Human interfaces for vehicles, homes, and other applications
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1. Tactile control means comprising:
- a computer;
a display means having a screen member, said display controlled by said computer;
means for tactile relation of a finger touch to said member;
sensing means for determining a characteristic of said touch on said member; and
means for changing said display or another operation controlled by said computer as a function of said sensed touch.
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Abstract
The disclosed invention concerns novel methods and apparatus for controlling computer systems using both touch screens and physical controls, and is useful in many applications such as vehicles, homes and the like. Physical controls and virtual displayed controls on single and multipoint touch screens are used, separately or in combination to enable higher visibility and understanding of control information and easier operation of controls, particularly useful in stressful situations.
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1. Tactile control means comprising:
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a computer; a display means having a screen member, said display controlled by said computer; means for tactile relation of a finger touch to said member; sensing means for determining a characteristic of said touch on said member; and means for changing said display or another operation controlled by said computer as a function of said sensed touch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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