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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 18, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2016
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Marcie M. Miller, Chandler, AZ (US);
Roderick E. Kronschnabel, Chandler, AZ (US);
Matthew J. Schneider, Chandler, AZ (US);
Rene J. Sanchez, Hillsboro, OR (US);
Christopher L. Ross, Phoenix, AZ (US);
Ryan R. Carnaghi, Chandler, AZ (US);
Keith A. Swesey, Prescott, AZ (US);
Kevin Edwards, Chandler, AZ (US);
Steven W. Whitehorn, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Cecilia Yancy, Gilbert, AZ (US);
Thomas V. Moss, Chandler, AZ (US);
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A capacitive proximity sensor may include a proximity sensing capacitor to provide a voltage output based on a voltage input, the capacitor including a ground plane and an electrode loop capacitively coupled to the ground plane. The proximity sensor may include a processor to detect an object proximity based on a change in the voltage output. This proximity sensor provides automated detection of a person, and thereby reduces the need for a vehicle occupant or child caregiver to activate a sensor by pressing a button. The use of a capacitance-based proximity sensor reduces issues associated with fabric, clothing, or other materials separating the proximity sensor from a person.