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Integrated touch sensor and light apparatus

US7098414B2 · kind B2 · utility

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32Claims
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Filing dateMay 20, 2004
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K2217/960795
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A touch sensor is physically integrated with a light emitting device to provide a switching device with built-in backlighting. In some embodiments, the touch sensor and the light emitting device share electrical components.

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