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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 19, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2010
Tadashi Maki, Fukuoka, JP;
Tadashi Maki, Fukuoka, JP;
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A touch screen device includes a surface board on which a touch surface is provided. A plurality of first electrodes, extending parallel to each other, are provided on a surface of the surface board opposite to the touch surface. A plurality of second electrodes, extending parallel to each other, are provided such that the first electrodes and the second electrodes are arranged in a grid pattern. First and second protectors respectively protect the first electrodes and the second electrodes. The first protector is provided on a portion of the surface of the surface board on which the first electrodes are provided such that a space is provided between the first electrodes.