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Multi-point capacitive information transfer

US9927932B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2015
Grant dateMar 27, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F7/0853
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide devices and systems for the transfer of information using multi-point contact on a capacitive surface. In one embodiment, the invention provides a device comprising: a first surface having a plurality of contact points arranged in a pattern and a second surface having a contact area electrically connected to the plurality of contact points, whereby the plurality of contact points on the first surface is activated by a user contacting the contact area on the second surface.

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