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Touch control switches for vehicles

US6013956A · kind A · utility

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12References
25Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1998
Grant dateJan 11, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60Q3/82
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A touch panel for controlling a vehicle function includes a panel installed in a vehicle and a thin film switch disposed on the surface of the panel. The thin film switch is configured to control a vehicle function. The touch panel also may have a thin film range switch disposed on the surface of the panel. The range switch is configured to vary a setting of the vehicle function.

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