Abstract: A cathode ray tube which includes a faceplate having on its inner surface a centrally disposed phosphor screen, and a flat color selection electrode supported in tension, spaced from the screen. The electrode has a central apertured portion and a peripheral portion, and is susceptible to vibration. A vibration damping system is located on the peripheral portion of the electrode for damping vibrations in the electrode.

Abstract: A touch control system for a cathode ray tube, or other touch-controlled device capable of recognizing touch positions along a predetermined coordinate axis on a three-dimensionally curved touch surface, includes a substrate comprising a segment of a three-dimensionally curved surface having a touch surface capable of propagating surface acoustic waves. An input surface wave transducer serves to launch a collimated beam of surface acoustic wave energy on the touch surface. If undisturbed, the beam would travel along a path that corresponds to a great circle on the curved surface. An output surface wave transducer develops an electrical output signal upon receipt of surface acoustic wave energy derived from the beam. A reflective array is provided which establishes travel of the beam of energy along a desired path on the touch surface having a contour intermediate a great circle and a parallel.