Telegraphy – Systems – Position coordinate determination for writing
Patent
1990-10-29
1992-09-22
Schreyer, Stafford D.
Telegraphy
Systems
Position coordinate determination for writing
G08C 2100
Patent
active
051499185
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus having a signal conducting line with first and second ends is provided. The signal conducting line is configured to allow changes of impedance at space locations therealong. The signal conducting line is supported by a substrate. A signal generator is operably connected to the first end of the signal conducting line, the signal generator generating a measuring signal along the signal conducting line. The measuring signal has a predetermined characteristic, over a plurality of time intervals, when the measuring signal is undisturbed. When a disturbance is created in the measuring signal by, for example, the touching of the signal conducting line by a fingertip, the characteristic of the measuring signal varies from a predetermined deviation. Processing circuitry is operably connected to the first end of the signal conducting line so that the time interval at which the measuring signal is disturbed can be determined. The processing circuit includes a correlating circuit, which correlating circuit corresponds the time interval with one of the spaced locations.
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Kozik Andrew F.
Taylor Dennis M.
International Business Machines - Corporation
Schreyer Stafford D.
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