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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2018
Filed:
Mar. 05, 2013
Predrag Vukovic, Eastleigh, GB;
Martin John Simmons, Southhampton, GB;
Darren Golbourn, Southampton, GB;
Andrew Hersee, Hampshire, GB;
Predrag Vukovic, Eastleigh, GB;
Martin John Simmons, Southhampton, GB;
Darren Golbourn, Southampton, GB;
Andrew Hersee, Hampshire, GB;
Atmel Corporation, San Jose, CA (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a touch sensor of a device, one or more signals corresponding to touch or proximity inputs within a touch-sensitive area of the touch sensor. The touch sensor comprising one or more nodes. The method also includes applying an offset to one or more of the signals. The offset corresponding to a variation in a distance between a touch panel and a ground plane or display of the device. The method also includes determining whether a touch input to the touch sensor has occurred based at least in part on the signals and the offset as applied.