Patent ID: 6980199
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: B60K,G06F,H01H,H04M

Abstract:
1. An information processing apparatus comprising: first input means for detecting an input based on physical contact by a live body; second input means for detecting an input based on the proximity of said live body to said first input means and comprising a plurality of line-shaped transmission electrodes; an oscillator for providing each of said plurality of transmission electrodes with an alternating current for transmission; a plurality of line-shaped reception electrodes disposed so as not to be in contact with said plurality of transmission electrodes; and a receiver for receiving the alternating currents flowing through said plurality of reception electrodes; wherein said transmission electrodes and said reception electrodes are disposed so as to cross each other; and state identifying means for identifying a first state, where said live body is in proximity to said first input means, when the input based on the proximity of said live body to said first input means is detected by said second input means, and identifying a second state, where said first input means is operated, when the input based on contact by said live body is detected by said first input means.