Patent ID: 11150766

Abstract:
A switching operation sensing device includes an input operation unit, an oscillator circuit, a frequency digital converter, and a touch-force detector circuit. The input operation unit, integrally formed with a housing, includes a first switch member and a second switch member disposed in different positions. The oscillator circuit is configured to generate a first oscillation signal based on varying capacitance when the first switch member is touched, and a second oscillation signal based on varying inductance when an input force is applied to the second switch member. The frequency digital converter is configured to convert the first oscillation signal to a first count value, and convert the second oscillation signal to a second count value. The touch-force detector circuit is configured to generate a first detection signal by detecting a touch input based on the first count value input from the frequency digital converter, and generate a second detection signal by detecting an input force based on the second count value.