Since the dawn of the electronics age, much of the design consideration for interface controls in consumer appliances and automotive interiors focused on the basic functionality of a limited number of switches responsible for operating relatively uncomplicated electrical and electronic systems. As electronics design evolved and a higher premium was placed on comfort and convenience features, the aesthetic characteristics of these controls became a higher priority...
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