Finger-fluid interfacing method and device
US11733860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0447
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method/apparatus is provided which enables the intuitive manipulation of small amounts of fluids in a closed environment such as a display, an analysis system, a chemical reactor, with complete user safety ensured. With this invention, the user can move a droplet of fluid seemingly using the tip of his finger, while not really touching the fluid. Usage for this invention may be found in fluidic displays, medical analysis equipment, chemical analysis equipment, educational material, and similar applications.
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