PROXIMITY SWITCH ASSEMBLY HAVING HAPTIC FEEDBACK AND METHOD

摘要

A proximity switch assembly and method for detecting activation of a proximity switch assembly and providing feedback is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of proximity switches each comprising a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field. The assembly also includes control circuitry processing a signal associated with the activation field of each proximity sensor and detecting a finger located between two proximity switches. The assembly further includes a feedback device generating a feedback when the finger is detected between the two proximity switches. In addition, the assembly may detect speed of movement of a finger interfacing with the proximity switches and vary the feedback based on the detected speed.

主权项

1. A proximity switch assembly comprising:
a plurality of proximity switches each comprising a proximity sensor providing a sense activation field; control circuitry processing a signal associated with the sense activation field of each proximity sensor and detecting a finger transitioning between two proximity switches; and a feedback device generating a feedback when the finger is detected transitioning from a first proximity switch to a second proximity switch.