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Touch input device, vehicle including the touch input device, and method for controlling the touch input device

US9811200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2015
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2203/04809
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A touch input device includes: a protrusion unit that protrudes from a mounting surface, includes an outer surface portion provided on an outer surface of the protrusion unit, and is configured to receive a touch input; and a recessed unit formed inside the protrusion unit. The outer surface portion is configured to receive a touch input in a protrusion direction of the protrusion unit and in an opposite direction to the protrusion direction of the protrusion unit.

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