Method for identifying object in vicinity of device, involves detecting object by comparing measured capacities, where former capacity is measured for measuring capacitor

摘要

The method involves detecting an object (53) by comparing the measured capacities. The former capacity is measured for a measuring capacitor, which comprises a measuring electrode (33) and a counter electrode (39). The latter capacity is measured for another measuring capacitor, which comprises another measuring electrode (35). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a device comprises a measuring electrode and a counter electrode; (2) a computer program comprises a program coding unit; and (3) a computer program product for identifying an object.