In-vehicle function control apparatus using detachable knob and method of controlling the same
US11084379B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2231/026
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A user interface capable of controlling various functions of a vehicle is disclosed. More particularly, an in-vehicle function control apparatus using a detachable knob and a method of controlling the same are disclosed. A method of controlling a vehicle function using a detachable knob includes an integrated operation unit detecting an attachment position of the detachable knob among a plurality of attachment positions in a vehicle, transmitting information on a result of the operation from the detachable knob to the integrated operation unit when an operation unit provided in the detachable knob is operated, and the integrated operation unit controlling a controlled function corresponding to the attachment position of the detachable knob based on the information on the result. The detachable knob is fixed at any one of the plurality of attachment positions using magnetic force.
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