Methods and systems for a capacitive handle

An electronic device comprising:

• a body portion comprising a proximity sensor, wherein the proximity sensor comprises a capacitor;
• and
• a controller configured to:
• (i) determine, via the capacitor, a baseline capacitance of the proximity sensor;
• (ii) detect, via the capacitor, an approaching target object before the target object touches the body portion, wherein the approaching target object increases capacitance of the proximity sensor to a first capacitance;
• (iii) compare the first capacitance to the baseline capacitance;
• and (iv) activate the electronic device if the first capacitance exceeds the baseline capacitance, wherein the electronic device is activated before the target object touches the electronic device.

A method for activating an electronic device, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing an electronic device comprising a hand-held body portion and a proximity sensor, wherein the proximity sensor comprises a capacitor;
• determining, via the capacitor, a baseline capacitance of the proximity sensor;
• calibrating, after a predetermined period of time, the proximity sensor with a new baseline capacitance;
• detecting, via the capacitor, an approaching target object before the target object touches the hand-held body portion, wherein the approaching target object increases capacitance of the proximity sensor to a first capacitance;
• comparing the first capacitance to the baseline capacitance;
• comparing the first capacitance to a predetermined threshold;
• and
• activating the electronic device if the first capacitance exceeds the predetermined threshold, wherein the electronic device is activated before the target object touches the hand-held body portion of the electronic device.