Abstract: A peripheral input device module is connectable to a main control device to provide electrical signal(s) in response to a user interaction. The input device comprises one or more thermo-formable non-metallic conductive sensing electrodes configured to provide electrical signal(s) in response to a change in capacitance between (i) a sensing portion of the respective sensing electrode and a conductive object, and/or (ii) a sensing portion of the respective sensing electrode and a sensing portion of another of the one or more sensing electrodes or another sensing portion of the respective sensing electrode. At least one of the sensing electrodes comprises one or more connector portions that form an electrical connector. Each connector portion is configured to electrically connect to a respective electrical contact of a capacitive sensing circuit of the main control device for measuring the electrical signals.

Abstract: A control system for a vehicle interior comprising a control element for a user to interact with is provided. The control element may comprise a sensing electrode configured to provide one or more electrical signals and a non-conductive cover material provided on or over the sensing electrode. The sensing electrode may be formed of or comprise a conductive plastic. The non-conductive cover material may be formed of or comprise a non-conductive plastic. The non-conductive cover material may be or comprise an outer layer, over-layer or skin of the control element. The non-conductive cover material may provide one or more touch interactive surfaces of the control element.