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Hover detection on a touch sensor panel

US11662867B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2021
Grant dateMay 30, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0445
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Some touch screens can be formed with rows and columns of touch electrodes. In some examples, during a first time period, a first set of row electrodes are driven while a second set of row electrodes are sensed. In some examples, during a second time period, the first set of row electrodes are sensed while the second set of row electrodes are driven. In some examples, during a third time period, a first set of column electrodes are driven while a second set of column electrodes are sensed. In some examples, during a fourth time period, the first set of column electrodes are sensed while the second set of column electrodes are driven. In some examples, a touch image can be generated based on the data sensed from the first, second, third, and fourth time periods.

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