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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 04, 2018
Filed:
May. 30, 2014
Tk Holdings, Inc., Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Nextinput, Atlanta, GA (US);
David Andrews, Ortonville, MI (US);
Ian Campbell, Smyrna, GA (US);
Ryan Diestelhorst, Atlanta, GA (US);
Jason Carl Lisseman, Shelby Township, MI (US);
Don Metzger, Heber City, UT (US);
JOYSON SAFETY SYSTEMS ACQUISTION LLC, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
NextInput, Inc., Atlanta, GA (US);
Abstract
A multi-dimensional track pad is described that acts as human-machine interface (HMI). Inputs to the HMI can be made not only using the tradition two-dimensional (X-Y) inputs of a track pad, but also a third dimension, force, and even a fourth dimension, time. Tactile or audible feedback to the inputs can be provided. Methods of using the HMI to control a system are described as well as a track pad system that utilizes the HMI in communication with a processor.