shows a third pattern 103 arranged below a fourth pattern 104. That is why.

[0557] The sensor unit including the third and fourth patterns 103 and 104 shown in FIGS. The mutual capacitance Cc_Tx can be formed in the vertical direction instead of the horizontal direction. Although not shown, the first and second patterns 101 and 102 shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 are also It may have a structure as shown in FIGS.

[0558] The modified structure shown in FIGS. 44 and 45 is similar to the cell according to the various embodiments described above. This may be applied to the sensor part.

[0559] The touch input devices according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be in various forms. Touch input devices are used in, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computers, mobile devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or The touch input device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices. It won't be done.

[0560] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used herein are intended to illustrate the technical features described in this document. It is not intended to be limited to the specific embodiment, but various modifications and equivalents of the embodiment are also possible. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar or alternative Similar reference numbers may be used for related components. The singular forms of the words "a," "an," and "the" refer to one or more of the above-mentioned items, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. In this document, "A or B" and "at least one of A and B" are used. "At least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "A, B, and C at least one of the following: "at least one of A, B, or C" This includes all possible combinations of the items listed together in that statement. Terms such as "first," "second," or "primary" or "secondary" are merely examples. It may be used to distinguish a corresponding component from other corresponding components, It is not limited in terms of aspect (e.g. importance or order). One (e.g., first) component is not more important than another (e.g., second). ) components with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively" Without the word "coupled" or "connected" In this case, it is assumed that the one component is directly (e.g., by wire) connected to the other component wirelessly. This means that they may be connected by a line or via a third component.

[0561] The term "module" as used in this document refers to any hardware, software, or firmware The unit may include a unit implemented by software, such as logic, a logic block, a component, The term module may be used interchangeably with other terms such as a circuit or a module. A part that can be a part of a product, or the smallest unit of such a part that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module may be an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The signal processing circuit may be implemented in the form of a specific integrated circuit.

[0562] Various embodiments of this document may be implemented using a machine (e.g., a touch input device). A readable storage medium (e.g., internal memory or As software (e.g., a program) that contains one or more instructions stored in an external memory For example, the device (e.g., a touch input device) may be implemented as a processor (e.g., a processor) of the device (e.g., a touch input device). retrieves at least one command from the storage medium among one or more stored command words, This means that the device can execute at least one of the called commands. to operate to perform at least one function in accordance with said one or more The above instructions are either generated by a compiler or executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may include a non-transitory (n The information may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. is a device in which a storage medium is tangible and a signal (e.g. It simply means that the data is not stored on a storage medium. There is no distinction between semi-permanent storage and temporary storage.

[0563] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein comprises a computer Provided in a computer program product Computer program products may be traded as goods between sellers and buyers. The computer program product may be stored on a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., Compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM) or via an application store (e.g., Play Store™); or Direct online distribution (e.g. download) between two user devices (e.g. smartphones) In the case of online distribution, computer programs may be At least some of the products may be stored on the manufacturer's server, the application store's server, or an intermediary. Stored, at least temporarily, on a machine-readable storage medium such as the server's memory; or may be generated ad-hoc.

[0564] According to various embodiments, each of the above described components (e.g., modules) may be According to various embodiments, the above One or more of the components or operations described herein may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be omitted. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., The modules or programs may be integrated into one component. In such a case, The integrated component is a component that integrates one or more functions of each of the plurality of components. The same or similar to what was previously performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components According to various embodiments, modules, programs, or other The operations performed by the components may be performed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically. one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or Or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. A touch input device including a sensor unit and a control unit that controls the sensor unit, A pen and touch input system, including a stylus pen capable of interacting with a touch input device. In the system, The sensor unit includes: A plurality of electrodes are formed extending in a first direction, and a first end portion of the electrodes is electrically connected to the control unit. The first pattern, A plurality of second patterns are formed to extend in the first direction and are disposed adjacent to the first patterns. And, The first side end of the second electrode extends in a second direction different from the first direction and is electrically connected to the control unit. A large number of third patterns connected together, A plurality of fourth patterns are formed to extend in the second direction and are disposed adjacent to the third patterns. and At least some of the second side ends of the second patterns are electrically connected to each other. R, At least some of the second side ends of the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other. R, The stylus pen is A body part and a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside; A ferrite core located within the body portion and at least a portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on the inductor section; A resonant circuit is formed by electrically connecting the inductor portion to the body portion. a capacitor portion; The controller applies touch driving signals in the first pattern and the third pattern. and receiving a touch sensing signal at The control unit selects at least one of the first to fourth patterns. In turn, a stylus pen driving signal is applied, and the first to fourth patterns are and receiving a stylus pen sensing signal in at least one of the patterns. 、 Pen and touch input systems.

2. A touch input device including a sensor unit and a control unit that controls the sensor unit, A pen and touch input system, including a stylus pen capable of interacting with a touch input device. In the system, The sensor unit includes: A plurality of electrodes are formed extending in a first direction, and a first end portion of the electrodes is electrically connected to the control unit. The first pattern, The first side end of the second electrode extends in a second direction different from the first direction and is electrically connected to the control unit. and a third pattern including a plurality of third patterns connected to each other, The stylus pen is A body part and a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside; A ferrite core located within the body portion and at least a portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on the inductor section; A resonant circuit is formed by electrically connecting the inductor portion to the body portion. a capacitor portion; The controller applies touch driving signals according to the first patterns and the third patterns. for receiving a touch sensitive signal at a turn; The control unit selects at least one of the multiple first patterns or the multiple third patterns. For applying a stylus pen driving signal in one pattern; Pen and touch input systems.

3. A touch input device including a sensor unit and a control unit that controls the sensor unit, A pen and touch input system, including a stylus pen capable of interacting with a touch input device. In the system, The sensor unit includes: A plurality of electrodes are formed extending in a first direction, and a first end portion of the electrodes is electrically connected to the control unit. The first pattern, The first side end of the second electrode extends in a second direction different from the first direction and is electrically connected to the control unit. and a third pattern including a plurality of third patterns connected to each other, The stylus pen is A body part and a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside; A ferrite core located within the body portion and at least a portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on the inductor section; A resonant circuit is formed by electrically connecting the inductor portion to the body portion. a capacitor portion; The controller applies touch driving signals according to the first patterns and the third patterns. for receiving a touch sensitive signal at a turn; The control unit selects at least one of the multiple first patterns or the multiple third patterns. for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal in one pattern; Pen and touch input systems.

4. A touch input device including a sensor unit and a control unit that controls the sensor unit, A pen and touch input system, including a stylus pen capable of interacting with a touch input device. In the system, The sensor unit includes: A plurality of electrodes are formed extending in a first direction, and a first end portion of the electrodes is electrically connected to the control unit. The first pattern, A plurality of second patterns are formed to extend in the first direction and are disposed adjacent to the first patterns. And, The first side end of the second insulating layer is electrically connected to the control unit. a number of third patterns connected to the A plurality of fourth patterns are formed to extend in the second direction and are disposed adjacent to the third patterns. and further comprising At least a part of the second patterns or at least a part of the fourth patterns at least a portion of the second side ends are electrically connected to each other; The stylus pen is A body part and a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside; A ferrite core located within the body portion and at least a portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on the inductor section; A resonant circuit is formed by electrically connecting the inductor portion to the body portion. a capacitor portion; The controller applies touch driving signals according to the first patterns and the third patterns. for receiving a touch sensitive signal at a turn; The control unit selects at least one of the second patterns or the fourth patterns. For applying a stylus pen driving signal in one pattern; Pen and touch input systems.

5. A touch input device including a sensor unit and a control unit that controls the sensor unit, and and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of interacting with a touch input device - Patents.com In The sensor unit includes: A plurality of electrodes are formed extending in a first direction, and a first end portion of the electrodes is electrically connected to the control unit. The first pattern, A plurality of second patterns are formed to extend in the first direction and are disposed adjacent to the first patterns. And, The first side end of the second electrode extends in a second direction different from the first direction and is electrically connected to the control unit. A large number of third patterns connected together, A plurality of fourth patterns are formed to extend in the second direction and are disposed adjacent to the third patterns. and At least a part of the second patterns or at least a part of the fourth patterns at least a portion of the second side ends are electrically connected to each other; The stylus pen is A body part and a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside; A ferrite core located within the body portion and at least a portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on the inductor section; A resonant circuit is formed by electrically connecting the inductor portion to the body portion. a capacitor portion; The controller applies touch driving signals according to the first patterns and the third patterns. for receiving a touch sensitive signal at a turn; The control unit selects at least one of the second patterns or the fourth patterns. for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal in one pattern; Pen and touch input systems.

6. A touch input device including a sensor unit and a control unit that controls the sensor unit, and and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of interacting with a touch input device - Patents.com In The sensor unit includes: A plurality of first patterns extending along a first direction and having a first side end electrically connected to the control unit. And, A plurality of second patterns are formed to extend in the first direction and are disposed adjacent to the first patterns. And, The first side end of the second electrode extends in a second direction different from the first direction and is electrically connected to the control unit. A large number of third patterns connected together, A plurality of fourth patterns are formed to extend in the second direction and are disposed adjacent to the third patterns. and At least some of the second side ends of the second patterns are electrically connected to each other. R, At least some of the second side ends of the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other. R, The stylus pen is A body part and a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside; A ferrite core located within the body portion and at least a portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on the inductor section; A resonant circuit is formed by electrically connecting the inductor portion to the body portion. a capacitor portion; The controller applies touch driving signals according to the first patterns and the third patterns. for receiving a touch sensitive signal at a turn; The control unit selects at least one of the first to fourth patterns. Select the turn as the pen drive electrode, applying a stylus pen driving signal to the selected pen driving electrode; It is something like, Pen and touch input systems.

7. A touch input device including a sensor unit and a control unit that controls the sensor unit, and and touch input system including a stylus pen capable of interacting with a touch input device - Patents.com In The sensor unit includes: A plurality of first patterns extending along a first direction and having a first side end electrically connected to the control unit. And, A plurality of second patterns are formed to extend in the first direction and are disposed adjacent to the first patterns. And, The first side end of the second electrode extends in a second direction different from the first direction and is electrically connected to the control unit. A large number of third patterns connected together, A plurality of fourth patterns are formed to extend in the second direction and are disposed adjacent to the third patterns. and At least some of the second side ends of the second patterns are electrically connected to each other. R, At least some of the second side ends of the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other. R, The stylus pen is A body part and a chip exposed from within the body portion to the outside; A ferrite core located within the body portion and at least a portion of the ferrite core an inductor section including a coil wound in multiple layers on the inductor section; A resonant circuit is formed by electrically connecting the inductor portion to the body portion. a capacitor portion; The controller applies touch driving signals according to the first patterns and the third patterns. for receiving a touch sensitive signal at a turn; The control unit selects at least two of the first to fourth patterns. Select the turn as the pen sensing electrode, The stylus pen emits a signal via the selected pen sensing electrode. The purpose is to sense the ink pen signal. Pen and touch input systems.

8. The ferrite core has a dielectric constant of 1000 or less, and the coil has adjacent winding layers The coil is wound alternately, the coil being a wire wrapped around two or more insulated wires. A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

9. The coil is wound such that adjacent winding layers are inclined in a zigzag pattern. A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

10. The ferrite core contains nickel. A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

11. The coil is a Litz wire. A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

12. Further comprising a bobbin covering at least a portion of the ferrite core; The coil is wound on at least a portion of the bobbin. A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

13. The inductor section is configured by connecting two or more inductor sections in series. A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

14. further comprising a conductive blocking member positioned over at least a portion of the inductor portion.

14. The pen and touch input system of claim 13.

15. The blocking member includes one slit that blocks generation of eddy currents, The one slit separates both ends of the blocking member in a first direction, The first direction is a direction in which eddy currents are formed.

15. The pen and touch input system of claim 14.

16. At least one of the second pattern and the fourth pattern is for applying a stylus pen driving signal for driving a stylus pen; 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

17. A pattern for applying the touch driving signal and a pattern for receiving the touch sensing signal A stylus pen for driving the stylus pen through a pattern different from the pattern of the for applying a drive signal to the A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

18. Either the second pattern or the fourth pattern is an electrically floating pattern. This will be a 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

19. The second pattern or the fourth pattern for applying the stylus pen driving signal At least two or more first sides of the multiple patterns in at least one of the multiple patterns The ends are electrically connected.

8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

20. At least one of the second pattern and the fourth pattern is for receiving a stylus pen sensing signal for sensing a stylus pen; 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

21. A pattern for applying the touch driving signal and a pattern for receiving the touch sensing signal a stylus sensor for detecting the stylus pen through a pattern different from the pattern of the and receiving an input signal from the input device. A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

22. At least one of the first pattern and the third pattern is for applying a stylus pen driving signal for driving a stylus pen; A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

23. A pattern for applying the touch driving signal or a pattern for receiving the touch sensing signal a stylus pen for sensing the stylus pen through the same pattern as the pattern of for receiving a sensing signal; A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

24. The lengths of the first and second patterns are equal to the lengths of the third and fourth patterns. longer than the length of the loop, 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

25. At least one of the first to fourth patterns is A stylus pen driving signal is applied to the stylus pen. The present invention is for sensing a signal generated by a sensor.

8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

26. The first pattern includes a pattern 1a and a pattern 1b arranged along the first direction. Including The second pattern includes a pattern 2a and a pattern 2b arranged along the first direction. Including At least some of the second side ends of the second a patterns are electrically connected to each other; At least some of the second side ends of the second b patterns are electrically connected to each other; The second side end of at least some of the plurality of second a patterns and the second b pattern At least some of the second side ends face each other.

8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

27. The lengths of the first and second patterns are equal to the lengths of the third and fourth patterns. longer than the length of the loop, 27. The pen and touch input system of claim 26.

28. At least one of the first pattern to the fourth pattern has a plurality of main and two adjacent individual pattern portions among the main pattern portions. A connecting pattern portion connecting between 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

29. At least a portion of the main pattern portion has a diamond shape.

29. The pen and touch input system of claim 28.

30. A main pattern portion of the second pattern corresponds to a main pattern portion of the first pattern. The shape of the The main pattern portion of the fourth pattern corresponds to the main pattern portion of the third pattern. The shape of the 29. The pen and touch input system of claim 28.

31. the first pattern or the third pattern has an opening; The second pattern or the fourth pattern is a pattern of openings of the first pattern or the third pattern. Each one is placed inside, 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

32. The first pattern or the third pattern corresponds to the second pattern or the fourth pattern, surround, 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

33. the first pattern and the second pattern are disposed in the same layer; or The third pattern and the fourth pattern are disposed in the same layer.

8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

34. At least a portion of the first pattern and at least a portion of the second pattern are Arranged in one layer, At least a part of the third pattern and at least a part of the fourth pattern are Arranged in two layers, 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

35. The second side ends of the second patterns and the fourth patterns are electrically connected to each other through vias. To be tied, 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

36. The control unit is At least one of the first patterns is configured for touch sensing. Applying a drive signal for A sensing signal received from at least one third pattern among the plurality of third patterns. , A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

37. The control unit is The second patterns or the fourth patterns are connected to a plurality of driving circuits. This is for the purpose of 37. The pen and touch input system of claim 36.

38. The control unit is At least one of the first patterns is configured for touch sensing. applying a drive signal for A sensing signal received from at least one third pattern among the plurality of third patterns. receiving the A recording medium on which a program for executing the above is recorded, A pen and touch input system according to any preceding claim.

39. The control unit is connecting the second patterns or the fourth patterns to a plurality of driving circuits; Floor, A recording medium on which a program for executing the above is recorded, 39. The pen and touch input system of claim 38.

40. A plurality of driving circuits for touch sensing and a plurality of sensing circuits for touch sensing are provided. Further including, The control unit is The first pattern or the third pattern is connected to the plurality of touch sensing driving circuits. applying a touch sensing drive signal to at least one of the driving patterns; The first pattern or the third pattern is connected to the plurality of touch sensing circuits. A touch sensing signal received from at least one sensing pattern of the touch panel. To receive the number, A pen and touch input device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 for controlling a touch panel. Power system.

41. a plurality of pen drive circuitry; The control unit is The second pattern or the fourth pattern is input to the pen driving circuit unit through the pen driving circuit unit. to apply the same signal as the touch sensing drive signal to the input terminal, A pen and a touch panel according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7, for controlling Chi input system.

42. The control unit is At least one of the first to fourth patterns A stylus pen drive signal is output to one pen drive pattern, At least one other driving pattern of the one pattern has a signal that is in conflict with the driving signal. The purpose is to output a drive signal corresponding to the 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

43. The control unit is At least one of the first to fourth patterns outputting a driving signal to one pen driving pattern; At least one other driving pattern of the one pattern has a signal that is opposite to the driving signal. outputting a drive signal corresponding to the A recording medium on which a program for executing the above is recorded, 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

44. a driving circuit for driving a number of pens; The control unit is via at least one of the plurality of pen driving circuit units At least one driving pattern among the first to fourth patterns Applying a drive signal to At least one other pen driving circuit unit among the plurality of pen driving circuit units is and a driving circuit for driving at least one of the first to fourth patterns. A signal opposite to the drive signal is applied to the pattern. A pen and a touch panel according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7, for controlling Chi input system.

45. The control unit is At least one of the first to fourth patterns is a sensing pattern. An output value from at least one sensing pattern in the band, At least one sensor of a sensing pattern different from the sensing pattern and controlling said pen to sense based on an output value from a pattern for sensing. It is something like, 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

46. The control unit is At least one of the first to fourth patterns is a sensing pattern. An output value from at least one sensing pattern in the band, At least one sensor of a sensing pattern different from the sensing pattern sensing the pen based on an output value from a shaping pattern; A recording medium on which a program for executing the above is recorded, 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

47. a sensing circuit for multiple pen sensing; The control unit is At least one of the plurality of pen-sensing sensing circuits At least one of the first to fourth patterns sensed through a circuit unit An output value from another sensing pattern and the multiple pen sensing circuit unit The first plurality of first electrodes sensed through at least one of the pen sensing circuits the at least one pen sensing pattern among the first to fourth patterns; and detecting the pen based on output values ​​from different sensing patterns. A pen and a touch panel according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7, for controlling Chi input system.

48. At least a part of the pen sensing circuit is used for touch sensing. It can be used, 48. A pen and touch input system according to claim 47.

49. The pattern at the second side end of the plurality of second patterns or the plurality of fourth patterns a capacitor coupled to The pen and touch input system of any one of claims 1, 4 to 7, further comprising: Hmm.

50. The second pattern is disposed inside the first pattern and has a bar pattern extending in a first direction. It is The fourth pattern is disposed inside the third pattern and has a bar pattern extending in a second direction. It is a third pattern having a main pattern portion disposed between the first patterns and corresponding to the main pattern portion of the third pattern; a plurality of fifth patterns each having an overlapping shape and electrically connected to the fourth pattern; 、 a capacitor connected to the second end pattern among the fifth patterns; a plurality of third patterns disposed between the plurality of third patterns and corresponding to the main pattern portions of the first patterns; a plurality of sixth patterns each having an overlapping shape and electrically connected to the second pattern; 、 a capacitor connected to the second end pattern among the sixth patterns; 8. The pen and touch input system of claim 1, further comprising: 。

51. The patterns located at the second end are directly connected to each other. at least one trace disposed outside the active area of ​​the touch input device; The pen and touch input system of any one of claims 1, 4 to 7, further comprising: Hmm.

52. The sensor unit further includes at least one of a fifth pattern and a sixth pattern, The fifth pattern is any one of the third pattern and the fourth pattern. the third pattern and the fourth pattern are disposed on a layer different from the layer on which the third pattern and the fourth pattern are disposed, The third pattern and the fourth pattern are electrically connected to each other. The pattern is arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of the other remaining pattern in the vertical direction, The sixth pattern is any one of the first pattern and the second pattern. and a layer different from the layer on which the first pattern and the second pattern are disposed. The first pattern and the second pattern are electrically connected to each other. The pattern is arranged so as to overlap at least a portion of the other remaining pattern in the vertical direction.

8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

53. The first pattern and the second pattern are disposed on different layers, and the first pattern is arranged so as to overlap a portion of the second pattern in the vertical direction, The third pattern and the fourth pattern are disposed on different layers, and the third pattern is arranged so as to overlap a part of the fourth pattern in the vertical direction, 8. A pen and touch input system according to any one of claims 1, 4 to 7.

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