CAPACITIVE SENSING ARRANGEMENT
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1. A sensing device comprising:
- two series connected switches having a common node, an input node, and an output node;
a dielectric-covered sensing electrode connected to the common node;
a power supply connected to the input node; and
a capacitor coupled to the output node to accumulate charge transferred from the sensing electrode during multiple cycles of the switches.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are disclosed for simultaneously tracking multiple finger and palm contacts as hands approach, touch, and slide across a proximity-sensing, multi-touch surface. Identification and classification of intuitive hand configurations and motions enables unprecedented integration of typing, resting, pointing, scrolling, 3D manipulation, and handwriting into a versatile, ergonomic computer input device.
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8 Claims
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1. A sensing device comprising:
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two series connected switches having a common node, an input node, and an output node;
a dielectric-covered sensing electrode connected to the common node;
a power supply connected to the input node; and
a capacitor coupled to the output node to accumulate charge transferred from the sensing electrode during multiple cycles of the switches. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A sensing device comprising:
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a power supply coupled to a first terminal of a first switch having a second terminal;
a second switch having a first terminal coupled to the second terminal of the first switch at a dielectric covered electrode, the second switch further having second terminal; and
a capacitor coupled to the second terminal of the second switch to accumulate charge transferred from the power supply by operation of the first and second switches. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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