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Force sensing using sensor electrodes of different materials

US10572081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2017
Grant dateFeb 25, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04111
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and associated processing system and input device are disclosed, the method comprising acquiring capacitive measurements using individual electrodes of a plurality of first sensor electrodes and a plurality of second sensor electrodes. The first sensor electrodes are formed of a first material having a positive gauge factor, and the second sensor electrodes are formed of a second material having a negative gauge factor. The method further comprises selectively forming one or more bridge circuits using the first sensor electrodes and the second sensor electrodes; and acquiring force measurements using the one or more bridge circuits.

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