Capacitive sensing in user interface and motion control for a child motion device
First Claim
1. A child motion device comprising:
- a motor to drive motion;
a capacitive sensor array responsive to the motion to generate feedback information indicative of the motion;
a control circuit coupled to the capacitive sensor array to control the motor based on the feedback information; and
a user interface having a capacitive sensor element configured to recognize operator interaction with the user interface;
wherein the control circuit is coupled to the capacitive sensor element to control operation of the child motion device in accordance with the operator interaction.
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Abstract
A child motion device includes a motor to drive motion, a capacitive sensor array responsive to the motion to generate feedback information indicative of the motion, a control circuit coupled to the capacitive sensor array to control the motor based on the feedback information, and a user interface having a capacitive sensor element configured to recognize operator interaction with the user interface. The control circuit is coupled to the capacitive sensor element to control operation of the child motion device in accordance with the operator interaction. With the control circuit coupled to both the capacitive sensor array and the capacitive sensor element, the same control circuitry can be utilized in connection with both user interface and motor control functions.
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1. A child motion device comprising:
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a motor to drive motion; a capacitive sensor array responsive to the motion to generate feedback information indicative of the motion; a control circuit coupled to the capacitive sensor array to control the motor based on the feedback information; and a user interface having a capacitive sensor element configured to recognize operator interaction with the user interface; wherein the control circuit is coupled to the capacitive sensor element to control operation of the child motion device in accordance with the operator interaction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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