CODED TOUCH MULTIFUNCTION TOUCH CONTROL SWITCH CIRCUITRY

The present invention provides a touch control switch circuit capable of responding to coded touch inputs, i.e., touch inputs of different duration or particular sequences of touch inputs, to selectively control the operation of a load device. The touch control switch circuit is particularly useful for operating a household lighting fixture. The touch control switch circuit allows an operator to selectively control the intensity or timing of operation of the lighting fixture by applying predetermined touch code inputs to the circuit.