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System and method for enhanced command input

  • US 10,031,664 B2
  • Filed: 06/11/2015
  • Issued: 07/24/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for use in controlling functional operations of an appliance, comprising:

  • a processing device;

    an input device coupled to the processing device, the input device comprising a multiple electrode, capacitive touch sensor having a central touch sensor area from which extend discrete first, second, third, and fourth touch sensor areas such that the input device is provided with an X-shape and wherein the input device is configured to receive a first sliding gesture in a direction that is along a first axis of the input device that is defined by the central, first, and second touch sensor areas and a second sliding gesture that is in a direction that is along a second axis of the input device that is defined by the central, third, and fourth touch sensor areas;

    a transmission device coupled to the processing device; and

    a memory device having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by the processing device, cause the processing device to respond to the first sliding gesture provided to the input device by causing the transmission device to transmit to the appliance a first series of navigation step commands for controlling a first corresponding navigational function of the appliance and to respond to the second sliding gesture provided to the input device by causing the transmission device to transmit to the appliance a second series of navigation step commands for controlling a second corresponding navigational function of the appliance.

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