18096197. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SENSING TOUCH INPUT AND METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SENSING TOUCH INPUT AND METHOD THEREFOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Seungnyun Kim of Suwon-si (KR)
ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SENSING TOUCH INPUT AND METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18096197 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR SENSING TOUCH INPUT AND METHOD THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device that includes a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, and a processor. The processor is designed to detect the distance between the device and an external object using the proximity sensor. Based on this distance, it can disable or ignore signals from the touch sensor. The processor also determines if the device meets a specified condition based on the sensing value from the sensors. If the condition is met, the touch sensor is enabled or the signals from it are recognized.
- Electronic device with proximity and touch sensors
- Processor detects distance between device and external object using proximity sensor
- Touch sensor can be disabled or signals ignored based on distance
- Processor determines if device meets specified condition based on sensor values
- Touch sensor enabled or signals recognized if condition is met
Potential Applications
- Mobile phones and tablets with improved touch functionality
- Automotive touchscreens that adjust sensitivity based on proximity to objects
- Gaming devices that disable touch controls when not in use
Problems Solved
- Prevents accidental touch inputs when an external object is too close to the device
- Reduces the risk of unintended actions or commands being executed
- Enhances user experience by providing more accurate touch input recognition
Benefits
- Improved touch functionality and accuracy
- Enhanced user control and interaction with the device
- Reduced risk of accidental inputs and unintended actions
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed is an electronic device including: at least one sensor including a proximity sensor, a touch sensor, and a processor operatively connected with the at least one sensor and the touch sensor. The processor is configured to: detect a distance between an external object and the electronic device using the proximity sensor, disable the touch sensor or ignore a signal from the touch sensor based on the distance between the external object and the electronic device being less than a certain distance, determine whether the electronic device meets a specified condition based on a sensing value obtained from the at least one sensor, and enable the touch sensor or recognize the signal from the touch sensor based on the electronic device meeting the specified condition.
