Faceplate for multi-sensor control device

Abstract

A control device and face plate is described, where the faceplate includes a first region formed from a first material that is non-conductive, a second region that is formed a second material that is transparent to infrared radiation, and where the first region and the second region are seamlessly joined to form a unitary structure.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A control device comprising:
 a faceplate;   a control module, the control module including a first type of sensor to detect a touch input on the faceplate, and a second type of sensor to detect passive infrared radiation from an environment of the control device; and   wherein the faceplate is comprised of a first type of material over a first portion of the faceplate and a second type of material over a second portion of the faceplate, the second type of material being transparent to infrared radiation; and   wherein the first portion and second portion of the faceplate are seamlessly joined.