Multifunction touch-switch system
AssigneeT-H Marine Supplies, LLC
InventorsJohn Logan Nelson, Read Hamilton Samples
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Abstract
A multifunction touch-switch system is provided. The multifunction touch-switch system is configured to control devices (for example LED lighting) by a touch switch. The multifunction touch-switch system may be configured to be waterproof and vibration resistant for use in a marine environment, for example aboard a marine vehicle. The multifunction touch-switch system may be configured to control multiple functions of multiple devices with a single touch sensor. In addition to a controller and a housing for the controller, the multifunction touch-switch system may also comprise an indicator light.
Claims20
A system comprising:
- a power supply;
- a waterproof housing body;
- a controller positioned substantially within the housing body,
- wherein the controller comprises a touch sensor, a microcontroller, a printed circuit board, and at least one output interface, and
- wherein the controller comprises instructions which, when executed by the controller, are configured to determine an output state of the at least one output interface,
- wherein the determination is made according to an output rule and based on an input to the touch sensor;
- and
- wherein the controller is configured to be coupled to the power supply and to at least one output device to form an electrical circuit.
A system comprising:
- a power supply;
- a waterproof housing body having a plurality of spring clips;
- a controller positioned substantially within the housing body,
- wherein the controller comprises at least two touch sensors, a microcontroller, a printed circuit board, and at least one output interface, and
- wherein the controller comprises instructions which, when executed by the controller, are configured to determine an output state of the at least one output interface,
- wherein the determination is made according to an output rule and based on an input to the touch sensor;
- and
- wherein the controller is configured to be coupled to the power supply and to at least one output device to form an electrical circuit.
A system, comprising:
- a multifunction touch switch comprising:
- a waterproof housing body;
- a controller positioned substantially within the housing body,
- wherein the controller comprises a touch sensor, a microcontroller, a printed circuit board, and at least one output interface, and
- wherein the controller comprises instructions which, when executed by the controller, are configured to determine an output state of the at least one output interface,
- wherein the determination is made according to an output rule and based on an input to the touch sensor;
- at least one resource adapted to be coupled to the multifunction touch switch and to be controlled by an output interface according to its output state;
- and
- wherein the controller is configured to be coupled to a power supply and to at least one output device to form an electrical circuit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.