18382631. INPUT DETECTION DEVICE, INPUT DETECTION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING INPUT DETECTION PROGRAM simplified abstract (SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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INPUT DETECTION DEVICE, INPUT DETECTION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING INPUT DETECTION PROGRAM

Organization Name

SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

KOICHI Sugiyama of Sakai City (JP)

INPUT DETECTION DEVICE, INPUT DETECTION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING INPUT DETECTION PROGRAM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18382631 titled 'INPUT DETECTION DEVICE, INPUT DETECTION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM RECORDING INPUT DETECTION PROGRAM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a display device that utilizes capacitance detection, image acquisition, and position detection to accurately determine the input position on the display panel.

  • Capacitance detection processing unit detects changes in electrostatic capacitance of the display panel during input operations.
  • Image acquisition processing unit captures an image of the inputter performing the input operation.
  • Position detection processing unit determines the input position on the display panel based on the detected changes in capacitance and the captured image.

Potential Applications

This technology can be applied in touchscreens, interactive displays, and digital whiteboards.

Problems Solved

1. Accurate input detection on display panels. 2. Enhanced user experience with precise touch input.

Benefits

1. Improved accuracy in detecting input positions. 2. Enhanced user interaction with display devices. 3. Increased efficiency in touch-based operations.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing user interfaces in smartphones, tablets, and interactive kiosks.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include similar patents related to touch-sensitive display technologies or image processing for input detection.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology impact power consumption of the display device?

The article does not address the potential impact of this technology on the power consumption of the display device. Implementing capacitance detection and image acquisition may require additional power, but the efficiency of the overall system is not discussed.

Are there any limitations to the accuracy of input detection using this technology?

The article does not mention any potential limitations or challenges in accurately detecting input positions on the display panel. It would be helpful to understand the factors that could affect the precision of the system and how they are mitigated.


Original Abstract Submitted

A display device includes: a capacitance detection processing unit that detects a change in electrostatic capacitance of a display panel due to an input operation; an image acquisition processing unit that acquires a captured image from an imager that captures an image of the inputter performing the input operation; and a position detection processing unit that detects the input position on the display panel, based on a change in the electrostatic capacitance, which is detected by the capacitance detection processing unit, and the captured image, which is acquired by the image acquisition processing unit.