Interactive display with removable front panel

A method of controlling the operation of an electronic device, comprising:

• providing a display having a first panel configured to display graphical information and a second transparent panel overlaying the first panel, wherein a set of pressure sensors are configured to detect a user's touch on the second transparent panel;
• determining when a user touches the second transparent panel;
• calculating the position of the user's touch on the second transparent panel;
• and
• running a program on the electronic device based on the position of the user's touch on the second transparent panel.

A touch-sensitive display device, comprising:

• a frame structure;
• a first panel mounted on the frame structure and configured to display information;
• a second panel detachably secured to the first panel and configured to cover the first panel;
• means for detachably securing the second panel to the first panel;
• and
• means for detecting pressure from a user touch on the second panel.