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(11) EP 1 316 148 A1

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(43) Date of publication:
04.06.2003 Bulletin 2003/23

(21) Application number: 01963198.5

(22) Date of filing: 03.09.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7H03K 17/955
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB0103/920
(87) International publication number:
WO 0201/9524 (07.03.2002 Gazette 2002/10)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 01.09.2000 GB 0021480

(71) Applicants:
  • AB Automotive Electronics Ltd.
    Cardiff CF4 7YS (GB)
  • Sensatech Limited
    Brighton BN1 4ST (GB)

(72) Inventors:
  • BACH, Thomas, William
    Brighton BN2 2GP (GB)
  • MOON, Anthony
    Cardiff CF5 2QH (GB)

(74) Representative: Midgley, Jonathan Lee 
Marks & Clerk57-60 Lincoln's Inn Fields
GB-London WC2A 3LS
GB-London WC2A 3LS (GB)

   


(54) CONTROLLER FOR A CAPACITIVE SENSOR