Universal remote control or universal remote...

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Display peripheral interface input device

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C345S169000, C455S556100

Reexamination Certificate

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07928961

ABSTRACT:
A touch operated user interface having tactile feedback for use in connection with a universal remote control or universal remote control with cordless phone functionality is shown in FIG.13. Surface features are provided as part of or as an overlay (1300) to a touchable face area of the user interface in order to assist the user in locating key positions and/or to provide positive indication of key activation. The overlay is placed over a flexible electroluminescent panel (318) that provides a lighted indication and a plurality of dome switches (310) that function as keys.

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