Programmable tactile touch screen displays and man-machine interfaces for improved vehicle instrumentation and telematics

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PATENT NO 8482534
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12500968

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Disclosed are new methods and apparatus particularly suited for applications in a vehicle, to provide a wide range of information, and the safe input of data to a computer controlling the vehicle subsystems or “Telematic” communication using for example GM's “ONSTAR” or cellular based data sources. Preferred embodiments utilize new programmable forms of tactile touch screens and displays employing tactile physical selection or adjustment means which utilize direct optical data input. A revolutionary form of dashboard or instrument panel results which is stylistically attractive, lower in cost, customizable by the user, programmable in both the tactile and visual sense, and with the potential of enhancing interior safety and vehicle operation. Non-automotive applications of the invention are also disclosed, for example means for general computer input using touch screens and home automation systems.

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  • TACTILE FEEDBACK TECHNOLOGY, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Pryor, Timothy R Windsor, CA 201 13369

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