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LCD CONTROLLER CHIP

  • US 20090322711A1
  • Filed: 06/25/2008
  • Published: 12/31/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/25/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An integrated circuit, comprising:

  • a host interface control block for providing a connection between the integrated circuit and a master controller device;

    a plurality of input/output pins;

    capacitive touch sense circuitry enabling detection of actuation of at least one capacitive switch of a capacitive sensor array connected to at least a portion of the plurality of input/output pins;

    an LCD controller for driving at least one LCD connected to at least a portion of the plurality of input/output pins; and

    wherein responsive to control signals received from the master controller device over the host interface control block, the integrated circuit may be configured to monitor outputs from the capacitive sensor array in a first mode of operation, to drive the at least one LCD in a second mode of operation and to both monitor outputs of the capacitive sensor array and drive the at least one LCD in a third mode of operation.

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