Programmable switch array with tactical feel
First Claim
1. A switch array for viewing by a user, the switch array comprising:
- a display device adapted to display switch information;
a glass plate positioned in front of the display device;
a plurality of switching mechanisms positioned behind the glass plate; and
a pivot member positioned behind the glass plate and disposed such that upon the user pushing upon a region of the glass plate, the entire glass plate pivots about the pivot member and actuates a corresponding one of the plurality of switching mechanisms.
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Abstract
Disclosed are a programmable switch array which provides tactical feel indication of activation to a user. The switch array includes a display device adapted to display switch information. A glass plate is positioned in front of the display device. Multiple switching mechanisms are positioned behind the glass plate. One or more pivot members are positioned behind the glass plate and disposed such that upon the user pushing upon a region of the glass plate, the glass plate pivots about the pivot member and actuates a corresponding one of the multiple switching mechanisms. The pivoting of the glass plate provides the user a tactical feel indication of the activation of the switch.
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1. A switch array for viewing by a user, the switch array comprising:
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a display device adapted to display switch information;
a glass plate positioned in front of the display device;
a plurality of switching mechanisms positioned behind the glass plate; and
a pivot member positioned behind the glass plate and disposed such that upon the user pushing upon a region of the glass plate, the entire glass plate pivots about the pivot member and actuates a corresponding one of the plurality of switching mechanisms. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A programmable switch array for use by an operator, the programmable switch array comprising:
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a plurality of switching mechanisms;
a display device adapted to display switch information for the plurality of switching mechanisms;
a front panel positioned in front of the display device and dividing the display device into a plurality of display areas, wherein each of the plurality of display areas displays information for one of the plurality of switching mechanisms; and
switch activation means for activating one of the plurality of switches and for providing tactical feel feedback to the operator, wherein the switch activation means comprises;
a glass plate positioned in front of the display device and the plurality of switching mechanisms and positioned behind the front panel, the glass plate being exposed in each of the plurality of display areas; and
a pivot mechanism positioned behind the glass plate and disposed such that upon the operator pushing upon a region of the glass plate, the glass plate pivots about the pivot mechanism and activates a desired one of the plurality of switching mechanisms. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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