Touch sensor and associated control method for decreased capacitive loads

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PATENT NO 10705651
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16541473

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A device includes a controller coupled to a touch sensor. The touch sensor includes a first array of capacitive nodes substantially aligned with a second array of capacitive nodes in a mechanical stack. The controller is configured, when in a self-capacitive mode of operation, to send a first drive signal to a plurality of the electrodes of the first array, send a shield signal to at least a portion of the electrodes of the second array at the same time as the first drive signal is sent to the plurality of electrodes of the first array, and sense touch inputs based on signals received from the plurality of electrodes of the first array while the first drive signal is being sent to the plurality of electrodes of the first array and the shield signal is being sent to the at least a portion of the electrodes of the second array.

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ATMEL CORPORATION2325 ORCHARD PKWY SAN JOSE CA 95131

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Brunet, Samuel Hampshire, GB 54 1805
Church, Justin A Hampshire, GB 8 196
Collins, Richard P Hampshire, GB 12 30
Simmons, Martin J Hampshire, GB 17 94

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