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Inductive touch sensor using a flexible coil

US9983757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2012
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/96038
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An inductive touch sensor comprises an inductors disposed in or on a deformable substrate. When a force is applied to the deformable substrate the physical shape of the inductor will change and thereby change its inductance value. The change in the inductance value can be detected and used to indicate actuation of an associated touch key of the inductive touch sensor. A plurality of inductive touch sensors may be used to form a touch panel.

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