Touch screen remote control system for use in controlling one or more devices

This is a remote control system that uses a touch screen to display various control screens, each showing a fixed number of function buttons. A physical cover extends over the touch screen, allowing users to feel and select these buttons. When a button is selected, the system wirelessly sends a command to control another device, such as scrolling menus on a TV or selecting multimedia content.

Why it matters: Filed in 2006, the cost of touch screen components and wireless modules has fallen dramatically, making a dedicated device more economical. The unique "tactile screen cover" could now leverage advanced materials for a superior physical interface.

Status: ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build: ModerateElectronics integration, software logic, wireless module, custom cover

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