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Image display device

US8542214B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2010
Grant dateSep 24, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2380/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An image display device includes an image display unit, a capacitance type touch panel that is disposed on the surface of the image display unit, and a signal processing unit that outputs to a control unit a position signal corresponding to a pressed position on the touch panel or a signal corresponding to the distance between the touch panel and a finger based on the capacitance between the touch panel and the finger. When the approach of the finger to the touch panel is detected, sensitivity is lowered and a menu button is displayed. When the finger moves while pressing the menu button, a menu area and a menu icon are displayed. Accordingly, it is easy to operate the touch panel which is applied to a vehicle-mounted apparatus and it is easy to see a display screen.

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