Barcode-reading accessory for interacting with a touch interface on a mobile device
US10853608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/185
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a barcode-reading system that includes a mobile device accessory attached to a mobile device. The mobile device accessory includes a button assembly having an outer button and dielectric material. When an input object (e.g., a finger) comes into contact with the button assembly, the dielectric material comes into contact with a touch interface (e.g., a button or touchscreen) and causes the mobile device to detect a touch input. In particular, the dielectric material of the button assembly may activate a capacitive property of a button or touchscreen to enable the mobile device to detect the touch input.
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