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Optical touchscreen and electronic device using same

US8913036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2012
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/13338
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A touchscreen for an electronic device includes a first substrate, a second substrate opposite to the first substrate, and photosensors disposed on the first substrate. The second substrate includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. When a first light at a first wavelength enters the second substrate via the second surface, the second substrate emits the first light at the first wavelength from the first surface. The second substrate further totally reflects the first light at a second wavelength. The plurality of photosensors detect the first light at the first wavelength penetrating through the second substrate, and output corresponding detecting signals.

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