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Single-layer touch sensors

US8456443B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2009
Grant dateJun 4, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0442
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A two-dimensional capacitive sensor device comprises first, second, and third sensor electrodes. The first sensor electrode has a varying width along a first direction, a maximum width at a first edge along the first direction, and a minimum width at a second edge along the first direction. The second sensor electrode has a varying width along the first direction and substantially identical widths at the first edge and second edge. The third sensor electrode has a varying width along the first direction, a minimum width at the first edge, and a maximum width at the second edge. The first, second, and third sensor electrodes have substantially equal surface area and are arranged in a first sensor cell with the second disposed between the first and third sensor electrodes. The two-dimensional capacitive sensor device comprises a plurality of sensor cells disposed in a repeated fashion in a single layer.

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