18286772. CAPACITIVE BUTTON simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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CAPACITIVE BUTTON
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Takeshi Yamazaki of Tokyo (JP)
CAPACITIVE BUTTON - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18286772 titled 'CAPACITIVE BUTTON
The abstract describes a capacitive button designed to enhance tolerance to electrostatic discharge by incorporating specific electrode configurations.
- Simplified Explanation:
The capacitive button is structured with sensor electrodes, a floating electrode, and a ground electrode to improve resistance to electrostatic discharge.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Pair of sensor electrodes placed side by side - Floating electrode on the front side of sensor electrodes via an insulating layer - Ground electrode surrounding the floating electrode, grounded without electrical connection to other electrodes
- Potential Applications:
- Consumer electronics - Automotive industry - Industrial control systems
- Problems Solved:
- Enhanced tolerance to electrostatic discharge - Improved durability of capacitive buttons
- Benefits:
- Increased reliability in electronic devices - Reduced risk of damage from electrostatic discharge
- Commercial Applications:
- "Enhanced Capacitive Buttons for Improved Electrostatic Discharge Tolerance in Consumer Electronics"
- Prior Art:
- Prior research on capacitive buttons and electrostatic discharge mitigation techniques
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing studies on enhancing electrostatic discharge protection in capacitive technology
Questions about Capacitive Button with Improved Electrostatic Discharge Tolerance: 1. How does the electrode configuration of the capacitive button contribute to its improved tolerance to electrostatic discharge? 2. What are the potential long-term benefits of implementing this technology in various industries?
Original Abstract Submitted
A capacitive button capable of improving tolerance to electrostatic discharge is provided. The capacitive button includes: a pair of sensor electrodes which are provided side by side; a floating electrode which is arranged on a front side of the pair of sensor electrodes via an insulating layer; and a ground electrode which is arranged so as to surround the floating electrode, and is grounded without being electrically connected with the pair of sensor electrodes and the floating electrode. By providing the configuration, the tolerance to the electrostatic discharge of the capacitive button can be improved.
