Touch-type input apparatus

Details Touch-type input apparatus Touch-type input apparatus

2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Tran, Henry N. (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

Touch panel

C178S018090, C178S018110, C178S018110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07138986

ABSTRACT:
A touch-type input apparatus which is used for operating equipment such as electric home appliances, is durable and well-designed, and prevents malfunction is disclosed. The touch-type input apparatus includes a translucent touch operation panel, touch detection means, light detection means, a light reception unit, and input determination means. The touch detection means detects a touch on the touch operation panel. The light detection means includes a light emission unit and a light reception unit. The light emission unit is provided on the rear surface side of the touch operation panel and transmits a unique light signal through the touch operation panel. The light reception unit detects a reflected unique light signal which is transmitted from the light emission unit and is reflected on a front surface side of the touch operation panel. The input determination means determines the intended input operation based on detection signals supplied from the touch detection means and the light detection means.

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