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Detection of defects in touch sensors

US9921683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2012
Grant dateMar 20, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R31/52
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Defects in a touch sensor are detected by coupling the sensor lines to a common signal line. Each of the sensor lines is tested by disconnecting the sensor line from the common signal line, connecting it to a voltage (e.g., ground) and comparing the voltage on the common signal line to a reference voltage. Detected defects include a short circuit between any two transmit and/or receive lines and a short between any transmit or receive line to ground.

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