Proximity detection using multiple inputs
US9459737B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04106
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes determining, by a capacitive touch sensor of a device, a presence of an object; activating an optical sensor of the device in response to determining the presence of the object; and determining, by the optical sensor of the device, a touch or proximity input within a proximity-sensing volume.
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