Detector constructed from fabric having non-uniform conductivity
US6369804B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2203/01
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A detector is constructed from fabric having electrically conductive elements to define at least two electrically conducting planes and configured to produce an electrical output in response to a mechanical interaction. A potential is applied across at least one of the planes to determine the position of a mechanical interaction and the second electrical property is determined to identify additional properties of the mechanical interactions. A conductivity non-uniformity is included in at least one of the planes so as to modify an electrical response to a mechanical interaction.
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