Switch device

Abstract

A switch device includes an elastically deformable panel, a movable member, a detector, and a sensor sheet. The panel includes an operating portion configured to receive a push-operation and assigned to a corresponding operation function. The movable member is configured to be moved by the push-operation performed on the operating portion. The detector is configured to detect movement of the movable member moved by the push-operation. The sensor sheet is arranged between the panel and the movable member to detect at least one of contact of a human body part with the panel, approach of a human body part toward the panel, and the push-operation performed on the panel. The sensor sheet includes a flexible sheet base configured to be bent and deformed, and an electrode arranged on the sheet base. The electrode is held between the movable member and the sheet base.

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