RIM files for new touchscreen patent

Research in Motion (RIM) recently filed for a patent that involves a touchscreen display that will merge the technology behind resistive and capacitive touchscreen displays. This new screen, should it be approved, will rely on a dual layer resistive panel, although the top layer will be equipped with a capacitive sensor. In layman’s terms, touch can be recognized by either the motion of pushing the top part of the screen towards the bottom and through the sensor. Resistive touchscreens are noted for being more accurate compared to capacitive displays, while the latter is able to support multitouch. This patent will bring the best of both worlds, and it would be interesting to see whether RIM will go ahead and license such technology in the near future.