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Timestamp: 2019-04-24 09:34:19+00:00

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一开关面板，包括一个或多个接触响应式开关器件和集成装饰性板。 A switch panel, comprising contacting one or more switching devices and integrated response to a decorative panel. 将所述开关器件和装饰都置于同一衬底上，就消除了对分离的用户接口面板的需要。 The decorative and the switching device are disposed on the same substrate, eliminating the need for a separate user interface panel. 每个开关器件都可以包括一个或多个电极和用于感应电极周围电场并且对电场的干扰做出响应的电路。 Each switching device may comprise one or more electrodes and a circuit for sensing the electric field around the electrode and responsive to electric field interference.
相关申请的交叉引用本申请要求了于2001年11月20日提交的序号为60/334,040以及均于2001年12月18日提交的序号为60/341,350、60/341,550和60/341,551的美国临时专利申请的优先权。 Cross-Reference to Related Applications This application claims the serial number on November 20, 2001, filed 60 / 334,040 and serial number are on December 18, 2001, filed 60 / 341,350,60 / 341,550 and 60 / 341,551 and US Provisional priority Patent application. 将上述这两篇申请的公开内容在此引入，以供参考。 The disclosures of both of which applications are hereby incorporated by reference.
发明领域本发明涉及一种将接触式传感器作为输入和输出控制装置的应用的控制面板接口。 Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a touch sensor control panel interface application as input and output control means. 尤其涉及一种具有接触式传感器和集成装饰的控制面板。 Particularly to a touch sensor and integrated decoration of the control panel.
技术背景已知的接触式传感器典型地包括：触控板，其中具有一个或多个电极和相关电路，所述电极和相关电路感应于触控板周围电场并且当电场受到诸如用户接触或接近之类激励的干扰时对电场的改变做出响应。 BACKGROUND ART known contact type sensors typically include: a touch panel having one or more electrodes and associated circuitry, said sensing electrodes and associated circuitry to the touch panel when the electric field and the electric field around the user, such as by contact or proximity of respond to changes in the electric field of the class when interference incentives. 触控板和相关电路通常放置在诸如印刷电路板或玻璃面板之类的衬底上。 Touch pad and associated circuitry is usually placed on the substrate such as a printed circuit board or glass panel or the like. 然后，将这种接触式传感器部件附于第二衬底上，该衬底通常是由玻璃或塑料制成的不导电面板，它形成了控制面板的表面，该控制面板的表面呈现在受控装置的用户眼前，并且通过用户接触或接近其中的一部分(“接触表面”)以干扰感生的电场并由此触发该接触式传感器。 Then, this touch sensor member is attached to the second substrate, the substrate is typically nonconductive panel made of glass or plastic, which forms a surface of the control panel, the surface of the control panel is presented in a controlled in front of the user device, the user and by contact or proximity portion ( "contact surface") wherein the electric field-induced interference and to thus trigger the touch sensor. 典型地，这个第二衬底包括放置在其上的装饰层。 Typically, this includes placing the second substrate on which the decorative layer. 这个装饰层能够用来例如通过警告用户下层触控板的存在与位置、当受到触发时通知用户特定触控板响应的影响、或者通过创建易于管理的人机界面来产生更符合人体工程学的接触式传感器。 The decorative layer can be used for example to warn the user by the presence of the lower position of the touch panel, the touch panel inform the user specific impact response is triggered when, or to produce a more ergonomic easily managed by creating a man-machine interface touch sensor.
这些已知的接触式传感器组件保护触控板和相关的电路不受接触表面上存在的环境条件影响，同时提供符合美学或人体工程学的表面。 These known touch sensor assemblies protect the touch pad and associated circuitry from exposure to environmental conditions present on the surface of the impact while providing a surface meet aesthetic or ergonomic. 但是这种设计涉及到将接触式传感器的接触表面与相对应的触控板分离，并由此增加了该接触式传感器组件的总体厚度。 However, this design involves the contact surface of the sensor corresponding to the touch plate separator, and thereby increasing the overall thickness of the touch sensor assembly. 有关传感器的触控板与接触表面之间的分离减少了接触表面附近电场的强度，并且接触式传感器所增加的厚度妨碍了接触式传感器用在某些需要灵活性或细薄的特定应用中。 Separation between the plate and the contact surface of the touch sensor reduces the related electric field strength in the vicinity of the contact surface, and the touch sensor prevents the increased thickness of the touch sensor for use in certain applications or require flexibility in thin. 同样，第二衬底的使用增加了接触式传感器部件装配过程的成本和复杂度。 Similarly, a second substrate increases the cost and complexity of the touch sensor member assembly process. 此外，某些已知的接触式传感器限制了背照明、指示器(indicator)和显示器的集成。 Further, some known touch sensor limits the backlight, integrated indicator (Indicator) and a display. 当包括这些部件时，通常将其放置于接触式传感器附近，或者，必须在接触式传感器电极中造出孔来容纳它们。 When comprising these means, usually placed near the proximity sensor, or create holes must touch sensor electrodes to accommodate them.
为了避免上述现有技术中的问题，本发明将接触式传感器组件与装饰集成在一起，以产生符合美学和人体工程学的控制面板表面。 To avoid the problems of the prior art, the present invention is the touch sensor assembly and the integrated decoration, to produce in line with the control panel surface aesthetics and ergonomics. 由此，根据本发明，所述装饰放置在接触式传感器组件自身上，而不是放置在随后附加在接触式传感器组件的另一个衬底上。 Thus, according to the present invention, the decorative placed on the touch sensor assembly itself, rather than disposed on the other substrate is then attached to the touch sensor assembly.
根据本发明的装饰能够可以用于警告接触式传感器用户特定的工作接触表面的位置。 Can be decorated according to the present invention may be used for location-specific alert work contact surface touch sensor user. 它们还可以从其它工作接触表面中鉴别和区分特定的工作接触表面，并且警告接触式传感器用户特定的工作接触表面的特殊功能或响应。 They can also identify and distinguish particular operative contact surface from the contact surface of the other work, and the warning in response to specific functional or work contact surface touch sensor user. 例如，可以由装饰的特殊功能或状态如同通过标明“开”或者“关”而数字地或明显地标记和区分工作接触表面。 For example, a particular function or status, as decorative indicated by "ON" or "OFF" and clearly marked digitally or work contact surface and differentiate. 能够提供装饰性或功能性益处的其它显示器、指示器和照明部件也可以更容易地与根据本发明所制造的接触式传感器组件集成。 Possible to provide decorative or functional benefit other display, and lighting the indicator member can be more easily integrated with the touch sensor assembly according to the present invention is manufactured.
根据本发明，当装饰随后应用于接触式传感器组件并与之集成时，可以直接将装饰应用于接触式传感器衬底或者应用于诸如贴花膜(decal)或薄膜的独立载板之上。 According to the present invention, when the decoration is subsequently applied with a contact sensor assembly and integration, it can be directly applied to the decorative touch sensor on the substrate or to a separate carrier such as a decal (the decal) or film. 一些实施例可以包括背光，其中光至少能够穿过部分装饰，由此指明与特定接触式传感器对应的工作接触表面面板上的位置。 Some embodiments can include backlighting, wherein light can pass through the at least partially decorative, thereby indicating the position corresponding to the specific work contact surface touch sensor panel. 在其它实施例中，新型接触式传感器可以包括有效容纳背面照明部件的集成光导管(light pipe)和衬底。 In other embodiments, novel touch sensor may comprise an integrated light pipe efficiently accommodate back-lighting member (light pipe) and the substrate. 如下所述，可以结合任何适合的接触式传感器来使用本发明。 As described below, may be combined in any suitable touch sensor of the present invention is used.
附图简述图1示出本发明的实施例，其中利用装饰层来装饰印刷电路板；图2A示出典型的电容性接触式传感器的电极结构；图2B示出放置在载板衬底元件的接触表面一侧的装饰层；图2C示出放置在载板衬底的支撑元件(component bearing)一侧的装饰层；图3A示出具有完整控制电路的接触式开关的电极结构；图3B示出放置在元件载板衬底的接触表面一侧的装饰层；图3C示出放置在载板衬底元件的支撑元件一侧的装饰层；图4A-4B示出本发明的实施例，该实施例具有照亮装饰层的发光二极管，所述装饰层放置在承载接触式传感器的触控板和集成控制电路的衬底上；图5A-5C示出本发明的实施例，该实施例具有照亮装饰层的狭缝的发光二极管，所述装饰层放置在承载接触式传感器的触控板和集成控制电路的衬底上；图6A-6E示出具有集成发光器件的接触式传感器；图7A-7D示出 BRIEF DESCRIPTION FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the decoration layer to the decorative use of a printed circuit board; FIG. 2A shows a typical structure of an electrode of a capacitive touch sensor; FIG. 2B shows the substrate carrier plate member disposed contacting one surface of the decorative layer; FIG. 2C shows a support element (component bearing) side of the decorative layer disposed in the substrate carrier plate; FIG. 3A illustrates a complete electrode structure of the touch switch control circuit; Figure 3B showing decorative element carrier layer is placed on one surface of the substrate contact; FIG. 3C shows the side of the substrate placed on the support element of the decorative element carrier layer; Figures 4A-4B illustrate an embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment has the light emitting diode to illuminate the decorative layer, the decorative layer disposed on a substrate bearing the touch panel and a touch sensor integrated control circuit; FIGS. 5A-5C illustrate an embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment a decorative layer having a light-emitting diode illuminating slit, the decorative layer disposed on the substrate bearing the touch panel and a touch sensor integrated control circuit; FIGS. 6A-6E illustrates a touch sensor with an integrated light emitting device; Figures 7A-7D shows 本发明的实施例，该实施例具有根据美国专利申请10/271,438、名为“集成接触式传感器和照明装置(Integrated TouchSensor and Light Apparatus)”的发明的接触式传感器，其中装饰层放置在承载图6D中的所描绘的接触式传感器和集成发光器件的衬底上；图8A-8D示出本发明的实施例，该实施例包含为接触式传感器用户提供触觉反馈的外形和结构；图9A-9B示出本发明的实施例，该实施例包含同样起光导管作用的衬底，所述光导管可以照亮放置在该衬底上的装饰层；图10A-10B示出本发明的实施例，该实施例包含同样起光导管作用的衬底，其中放置在衬底内的装饰层将光线反射；以及图11A-11B示出本发明的实施例，其中光导管装在装饰层下面的载板衬底上。 Embodiments of the present invention, this embodiment has a contact sensor of the invention "integrated touch sensor and an illumination device (Integrated TouchSensor and Light Apparatus)" U.S. Patent Application No. 10 / 271,438, entitled, wherein the decorative layer disposed in the carrier of FIG. the substrate-contact sensor and integrated light emitting device depicted. 6D; FIGS. 8A-8D illustrate embodiments of the present invention, this embodiment includes providing tactile feedback shape and structure of the touch sensor user; 9A- FIG. 9B shows an embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment includes a substrate plays the same role of the light pipe, the light pipe may be placed to illuminate the decorative layer on the substrate; FIGS. 10A-10B illustrate embodiments of the present invention. this embodiment includes a substrate plays the same role of the light guide, wherein the substrate is placed in a decorative light reflection layer; and FIGS. 11A-11B illustrate embodiments of the present invention, wherein the light guide is mounted beneath the decorative layer of the carrier board substrate.
发明详述虽然这些附图在总体上为了举例说明而描绘了电容性接触式开关和电场接触式开关，但是本领域的技术人员能够看出，本发明的原理可以是任何样式的接触式开关器件，其中包括但不限于：电容性接触式开关、红外线接触式开关、电场接触式开关、声学接触式开关和电磁接触式开关。 DETAILED DESCRIPTION While in general these drawings for purposes of illustration depicts a capacitive touch switches and electric contact switch, those skilled in the art can be seen, the principles of the present invention may be any manner of contact of the switching device , including but not limited to: capacitive touch switches, infrared-contact switch, the contact switch electric field, acoustic and electromagnetic contact switch contact switch. 具体例子包括：在美国专利5,594,222、5,856,646、6,310,611以及6,320,282中描述的接触式开关，这些美国专利的发明人均为David W.Caldwell。 Specific examples include: 5,594,222,5,856,646,6,310,611 in U.S. Patent No. 6,320,282 and a contact switch described in the U.S. patents of these inventions per capita David W.Caldwell. 将上述美国专利的公开内容引入于此以供参考。 The disclosures of U.S. patents are incorporated herein by reference. 此外，将下列美国专利申请的内容引入于此以供参考：名为“Intelligent Shelving System(智能搁置系统)”的美国专利申请10/271,933，名为“Molded/Integrated Touch Switch/Control PanelAssembly and Method for Making Same(铸模/集成接触式开关/控制面板组件及其制造方法)”的美国专利申请10/272,219，名为“TouchSwitch with Integrated Control Circuit(具有集成控制电路的接触式开关)”的美国专利申请10/272,377，名为“Touch Sensor with IntegratedDecoration(具有集成装饰的接触式传感器)”的美国专利申请10/272,047，以及名为“Integrated Touch Sensor and Light Apparatus(集成接触式传感器和照明装置)”的美国专利申请10/271,438，上述所有专利申请都是于2002年10月15日提交的，并且发明人均为David W.Caldwell。 In addition, the following U.S. patent application is incorporated herein by reference: U.S. Patent No. entitled "Intelligent Shelving System (intelligent shelving system)," Application No. 10 / 271,933, entitled "Molded / Integrated Touch Switch / Control PanelAssembly and Method for Making Same (mold / contact type integrated switch / control panel assembly and manufacturing method), "U.S. Patent application 10 / 272,219, entitled" TouchSwitch with integrated control circuit (contact switch with integrated control circuit), "U.S. Patent application 10 / 272,377, U.S. Patent No. entitled "Touch sensor with IntegratedDecoration (with integrated touch sensor decoration)" application No. 10 / 272,047, and entitled "integrated Touch sensor and Light apparatus (integrated touch sensor and a lighting device)" in US Patent application No. 10 / 271,438, all of the above patent applications are on October 15, 2002, filed, and the invention per capita David W.Caldwell.
图1描绘了本发明的实施例，其中装饰层10放置在如印刷电路板的接触式开关载板衬底20上。 Figure 1 depicts an embodiment of the present invention wherein decorative layer 10 is placed on the contact switch such as a carrier substrate 20 of the printed circuit board. 接触式开关载板衬底20起承载至少部分接触式传感器的电元件、集成控制电路30以及电路走线33的作用，所述电元件诸如分别为内部和外部电极31和32。 Contact type switch carrier substrate electromotive element 20 carries at least partial contact type sensor, integrated control circuit 30 and circuit trace 33 of the line of action, such as the electric element, respectively inner and outer electrodes 31 and 32. 在图1中，装饰层10放置在衬底20的接触侧面40上，所述接触侧面与承载电极31和32的衬底20的非接触侧面140相对。 In Figure 1, the decorative layer 10 is placed on the contact side 40 of the substrate 20, the side in contact with the carrier substrate 31 and the electrode 32 of the non-contact opposite side surfaces 20 of 140. 在这里，“接触侧面”泛指接线板(wiring board)的侧面或其它为了激活接触式传感器用户通常接触的衬底侧面，而“非接触侧面”泛指接线板或衬底的相对侧面。 Here, "contacting side" refers to the wiring board (wiring board) or other substrate side of the side surface in order to activate the touch sensor in contact with the user generally, while the "non-contacting side" refers to the opposite side of the wiring board or substrate. 同样，“装饰层”泛指施加于衬底20的装饰。 Similarly, "decorative layer" refers to the application of the decorative substrate 20. 例如，可以使用丝网印刷、喷涂、墨喷式印刷、打印合、浸渍涂层或热冲压技术，或者，例如使用粘合剂把预印的载板，比如贴花膜或装饰膜固定于接触侧面40上，以将此装饰置于其上。 For example, screen printing, spraying, inkjet printing, combined printing, dip coating or hot stamping techniques, or, for example, using an adhesive preprinted carrier, such as decorative decal or film is fixed to the side surface of the contact 40, in this decorative placed thereon. 在后一种情况下，可以脱机产生装饰层，并将其放置到接触式传感器配件上以作为覆盖物。 In the latter case, the decorative layer may be produced off-line and place it onto the fitting as the touch sensor overlay. 其它的装饰方法也是可行的。 Other decorative methods are possible. 同样，根据应用的需要，装饰衬底20的这些方法的任何组合都是可以使用的。 Also, according to the needs of the application, any combination of these methods are decorated substrate 20 may be used. 这些装饰技术也适合于所有下列附图中所描绘的实施例。 These technologies are also suitable decoration for all embodiments as depicted in the following drawings.
图2A是电容性接触式传感器的局部示意性顶视平面图，其中包括内部和外部电极31和32以及电路走线33。 FIG 2A is a partially schematic top plan view of the capacitive touch sensor, including inner and outer electrodes 31 and 32 and circuit traces 33. 图2B-2C示出了装在衬底20上的图2A的电容性接触式传感器。 FIGS. 2B-2C illustrate the substrate 20 mounted on the capacitive touch sensor of FIG. 2A. 在图2B中，示出的装饰层10放置在衬底20的接触侧面40上。 In Figure 2B, decorative layer 10 is shown placed on the contact side 40 of the substrate 20. 图2C示出了本发明的实施例，其中装饰层10和电极31和32以及走线33位于衬底20的同一侧面。 FIG 2C illustrates an embodiment of the present invention wherein decorative layer 10 and the electrodes 31 and 32 and traces 33 on the same side of the substrate 20. 在图2C中，示出的装饰层10放置在衬底20的非接触侧面140上，其中电极31和32以及走线33放置在装饰层10上，以使装饰层10位于衬底20与电极31和32以及走线33之间。 In FIG. 2C, decorative layer 10 is shown disposed on the non-contact side 140 of the substrate 20, wherein the electrodes 31 and 32 and traces 33 disposed on decorative layer 10, so the decorative layer 20 and substrate electrode 10 is located 31 and 32 and 33 between the traces. 衬底20可以是图1中所示的例如FR-R或CEM制成的印刷电路板。 FIG substrate 20 may be, for example, a printed circuit board made of FR-R or CEM 1 shown in FIG. 或者，衬底20可以由玻璃、塑料或任何适合的介电材料制成。 Alternatively, the substrate 20 may be made of glass, plastic or any suitable dielectric material. 衬底20可以是由诸如聚酯、PEN或聚酰亚胺之类的材料制成的柔性电路载板。 The substrate 20 may be a flexible circuit carrier made of a material such as polyester, PEN or polyimide or the like. 在图2C的实施例中，最好至少有一部分衬底20是透明的，以便允许从衬底20的接触侧面40观察到装饰层10。 In the embodiment of FIG. 2C, at least a portion of the substrate 20 preferably is transparent to allow viewing of the side of the substrate 20 from the contact 40 of the decorative layer 10.
图3A是接触式传感器的局部示意性顶视平面图，该接触式传感器分别包括集成控制电路30、内部和外部电极31和32，以及电路走线33。 3A is a schematic partial top plan view of the touch sensor, the touch sensor including integrated control circuit 30, the inner and outer electrodes 31 and 32, 33 and the circuit traces. 图3B示出了图3A的装在衬底20上接触式传感器，其中装饰层10放置在接触侧面40上。 FIG 3B illustrates a 3A mounted on a substrate 20 of the touch sensor, wherein the decorative layer 10 is placed on the contact face 40. 在图3C中，示出了放置在衬底20的非接触侧面140上的装饰层10，所述非接触侧面在衬底20与接触式传感器元件，即电极31和32和走线33之间。 In FIG. 3C, is shown disposed on the non-contact side 20 of the substrate 10 of the decorative layer 140, the non-contact between the contact 20 and the side surface of the sensor element of the substrate, i.e., electrodes 31 and 32 and the traces 33 . 在图3C的实施例中，最好至少有一部分衬底20是透明的，以便允许从衬底20的接触侧面40观察到装饰层10。 In the embodiment of Figure 3C, at least a portion of the substrate 20 preferably is transparent to allow viewing of the side of the substrate 20 from the contact 40 of the decorative layer 10.
图4A-7D示出本发明的多种实施例，这些实施例中并入了各种照明技术。 FIGS. 4A-7D illustrate various embodiments of the present invention, these embodiments incorporate various illumination techniques. 在这些实施例中，必须至少有一部分衬底20为透明或半透明的，以便允许光能够从中穿过，这通过下列说明和附图将变得显而易见。 In these embodiments, at least a portion of the substrate 20 must be transparent or translucent to allow light to pass therethrough, the following description and accompanying drawings which will become apparent.
图4A是在涉及到背照明的应用中使用的接触式传感器的局部示意性顶视平面图。 4A is a schematic partial top plan view of the touch sensor for use in applications involving back lighting to the. 在此实施例中，内部电极31可以但不必是透明或半透明的。 In this embodiment, the internal electrode 31 may, but need not be transparent or translucent. 在此实施例中，内部电极31是透明的或半透明的，从图4B中的发光二极管50发射出的光能够穿过内部电极31而到达装饰层10。 In this embodiment, the inner electrode 31 is transparent or translucent, the light emitted from the light emitting diode in FIG. 4B 50 capable of reaching the decorative layer 10 through the inner electrode 31. 内部电极31还可以具有形成符号或图形的轮廓的各种不同形状，甚至也可以是细筛孔，以便允许仅从发光二极管50发出的一部分光穿过并且到达接触侧面40的表面。 Internal electrode 31 may also have a variety of different contour shape of symbols or graphics and can even be a fine mesh, to allow only a portion of the surface in contact with the side and reaches the light passes through the light emitting diode 50 emits 40. 尽管图4A-B中所示的接触式传感器包括集成控制电路30，但是如电容性接触式传感器结构的其它接触式传感器结构，也可以结合本发明的此实施例使用。 Although the touch sensor shown in FIGS. 4A-B includes integrated control circuit 30, but other touch sensor such as capacitive touch sensor structure configuration can also be combined using this embodiment of the present invention.
观察区域(viewing area)57表示装饰层10上的可以透光的区域。 Viewing area (viewing area) 57 represents the area on the decorative layer 10 may be light transmissive. 在观察区域57处的装饰层10可以是透明或半透明的，或者它可以包括与观察区域57对准的孔(如图5B所示)，所述观察区域允许来自于发光二极管50的光至少穿过观察区域57内的装饰层10的一部分，从而到达装饰层10的外表面60并且传向远处用户(未示出)。 Observe the decorative layer 10 at the region 57 may be transparent or translucent, or it may comprise aligned holes in region 57 (FIG. 5B), allowing at least a region of the observation light from the light emitting diode 50 through a portion of the viewing area 57 of the decorative layer 10 to reach the outer surface of the decorative layer 60 and 10 is transmitted to the remote user (not shown). 在此实施例中，发光二极管50装在独立的载板衬底22上，以使电极31和32位于分离的载板衬底22与衬底20之间，不过其它的结构同样也是可能的。 Embodiment, the light emitting diode 50 is mounted on a separate carrier substrate 22 in this embodiment, so that the electrodes 22 and 20 between the substrate 31 and carrier plate 32 located in separate substrate, but other configurations are equally possible. 分离的载板衬底22可以是任何成分，并且可以由与上述衬底相同的材料构成。 Separating the carrier substrate 22 can be of any composition, and may be made of the same material as said substrate. 此外，也可以根据本发明的任何原理装饰分离的载板衬底22。 Further, the carrier may be separated from the decorative sheet according to any of the principles of the present invention the substrate 22. 发光二极管50可以用任何适合的光源代替，其中包括光导管、白炽灯泡、电致发光灯、发光聚合物、荧光灯，诸如此类。 A light emitting diode 50 may be replaced by any suitable source, including a light pipe, incandescent bulb, electroluminescent lamp, light emitting polymer, fluorescent light, and the like.
图5A和5C示出了图4B的实施例，其中包括内部电极31、外部电极32以及集成控制电路30，不过其中的装饰层10放置在衬底20的非接触侧面140上，而不是接触侧面40上。 5A and 5C show the embodiment of FIG. 4B, including inner electrode 31, outer electrode 32 and integrated control circuit 30, but wherein the decorative layer 10 is placed on the side of the substrate 20 of the non-contact 140, rather than contacting side 40 on. 图5B示出了装饰层10的例子，在图5C中，该装饰层的结构允许来自于发光二极管50的光到达接触侧面40的表面。 5B shows an example of decorative layer 10 in FIG. 5C, the structure of the decorative layer allows the light from the light emitting diode 40 reaches the surface in contact with the side surface 50. 在图5B中，装饰层10定出孔54的范围，该孔允许光到达装饰层10的外表面40并且传向远处的用户(未示出)，如图5C中所示出。 In Figure 5B, the range of decorative layer 10 fix hole 54, the aperture 40 allows the light to reach the outer surface of the decorative layer 10 and transmitted to the distant user (not shown), as illustrated in FIG. 5C.
图6A-7D描绘了本发明的另一个实施例，该实施例包含了待审以及共同拥有的美国专利申请10/271,438的新型集成接触式传感器和发光器件，该篇专利申请名为“Integrated Touch Sensor and LightApparatus(集成接触式传感器和照明装置)”，将该篇申请的公开内容引入于此以供参考。 FIGS 6A-7D depict another embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment comprises a copending and commonly owned U.S. Patent Application novel integrated touch sensor and light emitting device 10 / 271,438, which is published patent application entitled "Integrated Touch sensor and LightApparatus (integrated touch sensor and a lighting device) ", the disclosure of which application is incorporated articles herein by reference. 图6A中透明的导电阳极层51、阴极层52和发光层53形成了具有图6B中所示的集成控制电路30的集成接触式传感器和发光器件56的光源和触控板。 The transparent conductive anode layer 51, cathode layer 52 and the light emitting layer formed in FIG. 6A 53 integrated touch sensor and light emitting device having integrated control circuit 30 shown in FIG. 6B, and the light source 56 of the touch panel. 图6C示出了图6D中的集成接触式传感器的接触式传感元件和发光器件，包括连接于集成控制电路30的阳极层51。 FIG 6C shows a touch sensor element and the light emitting device of FIG. 6D integrated touch sensor including integrated control is connected to the anode layer 51 of the circuit 30. 可以根据如图7A-7B所示的本发明的原理装饰图6D-6E中的具有接触侧面40的衬底20，所述图7A-7B示出的集成接触式传感器和发光器件56具有图6B所示的集成控制电路30，并且如图7C-7D所示，所述图7C-7D示出了不带集成控制电路的集成接触式传感器和发光器件56。 It may have a side surface 40 of the substrate contact 20 in the 6D-6E decorated according to the principles of the present invention shown in FIG. FIG. 7A-7B, FIGS. 7A-7B of the integrated touch sensor and light emitting device 56 shown in FIG. 6B having integrated control circuit shown in FIG. 30, and as shown in FIG. 7C-7D, the FIG. 7C-7D shows an integrated touch sensor and light emitting device 56 without an integrated control circuit.
图8A-8B示出了本发明的实施例，其中装饰层10包括纹理部分160。 Figures 8A-8B illustrate an embodiment of the present invention wherein decorative layer 10 includes a textured portion 160. 纹理部分160可以放置在对应的特定接触式传感器或触控板的接触表面240(为了触发下面的接触式传感器，必须要将诸如人的肢体或其它物体的接触或靠近之类的激励提供给接触表面240所代表的区域)上或靠近该接触表面的位置上，从而通过向用户提供触觉和/或视觉反馈而提供更为符合人体工程学的控制面板接口，所述用户将更清楚接触表面的实际边界240的位置。 Textured portion 160 may be placed on the contact surface corresponding to a particular touch sensor or touch panel 240 (in order to trigger below the touch sensor, such as an excitation want to be in contact with the human body or other object near or the like is provided to the contact region represented by the above surface 240) or a position close to the contact surface, thereby to provide a control panel interface is more ergonomic by providing tactile and / or visual feedback to the user, the user will become more apparent contact surface the actual position of the boundary 240. 可以利用上述各种装饰方法中的任一种以及其它技术获得各种纹理。 Various textures can be obtained using the method of any of a variety of decorative and other techniques. 例如，如图8A所示，在接触表面240上或附近的某些位置处，可以用多层材料获得纹理部分160，或者如图8B所示，通过在装饰层10的某些区域中混合不一样的东西而实现该纹理部分，比如通过点刻、溅镀印刷、冲压、划磨或其它方法来实现。 For example, as shown, or on the contact surface 240 at a certain position in the vicinity can be a multilayer material obtained textured portion 160 in FIG. 8A or 8B, by not mixing in certain areas of decorative layer 10 the same thing and achieve the texture portion, such as by stippling, sputter printing, stamping, or scratching the other methods. 图8C-8D示出了本发明的实施例，该实施例以接触表面240附近的圆顶65的形式涉及到触觉和视觉反馈。 FIGS. 8C-8D illustrate an embodiment of the present invention, this embodiment in the form of the contact surface 240 of the dome 65 near relates to tactile and visual feedback. 在这种实施例中，在圆顶65的下面的接触式传感器的结构最好使得它不受诸如仅仅放在圆顶上的手指之类肢体的触发，而是当压低该圆顶或者对于衬底20的表面40“变平”时才得到触发。 In such embodiments, the structure below the dome of the touch sensor 65 is preferably placed such that it is not only such as a finger on the limb dome trigger, but when the dome down to the liner or 40 bottom surface 20 of the "flattening" obtained when triggered. 如图8C中所示，圆顶65可以是装饰层10整体的一部分。 As shown in FIG. 8C, the dome 65 may be an integral part of decorative layer 10. 或者，如图8D所示，它可以由与装饰层10分离的结构67组成，其中示出了结构67既可以覆盖装饰层10也可以剥离装饰层10。 Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 8D, it may consist of a separate layer 10 of the decorative structure 67, which shows the structure of the decorative layer 67 can either cover the decoration layer 10 may be peeled 10. 对于一些应用而言，听觉反馈具有优势，圆顶65也可以为这些应用提供听觉反馈。 For some applications, auditory feedback has advantages, the dome 65 can also provide audible feedback for these applications. 听觉反馈可以是通过圆顶的稳定状态与压低后的状态之间的转变而产生的爆音或咔嗒声。 Auditory feedback may be sonic or clicking sound generated by the state transition between the dome and the steady state down.
图9A-10B描绘了本发明的实施例，该实施例涉及利用光导管的背照明。 FIGS. 9A-10B depict embodiments of the invention, the embodiment relates to the backlighting light pipe embodiment. 这些附图中所描绘的实施例可以包含触控板，所述触控板包括单电极，或者既包括内部电极又包括外部电极，并且也可以包含触控板附近的集成控制电路。 Depicted in the drawings embodiments may include a touch panel, the touch panel includes a single electrode, or both electrodes and the internal electrode includes an external, and may also comprise an integrated control circuit near the touchpad.
对于例如汽车仪表盘、膜片开关及其它电子应用中，光导管的使用非常普遍。 For example, automotive dashboards, membrane switches and other electronic applications, a very common light pipe. 光导管能够提高界面上显示器的易读性和可用性。 Light pipe can be improved legibility and usability of displays on interfaces. 光导管可以有优势地结合本发明的原理使用，从而为接触式传感器界面提供改良的符合人体工程学的显示。 Light conduit may advantageously be used in conjunction with the principles of the present invention to provide an improved touch sensor for the ergonomic interface display.
图9A-9C描绘了本发明的实施例，其中衬底20是光导管。 Figures 9A-9C depict embodiments of the present invention, wherein the substrate 20 is a light pipe. 衬底20可以方便地为完全透明，但并非必须。 The substrate 20 may conveniently be completely transparent, but not required. 狭槽71可以构造成允许来自于光源70的足够的光照射到包含光导管171的实施例中的接触侧面40的表面上的期望区域，其中包括衬底20并非完全透明的实施例。 The slot 71 may be configured to allow enough light from the light source 70 is incident on a surface comprising contacting a desired area of ​​the side surface of the light pipe 171 in embodiment 40, wherein the substrate comprises 20 embodiment are not completely transparent cases. 衬底20可以包括用以容纳光源70的挖去部分72。 The substrate 20 may include a cut-out portion 72 for receiving a light source 70. 根据需要，衬底21可以包括类似的挖去部分(未示出)。 If necessary, the substrate 21 may include a similar cut-out portion (not shown). 或者，如图9B所示，可以将光源70直接铸造到衬底20当中。 Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 9B, the light source 70 can be cast directly onto the substrate 20 which. 图9B中所示的本发明的实施例与名为“Integrated Touch Sensor and Light Apparatus(集成接触式传感器和照明装置)”的美国专利申请60/341,350和10/271,438中所公开的发明的原理一致，将该篇引入于此以供参考。 FIG. 9B embodiment of the present invention shown in consistent with the principles entitled "Integrated Touch Sensor and Light Apparatus (integrated touch sensor and a lighting device)," U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 341,350 disclosure and 10 / 271,438 disclosed , the articles herein incorporated by reference. 光源70可以是任何一种适宜的发光元件，包括但不限于：LED、OLED、LEP、其它电致发光器件、电子荧光(electroflourescent)器件或标准白炽灯泡。 The light source 70 may be any suitable light emitting element, including but not limited to: LED, OLED, LEP, other electroluminescent device, electro-luminescent (electroflourescent) device or standard incandescent bulb.
如图9C所示，光源70发出的光可以被衬底20的狭狭槽71折射。 9C, the light source may be emitted from the substrate 70 slot 71 slot 20 of refraction. 狭槽71引导从光源70发射出的光，以利于提供电极31附近或与电极对准的区域的均匀照射，正如光学领域的技术人员所了解的那样。 Slots 71 guiding the light emitted from the light source 70, provided to facilitate the vicinity of the electrode 31 and the electrode aligned or uniform illumination region, as the field of optics as understood in the art. 狭槽71可以具有各种不同的构造。 The slots 71 may have various different configurations. 在图9A中，示出的照明在电极31附近，而在图9B中所示，照明与电极31对准。 In FIG 9A, the illumination is shown near electrode 31, whereas in FIG 9B, the electrode 31 is aligned with the illumination. 由于光源70可以位于衬底20的挖去部分72中或者铸造到衬底20中，因而图9A中示出的装饰层10有优势地放置在接触侧面40的表面上。 Since the light source 70 may be located on the substrate 20 in cut-out portion 72 into the substrate 20 or casting, thus shown in FIG. 9A decorative layer 10 is advantageously placed on the surface in contact with the side surface 40. 如有需要，在接触侧面40的表面上，光源70最好是可见的。 If necessary, on a surface contacting the side surface 40, the light source 70 is preferably visible. 在这些应用中，装饰层10可以放置在衬底20的非接触侧面140上。 In these applications, decorative layer 10 may be placed on the non-contact side of the substrate 20 is 140. 同样，光源70和狭槽71两者都可以由衬底20顶上的触控板框架衬底(未示出)覆盖，因而能够一并遮掩光源70和狭槽71，使装饰层10放置在衬底20的非接触侧面140上，并且框住受照射区域，而不必增加电极31与接触侧面40的表面之间的距离。 Similarly, both the light source 71 and slots 70 may be a touch panel substrate 20 on top of the substrate frame (not shown) covers, it is possible to collectively cover the light source 70 and the slot 71, the decorative layer 10 is placed non-contact 20 on the side of the substrate 140, and framed by the irradiation area without having to increase the distance between the surface electrode 31 in contact with the side surface 40.
图10A-10B也描绘了使用光导管的本发明的实施例。 FIGS 10A-10B also depict embodiments of the present invention uses the light guide. 图10A示出了具有单电极31的接触式传感器，该接触式传感器具有放置在光导管171与楔形隔离片120之间的集成装饰层10。 FIG 10A shows a touch sensor having a single electrode 31, the touch sensor has a light guide 171 disposed between the wedge-shaped spacer 120 integrated decorative layer 10. 漫反射镜170将来自于光源70光反射到光导管171中，在该光导管中，光能够从装饰层10的表面折射开，并使光到达接触侧面340的表面处的接触式传感器用户。 The diffusely reflecting mirror 170 reflecting the light from the light source 70 to the light guide 171, the light pipe, the light can be refracted away from the surface of the decorative layer 10 and the light reaching the touch sensor user at the surface in contact with the side surface 340. 楔形隔离片120利于保持接触侧面340和电极31平行。 A wedge-shaped spacer 120 helps maintain contact with the side surface 340 and electrode 31 parallel. 在可选的实施例中，可以省略掉楔形隔离片120。 In an alternative embodiment, the wedge may be omitted spacer 120. 然而，楔形隔离片120可能要比没有它的情况下更有利于给反射光提供入射角并且更加均匀。 However, the wedge-shaped spacer 120 may be more than without it beneficial to provide an angle of incidence of the reflected light and more uniform. 在可选的实施例中，例如，当光导管171由漫射材料构成而衬底20由反射材料构成时，光基本上以均匀的方式反射。 In an alternative embodiment, for example, when the light pipe by the diffusion material 171 while the substrate 20 is made of a reflective material, the reflected light in a substantially uniform manner. 如图10A所示，光源70和电极31能够通过衬底20而分别装在漫反射镜170和楔形隔离片120上，或者相反。 10A, the light source 70 and the electrode 31 can be respectively mounted on the diffuse mirror 170 and the wedge-shaped spacer 120, through the substrate 20 or otherwise. 光源70可以是任何一种适宜的光源，包括上述的光源。 The light source 70 may be any suitable source, including the above-described light source. 可以将光源70配置为，使得一旦用户接触到接触侧面340而激励电极31，光源70就通过漫反射镜170发射光到光导管171中，从而向用户提供反馈，即该接触导致了接触式传感器控制电路中的响应。 May be the light source 70 is configured such that upon user contact with the contact side 340 and the excitation electrodes 31, the light source 70 to the light to the light pipe 171 by the diffuse reflector 170 emission, thereby providing feedback to the user, i.e. the contact results contact sensor in response to a control circuit. 漫反射镜170能够确保来自于光导管附近的光源70的光的有效地耦合到光导管171中。 Diffuse reflector 170 can ensure that the light from the light source in the vicinity of conduit 70 is operatively coupled to the light guide 171. 光导管171能够确保接触表面40的均匀照射。 Light pipe 171 can ensure the uniform illumination of the contact surface 40. 或者，光导管171可以与光交换机构集成在一起。 Alternatively, the light pipe 171 may be integrated with an optical switching mechanism. 例如，红外探测器(未示出)能够通过光导管171检测用户接触的内在体温。 For example, an infrared detector (not shown) detecting the internal temperature of the light pipe 171 can be contacted by a user. 或者，发射器-检测器对(未示出)能够检测用户通过光导管171的接近接触的阴影。 Alternatively, the transmitter - shadow detector pair (not shown) capable of detecting user proximity contacting the light guide 171. 应该理解，光导管171可以是任何一种适宜的光学器件，包括波导或透镜。 It should be appreciated that the light pipe 171 may be any suitable optical device comprising a waveguide or a lens. 图10B示出了根据本发明的集成接触式传感器可行的构造。 FIG 10B shows a possible configuration of integrated touch sensor according to the present invention. 在图10B中，三角形楔形隔离片120覆盖在辅助电极31上面。 In FIG 10B, the triangular wedge-shaped spacer 120 overlies the auxiliary electrode 31. 当由漫反射镜170和光导管171所限定的结构覆盖在相关的楔形隔离片120上面时，如图10A所示，漫反射镜170与光源70对准。 When a diffuse mirror 170 and the light guide structure 171 defined overlying the associated spacer wedge 120, shown in Figure 10A, diffuse mirror 70 and the light source 170 is aligned. 通过改变光源70的光的颜色，能够有优势地从接触式传感器当中区分出装饰层10。 By changing the color of the light source 70, it is possible advantageously to distinguish them from the contact sensor 10 out of the decorative layer. 或者，对于每个分离的接触式传感器，光源70能够发射出不同波长的光。 Alternatively, for each separate touch sensor, a light source 70 capable of emitting light of different wavelengths.
图11A-11B描绘了包括光导管的本发明的其它实施例。 FIG. 11A-11B depict other embodiments of the present invention comprises a light pipe. 在图11A中，电极31和32以及发光器件50装在衬底20上。 In FIG. 11A, the electrodes 31 and 32 and the light emitting device 50 mounted on the substrate 20. 光导管171也装在衬底20上，并且可以分配(dispensed)或者铸造等等。 The light guide 171 is also mounted on the substrate 20, and can be assigned (dispensed The) casting or the like. 装饰层10放置在电极31以及32的顶上。 10 placed on top of the decorative layer 31 and the electrode 32. 可以利用热力或紫外线技术等加工光导管171，以便与装在衬底20上的电极31和32以及发光器件50一致。 Thermal techniques may be utilized, such as processing or ultraviolet light pipe 171, so as to conform with the electrode mounted on the substrate 20 of the light emitting device 31 and 32 and 50. 在图11A中同样示出了第二装饰层110，放置在光导管171上面。 In FIG. 11A also shown a second decorative layer 110, 171 disposed above the light guide. 在图11A中，示出的第二装饰层110具有部件154，该部分可以是透明的或半透明的，以使光从发光器件50到达接触侧面40。 In FIG. 11A, second decorative layer 110 is shown having components 154, this portion may be transparent or translucent, so that the light 40 from the side surface of the contact 50 reaches the light emitting device. 部件154为可选的，并且在可选的实施例中，当第二装饰层110包括如参照图5B和5C所示的孔(未示出)时，可以除去该部分。 Member 154 is optional, and in an alternative embodiment, when the second decorative layer 110 includes a hole as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C reference (not shown), it is possible to remove the portion. 图11A中描绘的实施例同样有优势地具有升高的表面440，该升高表面能够以类似于图8A-8D中的纹理区域和圆顶的方式警告接触式传感器用户工作接触表面的存在。 Depicted in FIG. 11A exists in Example advantageously have raised surface 440, the raised surface can be similar to that of FIGS. 8A-8D texture region and the dome of the working embodiment the warning sensor contact surface of a user. 图11B示出本发明类似的实施例，其中电极31和32、发光器件50和集成控制电路30都装在与衬底20的相对的、非接触侧面140的一侧。 FIG. 11B shows a similar embodiment of the present invention, wherein the electrodes 31 and 32, the light emitting device 50 and integrated control circuit 30 are mounted on the opposite side of the substrate, the non-contact with the side surfaces 20 of 140. 在这些结构中，来自于发光器件50的光必须在到达光导管171以前首先穿过衬底20，所述光导管照射部件154。 In these configurations, light from the light emitting device 50 must be firstly before reaching the light pipe 171 through the substrate 20, the light guide member 154 is irradiated. 图11B中的实施例使光导管171方便地装在衬底20上，而无需和电极31和32、发光器件50或其它元件一致。 Embodiment of FIG. 11B that the light guide 171 conveniently mounted on the substrate 20, and without the electrodes 31 and 32, uniform light-emitting device 50 or other elements. 在图11A-11B中，除了使用衬底20两侧上的塑料封装部件的标准表面安装包装之外，还可以使用丝焊、倒装或者其它直接模附着(direct die attachment)的方法把发光器件安装在衬底20上。 In FIGS. 11A-11B, in addition to the standard surface of the plastic package member 20 on both sides of the substrate using the installation package may be used wire bonding, flip chip or other direct die attachment methods (direct die attachment) of the light emitting device mounted on the substrate 20. 还可以根据如上所述的本发明的原理装饰光导管171以及这些结构的其它元件。 Principle can also be decorative light pipe 171 invention as described above, and other elements in accordance with these structures. 虽然在图11A和11B中示出的光导管171靠近接触侧面40，但是光导管171也可以方便地装在衬底20的非接触侧面140上。 Although FIGS. 11A and 11B light pipe 171 is shown near the contact face 40, the light pipe 171 can be easily mounted on the side of the substrate 20 of the non-contact 140.
虽然在此示出的接触式传感器具有内部和外部电极，但是在一些实施例中可以除去所述内部或外部电极。 Although the touch sensor shown here having inner and outer electrodes, in some embodiments, it can be removed inside or outside of the electrodes. 此外，本发明可以与任何类型的接触式传感器一起使用，包括具有集成控制电路的电容性接触式传感器或接触式开关。 Further, the present invention may be used with any type of touch sensor, including capacitive touch sensors or touch switches with integrated control circuits. 本发明的原理同样与其它共同拥有的和已转让的申请的发明一致。 Principles of the invention and is also consistent with other applications of the invention have been assigned co-owned. 例如，具有集成装饰性衬底的接触式传感器可以包含美国专利申请60/341,551中的新型电路，并且还可以包括美国专利申请60/341,350中所公开的集成照明设备。 For example, a touch sensor with an integrated decorative substrate may comprise U.S. Patent Application 60 / 341,551 new circuit, and may further include a lighting device integrated U.S. Patent Application 60 / 341,350 is disclosed. 此外，根据名为“Molded/Integrated Touch Switch/Control Panel Assembly and Methodfor Making Same(铸模/集成接触式开关/控制面板组件及其制造方法)”的美国专利申请60/341,550和10/272,219所公开的发明，具有集成装饰性衬底的接触式传感器还可以包括热成形或浇铸到装饰性衬底上的衬底，将上述申请引入于此以供参考。 Further, according entitled "Molded / Integrated Touch Switch / Control Panel Assembly and Methodfor Making Same (mold / contact type integrated switch / control panel assembly and manufacturing method)," U.S. Patent Application No. 60 / 341,550 and 10 / 272,219 are disclosed invention, having a touch sensor integrated decorative substrate can also include a cast or thermoformed decorative substrate to the substrate, the above application is incorporated herein by reference.
前述附图是用来举例说明，而既不是用于限制也不是用于详细研究本发明原理的。 The drawings are intended to illustrate, but neither limit nor for a detailed study of the principles of the present invention. 本领域的技术人员应该理解的是，对上述实施例的各种更改应当符合本发明的精神，并且将属于下面所要求的本发明的一部分。 Those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes to the embodiments described above should comply with the spirit of the present invention, and the following part of the present invention as claimed.
1.一种开关面板，包括接触式响应开关器件和集成装饰仪表板，其中包括：一介电衬底；至少一个接触式响应开关器件，放置在所述衬底上，至少一个所述接触式响应开关器件包括至少一个电极；以及至少一个装饰，放置在所述衬底上。 A switch panel, comprising contact in response to the switching devices and integrated decorative instrument panel, including: a dielectric substrate; at least one contact in response to the switching device, disposed on the substrate, said at least one contact in response to the switching device comprises at least one electrode; and at least one decoration, disposed on the substrate.
2.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中所述介电衬底是印刷电路板。 2. The switch panel according to claim 1, wherein said dielectric substrate is a printed circuit board.
3.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中所述介电衬底是光导管。 Switch panel according to claim 1, wherein said dielectric substrate is a light pipe.
4.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中至少一个所述装饰直接置于所述衬底上。 4. The switch panel according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the decorative placed directly on the substrate.
5.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中至少一个所述装饰包括置于所述衬底上的分离的层。 5. The switch panel according to claim 1, wherein at least one said decorative layer comprises a separate disposed on the substrate.
6.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中至少一部分所述装饰层包括圆顶。 The switch panel as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said decorative layer comprises a dome.
7.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中所述接触式响应开关器件还包括于在至少一个所述电极附近的集成控制电路。 7. Switch panel according to claim 1, wherein said contact further comprises a switching device in response to the integrated control circuit in the vicinity of at least one of said electrodes.
8.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，还包括有选择地可操作光源。 The switch panel as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a selectively operable source.
9.如权利要求6所述的开关面板，其中所述有选择地可操作光源与至少一个所述接触式响应开关器件集成在一起。 9. The switch panel according to claim 6, wherein said light source is selectively operable at least in response to a switching contact of the integrated device.
10.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中所述装饰层的至少一个区域具有纹理。 10. The switch panel according to claim 1, wherein the at least one region of the decorative layer is textured.
11.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中至少一个所述第二装饰层放置在至少一个所述第一装饰层上。 11. The switch panel according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said second decorative layer disposed on at least one of said first decorative layer.
12.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中至少一个所述装饰层包括至少一个孔。 12. The switch panel according to claim 1, wherein said at least one decorative layer comprises at least one aperture.
13.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，还包括第二衬底和装在所述第二衬底上的光源。 13. The switch panel according to claim 1, further comprising a second substrate and a light source mounted on said second substrate.
14.如权利要求1所述的开关面板，其中至少一个所述电极为透明的。 14. The switch panel according to claim 1, wherein the at least one of said electrodes is transparent.
15.如权利要求8所述的开关面板，其中所述光源是发光聚合物。 15. The switch panel according to claim 8, wherein said light source is a light emitting polymer.
16.如权利要求8所述的开关面板，其中所述发光体是光导管。 16. The switch panel according to claim 8, wherein said emitter is a light pipe.
17.如权利要求8所述的开关面板，其中所述发光体是发光二极管。 17. The switch panel according to claim 8, wherein said emitter is a light emitting diode.
18.如权利要求15所述的开关面板，其中所述发光二极管是有机发光二极管。 18. The switch panel according to claim 15, wherein said light emitting diode is an organic light emitting diode.
19.一种制造具有集成装饰的接触响应式开关面板的方法，包括以下步骤：将至少一个装饰层放置在衬底上；以及将至少一个接触响应式开关器件放置在所述衬底上，至少一个所述接触响应式开关器件包括至少一个电极。 19. A method of manufacturing a contact responsive switch having an integrated decorative panel, comprising the steps of: at least one decorative layer disposed on a substrate; and at least one contact in response to switching device disposed on the substrate, at least a switching device in response to said contacting comprises at least one electrode.
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