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Power efficient capacitive detection

US8169419B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2010
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0443
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Capacitive detection systems, modules, and methods. In one embodiment, a power saving mode is implemented when deemed appropriate, based on an analysis of previous detection or non-detection of the presence and/or position of an object near a capacitive sensing area.

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