18099449. ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING TOUCH ELECTRODE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING TOUCH ELECTRODE
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING TOUCH ELECTRODE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18099449 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE COMPRISING TOUCH ELECTRODE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an electronic device with a touch electrode that is used in conjunction with a microphone. The device includes a housing, a touch sensor circuit, at least one microphone, and printed circuit boards.
- The electronic device has a housing with a microphone hole and a first printed circuit board inside.
- A touch sensor circuit is present on the first printed circuit board, along with a touch sensor.
- The device also includes at least one microphone for collecting external sound.
- A second printed circuit board is electrically connected to the first printed circuit board and has a first surface facing the interior of the housing, where the microphone is positioned.
- The second printed circuit board also has a second microphone hole and a first touch electrode on its opposite surface, surrounding the second microphone hole.
- The second printed circuit board is placed between the housing and the first printed circuit board, aligning the second microphone hole with the first microphone hole.
- A conductive pattern covers a portion of the first touch electrode and is electrically connected to the touch sensor circuit.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Smartphones and tablets: The touch electrode and microphone combination can be used in smartphones and tablets to enable touch-based interactions while capturing audio.
- Wearable devices: This technology can be implemented in wearable devices like smartwatches or fitness trackers to provide touch functionality and audio recording capabilities.
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices: The electronic device described can be used in various IoT devices, such as smart home assistants or security systems, to incorporate touch controls and audio input.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Integration of touch and audio: This technology solves the problem of combining touch functionality and audio recording in a single electronic device, eliminating the need for separate components.
- Space optimization: By positioning the touch electrode and microphone on different surfaces of the second printed circuit board, the device can save space and reduce the overall size.
- Alignment of microphone and touch electrode: The placement of the second printed circuit board ensures that the microphone hole aligns with the housing's microphone hole, allowing for accurate audio capture.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced user experience: The touch electrode enables intuitive touch-based interactions, while the microphone allows for audio recording, improving the overall user experience.
- Compact design: The integration of touch and audio components on a single printed circuit board optimizes space utilization, resulting in a smaller and more compact device.
- Cost-effective manufacturing: By combining multiple functionalities on a single board, the manufacturing process becomes more efficient and cost-effective.
Original Abstract Submitted
Various embodiments relate to an electronic device comprising a touch electrode. The electronic device may comprise: a housing comprising a first microphone hole; a first printed circuit board positioned inside the housing; a touch sensor circuit comprising a touch sensor positioned on the first printed circuit board; at least one microphone configured to collect external sound; at least one second printed circuit board electrically connected to the first printed circuit board, including a first surface facing an interior of the housing, in which the microphone is positioned, and comprises a second microphone hole, and a first touch electrode electrically connected to the touch sensor circuit by being positioned on a second surface, which is a surface opposite the first surface, to surround the second microphone hole, wherein the second printed circuit board is disposed between the housing and the first printed circuit board so that the second microphone hole corresponds to the first microphone hole; and a conductive pattern positioned to cover at least a portion of the first touch electrode, and electrically connected to the touch sensor circuit.
