Patterned tactile touch interface overlay

摘要

An improved touch screen overlay is disclosed. The overlay has novel structures, which provide for the prevention of unintended touch screen button actuation, allows access to on-screen buttons, provides finger positioning cues, and provides button identification cues.

主权项

1. An article comprising a touch screen overlay that inhibits actuation of nearby buttons, comprising:
2. a touch screen having a plurality of predetermined on-screen buttons; and 3. said overlay comprising a sheet with a plurality of apertures of predetermined size, shape, and location whose edge approximates the edge of predetermined on-screen buttons.