Laptop opening and closing detection methods and laptop
By utilizing capacitive sensing between a conductive grounding component and touch electrodes, the method detects the opening and closing angle of a notebook computer without additional sensors, reducing costs and enhancing internal space utilization.
TW202632465APending Publication Date: 2026-08-01FOCALTECH ELECTRONICS (SHENZHEN) CO LTD
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- TW114103675
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TW · TW
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2025-01-21
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-01
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Conventional laptops require additional sensors, such as Hall effect sensors, to detect the opening and closing angle, increasing manufacturing costs and complicating component layout due to the need for reserved space.
Method used
A method using a conductive grounding component on the base of a notebook computer and a touch screen to form capacitors with touch electrodes, allowing detection of the opening and closing angle based on capacitive sensing values, eliminating the need for dedicated sensors.
Benefits of technology
Reduces manufacturing costs and increases usable internal space by eliminating the need for additional sensors, facilitating the layout of other components.
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Abstract
A laptop opening and closing detection methods and laptop. a laptop computer includes an electrically conductive grounding member and a touch screen, the electrically conductive grounding member being provided in a base of the laptop computer. opening and closing detection methods includes: dividing at least one opening and closing detection region from the touch screen, and actuating the touch electrodes in the opening and closing detection region, the opening and closing detection region comprising at least one of the said touch electrodes; obtaining the capacitance inductance between each touch electrode in the opening and closing detection region and the conductive ground member; Obtaining the opening and closing angle of a laptop based on capacitive inductance.
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