- Proximity means nearness or closeness in time,occurrence,order,space and relationship.
- Proximity means the state of being near.
- Proximity means things which are close together and go together.
Proximity sensor :
- A proximity sensor is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact.
Proximity sensor Applications :
- Touch Pads : Touch screens and touch pads are the most exceptional application of proximity sensors. These sensors detect the presence of curl of fingers to perform various commands.
- Aviation safety : Proximity sensor play a major part in aviation safety like they sense any object around an aircraft in the air or any other sensitive grounded elements. This helps to secure the sensitive objects.
Examples :
- The nearness of each image and its corresponding text communicates that they are related to one another.
- The principle of proximity states that things that are close together appear to be more related than things that are spaced farther apart.