Base assemblies for knob on display devices and related systems, methods, and devices
AssigneeAtmel Corporation
InventorNigel Hinson
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Abstract
Knob on display (KoD) devices and related systems, methods, and devices are disclosed. A KoD device includes at least one electrode including an electrically conductive material. The KoD device also includes a base assembly configured to be positioned between a touch screen of a touch screen device and the at least one electrode. The at least one electrode is configured to be positioned in engagement proximity to a touch sensor of the touch screen device through the base assembly.
Claims20
A knob on display (KoD) device, comprising:
- at least one electrode comprising an electrically conductive material, the at least one electrode to be positioned in engagement proximity to a touch screen of a touch screen device responsive to placement of the KoD device on the touch screen;
- a dome switch electrically connecting the at least one electrode to a touch surface of the KoD device;
- and
- a base assembly to be positioned between the touch screen of the touch screen device and a face of the at least one electrode that faces the touch screen responsive to the placement of the KoD device on the touch screen, the at least one electrode to be positioned in engagement proximity to the touch screen of the touch screen device through the base assembly, the base assembly physically separating the face of the at least one electrode that faces the touch screen from the touch screen.
A knob on display (KoD) system, comprising:
- a touch screen device comprising a touch sensor and a touch screen;
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- a KoD device including:
- a base assembly secured to the touch screen of the touch screen device;
- one or more electrodes positioned in engagement proximity to the touch sensor of the touch screen device through the base assembly, the base assembly physically separating the one or more electrodes from the touch screen;
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- a dome switch electrically connecting the one or more electrodes to a touch surface of the KoD device.
A method of assembling a knob on display (KoD) system, the method comprising:
- electrically connecting one or more electrodes of a KoD device to a touch surface of the KoD device through a dome switch;
- applying an adhesive to a base assembly of the KoD device, the base assembly at least partially housing the one or more electrodes;
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- securing the KoD device to a touch screen of a touch screen device with the base assembly between the one or more electrodes and the touch screen and with the one or more electrodes positioned in engagement proximity to a touch sensor of the touch screen device through the base assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.