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Switch device with integrated touch sensor

US12015399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Carter Scott Cannon · Birkenfeld, DE
Aaron DeLong · Oakland Charter Township, US
David Mark Pascoe · Newmarket, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 18, 2020
Grant date	Jun 18, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 18, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH03K2217/96066
WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-value selection switch that includes an engagement surface with an integrated touch sensor. The integrated touch sensor includes a plurality of detectable positions that correspond to, for instance, a range of absolute or relative target input values between a predefined minimum and maximum. The engagement surface further defines a switch that actuates/activates based on detecting a user-supplied force and/or based on a user momentarily holding a finger/pointer position. A user can select a target input value by bringing a finger or other pointer within operable proximity of an associated detectable position and actuating the switch and/or momentarily pausing. In response, the selection switch outputs a control signal to an associated device to cause the same to adjust operation.

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