Changing the detection range of a touch sensor
US9542046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04108
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method for changing the detection range of a touch sensor includes receiving a signal associated with an operation of a device having a touch sensor, and in response to the signal, determining that a detection mode of the touch sensor associated with the device is to be changed. In response to the determination, decreasing sensitivity of a portion, but not all, of the touch sensor.
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