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Self-capacitence sensor and sensor array sensitivity calibration method using secondary mutual capacitence measurements

US10572087B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2018
Grant dateFeb 25, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/960705
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for using a combination of mutual and self-capacitance sensors to determine when an object, such as a finger, has made contact with a controller, regardless of the size of the object.

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