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Capacitive Sensing Button On Chip

  • US 20120217982A1
  • Filed: 12/29/2011
  • Published: 08/30/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An integrated circuit device, comprising:

  • an integrated circuit package;

    a sensor element attached within the integrated circuit package;

    a capacitance sensor coupled with the sensor element and situated within the integrated circuit package, wherein the capacitance sensor is configured to measure a capacitance of the sensor element; and

    an output pin positioned at the exterior of the integrated circuit package, wherein the output pin is configured to carry a signal based on the measured capacitance of the sensor element.

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