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Touch rejection for wet fabric

US10831296B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2019
Grant dateNov 10, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/044
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Touch input processing for touch-sensitive devices can be used to filter unintended contact detected on a touch-sensitive surface. Moist or wet fabrics on the edge of a touch-sensitive surface can be erroneously be detected as touch input and degrade touch performance. In some examples, input paths can be classified as touch paths or non-touch paths (corresponding to wet fabrics). Non-touch paths can be filtered out to avoid unintended input to a touch-sensitive device. Classifying paths can improve touch performance in environments where a wet fabric may come in contact with the edge of the touch-sensitive surface. In some examples, paths can be classified as touch paths or non-touch paths based on characteristics of edge touch nodes. In some examples, paths can be classified as touch paths or non-touch paths based on a determined state.

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