Touch sensor mechanical interface
US8667851B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/960775
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical interface for a touch sensor includes a housing for the sensor, a triggering member for triggering the sensor, and biasing means for biasing the triggering member away from the sensor. Application to the triggering member of a predetermined force overcoming the biasing force causes the triggering member to move toward and into an electric field generated about the sensor, thereby triggering the sensor.
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