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Instrument Panel and Cockpit Designers Gain Freedom of Styling with Unique Capacitive Touch Screens

2010-04-12
2010-01-0714
An iQ Power™ reconfigurable touch screen system dramatically enhances instrument panel (IP) appearance and functionality at a reduced cost to the vehicle. Information displayed on the IP is completely reconfigurable at both the OEM and end-user levels thereby maximizing flexibility in IP design and appearance. Through simple end-user commands, or within OEM software upgrades, a completely new IP appearance can be achieved without purchasing a new vehicle. Reduced OEM manufacturing lead times are also realized as traditional tooling is eliminated. Design concepts in interior styling and function are captured in elegant sculpted surfaces contrasting ordinary flat panel faceplates. This is especially true for vehicle center stacks and instrument panels. Smooth and flowing touch panel surfaces are made possible by direct application of touch screen components to the back side of contoured touch panel surfaces.
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