Electrically active textiles and articles made therefrom
US6210771A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/3236
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Fabrics are used as integral elements of electrical circuitry--to facilitate control over the operation of external components connected thereto, to serve as substrates onto which electrical components are connected, or as the electrical components themselves. In one aspect, selective, anisotropic electrical conductivity is achieved using conductive fibers running along one weave direction and non-conductive fibers running along the opposite direction. The conductive fibers, which may be continuous or arranged in lanes, serve as electrical conduits capable of carrying data signals and/or power, and may be connected, for example, to electrical components soldered directly onto the fabric. In a second aspect, passive electrical components are integrated directly textiles using threads having selected electrical properties.
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