Driver detection steering wheel
US10293783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/02
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Example systems and methods for a driver detection steering wheel are disclosed. An example disclosed vehicle includes a steering wheel, a driver, a detector, and an enabling module. The example steering wheel includes a plurality of capacitive sensors. The example driver is to change voltage levels on the plurality of capacitive sensors. The example detector is to measure time delays corresponding to the plurality of capacitive sensors, and determine a number of hands on the steering wheel based on the time delays. The example enabling module is to, in response to the detector detecting two hands on the steering wheel, grant access to an infotainment system.
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