Modular vehicle HMI
US12403769B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/834
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular programmable widget for a vehicle includes a front housing and a back housing defining an enclosure; one or more physical controls provided on a front face of the enclosure; a contact pad exposed by the enclosure for electrical connection to a dock, the contact pad providing for transmission of data and power between the modular programmable widget and the dock; and one or more features for mechanical connection and securing of the modular programmable widget to the dock.
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