Force Sensor in an Input Device
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1. An input device for use with an electronic device, the input device comprising:
- a cover element;
a fingerprint sensor positioned below the cover element, the fingerprint sensor configured to capture a fingerprint of a finger as the finger approaches or contacts the cover element; and
a force sensor positioned below the fingerprint sensor and over a support element, the force sensor configured to detect a force input applied to the cover element.
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Abstract
An input device can be integrated within an electronic device and/or operably connected to an electronic device through a wired or wireless connection. The input device can include one or more force sensors positioned below a cover element of the input device or an input surface of the electronic device. The input device can include other components and/or functionality, such as a biometric sensor and/or a switch element.
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24 Claims
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1. An input device for use with an electronic device, the input device comprising:
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a cover element; a fingerprint sensor positioned below the cover element, the fingerprint sensor configured to capture a fingerprint of a finger as the finger approaches or contacts the cover element; and a force sensor positioned below the fingerprint sensor and over a support element, the force sensor configured to detect a force input applied to the cover element. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An input device for use with an electronic device, the input device comprising:
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a cover element; one or more first force sensors positioned around a peripheral edge of the cover element, each first force sensor configured to detect a first force input applied to the cover element; and a second force sensor positioned below the cover element, the second force sensor configured to detect a second force input applied to the cover element. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. An input device for use with an electronic device, the input device comprising:
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a cover element; a fingerprint sensor positioned below the cover element, the fingerprint sensor configured to capture a fingerprint of a finger as the finger approaches or contacts the cover element; a force sensor positioned below the fingerprint sensor and over a support element, the force sensor configured to detect a force input applied to the cover element; and a compliant layer positioned below the cover element and around at least a portion of the fingerprint sensor.
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