Abstract:
Die vorliegenden Erfindung betrifft eine Betätigungsvorrichtung (1) zur Steuerung einer Wasserarmatur (2), insbesondere zur Steuerung einer Sanitärarmatur, wie ein Ventil und/oder eine Ventilmischvorrichtung, z. B. für eine Dusche, einen Wasserhahn oder eine Toilettenspülung oder dgl., mit einem druckempfindlichen Tastenfeld (17) zur Erfassung von Steuerbefehlen und mit Leuchtmitteln (16, 28). Sie ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Leuchtmittel (16, 28) wenigstens teilweise als Druckübertragungselement (28), zur Druckübertragung auf das Tastenfeld ausgebildet sind.
Abstract:
A self-powered switching system using electromechanical generators generates power for activation of a latching relay, switch, solenoid or latch pin (290). The electromechanical generators comprise electroactive elements that may be mechanically actuated to generate electrical power. The associated signal generation circuitry may be coupled to a transmitter (126) for sending RF signals to a receiver which actuates the latching relay. The use of mechanically activated membrane switches on the deflector or on a keypad (321-323) allows multiple code sequences to be generated for activating electrical appliances or an electromechanical locking system.
Abstract:
A self-powered switching system using electromechanical generators generates power for activation of a latching relay, switch, solenoid or latch pin. The electromechanical generators comprise electroactive elements that may be mechanically actuated to generate electrical power. The associated signal generation circuitry may be coupled to a transmitter for sending RF signals to a receiver which actuates the latching relay. The use of mechanically activated membrane switches on the deflector or on a keypad allows multiple code sequences to be generated for activating electrical appliances or an electromechanical locking system.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an electric switch, especially a piezo switch, with optical and/or mechanical feedback of the switching operation. The switch contains at least one switching element (18), especially beneath a cover panel (1), which can be activated by means of an activating element (9). This causes a switching signal to be generated and guided out via electrical contacts. The activating element (9) itself is configured in the form of a passive luminous body consisting of an at least translucent material, which can be illuminated by active luminous means (15). The mechanical feedback of the switching operation can take place using a vibrator which is activated by the switching operation that has been initiated and conveys a vibrating motion to the luminous body (9).
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Eingabevorrichtung und ein Verfahren zur Eingabe von Informationen in eine Steuereinheit, insbesondere zur Einstellung einer zentralen Steuereinheit eines Hausgerätes. Um ein verbessertes Verfahren und eine dementsprechende Vorrichtung zur Eingabe von Steuerungsinformationen, Parametern etc. insbesondere an einem Hausgerät zu schaffen wird vorgeschlagen, daß eine Einrichtung (8) zur Detektion eines durch einen Finger (4) einer Bedienperson abgegebene Signals, vorzugsweise eines leichten Drucks, und zur Abgabe eines elektrischen Signals (9) vorgesehen ist, die Einrichtung (8) mit einer Logik (15) zur Aufbereitung und/oder Verarbeitung des Signals (9) verbunden ist und die Vorrichtung (1) eine Einrichtung (14) zur Wandlung und Ausgabe eines Rückmeldesignals (R) in ein taktiles Signal umfaßt, das im wesentlichen nur im Bereich des Fingers (4) fühlbar ist.
Abstract:
A keyswitch-integrated pointing assembly in which a plurality of substantially planar force sensing elements (24) are disposed on a planar surface (22) adjacent a keyswitch on a keyboard. The keyswitch includes a plunger (12) which extends downwardly from a key cap (10) for actuating a switch (32) at the lower end of vertical key cap travel. The key cap (10) engages an indexing surface (11) when fully depressed which transmits force applied to the key cap (10) to the force sensing elements (24). The force sensing elements (24) are sandwiched between a pair of opposing plates (20 and 30) thereby biasing the elements into a substantially linear operating region when no force is applied to the key cap (10).
Abstract:
An input key 10 has a key top 220 which can incline, a key top supported portion 20, a key top supporting portion 30 provided on a support plate 60 and arranged to come into contact with the key top supported portion 20 during a push on the key top and to support the key top supported portion 20 so as to permit the key top 220 to incline in the contact state, at least one inclination detector 54 provided in a direction assigned an input information item, on the support plate 60 or on the key top 220, a push detector for detecting a push on the input key 10, an inclination direction detector for detecting an inclination direction of the key top 220 when a push on the input key 10 is detected, and a symbol determiner for determining an input information item on the basis of the inclination direction.
Abstract:
There is provided a flexible, lightweight high-performance proportional input interface (10) cooperative with a textile garment or upholstery as well as with any of a variety of different electronics (50) without compromising the comfort and/or durability of the textile (1). The proportional input interface (10) has one or more areas of a conductive elastomeric material (20) that cooperate with an actuator (30) to translate and/or communicate intuitive user input proportionally to the one or more areas of conductive elastomeric material (20) such that the user input can be converted and/or altered into a signal suitable for accomplishing one more complicated functions and/or operations associated with various electronic devices and/or systems (50).
Abstract:
An autoclavable remote control unit (10) for controlling the operation of a surgical device. The remote control unit has a plurality of Hall effect sensors arranged on a printed circuit board hermetically encased within a polymeric housing (12) molded from an autoclavable material. Each Hall effect sensor may be activated by an associated magnet which is resiliently supported within a panel (14) which can be closed against the housing (12) or hinged away from the housing (12). In the closed position, the magnets may be momentarily depressed to activate the associated Hall effect sensor to thereby control the operation of a selected function of the surgical device. The disclosure also includes the method of remotely controlling a surgical device by providing at least one non-contiguously activatable switch element in a hermetically sealed housing (12) and activating the element by bringing into its proximity an activating element.