Steering wheel with distributed sensors
US10926786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/782
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An information processing and display system comprising steering wheel (10) having a rim (12) and at least one spoke (14), and a plurality of sensors (102, 106, 108) placed about one or both of the rim and the spoke, each sensor selectively actuable due to the proximity of a finger, fingers, a hand or hands of a driver; and a processor, logic device or computer (120) in communication with each sensor and capable of detecting specific hand or finger movements corresponding to specific desirable functions.
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