Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device – Touch panel
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Shalwala, Bipin (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Display peripheral interface input device
Touch panel
C345S156000, C345S176000, C345S184000, C701S200000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07986306
ABSTRACT:
A user interface for receiving inputs from a user includes a touch sensitive surface having a plurality of regions where each region corresponds to a switch having a function. The user interface also includes an interface disposed on the touch sensitive surface over at least one of the plurality of regions. The interface comprises a material that is at least partially transparent and that is configured to provide tactile feedback to the user. The touch sensitive surface may emit light that is visible through the interface. The interface may further include a plurality of buttons disposed over the plurality of regions wherein the light is selectively provided to each of the plurality of buttons. The touch sensitive surface may include a display that is configured to provide text and graphics that are visible through the interface. The user interface may be mounted in, for example, a vehicle.
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Busch David B.
Eich Rodger W.
Hotary James T.
Foley & Lardner LLP
Johnson Controls Technology Company
Ketema Benyam
Shalwala Bipin
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