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Stylus to host synchronization using a magnetic field

US10228780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2012
Grant dateMar 12, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04106
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for synchronizing a stylus to a capacitive sense array. The system including a capacitive sense array which includes a plurality of electrodes. A magnetic field is generated using the plurality of electrodes. The magnetic field is used to synchronize the operation of the stylus and the capacitive sense array.

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