Patent ID: 9310901
Filing Date: 2016-04-12
CPC Classification: G06F

Claim Text:
1. An input device comprising: a multi-touch sensing display configured to detect multiple simultaneous triggers on a surface of the multi-touch sensing display as distinct input events; and a plurality of rotary knobs arranged on the surface of the multi-touch sensing display, a first rotary knob of the plurality of rotary knobs configured to generate an input event in response to a first user input that is indicative of a first function, the input event being detected by the multi-touch sensing display in response to actuation of the first rotary knob, wherein the multi-touch sensing display is configured to indicate a value of or a type of a parameter controlled by the first rotary knob within a predetermined region directly adjacent to the first rotary knob, wherein an area surrounding the first rotary knob is touch-sensitive for receiving a second user input that is indicative of a second function, the first function being different from the second function, wherein the plurality of rotary knobs are fixedly mounted to the surface of the multi-touch sensing display, and wherein each of the plurality of rotary knobs comprises a movable component and a shaft, and wherein each rotary knob revolves around the shaft that is attached to a base that is attached to the surface of the multi-touch sensing display.