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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 07, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 16, 2007
Wilbur Bewley, Nicholasville, KY (US);
Landrum Haddix, Berea, KY (US);
Sallie Tabb, Lexington, KY (US);
David Moore, Lexington, KY (US);
Richard B. Gratz, Lexington, KY (US);
Brent Ross, Georgetown, KY (US);
James Bensing, Georgetown, KY (US);
Matthew Shipman, Lexington, KY (US);
Marshall White, Lexington, KY (US);
David Frysinger, Lexington, KY (US);
Wilbur Bewley, Nicholasville, KY (US);
Landrum Haddix, Berea, KY (US);
Sallie Tabb, Lexington, KY (US);
David Moore, Lexington, KY (US);
Richard B. Gratz, Lexington, KY (US);
Brent Ross, Georgetown, KY (US);
James Bensing, Georgetown, KY (US);
Matthew Shipman, Lexington, KY (US);
Marshall White, Lexington, KY (US);
David Frysinger, Lexington, KY (US);
Elan Home Systems, Lexington, KY (US);
Abstract
A film interactive touchpad for control of home systems. A touchscreen defined by a glass panel and polyester film defines active areas responsive to contact. Multiple, customizable and interchangeable templates correspond with multiple levels of functionality and define input and control buttons corresponding to active areas of the touchpad. A display such as an organic light emitting diode (OLED) provides interactive, color feedback. The touchscreen has a hinged connection to the touchpad and is pivotable to an open position to permit insertion and removal of the overlay templates, and is surrounded by a trim ring dam to prevent moisture intrusion. A light sensor is provided for detecting the ambient light level and adjusting the intensity of a backlight for faceplates of any color.