Apple inc. (20240241611). CONTINUOUS TOUCH INPUT OVER MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT SURFACES simplified abstract
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CONTINUOUS TOUCH INPUT OVER MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT SURFACES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Reuben J. Williams of Mountain View CA (US)
Clark E. Waterfall of Mountain View CA (US)
Eng Eow Goh of San Jose CA (US)
Karan S. Jain of San Jose CA (US)
CONTINUOUS TOUCH INPUT OVER MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT SURFACES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240241611 titled 'CONTINUOUS TOUCH INPUT OVER MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT SURFACES
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application describes touch input devices that can sense capacitive loads in a two-dimensional array and detect movement or deflection in multiple locations under an input pad.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Sensing capacitive loads in a two-dimensional array
- Detecting movement or deflection in multiple locations under an input pad
- Use in remote control devices
- Multiple input buttons or platforms overlaying capacitive touch input regions
- Tracking and calculating movement and position of capacitive loads via output signals from electrodes or capacitance sensors
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be used in remote control devices, touchscreens, interactive displays, and other input devices requiring precise touch sensing capabilities.
- Problems Solved:**
This technology addresses the need for accurate and reliable touch input devices that can sense both capacitive loads and movement or deflection in multiple locations.
- Benefits:**
- Enhanced touch sensing capabilities
- Improved accuracy in detecting touch input
- Versatile applications in various devices requiring touch input functionality
- Commercial Applications:**
Potential commercial applications include consumer electronics, automotive touchscreens, industrial control panels, and interactive kiosks. This technology can revolutionize the way users interact with touch-sensitive devices.
- Questions about Touch Input Devices:**
1. How does this technology improve touch input accuracy compared to traditional touchscreens? 2. What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in consumer electronics?
Original Abstract Submitted
touch input devices are provided with the capability of sensing a capacitive load in a two-dimensional array while also being able to sense deflection or movement of the input device in multiple different locations under an input pad. a touch input device can beneficially be used in a remote control device and can be used with multiple input buttons or platforms overlaying multiple capacitive touch input regions on a capacitive touch sensor substrate. movement and position of a capacitive load can be tracked and calculated via output signals from a set of electrodes or other capacitance sensors with irregular shapes, with inconsistent distances from the capacitive load, and which are positioned below variable materials and material compositions.
