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Sensor device and method

US11099692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2018
Grant dateAug 24, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H13/704
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sensor device has a plurality of electrode portions configured to provide one or more electrical signals and a non-conductive material provided on or over the plurality of electrode portions. The one or more electrical signals are provided in response to a change in capacitance between (i) at least one of the plurality of electrode portions and a conductive object being near to or in contact with the non-conductive material, and/or (ii) at least one of the plurality of electrode portions and at least one other of the plurality of electrode portions. A system comprising the sensor device and method of manufacturing the sensor device are also provided.

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