Configurable industrial input devices that use electrically...

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2005-05-03

2005-05-03

Shankar, Vijay (Department: 2673)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Touch panel

C345S168000, C345S179000, C345S156000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06888537

ABSTRACT:
A configurable operator panel that uses a tactile sensor with electrically conductive elastomer and appropriate electronics is disclosed herein. The device relies on a robust and inexpensive tactile sensor that senses the touch position (and may or may not sense touch pressure as well). The physical interface is easily configurable along with the electronics, which execute the desired function based on touch location and pressure. The configurable operator panel is designed to communicate with most industrial automation equipment, including but not limited to, motion control equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLC), personal computers, and can be made to control other types of machines requiring external analog or digital input.

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Material Saefty Data Sheet, Zotefoams plc, MSDS-15 EV CN Grades.
Prof. Heinz Wellhausen, Tastsensor mit Fingerspitzengefuhl, 2087 Elektronik 40 May 14, 1991 Munich Germany (with English Translation).

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