Capacitive sensing system and method for operating a faucet
US8561626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/9464
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electronic faucet comprises a spout having a passageway configured to conduct fluid flow through the spout, an electrically operable valve coupled to the passageway, and a single capacitive sensor coupled to a portion of the faucet. The single capacitive sensor provides both a touch sensor and a proximity sensor for the electronic faucet.
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