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Optical touch screen systems using reflected light

US9213443B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2010
Grant dateDec 15, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0428
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A touch screen system, including a near-infrared transparent screen including a plurality of reflective elements embedded therein, a circuit board including circuitry for controlled selective activation of electronic components connected thereto, at least one light source connected to the circuit board, for emitting light, and at least one light detector connected to the circuit board, for detecting light emitted by the at least one light source and reflected by the reflective elements.

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