Control interface device and fingerprint sensor
US10860137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04107
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a device or apparatus comprising a touch surface provided with first capacitive measurement electrodes (21), a fingerprint sensor (14) provided with second capacitive measurement electrodes (22) distinct from the first electrodes (21), capacitive electronic detection means (20) arranged so as to allow the detection of control objects (11) in a neighborhood of the first electrodes (21) by measuring a capacitive coupling between said first measurement electrodes (21) and said control objects (11) wherein said capacitive electronic detection means (20) comprise inputs electrically connected simultaneously to at least one first measurement electrode (21) and at least one second measurement electrode (22).
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