Apple inc. (20240231552). ACTIVE AREA ROUTING FOR TOUCH ELECTRODES simplified abstract

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ACTIVE AREA ROUTING FOR TOUCH ELECTRODES

Organization Name

apple inc.

Inventor(s)

Ashray Vinayak Gogte of Campbell CA (US)

Christophe Blondin of Palo Alto CA (US)

ACTIVE AREA ROUTING FOR TOUCH ELECTRODES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240231552 titled 'ACTIVE AREA ROUTING FOR TOUCH ELECTRODES

The abstract describes touch sensor panels/screens with metal mesh touch electrodes and routing in the active area. Row and column electrodes are placed over the active area, with routing traces in both the border region and active area. Some row electrodes are shaved down to create an offset from the edge of the active area for routing traces. Row electrodes are in a first metal mesh layer, while routing traces are in a second metal mesh layer.

  • Metal mesh touch electrodes in touch sensor panels/screens
  • Row and column electrodes over the active area
  • Routing traces in border region and active area
  • Shaved row electrodes for offset from active area edge
  • Row electrodes in first metal mesh layer, routing traces in second layer

Potential Applications: - Touchscreen devices - Interactive displays - Control panels

Problems Solved: - Efficient routing of electrodes in touch sensor panels - Accommodating routing traces without interfering with touch functionality

Benefits: - Improved touch sensor panel design - Enhanced user experience with responsive touchscreens

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Touch Sensor Panels for Enhanced User Interaction This technology can be used in smartphones, tablets, interactive kiosks, and other touch-enabled devices to provide a more seamless and responsive user experience.

Questions about Touch Sensor Panels: 1. How do metal mesh touch electrodes improve touch sensor panel performance? Metal mesh touch electrodes enhance conductivity and responsiveness in touch sensor panels, leading to more accurate touch detection. 2. What are the advantages of having routing traces in a separate metal mesh layer? Having routing traces in a separate metal mesh layer allows for more efficient routing without interfering with the touch electrodes, improving overall panel performance.


Original Abstract Submitted

touch sensor panels/screens can include metal mesh touch electrodes and routing in the active area. in some examples, the touch sensor panel/screen can include row electrodes and column electrodes disposed over the active area of the display. in some examples, the routing traces for the row electrodes and/or column electrodes can be disposed in a border region and some of the routing traces for the row electrodes and/or column electrodes can be disposed in the active area. in some examples, some row electrodes can be shaved down to create an offset from the edge of the active area to accommodate routing traces in the active area. in some examples, the row electrodes can be formed in a first metal mesh layer and some routing traces in the active area can be formed in a second metal mesh layer, different from the first metal mesh layer.