Near field communications (NFC) and proximity sensor for portable devices
US9048882B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2025/03375
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described herein are techniques related to near field coupling and proximity sensing operations. For example, a proximity sensor uses a coil antenna that is utilized for near field communications (NFC) functions. The proximity sensor may be integrated into an NFC module to form a single module.
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