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Method and apparatus for using oscillation signals with different phases to detect capacitance values at capacitive sensing nodes of touch panel

US8890840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2012
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04182
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for detecting capacitance values of a plurality of capacitive sensing nodes located at intersections of a plurality of drive lines and a sense line on a touch panel is provided. The method includes at least the following steps: obtaining a plurality of touch sense signals corresponding to the sense line during a plurality of time slots, respectively; demodulating the touch sense signals with a first oscillation signal to generate a plurality of first demodulated signals; demodulating the touch sense signals with a second oscillation signal to generate a plurality of second demodulated signals, wherein the second oscillation signal is different from the first oscillation signal; and determining the capacitance values according to at least the first demodulated signals and the second demodulated signals.

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