Interior panel including capacitive change detection for an interior of a vehicle and a method for making the same
US11667175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/960785
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Interior panels for interiors of vehicles, vehicles, and methods for making interior panels for interiors of vehicles are provided. In one example, the interior panel includes an outer covering having a first surface. A second surface is disposed opposite the first surface. The second surface has a pattern formed therein that is hidden from the first surface. A light source is operative to generate light and is disposed adjacent to the second surface generally aligned with the pattern. When the light source generates light, an illuminated pattern corresponding to the pattern is visible on the first surface. A capacitive sensor is configured to generate a capacitance change signal in response to change in capacitance of the capacitive sensor. A controller is in communication with the capacitive sensor to receive the capacitance change signal and is configured to generate a command signal in response to the capacitance change signal.
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