18120035. ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING PARAMETER FOR DRIVING OF GRIP SENSOR AND METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING PARAMETER FOR DRIVING OF GRIP SENSOR AND METHOD THEREOF

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Wansang Ryu of Suwon-si (KR)

Hoseop Jung of Suwon-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING PARAMETER FOR DRIVING OF GRIP SENSOR AND METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18120035 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING PARAMETER FOR DRIVING OF GRIP SENSOR AND METHOD THEREOF

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic device with a grip sensor that detects when the device is being held. The grip sensor sends a signal to the communication circuitry indicating whether a grip is detected. The grip sensor uses changes in capacitance caused by the grip to determine if it is being held.

  • The electronic device has a grip sensor that detects when it is being held.
  • The grip sensor uses changes in capacitance to determine if a grip is detected.
  • The grip sensor adjusts a reference capacitance based on the capacitance in a different state.
  • The reference capacitance is adjusted to be lower than a preset threshold if it is adjusted to be greater than or equal to the threshold.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Mobile phones and tablets can use the grip sensor to automatically adjust the display orientation when the device is picked up.
  • Gaming controllers can use the grip sensor to detect how the controller is being held and adjust gameplay accordingly.
  • Virtual reality headsets can use the grip sensor to detect when the user is holding the device and activate certain features.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Accidental touches on touchscreens can be reduced by detecting when the device is being held and ignoring touch inputs.
  • User experience can be improved by automatically adjusting device settings based on how it is being held.
  • The grip sensor can provide additional input options for interacting with electronic devices.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved user experience by automatically adjusting device settings based on grip detection.
  • Reduced accidental touches on touchscreens, leading to a more accurate and efficient user interaction.
  • Enhanced gaming experiences by detecting different grip styles and adjusting gameplay accordingly.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device includes a grip sensor which detects a grip on the electronic device, and a communication circuitry operably coupled to the grip sensor. The grip sensor is configured to transmit a signal indicating whether the grip is detected, to the communication circuitry in a first state for detecting the grip, based on a capacitance changed by the grip and a reference capacitance. The grip sensor is configured to adjust the reference capacitance based on the capacitance in a second state, which is different from the first state, for adjusting the reference capacitance. The grip sensor is configured to adjust the reference capacitance to be lower than a preset threshold, based on identifying that the reference capacitance is adjusted to be greater than or equal to the preset threshold.

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