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Touch input detector with an integrated antenna

US10235004B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2012
Grant dateMar 19, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01Q1/44
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A touch input system is disclosed. The system includes a medium configured to receive a touch input. The system includes an antenna located substantially adjacent and parallel to at least a portion of the medium where the touch input may be received. The system includes a transmitter substantially coupled to the medium, wherein the transmitter is configured to propagate a propagating signal through the medium. The system includes a detector that detects a disturbance to the propagating signal by the touch input, wherein the detector is configured to output data indicating the disturbance of the propagating signal that is indicative of a user indication.

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