Richard B Gratz

US Patent:

20080055265, Mar 6, 2008

Filed:

Aug 16, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/840135

Inventors:

Wilbur Bewley - Nicholasville KY, US
Landrum Haddix - Berea KY, US
Sallie Tabb - Lexington KY, US
David Moore - Lexington KY, US
Richard Gratz - Lexington KY, US
Brent Ross - Georgetown KY, US
James Bensing - Georgetown KY, US
Matthew Shipman - Lexington KY, US
Marshall White - Lexington KY, US
David Frysinger - Lexington KY, US

Assignee:

ELAN HOME SYSTEMS, LLC - Lexington KY

International Classification:

G06F 3/041

US Classification:

345173000

Abstract:

A film interactive touchpad for control of home systems. A touchscreen defined by a glass panel and polyester film defines active areas responsive to contact. Multiple, customizable and interchangeable templates correspond with multiple levels of functionality and define input and control buttons corresponding to active areas of the touchpad. A display such as an organic light emitting diode (OLED) provides interactive, color feedback. The touchscreen has a hinged connection to the touchpad and is pivotable to an open position to permit insertion and removal of the overlay templates, and is surrounded by a trim ring dam to prevent moisture intrusion. A light sensor is provided for detecting the ambient light level and adjusting the intensity of a backlight for faceplates of any color.

Address:

3206 Bitterwood Ct, Louisville, KY 40299

VIN:

5NMSH13E87H035460

Make:

HYUNDAI

Model:

SANTA FE

Year:

2007