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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2013
Filed:
May. 11, 2010
Willem Deleus, Bortmeerkbeek, BE;
Robert Jastram, Asheville, NC (US);
James Teel, Lynchburg, VA (US);
Willem Deleus, Bortmeerkbeek, BE;
Robert Jastram, Asheville, NC (US);
James Teel, Lynchburg, VA (US);
Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL (US);
Abstract
Control of multiple functions of an electronic device is provided by using a single control element () including a switch body () adjustable between multiple switch positions, a primary actuator () with lateral () and distal surface () portions extending from the switch body and configured for adjusting the switch body between the switch positions, and a pressure sensor () operable via an activation force at the lateral surfaces of the primary actuator. A first function can be controlled responsive to motion of the primary actuator during an activation of the pressure sensor. Additionally, a second function can be controlled responsive to the motion of the primary actuator of the control element exclusive of the activation of the pressure sensor. Further, a third function can be controlled in responsive to activation of the pressure sensor for at least a first period of time exclusive of motion of the primary actuator.