INPUT DEVICE

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APP PUB NO 20130062180A1
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13561746

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An input device includes an operation surface configured to be operated by a finger (operating body); a capacitive sensor disposed below an operation region (including the operation surface), the capacitive sensor being capable of detecting an operation position of the finger; and a photosensor having a light-emitting element and a light-receiving element disposed below the operation region, the photosensor being capable of obtaining detection information when the light-receiving element receives reflected light corresponding to light (infrared light) emitted from the light-emitting element toward the operation surface, the detection information indicating detection of the finger.

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ALPS ELECTRIC CO LTDTOKYO JAPAN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
SHIRASAKA, Takeshi Miyagi-ken, JP 9 61
UENOMACHI, Takashi Miyagi-ken, JP 11 41

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