An input device is provided. The input device includes an input
electrostatic sensor having an input electrode. A noise detection
electrostatic sensor has a noise detection electrode disposed on a
periphery of the input electrostatic sensor. A control unit is operable
to receive an output signal from the input electrostatic sensor and a
noise output signal from the noise detection electrostatic sensor and is
operable to compare the output signal with the noise output signal to
detect a noise component. The control unit is operable to discriminate
the output signal and the noise output signal and is operable to control
an input operation based on the output signal.