Software Defined Input Sensing System Adaptive Configuration

The patent implements dynamic sensing specifications where the touch detection parameters (such as sampling rate, detection threshold, scanning frequency) are no longer fixed but can be dynamically adjusted based on the running application program. The system includes a configuration module that reads application-specific configuration files and dynamically configures the touch controller's detection parameters, allowing the same hardware to adapt to different applications without physical reconfiguration.

The system changes the operational parameters of the touch detection system based on application requirements. Different applications can specify different detection thresholds, sampling rates, scan frequencies, and sensitivity levels through configuration files. The touch controller interprets these parameter changes and adjusts its detection behavior accordingly, enabling versatile adaptation while maintaining the same hardware structure.

The patent integrates multiple sensing functions (touch detection, pressure sensing, proximity sensing, temperature sensing) into a single unified sensor system. The same physical sensor array can operate in different modes depending on the application configuration. A unified controller manages all sensing functions through a single interface, and configuration files enable the system to activate only the required sensing functions for each application, reducing the effective complexity while maintaining versatility.

The sensing system is segmented into independent functional modules (touch detection module, pressure module, temperature module) that can be independently configured and activated. Each module can be enabled or disabled based on application requirements through software configuration, allowing the system to provide only the necessary sensing functions for each specific application rather than always operating at full complexity.

The system implements self-service configuration where the application program automatically provides its sensing requirements through configuration files or API calls. The touch controller automatically reads these configurations and configures itself without requiring manual intervention from users or system administrators. This automation reduces the operational burden on users while maintaining high adaptability to different applications.

The patent introduces an intermediary configuration layer (configuration files, driver software, or API interface) that mediates between the application program and the hardware controller. Applications specify their sensing requirements through this intermediary layer using standardized formats or interfaces, which then translates these high-level requirements into specific hardware control parameters. This intermediary simplifies the operation for developers while enabling detailed adaptive control of sensing specifications.