Streamlining control and cockpit design while reducing operator distraction and fatigue is a major initiative among vehicle designers and manufacturers. TouchSensor delivers an innovative alternative to present switch and control systems. TouchCells are manufactured by TouchSensor on a rigid or flexible PCB. When 5 volts is applied to the TS100, an electric field is created. The field emanates through any dielectric substrate such as glass, plastic or leather. When a conductive mass enters the field, the sensor detects the change and indicates an event has occurred. The input stimulus to the field can take the form of the human finger, metal or liquid. TouchSensor has used over 75 million TouchCells on their custom user-interface panels since 1999. Also watch this episode:
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