A lighting control console for controlling a lighting system includes digital adjusting commands being generated in the lighting control console that are transmitted to the lighting system via data links. The lighting control console includes at least one slide control for inputting operating commands via linear displacement of a control knob protruding from the upper side of the console housing. The upper side of the console housing includes a slit for each slide control. The slide control is fastened to said electronic circuit board and not to any fastening point on the console housing.

A lighting control console for controlling a lighting system includes digital adjusting commands being generated in the lighting control console that are transmitted to the lighting system via data links. The lighting control console includes at least one slide control for inputting operating commands via linear displacement of a control knob protruding from the upper side of the console housing. The upper side of the console housing includes a slit for each slide control. The control knob is connected to the slide control via the slit. A tactile sensor system provided at the slide control can detect when the user touches the control knob.

A lighting control console for controlling a lighting system includes digital adjusting commands being generated in the lighting control console that are transmitted to the lighting system via data links. The lighting control console includes at least one slide control for inputting operating commands via linear displacement of a control knob protruding from the upper side of the console housing. The upper side of the console housing includes a slit for each slide control. The control knob is connected to the slide control via the slit. A tactile sensor system provided at the slide control can detect when the user touches the control knob.

The slidable control button device provides inputs to an electronic communication device such as a smartphone. When the slidable control button is moved to positions within a grooved path, it acquires additional functionalities. These include (a) gaming console hand devices for both left and right hand thumbs of gamers, (b) pressing on the left or right edge of the button will control functions of software of apps, (c) motion detection (d) sending and receiving data related to measuring motion, speed or acceleration, temperature, and communicating with the software applications installed in the smartphone.

The slidable control button device provides inputs to an electronic communication device such as a smartphone. When the slidable control button is moved to positions within a grooved path, it acquires additional functionalities. These include (a) gaming console hand devices for both left and right hand thumbs of gamers, (b) pressing on the left or right edge of the button will control functions of software of apps, (c) motion detection (d) sending and receiving data related to measuring motion, speed or acceleration, temperature, and communicating with the software applications installed in the smartphone.

The slidable control button device provides inputs to an electronic communication device such as a smartphone. When the slidable control button is moved to positions within a grooved path, it acquires additional functionalities. These include (a) gaming console hand devices for both left and right hand thumbs of gamers, (b) pressing on the left or right edge of the button will control functions of software of apps, (c) motion detection (d) sending and receiving data related to measuring motion, speed or acceleration, temperature, and communicating with the software applications installed in the smartphone.

The slidable control button device provides inputs to an electronic communication device such as a smartphone. When the slidable control button is moved to positions within a grooved path, it acquires additional functionalities. These include (a) gaming console hand devices for both left and right hand thumbs of gamers, (b) pressing on the left or right edge of the button will control functions of software of apps, (c) motion detection (d) sending and receiving data related to measuring motion, speed or acceleration, temperature, and communicating with the software applications installed in the smartphone.

In one aspect, a switch assembly includes a switch housing that includes one or more compound switches, each comprising a first switch and a second switch embedded within the first switch. Each compound switch includes a first subassembly of constituent parts that includes the first switch and implements a first switching function. Each compound switch also includes a second subassembly of constituent parts embedded within and carried by the first subassembly of constituent parts. The second subassembly of constituent parts includes the second switch and implements a second switching function that is distinct from the first switching function. The switch assembly includes one or more extended plungers and corresponding guiding features that advantageously allow for the use of a single keypad and PCB with respect to the compound switches.

In one aspect, a switch assembly includes a switch housing that includes one or more compound switches, each comprising a first switch and a second switch embedded within the first switch. Each compound switch includes a first subassembly of constituent parts that includes the first switch and implements a first switching function. Each compound switch also includes a second subassembly of constituent parts embedded within and carried by the first subassembly of constituent parts. The second subassembly of constituent parts includes the second switch and implements a second switching function that is distinct from the first switching function. The switch assembly includes one or more extended plungers and corresponding guiding features that advantageously allow for the use of a single keypad and PCB with respect to the compound switches.

An electric switch used in an electric device having a motor is provided. The electric switch comprises a switch housing, a plunger extending from the switch housing and switching from an off position into an on position of at least one contact of a contact system arranged within the switch housing via a movement, a circuit board; and a changeover device for changing a direction of rotation of the motor. The changeover device comprises a position encoder operated from outside, the position encoder is directly connected to a contact arm via two contact tongues; one contact tongue interacts with one conducting path to create a contact for the clockwise rotation of the motor in one position of the position encoder, and/or the other contact tongue interacts with other conducting paths to create a contact for the counterclockwise rotation of the motor in another position of the position encoder.