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Customizable and reconfigurable virtual instrument panel

  • US 8,952,798 B2
  • Filed: 02/06/2013
  • Issued: 02/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/13/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An instrument control apparatus comprising:

  • an interface surface that is used to interface with at least one electronic application;

    at least one removable interface component coupled to the interface surface, wherein at least a portion of the at least one removable interface component is movable; and

    at least one control component electronically coupled to the at least one electronic application and configured to control at least one function of the electronic application;

    wherein the at least one removable interface component is magnetically or inductively coupled to the at least one control component through the interface surface; and

    wherein the at least one function of the electronic application is controlled responsive to manipulation of the moveable portion of the at least one interface component.

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