PROXIMITY SENSOR AND OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL FORMED THEREWITH

摘要

A proximity sensor, in particular for use with a control panel, preferably a stove top, wherein the proximity sensor has at least one antenna, one frequency generator, and one power detector, wherein the at least one antenna is coupled to the frequency generator in order to supply it with power, wherein the power detector is supplied for determining a power level at the at least one antenna, which varies in relation to the radiated power, and wherein the power detector is further provided for emitting a signal relating to the determined power level.

主权项

1. A proximity sensor for use with a control panel, the proximity sensor comprising:
an antenna; a frequency generator; and a power detector, wherein the antenna is coupled to the frequency generator and configured to supply power to the frequency generator, wherein the power detector is configured to determine a radiated power level at the antenna, and wherein the power detector is further configured to emit a signal indicative of the radiated power level.