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Membrane-type touch panel

US4085302A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1976
Grant dateApr 18, 1978
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Expiry dateNov 22, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2231/004
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A location sensitive touch panel for use on a rigid substrate. The substrate carries a first set of conductive strips. A resilient plastic membrane overlaying it carries a second set of conductive strips orthogonal to and spaced from the first set. Finger pressure can cause electrical contact between any one of the first set of strips and any one of the second set of strips. The substrate may be either flat or curved, with the membrane conforming to its contour.

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