Detecting input pressure on a stylus pen
US10698504B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/96054
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A stylus pen that can be used as an input device to a digitizer associated with a computer screen on a computing device, such as a computer, mobile device, tablet, etc. The stylus pen can include an end cap that has multiple pressure thresholds for implementing different user-input commands. To detect the pressure being applied to the end cap, the cap is movable relative to a stylus pen body so as to move a plunger in proximity or contact with a mechanical switch. The mechanical switch is a single-action switch that is converted to a dual-action switch by using the electrical conductivity of the switch to detect an electrical coupling between a plunger and the switch. The electrical coupling can be in the form of a capacitive coupling or a direct electrical connection. Further pressure can be detected through actuation of the mechanical switch.
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