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Method for improving sensitivity of capacitive touch sensors in an electronic device

US8502800B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 2008
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04186
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device and method are disclosed that relate to the selection of a control algorithm for optimizing the performance of a device that is controlled by a user initiated touching of the device that creates a capacitive coupling. The device and method entail the use of a motion sensor to gather data related to the movement of the device, a means for analyzing the data to select an optimal control algorithm, and implementing the control algorithm.

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