Samsung is working on an innovative technology: touch capacitive keys. So much so that the company recently submitted a patent application to the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO), which includes details about these keys and their potential uses. The new technology is said to be a feature that could revolutionize wearable devices. But is it really so? The details are in our news…

Samsung is working on touch capacitive keys

The new keys developed by Samsung will be made of metals with high electrical conductivity such as steel, titanium or aluminum. When touched, they will transmit signals to sensors that detect micro-electric charges generated by human skin. In fact, this principle is very similar to modern touchscreens. In addition, the outer surface of the capacitive touch keys can be coated with a thin layer of paint to match the design of the device.

Looking at the patent example, we see that these keys will be used especially in smartwatches. These capacitive keys, which could replace physical keys, could greatly improve the aesthetics and functionality of devices. In addition, this technology can also be used for biometric data collection. For example, it can detect users’ fingerprints or other biometric data to unlock the device.

Samsung is rumored to use this technology not only in wearable devices but also in future Galaxy series smartphones. In particular, it is thought that a system like the Camera Control Button in Apple’s iPhone 16 series could also be used by Samsung. In other words, this technology may appear in Samsung’s flagship devices with larger capacity batteries and other innovations in the future.

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