Method and apparatus for classifying touch events on a touch sensitive surface

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9851841
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15206554

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An apparatus classifies touch events. The apparatus includes a touch sensitive surface configured to generate a touch event when an object touches the touch sensitive surface. The touch event entails a mechanical vibration upon contact with the surface. The apparatus includes a touch event detector configured to detect the onset of a touch, and a touch event classifier configured to classify the touch event to identify the object used for the touch event. The mechanical vibration is created via any one of finger parts including a tip, a pad, a fingernail, and a knuckle, each of which has a unique feature different from each other.

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  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Harrison, Christopher Pittsburgh, US 136 2297
Hudson, Scott E Pittsburgh, US 8 92
Schwarz, Julia Pittsburgh, US 65 993

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