Multi-point capacitive information transfer
US9111406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/0853
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention provide devices and systems for the transfer of information using multi-point contact on a capacitive surface. In one embodiment, the invention provides a device comprising: a first surface having a plurality of contact points arranged in a pattern and a second surface having a contact area electrically connected to the plurality of contact points, whereby the plurality of contact points on the first surface is activated by a user contacting the contact area on the second surface.
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