FLEXIBLE TOUCHPAD SENSOR GRID FOR CONFORMING TO ARCUATE SURFACES

摘要

A touchpad formed from the combination of a flexible and non-conductive material used for a touch-sensitive surface (76), and a PC board (70) on which is mounted the touchpad circuitry, wherein touchpad sensing electrodes are disposed on the touch-sensitive surface (76) by creating electrical traces formed from conductive ink, the touch-sensitive surface (76) being capable of conforming to various arcuate surfaces, and being capable of sensing through a protective housing such that the touch-sensitive surface (76) is protected, and does not come in direct contact with the pointing object.