Patent ID: 8532585
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: G06F,H01H,H04M

Abstract:
1. A method for controlling multiple functions of an electronic device using a single control element comprising a switch body having a plurality of switch positions, a primary actuator extending from said switch body with lateral and distal surface portions and configured for adjusting the switch body between the plurality of switch positions, and a pressure sensor operable via an activation force at one or more portions of said lateral surfaces of said primary actuator, the method comprising: controlling a first function of said electronic device in response to motion of said primary actuator about a rotation axis in conjunction with a concurrent activation of said pressure sensor; controlling a second function of said electronic device in response to said motion of said primary actuator exclusive of said activation of said pressure sensor; and controlling a third function of said electronic device in response to said activation of said pressure sensor exclusive of motion of said primary actuator; and wherein said activation of said pressure sensor further comprises temporarily deforming said lateral surface portions of said primary actuator as a result of said activation force.