Download - Polymorphic Switches and PolyJoysticks
POLYMORPHIC SWITCHES &
POLY-JOYSTICKS
FOR SPACE AND EARTH CONTROL SYSTEMS
3. Compact, robust
POLYMORPHIC SWITCH (PS)
2. Multifunctional
1. Simple — a unified design
EASY TO PRODUCE, CHEAP AND REPROGRAMMABLE POLYMERIC
MICRO-JOYSTICKS ARE USED FOR REPLACEMENT OF SWITCHES,TOGGLE-SWITCHES AND SWITCHES PACKAGE IN DIGITAL SYSTEMS.
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PS CONSISTS OF TWO ELEMENTS:
Printed circuit board
with a microcontroller
Elastic element
with a tenzoresistive coating
The microcontroller analyses the polymer tenzoresistors applied onto the elastic
element.
It calculates the displacement direction of the operating handle, and transmit the
computed value to a digital data bus.
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+ =
Three-positional
switchTumbler Limit switches Trackpoint
Press-buttonRotary switch
Joystick
Multi-position switch
Slide-type regulator
+ + +
+ + +
MULTIFUNCTIONALITYPS CAN PERFORM FUNCTIONS OF DIFFERENT SWITCHING DEVICES
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In three-dimensional joysticks for 3D games and
simulators
SCOPES OF PS APPLICATION
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In aircraft control systems in high acceleration conditions
In control systems for complex multijointed machinery
and technological objects
As a multiple touch in cell phones, remote controls for TV
In three-dimensional control systems for medicine and
engineering
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
versatility;
multifunctionality;
reprogrammable;
usability;
low metal and materials
consumption;
low cost of production;
robust technology simplicity;
compact, low weight;
possibility of operating in
vacuum or dusty environment;
noiseless.
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Comparison parameters EasyPoint™ PS
PRODUCTION & PATENTING
Patent clearance License coverage RF patents
Priority countries EU, USA Russian Federation
High-tech materials consumption high medium
Technology cost high low
Capital intensity high low
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Weight >2,0 g 0,2-0,6 g
Measurements 6х6 mm, 12х12 mm from 10x10 up to 25x25 mm
Mass production cost (iro electronic module) from $3 up to $6 up to $1
Functioning under acceleration impossible possible
Functioning in varying magnetic field impossible possible
Expansion stroke +/ – 0.7…3 mm +/ – 10…15 mm
Maximum quantity of switchers in a system 1 5 and more
Parallel mode acceptability no up to 3 per 1 channel
Acceptability of closely spaced joysticks no yes
APPLICATION SCOPES
Cell phones yes no
MP3 players yes no
GPS navigators yes yes
PC mouses yes yes
Gamepads yes yes
Game concoles yes yes
Internet-TV remote control yes yes
Toggles, switches inexpedient yes
1-upto-5-positional switchers inexpedient yes
1- and 2-axis joysticks yes yes
Limit switches inexpedient yes
Tilt sensors no yes
Polymorphic switch partly yes
A close analogue solution to the polymorphic switch is the EasyPointTM N40P107
Single Module (http://www.austriamicrosystems.com/eng/Easypoint).
It’s a two-dimensional sensor of a linear displacement based on a contactless
magnetic detection of motion by Hall sensors.
ANALOGUE COMPARISON
EasyPointTM N40P107
Single Module
Polymorphic Switch prototype
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POLY-JOYSTICK
The poly-joystick has a fixed handle on which a
number of polymorphic switches are arranged.
1 - HANDLE
2- BODY OF THE HANDLE
3 - MINIJOYSTICKS
4 – HANDLE ARCH
5 – HANDLE ARCH FOREPART
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Some of PS are used for
mini-joysticks to control maneuvering,
others are programmed for display
switches selection and activation.
CONCEPT OF INFORMATION INPUT SYSTEM (IIS)
1. Maneuvering is commanded by a set of microjoysticks: there are 2 microjoysticks both onthe left and on the right operating handle.They provide an easy maneuvering with 6 degrees of freedom.
2. Switches are virtually displayed on a data panel by groups. For controlling switchingelements there are 6 polymorphic switches: 3 per handle.
Developed IIS allows to operate both separate switches and groups at the same time.
3. Operating handles for left and right hands are mirror copies of each other. In a softwarethey are divided into "main" and "auxiliary" depending on whether a pilot is a left- or aright-handed person.It allows to duplicate elements programmatically without increasing their quantity.
STEERING IS CARRIED OUT BY FINGERS ONLY WHILE
THE HAND STAYS STILL.
DUE TO THIS FEATURE MANOEUVRING ABILITY IS
INCREASING MANYFOLD AS WELL AS A CONTROL
SPEED.
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POLY-JOYSTICK ADVANTAGES
1. With a set of microjoysticks the hand does not need to move, it gives an incredible manoeuvring ability which is unobtainable with other control facilities.
2. While switching and maneuvering it is not necessary to take a hand off from an operating handle.
3. In the IIS there are two handles which a pilot can hold on during an exposure to high acceleration. It eases steering.
4. The maneuvering and controlling speed increases.
1 – POLY-JOYSTICK
2 – DATA DISPLAY PANEL
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A COMBINATION OF “TWO POLYJOYSTICKS + DATA
DISPLAY PANEL” IS MUCH MORE CONVENIENT AND
FUNCTIONAL THAN A COMBINATION OF “JOYSTICK +
TOUCH-SENSITIVE PANEL” FOR THE FOLLOWING
REASONS:
A SET OF MICROJOYSTICKS GIVES A POSSIBILITY OF EASY OBJECT CONTROLLING WITH 6
DEGREES OF FREEDOM AND AN INCREDIBLE MANOEUVRING ABILITY WHICH IS UNOBTAINABLE
WITH OTHER CONTROL FACILITIES.
ILLUSTRATION OF SPACECRAFT STEERING (VIDEO CLIP)
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D1 D2 D3 D4 D5
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PS No.
without considering a direction without training after training
EXPERIMENTAL OBSERVATION
OF A IIS CONTROLLING ELEMENTS ACTIVATION TIME
The minimum activation time without any operators’ training is 0,6 sec.
Considering that a minimum time of visual recognition is not less than 0,4 sec, this
is a good result.
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D1, D2 and D5 have the minimum
activation time.
D3 and D4 have the maximum
activation time.
DEMONSTRATION
In June, 2012, polyjoysticks and polymorphic switches were shown for
the first time at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) within a Skolkovo ―Startup Supermarket‖.
PEKKA VILJAKAINEN
Skolkovo President Adviser
VICTOR ORLOVSKIY
Member of the Board
Senior Vice President of Sberbank
PETER VESTERBACKA
Rovio company founder
―Angry Birds‖ developer
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COMPANY HISTORY
Laboratory for an electroconductive polymer synthesis, experimental
samples manufacturing and long duration testing.
Founded in 2004 in Rybinsk, Yaroslavl Region, Russia.
Key Russian Federation patents and international patent applications on
the scope of works.
2012, «Basic research in the field of information input systems for onboard spacecraft controlling
on the basis of polymorphic switches» R&D contract for Russian Federation Ministry of Education
and Science.
2011, Tenzosensor achieves status of Skolkovo resident company in a «Space technologies and telecommunications» cluster.
Tenzosensor works in the sphere of high technologies.
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2009-2011, «Polymeric microjoysticks base production technology» R&D contract for Russian
Federation Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Autumn 2012, $900K Skolkovo grant
PATENTS
Tenzosensor is an initiator of a
development of devices based on
resistive polymeric films.
TENZOSENSOR OWNS 4 KEY PATENTS AND
PROCEEDS WITH TWO INTERNATIONAL PATENT
APPLICATIONS.
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Vladimir Nikitin CEO, company founder
PhD in Technical sc., idea
man, experienced task statement maker
and R&D organizer
24 patents, 100+ publications
Roman Belov Chief Production Officer
Research engineer, highly skilled
designer and experienced head
officer
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Ernst Semenov Director of Science
PhD in Engineering, skilled experimenter
and professor
13 patents, 150+ publications
Alexey Bersenev Chief Development Officer
Specializes on team
building, negotiations and technology
push strategy; psychologist
Olga NikitinaChief Financial Officer
Economic and innovation projects
management degrees, language skills
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Vladimir Zinov Independent director
PhD in Economical sc., specializes on
market potential analysis and legal reviews
Robert A. LainéIndependent director
PhD, SPACINOV CEO, worked on space
programmes and science missions in
various countries since 1970
CHIEF OFFICERS
KNOWS HOW MUCH MONEY WE NEED FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED
WILL MARKET IT
WILL MAKE ITKNOWS HOW TO CREATE IT
KNOWS THE MARKET
KNOWS WHAT THE NEXT STEP IS
KNOWS HOW TO REALIZE IT
TENZOSENSOR TEAM UNITES PEOPLE OF DIFFERENT CREATIVE AGES
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CONTACT US
Alexey BersenevChief Development Officer
+7(964)551-9911
Olga NikitinaChief Financial Officer
+7(963)694-1989
WWW.TENZOSENSOR.RUOn the Web Site
