18288995. INPUT DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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INPUT DEVICE
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Takeshi Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP)
INPUT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18288995 titled 'INPUT DEVICE
The abstract describes an input device with capacitive buttons that can detect capacitance values and determine input operations based on these values.
- Plurality of capacitive buttons provided side by side
- Capacitance detection circuit to detect capacitance values of sensor electrodes in the buttons
- Input determination circuit to accept or reject input operations based on capacitance values exceeding thresholds
Potential Applications: - Touchscreen devices - Gaming controllers - Industrial control panels
Problems Solved: - Accidental inputs on touch-sensitive devices - Improved user experience with precise input detection
Benefits: - Enhanced user interaction - Prevents unintended actions - Increased device functionality
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Capacitive Input Device for Enhanced User Experience" This technology can be utilized in smartphones, tablets, smart home devices, and automotive touchscreens to provide a more accurate and responsive user interface.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve user interaction with touch-sensitive devices?
- This technology enhances user experience by accurately detecting input operations based on capacitance values.
2. What are the potential commercial uses of this advanced capacitive input device?
- This technology can be applied in various consumer electronics and industrial control systems to improve user interaction and prevent accidental inputs.
Original Abstract Submitted
The input device includes: a plurality of capacitive buttons that are provided side by side; a capacitance detection circuit configured to detect capacitance values of a pair of sensor electrodes in the plurality of capacitive buttons; and an input determination circuit configured to, when the capacitance value detected by the capacitance detection circuit in a first button of the plurality of capacitive buttons exceeds a first threshold, accept an input operation to the first button in a case where the capacitance value detected by the capacitance detection circuit in a second button adjacent to the first button is smaller than a second threshold, and not to accept the input operation to the first button in a case where the capacitance value detected by the capacitance detection circuit in the second button is equal to or larger than the second threshold.
