Patent ID: 7791506
Filing Date: 2010-09-07
Classification: G01D,G06F,H03K

Abstract:
1. A configurable network switch pack, comprising: a plurality of arrays of inductive coils, wherein each array comprises at least a first coil for detecting an object for identification and at least a second coil for detecting an object for actuation, each array configured for interfacing with a switch without contact with the switch, wherein the coils are arranged in a pattern in a planar manner on a substrate; a plurality of switches wherein each switch of the plurality of switches is located above a corresponding array, each switch comprising at least one object for identification and at least one object for actuation, wherein each array is configured for sensing the objects for identification and actuation; and a microcontroller located on the substrate and in communication with the arrays, wherein each array is associated with one of the plurality of switches, one at a time, by programming the microcontroller, and wherein the microcontroller is configured for determining the identification of each switch by sensing the object for identification and for determining a position of each switch by sensing the object for actuation.