18492953. INPUT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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INPUT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yoshiyuki Nakayama of Toride-shi (JP)
Ryoichi Kawasumi of Toride-shi (JP)
INPUT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18492953 titled 'INPUT DEVICE AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The input device described in the patent application includes:
- A touch panel for receiving user operations
- An external member with a surface matching the touch panel
- A near field communication unit located near the touch panel and inside the external member for communication with nearby objects
Potential applications of this technology:
- Enhanced user interaction with touch panels
- Improved security features for detecting objects in close proximity
Problems solved by this technology:
- Accurate detection of objects near the touch panel
- Preventing unauthorized access to the device
Benefits of this technology:
- Increased user convenience and efficiency
- Enhanced security measures for sensitive information
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is an input device comprising: a touch panel which receives an operation from a user; an external member having an external surface substantially the same as a surface of the touch panel; and a near field communication unit which is provided near the surrounding of the touch panel and inside of the external member and performs communication with an object to be detected which is brought close to a detection range, wherein a position corresponding to the near field communication unit of the external member projects from the touch panel and is inclined such that the side close to the touch panel is higher than the side distant from the touch panel.
