Methods, apparatuses and systems for sensing exposure of electronic devices to moisture

摘要

Systems, devices and methods for sensing moisture within an electronic device are disclosed. A device may include a housing and a display defining an exterior of an electronic device and an interior of the electronic device. Further, the device may include an integrated circuit (IC) within the electronic device and a control element within the electronic device. The device may also include a moisture sensor such as an inductive sensor, a capacitance sensor, or both. The moisture sensor, which may be part of the IC, together with the control element may sense moisture within the electronic device.

主权项

1. An electronic device, comprising:
a housing and a display defining an exterior of an electronic device and an interior of the electronic device; an integrated circuit (IC) within the electronic device and comprising a control element; a moisture sensor comprising at least one of an inductive sensor and a capacitance sensor, the moisture sensor being coupled to or part of the IC and associated with the control element, the moisture sensor and the control element together being configured to sense moisture within the electronic device; and a heating element coupled to the IC and configured to generate heat in response to moisture being sensed within the electronic device.