Methods, apparatuses and systems for sensing exposure of electronic devices to moisture
US9146207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B1/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems, devices and methods for sensing moisture within an electronic device are disclosed. A device may include a housing and a display defining an exterior of an electronic device and an interior of the electronic device. Further, the device may include an integrated circuit (IC) within the electronic device and a control element within the electronic device. The device may also include a moisture sensor such as an inductive sensor, a capacitance sensor, or both. The moisture sensor, which may be part of the IC, together with the control element may sense moisture within the electronic device.
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