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Capacitive force sensor

US9182856B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2011
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0447
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method includes detecting movement of a spring structure of a force sensor coupled to a center shaft of an active stylus; measuring a change of capacitance between electrodes of the force sensor; and determining an amount of force applied to the center shaft based on the change of capacitance.

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