Interaction device
US8981944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B6/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an interaction device (1), comprising a) a first input unit (20) with a first sensitive surface, especially a touch display, and a first sensor unit, b) a second input unit (2-12) with a second sensitive surface and a second sensor unit, c) wherein the second input unit (2-12) is used for protection of the first input unit (20), especially against overheating and/or mechanical damaging. Furthermore, the invention relates to a glass ceramic hob (22), especially induction cooking hob, with an interaction device (1) according to the invention a) wherein preferably the interaction device (1) is arranged in a side and/or edge area of the glass ceramic hob and/or arranged at the lower surface of the glass ceramic hob (22) and/or b) wherein preferably the glass ceramic hob comprises a fan for ventilation. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for protection of an input unit, preferably for an interaction device and/or a glass ceramic hob according to the invention, comprising a) a first input unit (20) with a first sensitive surface, especially a touch display, and a first sensor unit, b) a second input unit (2-11) with a second sensitive surface and a se…
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