GlideSensor Linear Touch Sensor

A linear touch Sensor is just one form of Cirque GlideSensor. Linear touch sensors are recommended for devices with limited space and when two-dimensional position data is not required.

Linear touch sensing is appropriate for any increment/decrement function. With a linear touch sensor, both increasing and decreasing the value can be accomplished with one sensor rather than two buttons. Some examples of linear touch sensor functions are:

• Scrolling (horizontal scroll and vertical scroll)
• Volume
• Equalizer functions (bass, treble, fade, balance)
• Light Intensity
• Contrast/Brightness

Like all GlideSensors, the linear touch sensor is configurable. Regions of the sensor can be defined to interpret the touch input or touch motion in different ways. User input on a linear touch sensor can be implemented through OEM defined functions, common input methods include:

• Buttons – one touch activates a programmed response
• Scroll – moving the finger on the sensor positions a screen or scrolls through a list
• Slider/dial – moving the finger on the sensor increases or decreases a value based on the direction of motion

To determine if a linear sensor is right for your product, contact Cirque OEM sales or evaluate a linear development module included with theGlideSensor Development Kit.