Touch switches and practical applications therefor

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2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Wallis, Michael Rutland (Department: 2836)

Electrical transmission or interconnection systems

Switching systems

Switch actuation

C200S600000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07906875

ABSTRACT:
A touch switch apparatus for detecting the presence of an object such as a human appendage, the apparatus having a touch pad, an electric field generated about the touch pad and also having a preferably integrated and local control circuit connected to the touch pad and to a controlled device. Practical applications for touch switch apparatus, including use of touch switch apparatus in connection with other structure to emulate mechanical switches.

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