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Methods and apparatus for supplying power to touch input devices in a touch sensing system

US7113175B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2001
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/046
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for transmitting power to active touch stimulating devices associated with a touch sensing apparatus. In this invention four methods of providing power supply to the touch-input device are presented. These methods are: EM induction transmission using a single loop antenna, EM induction transmission using a conductive layer, acoustic transmission through air, and acoustic transmission through an acoustic conductive layer.

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