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Sensor unit, input device, and electronic apparatus

US9201105B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2013
Grant dateDec 1, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04103
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sensor unit is provided and includes a first substrate, first and second electrodes, an input portion disposed so that a gap exists between the substrate and the input portion, a plurality of first structures disposed in the gap and extending at least partially between the first substrate and the input portion, and a second insulating structure disposed on a side of the first structures that is away from the input portion, or between adjacent first structures. The sensor unit is configured to detect a change in capacitance between the first and second electrodes upon a change in position of the input portion relative to the first substrate.

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