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Sensor device for determining relative position, electronic device including same and method for determining relative position

US11365986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2020
Grant dateJun 21, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 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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