18263267. CAPACITIVE SENSOR simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 CAPACITIVE SENSOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CAPACITIVE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CAPACITIVE SENSOR
Organization Name
Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
CAPACITIVE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18263267 titled 'CAPACITIVE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The capacitive sensor described in the patent application includes various components such as support members, anchor members, connecting members, and elastic members. The sensor is designed to detect changes in capacitance and can be used in various applications.
- Support members are used to hold the sensor in place.
- Anchor members are fixed to substrates and help anchor the sensor in place.
- Connecting members link the anchor members to the movable member of the sensor.
- Elastic members are deformable and help with the flexibility and responsiveness of the sensor.
Potential Applications
The capacitive sensor can be used in touchscreens, proximity sensors, and other devices that require precise touch or proximity detection.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of accurately detecting touch or proximity without physical contact, providing a more reliable and durable solution compared to traditional mechanical sensors.
Benefits
The capacitive sensor offers high sensitivity, fast response times, and long-term durability, making it ideal for various industrial and consumer applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include smartphones, tablets, industrial control systems, and automotive touch panels.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing capacitive sensors used in touchscreens and touch-sensitive devices.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the sensor differentiate between different levels of touch or proximity? 2. What is the power consumption of the sensor and how does it affect battery life in portable devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
A capacitive sensor includes at least one support member, a first anchor member, a second anchor member, a first connecting member, and a second connecting member. The first anchor member is fixed to only the first substrate of the first substrate and the second substrate. The second anchor member is fixed to the first substrate and the second substrate. The first connecting member is separate from the first substrate and the second substrate and connects the first anchor member to the movable member. The second connecting member connects the first anchor member to the second anchor member. The first connecting member includes a first elastic member which is elastically deformable. The second connecting member includes at least one second elastic member which is separate from the first substrate and the second substrate and which is elastically deformable.
