Vehicle shifter interface having capacitive touch rotary shifting
US11376957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2059/081
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle shifter interface including a protruding contoured member including an outer surface having a first contour with a round shape and a second contour; a first set of capacitive touch sensor pads disposed on an inner surface of the protruding contoured member in an area underlying the first contour, the first set of capacitive touch sensor pads arranged to provide output signals in response to a rotary movement of a driver's fingers about the round shape of the first contour thereby indicating a change in gear selection; and a second set of capacitive touch sensor pads disposed on the inner surface in an area underlying the second contour, the second set of capacitive touch sensor pads arranged and configured to provide output signals in response to at least one of a position of a driver's finger on the second contour and a change of position of a driver's finger.
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