Finger detection on touch screens for mobile devices
US9606681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2203/04106
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for dynamically controlling an input mode of a touch screen (10) for an electronic device (1) comprising at least one condition detection system (4), wherein the method comprises monitoring humidity in the surrounding of the electronic device (1) by means of the condition detection system (4), and determining, based on the monitored humidity in relation to predetermined values, which input mode is to be used for the touch screen and using the determined input mode for the touch screen.
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