White touch pads for capacitive touch control panels

A capacitive touch pad assembly comprising:

• a layer of dielectric material having an outer surface and an inner surface;
• a first outer electrode comprising a thin layer of relatively dark-colored conductive material fabricated on said outer surface to be responsive to contact with a human body member;
• a pair of spatially separated inner electrodes fabricated on said inner surface underlying said first electrode and adapted for electrical connection with external electronic circuitry;
• a thin layer of relatively light-colored non-conductive decorative material deposited on said outer surface overlying said outer electrode defining an uncovered area of said outer electrode;
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• a second outer electrode comprising a second thin layer of relatively dark-colored conductive material deposited on said uncovered area and that portion of said thin decorative layer adjacent said uncovered area, said second layer defining a symbol to be touched;
• whereby said pad provides a pleasing light-colored appearance with a contrasting dark symbol, said symbol being exposed for direct contact with a human body member and in good electrical contact with said outer electrode.