A hover button sensor unit, comprising: a power supply circuit (5-1), a capacitive sensor, a capacitance-to-digital conversion circuit (3), a control module, an acousto-optic feedback control circuit (5-3), and a communication circuit (5-2); The capacitive sensor is a convex structural arrangement of a central electrode (1-1) and a peripheral electrode (1-2). The capacitance-to-digital conversion circuit (3) measures self-capacitance and mutual capacitance of the central electrode (1-1) and the peripheral electrode (1-2) after human finger approaching, to calculate and determine whether a finger enters the area range and its dwell time, so that the control module outputs a control logic signal of the button; detecting the proximity of the human finger to the effective hover trigger area range above a certain central electrode (1-1) by means of the button formed by the sensor unit, providing three-state response to the human finger entering the effective hover trigger area range above a certain central electrode (1-1) by the acousto-optic feedback control circuit (5-3); The above mentioned technical scheme is reasonable in structural design, which can effectively resist various interference, fully utilize a low-cost of capacitance detection and mature CDC chip technology and provide a commercialized technical solution which can be popularized for hygienic sensitivity.

An operation switch 30 is a gaming machine operation button that receives operation inputs to a gaming machine 1, and comprises a base plate 50, an operation button unit 36, and a touch switch 31. The operation button unit 36 is supported by the base plate 50, and is used by a player to input a first operation. The touch switch 31 is provided around the outer periphery of the operation button unit 36, and is used by the player to input a second operation that is different from the first operation.

A wireless earphone comprises a transceiver circuit for receiving streaming audio from a data source over a local ad hoc wireless network. When the data source and the earphone are out of range, they transition automatically to an infrastructure wireless network. If there is no common infrastructure wireless network for both the data source and the speakerphone set, the earphone connects to a host server via an available wireless network.

An interactive touch display assembly is provided and includes a circuit board and a user interface. The circuit board includes a first control module. The user interface includes a 7-segment display and a first capacitive keyboard. The 7-segment display is connected to the circuit board. The first capacitive keyboard is overlaid on at least a portion of the 7-segment display and includes a capacitive sensing layer having capacitive sensing elements. States of the capacitive sensing elements changes based on gestures provided by a user of the interactive touch display assembly. The first control module is configured to control operation of the 7-segment display based on detected changes in the states of the capacitive sensing elements.

Interior panels for interiors of vehicles, vehicles, and methods for making interior panels for interiors of vehicles are provided. In one example, the interior panel includes an outer covering having a first surface. A second surface is disposed opposite the first surface. The second surface has a pattern formed therein that is hidden from the first surface. A light source is operative to generate light and is disposed adjacent to the second surface generally aligned with the pattern. When the light source generates light, an illuminated pattern corresponding to the pattern is visible on the first surface. A capacitive sensor is configured to generate a capacitance change signal in response to change in capacitance of the capacitive sensor. A controller is in communication with the capacitive sensor to receive the capacitance change signal and is configured to generate a command signal in response to the capacitance change signal.

A voice-controlled electronic device that includes an axisymmetric device housing having a longitudinal axis bisecting opposing top and bottom surfaces and a side surface extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The device can further include a plurality of microphones disposed within the device housing and distributed radially around the longitudinal axis; a processor configured to execute computer instructions stored in a computer-readable memory for interacting with a user and processing voice commands received by the plurality of microphones and first and second transducers configured to generate sound waves within different frequency ranges.

Provided is a metal touch sensing apparatus in which recognition performance thereof is improved, a plurality of touch parts are successively manipulated to enter into a specific mode, thereby preventing a refrigerator from being malfunctioned, and touch sensitivity of the refrigerator to be touched for the manipulation is visually adjusted, and a home appliance including the touch apparatus and a method for controlling the same.

A touch-screen control panel interface has a dielectric flat or curved front panel and a printed circuit board with a front side and a reverse side which is the component side. Alphanumeric display module(s) or an LCD display and optional protective cap mounted on the reverse side of the circuit board are visible through window cutout(s) on the board. An array of LED indicators can be mounted on the back side of the circuit board and visible through cutouts in the board. Metallized capacitive pads on or adjacent the back side of the front panel at touch locations permit selection of various modes, functions, and settings. These pads may be formed on the flat front side of the circuit board, on the back of the front plate, or on an intermediate membrane. A microprocessor is connected with the various components and with capacitive pad. Icons may be printed onto the flat panel, in registry with the metallized capacitive electrode pads. A potting dam is formed of a back plate configured to adhere to the front panel and an open frame extending rearwards. Synthetic resin potting material fills the frame and hermetically seals the circuit board. Positions of the capacitive touch pads can be illuminated when active, as a guide for the user or operator. A second circuit board may be positioned in the frame directly proximal of the first circuit board, and optionally encapsulated.

A vehicle interior component configured to provide a user interface for interaction with a vehicle system is disclosed. The component may comprise a composite structure comprising a substrate, cover and functional layer. The user interface may comprise a light source/display and an input device comprising a switch and/or control element. The switch may project through a hole in the cover. The functional layer may comprise a soft layer, foam, fleece, fabric, textile, spacer, etc.; the functional layer may comprise a light-transmissive material. The light source/display may provide illumination through a light-transmissive section of the substrate, the functional layer and/or the cover. Illumination may indicate location of the input device. The light-transmissive section of the substrate may comprise illuminated display elements for the light display. Operation of the user interface may comprise an animation effect from illumination of display elements in a sequence.

A control device for a vehicle includes a transparent support, an opaque decorative layer, a detection layer, and a light source adapted for emitting a light passing through the transparent support. The opaque decorative layer is printed on the transparent support in a control area, and delimits a pattern forming a pictogram where the decorative layer is missing, with the pictogram having an outer edge. The detection layer is electrically conductive and printed on the transparent support around the pictogram, substantially up to the outer edge of the pictogram, in the control area.