Control panel for controlling automatic dispensing/vending machine for products and services, has system of capacitive-type touch-sensitive sensors arranged behind rigid protective screen that is operated by fingers of hand

摘要

The control panel (10) has a system of capacitive-type touch-sensitive sensors (15) integrated in a printed control circuit and provided as a unit for interaction between users and a machine i.e. automatic dispensing/vending machine. The sensors are arranged behind a rigid protective screen (12) that is operated by fingers of a hand. The sensors are assigned to a product or service available in the machine. The control circuit is provided on a plate that is arranged between a rear side housing (11) and a front side of the protective screen.