[mircemk] shows how to create a simple non-contact proximity sensor using little more than an Arduino Nano board, and a convenient software library intended to measure the value of capacitors. The ...

Elliptic Labs has announced their new BEAUTY Ultrasound Proximity software that has the potential to replace proximity sensors on future smartphones. The hardware needed to run the proximity software ...

Featuring Two Interface Panels and Adjustable Performance Parameters, Kit Allows Designers to Easily and Inexpensively Evaluate VCNL4000 for Their Applications Vishay Intertechnology today introduced ...

ams has launched the TMD2636, a fully integrated proximity sensor for true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. Claiming that it is 30% smaller than currently available solutions, the proximity sensor for ...

Sensor manufacturer Ams launched this week a new in-display ambient light and proximity sensor solution for smartphones equipped with OLED displays which essentially makes those modules invisible.

The unassuming proximity sensor, a tiny component nestled within your smartphone, plays a crucial role in ensuring a seamless calling experience. It detects the proximity of your face during calls, ...

Several iPhone 4 users have reported that the device’s redesigned proximity sensor fails to turn off the touchscreen, which can lead to accidental hangups. A lengthy thread in Apple’s support forums ...

Capacitive sensing is a contactless-sensing technique with numerous applications, ranging from proximity sensing (Fig. 1), gesture recognition, automotive rain sensors, and remote liquid-level sensing ...

Elliptic Labs has found a way to replace a staple of smartphones — the hardware optical proximity sensor — with an ultrasound software solution. Proximity sensors are a key component that turn off the ...