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Input apparatus, method of inputting command and vehicle equipped with the input apparatus

US10207585B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2014
Grant dateFeb 19, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K2360/145
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An input apparatus, a method of inputting a command, and a vehicle equipped with the input apparatus are provided. The input apparatus includes a base frame and a movable manipulation unit installed at the base frame to be movable to at least one selectable position of a plurality of selectable positions. Additionally, a controller is configured to select an application to be executed according to the at least one selectable position to which the movable manipulation unit has moved and operate the movable manipulation unit to execute an operation that corresponds to the selected application.

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