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User interface unit, electronic device and manufacturing method

US9916053B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2015
Grant dateMar 13, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04103
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed a user interface unit for an electronic device, said user interface unit comprising a two-dimensional capacitive sensor structure, wherein the capacitive sensor structure comprises an array of corner sensor elements each comprising a capacitor over its area, and wherein the capacitive sensor structure further comprises a central sensor element located between the corner sensor elements and comprising a capacitor over its area. Furthermore, there is disclosed a corresponding electronic device, as well as a corresponding method of manufacturing a user interface unit for an electronic device.

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