US 2023/0401886 A1 · TOUCH SENSING IN NON-CAPACITIVE TOUCH MODES

Abstract

In some implementations, a method may involve detecting that touch sensing using a capacitive touch sensor system is inoperable in a given user context. Touch sensing using the capacitive touch sensor is disabled and touch sensing using an alternative sensor system is enabled. The alternative sensor system may include a fingerprint sensor system, an optical sensor system, and a force sensor system. Touch sensing using the alternative sensor system may be limited to a designated portion in a graphical user interface for improved user experience. In some implementations, the designated portion may be coextensive with an active area of the fingerprint sensor system and user interface controls may be arranged into an array of tiles.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus, comprising:

a display;
a capacitive touch sensor system;
one or more of the following:
a fingerprint sensor system, an optical sensor system, or a force sensor system;
and
a control system configured for communication with the capacitive touch sensor system, the fingerprint sensor system, and the display, wherein the control system is further configured for:
determine that a user context of the apparatus is incompatible with touch sensing for the touch sensor system;
and
present a graphical user interface on the display of the apparatus, wherein the graphical user interface comprises a first portion configured for sensing touch using one or more of the following:
the fingerprint sensor system, the optical sensor system, or the force sensor system.

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Touch sensing in non-capacitive touch modes

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