<p>A touch switch structure suitable for use in an operation panel for devices in the interior of an automobile, the structure reliably preventing misjudgment and detection error in switch operation. The touch switch structure has a base (2) formed from a material having electrically non-conductive properties, a shield electrode layer (4) formed on one side of the base (2) by using an electrically conductive material, a touch detection electrode (3) formed from an electrically conductive material at a portion that is located on the one side of the base (2) and where the shield electrode layer (4) is not formed, and an insulation layer (5) formed at least between the shield electrode layer (4) and a connection pattern (6) of the touch detection electrode (3) by using an electrically non-conductive material.</p>
