Multiplexing detector constructed from fabric
US6492980B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2203/01
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A position detector is constructed from fabric and has electrically conductive elements. The detector is configured to produce electrical outputs in response to mechanical interactions, and is divided into several regions. Each of the regions includes a first conducting plane and a second conducting plane configured such that, in use, a mechanical interaction results in conducting planes of at least one of said regions being brought closer together. A potential is applied across at least one of said planes to determine the position of said mechanical interaction.
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