Touch switches and practical applications therefor
US7906875B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2017/9602
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A touch switch apparatus for detecting the presence of an object such as a human appendage, the apparatus having a touch pad, an electric field generated about the touch pad and also having a preferably integrated and local control circuit connected to the touch pad and to a controlled device. Practical applications for touch switch apparatus, including use of touch switch apparatus in connection with other structure to emulate mechanical switches.
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