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Stationary interface control and method for using the same

US9766705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Eng Wiang Chan · Bukit Mertajam, MY
Mohd Wardi Iswali Aihsan · Jeniang, MY
Chee Kit Chan · Kampung Bukit Kechil, MY
Shirish M. Kaner · Bukit Mertajam, MY
Steven John Kerr · Bukit Mertajam, MY

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 15, 2015
Grant date	Sep 19, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 15, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH03K2217/96062
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A stationary interface control knob includes a body having a fixed substantially-cylindrical surface with a first axis, and a flexible touch panel sensor having a sensor surface at least partially in cylindrical form with a spaced relationship from the fixed substantially-cylindrical surface. The sensor surface has a second axis coinciding with the first axis. The flexible touch panel sensor senses a user interaction with the fixed substantially-cylindrical surface and generates an interface signal in response thereto. Also discloses are method of controlling the stationary interface control knob.

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