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AC line synchronization for capacitive sensing

US8576189B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2010
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04166
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes powering multiple touch sensors using DC power derived from an AC power signal; monitoring the AC power signal and producing from the AC power signal a trigger signal that occurs repeatedly at a predetermined point in a cycle of the AC power signal; and initiating a scan of the touch sensors when the trigger signal occurs during each cycle of the AC power signal.

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