Integrated touch sensor and light apparatus

Details Integrated touch sensor and light apparatus Integrated touch sensor and light apparatus

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2833)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Electric switch details

Indicators

C200S317000, C200S600000, C200S0050EA

Reissue Patent

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RE042199

ABSTRACT:
A touch sensor is physically integrated with a light emitting device to provide a switching device with built-in backlighting. In some embodiments, the touch sensor and the light emitting device share electrical components.

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