发明名称 Method and Apparatus for Tap-Sensing Electronic Switch to Trigger a Function in An Electronic Equipment
摘要 An electronic switch, or an electronic equipment having such switch that has a tap-sensing detection region for a user to perform finger-tapping, foot-tapping, or other finger movements on a contact surface in this region and effectuate sending of a signal to turn on, turn off, or perform other contemplated functions of the electronic equipment. This switch emits a radiation, such as infrared light, towards the detection region. The reflection of the radiation off of an object is collected and compared to a predetermined value. If there is a match, the switch would send a signal to the device to perform the predetermined function. In operation, the switch would allow an electrical equipment to have a "virtual switch" where the user can control the device by manipulating his finger or his foot in the designated detection region. The equipment may optionally have a LED illuminator to shine a lit marking indicating where the contact surface is and how it is to be used.
申请公布号 US2013194030(A1) 申请公布日期 2013.08.01
申请号 US201313757711 申请日期 2013.02.01
申请人 STECKMAN MICHAEL 发明人 STECKMAN MICHAEL
分类号 H03K17/945 主分类号 H03K17/945
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