User interface unit for a vehicle
US6260859A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60G2600/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle (10) includes a suspension system controlled by a suspension controller (12). The system further comprises a user interface unit (18) which includes a series of symbols (26, 28, 30) which remain secret until illuminated and each of which is associated with a particular operating mode of the suspension system. The symbols are illuminated only when their associated mode is available to a user for selection. The operating modes are selected by a series of push button switches (20, 22, 24) which are associated with the symbols (26, 28, 30) and are disabled unless their associated symbol is illuminated.
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