18193535. TOUCH CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM simplified abstract (BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.)

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TOUCH CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Organization Name

BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Jialiang Zou of Beijing (CN)

TOUCH CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18193535 titled 'TOUCH CONTROL METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Simplified Explanation

The touch control method described in the patent application involves detecting touch operations on a touch screen, determining the presence of liquid on the screen, and executing functions based on the touch operation's effective area.

  • Acquiring capacitance signals at multiple locations on the touch screen in response to a touch operation.
  • Determining the presence of liquid on the touch screen based on the capacitance signals.
  • Calculating the effective area of the touch operation using the multiple locations.
  • Executing a function corresponding to the touch operation based on the effective area.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in various touch screen devices such as smartphones, tablets, and interactive displays.

Problems Solved

This technology helps in accurately detecting touch operations even in the presence of liquid on the touch screen, improving user experience and device functionality.

Benefits

- Enhanced touch control accuracy - Improved functionality in various conditions - Better user experience with touch screen devices

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be utilized in consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive displays, and industrial touch screen applications.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be touch screens with water-resistant coatings to prevent liquid interference with touch operations.

What are the potential safety implications of using this technology in critical applications?

Using this technology in critical applications could ensure accurate touch control even in challenging conditions, enhancing safety and reliability.

How does this technology compare to existing touch control methods in terms of accuracy and responsiveness?

This technology offers improved accuracy and responsiveness by detecting touch operations based on the effective area, even in the presence of liquid, which can hinder traditional touch control methods.


Original Abstract Submitted

A touch control method includes: acquiring, in response to a touch operation detected on a touch screen of a terminal, capacitance signals at a plurality of locations corresponding to the touch operation; determining, in a case of determining that liquid exists on the touch screen based on the capacitance signals at the plurality of locations, an effective area of the touch operation based on the plurality of locations; and executing a function corresponding to the touch operation based on the effective area of the touch operation.