Sensor device for determining relative position, electronic device including same and method for determining relative position
US11365986B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0268
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device includes a first part. The electronic device also includes a second part that is configured to move with respect to the first part. The electronic further device includes a magnetic member that is disposed on one of the first part and the second part. Additionally, the electronic device includes a sensor that is disposed on the other one of the first part and the second part and facing the magnetic member. The magnetic member includes a body extending in a movement direction of the second part and magnets respectively disposed at both ends of the magnetic member such that different polarities are close to each other.
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