18349099. ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR HAVING A DIVIDED SENSING AREA simplified abstract (Samsung Display Co., Ltd.)

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ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR HAVING A DIVIDED SENSING AREA

Organization Name

Samsung Display Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

DA EUN Yi of Yongin-Si (KR)

Sanghun Park of Yongin-si (KR)

Yongsub So of Yongin-si (KR)

Bo-Hwan Lee of Yongin-si (KR)

Byeongkyu Jeon of Yongin-si (KR)

Keumdong Jung of Yongin-si (KR)

ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR HAVING A DIVIDED SENSING AREA - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18349099 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING A SENSOR HAVING A DIVIDED SENSING AREA

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes an electronic device with a sensor that has a sensing area, a peripheral area, first electrodes arranged in the sensing area along a first direction, and second electrodes arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction. The sensor driver outputs boundary transmit signals to boundary electrodes in a boundary area, including the boundary among the first electrodes.

  • Sensor with sensing area and peripheral area
  • First electrodes arranged along a first direction
  • Second electrodes arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction
  • Boundary defined in the sensing area
  • Sensor driver outputs boundary transmit signals to boundary electrodes

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in touchscreens, touch-sensitive devices, and interactive displays.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of accurately detecting touch or proximity in electronic devices with sensors.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved sensitivity and accuracy in touch or proximity detection, leading to enhanced user experience and interaction with electronic devices.

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application of this technology could be in smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other consumer electronic devices.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include similar sensor technologies used in touchscreens and touch-sensitive devices.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing sensor technologies in terms of accuracy and sensitivity?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing sensor technologies in terms of accuracy and sensitivity.

What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this technology in electronic devices?

This article does not address the potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this technology in electronic devices.


Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic device includes a sensor in which a sensing area and a peripheral area proximate to the sensing area are defined, and a sensor driver driving the sensor. The sensor includes first electrodes disposed in the sensing area and arranged along a first direction, and second electrodes arranged along a second direction intersecting the first direction. A boundary extending along the second direction is defined in the sensing area. The sensor driver simultaneously outputs a plurality of boundary transmit signals to a plurality of boundary electrodes disposed in a boundary area including the boundary among the plurality of first electrodes.