SINGLE KNOB CONTROLLER

摘要

A single knob for controlling at least an audio input signal to produce up to fourteen distinct results, plus one quiescent state, through axial translational states corresponding to: the knob being translationally biased out, pushed in, or pushed in and held; and rotational states corresponding to: rotationally biased to a first position, turned clockwise, turned clockwise and held, turned counterclockwise, and turned clockwise and held, and combinations of those translational and rotational states. The single knob controller can be linked to a Bluetooth device for controlling such device. Some applications include automotive electronics and audio systems generally.

主权项

1. A single knob controller comprising:
a. a knob capable of axial bi-directional translations and bi-directional rotation; b. an actuator coupled to said knob; and c. a circuit comprising said actuator responsive to said bi-directional axial translation, said bi-directional rotations, and to combinations of a translational state of said bi-directional axial translations and one said rotational state of said bi-directional rotations to produce one of fourteen distinct results.