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A plumbing fixture is operated by a user interface that has an enclosure with a faceplate from which a pedestal seamlessly projects outward. An alphanumeric display is visible through the faceplate and a plurality of switches respond to the user pressing different portions of the faceplate. A select

A plumbing fixture is operated by a user interface that has an enclosure with a faceplate from which a pedestal seamlessly projects outward. An alphanumeric display is visible through the faceplate and a plurality of switches respond to the user pressing different portions of the faceplate. A selector includes a selector ring that has a plurality of permanent magnets and which is positioned to rotate around the pedestal. A Hall effect sensor of the selector is located adjacent the selector ring and produces an electrical signal in response to motion of the permanent magnets. The user interface also enables the selection of a plurality of predefined operating configurations for the plumbing fixture. An optional wireless remote control may be provided by which the user can activate and deactivate the plumbing fixture and select from among the predefined operating configurations.

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What is claimed is: 1. A user interface which produces electrical signals for controlling a plumbing fixture, said user interface comprising:a selector having a selector ring positioned to rotate around the pedestal and containing an annular arrangement of a plurality of permanent magnets, and havin

What is claimed is: 1. A user interface which produces electrical signals for controlling a plumbing fixture, said user interface comprising:a selector having a selector ring positioned to rotate around the pedestal and containing an annular arrangement of a plurality of permanent magnets, and having a Hall effect sensor located adjacent the selector ring and producing an electrical signal in response to motion of the plurality of permanent magnets;a body of magnetic material mounted to the faceplate and to which at least one the plurality of permanent magnets is attracted to aid in retaining the selector ring around the pedestal; anda plurality of switches each responding to a user pressing a different portion of the faceplate;an enclosure having a faceplate with a surface that forms an exterior surface of the user interface and having a pedestal shaped as a cylinder that has a first end abutting and fixedly attached to the exterior surface and a closed second end spaced outwardly from the exterior surface, wherein the cylinder forms an exterior projection of the enclosure;a display for presenting information to a user of the plumbing fixture, wherein the display is visible through the exterior surface of the faceplate;a selector having a selector ring positioned to rotate around the pedestal and containing an annular arrangement of a plurality of permanent magnets, and having a Hall effect sensor located adjacent the selector ring and producing an electrical signal in response to motion of the plurality of permanent magnets;a body of magnetic material mounted to the faceplate and to which at least one of the plurality of permanent magnets is attracted to aid in retaining the selector ring around the pedestal; anda plurality of switches each responding to a user pressing a different portion of the faceplate.