SENSING A TYPE OF ACTION USED TO OPERATE A TOUCH PANEL
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
- a touch panel; and
a sensor separate from the touch panel that senses a type of action used to operate the touch panel.
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods relate to a touch panel and a sensor that senses a type of action used to operate the touch panel. The sensor can be a vibration sensor that senses a vibration caused by an object contacting the touch panel. The sensor can be separate from the touch panel.
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1. An apparatus, comprising:
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a touch panel; and a sensor separate from the touch panel that senses a type of action used to operate the touch panel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method, comprising:
sensing a type of action used to operate a touch panel, using a sensor that is separate from the touch panel. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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16. An apparatus, comprising:
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a touch panel; and a vibration sensor that senses a type of action used to operate the touch panel. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. A method, comprising:
sensing a type of action used to operate a touch panel using a vibration sensor. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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