Voice-supported Active Touch Panel Using Micro Touch Sensor with PZT Thin Film
Author(s) -
Gui Ryong Kwon,
Fumihito Arai,
Toshio Fukuda,
K. Itoigawa,
Yasunori Tsukahara
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
journal of robotics and mechatronics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1883-8049
pISSN - 0915-3942
DOI - 10.20965/jrm.2003.p0384
Subject(s) - computer science , dashboard , mobile device , human–computer interaction , vibrator (electronic) , engineering , electrical engineering , world wide web , data science
Today's automobiles serve not only as vehicles but also as mobile offices combining communication tools such as cellphones and car navigation systems providing online information services. The many switches are conventionally distributed on the dashboard. A move is under way, however, to combine them into a multifunctional touch panel. We propose a voice-supported active touch panel. Since information feedback to the operator is important in ensuring correct function selection, the panel we designed combines a vibrator and voice explanation. Touch sensors use PZT thin film sensors. The voice explanation uses a quick response system. This paper reports the features and configuration of the voice-supported active touch panel.
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