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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by mirekrusin on Sunday November 03, 2024 @01:32PM (#42035014)
Why they don't need to be wet?
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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by cbzbc on Sunday November 03, 2024 @01:36PM (#42035053)
To activate a touchscreen they simply need to have capacitive properties.
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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by mirekrusin on Sunday November 03, 2024 @02:41PM (#42035567)
Interesting, it sounds like they should try to invent something that works in similar way to nerves on the skin as you can feel slightest touch regardless of moisture.
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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by eternityforest on Sunday November 03, 2024 @03:22PM (#42035836)
Maybe multiple accelerometers plus machines learning could improve tao detection?
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Re:Touchscreens are out, and tactile controls are back by deepsun on Tuesday November 05, 2024 @03:44PM (#42054992)
I remember one elevator button was a large metal bulge, that didn't get pushed, but instead did a little electric jolt to my finger (at a very small distance between finger and the button).

Here you can see it on 0:23 of video tour: https://marketplace.vts.com/building/400-capitol-mall-sacram...

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