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Touch panel input control method

  • US 4,914,358 A
  • Filed: 05/17/1988
  • Issued: 04/03/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for controlling input to a touch panel of a touch panel input device that has a display for displaying key illustrations to request input operation on a screen, a transparent touch panel arranged substantially horizontally on said display for inputting the input operation as touch inputs into key-shaped illustration areas on the touch panel, and a control unit connected to said display and said touch panel for controlling said display and said touch panel, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) detecting if touch input to said touch panel including said key-shaped illustrating areas and other areas of the touch panel lasts for a first predetermined time longer than a normal key input operation time;

    (b) when a touch input lasting for a period longer than said first predetermined time is detected on said other areas of said touch panel, preventing from responding to and requesting removal of an undesired material from said touch panel; and

    (c) detecting continuous presence of the undesired material on said touch panel for a second predetermined time after requesting removal of the undesired material, said second predetermined time being longer than said first predetermined time; and

    (d) when said continuous presence of the undesired material is detected for a period longer than said second predetermined time, producing an output to call a service man for the touch panel input device.

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