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Touch detection method and touch detection apparatus having built up linearity

US9448664B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2013
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04164
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A touch detection apparatus includes a sensor pad to output a signal based on a touch state in response to an alternating voltage in a floating state after being charged, an operational amplifier including a first input connected to an output of the sensor pad and a second input to receive the alternating voltage, a level shift detection unit to detect a touch signal based on a difference between a voltage variation at an output end of the operational amplifier caused by the alternating voltage and a voltage variation at the output end of the operational amplifier caused by occurrence of a touch, and a switching unit including a first switch to control an electric potential between a first input and the output end of the operational amplifier and a second switch to connect or not the sensor pad and the first input of the operational amplifier.

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