Touch sensor with integrated decoration
US7242393B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/960795
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A switch panel includes one or more touch responsive switch devices and an integrated decorative fascia. Both the switch devices and decoration are applied to the same substrate, eliminating the need for a separate user interface panel. Each switch device can include one or more electrodes and a circuit for inducing an electric field about the electrode(s) and responding to disturbances to the electric field.
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