Method for detecting the position of hands on a steering wheel
US7019623B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2050/143
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steering wheel for a vehicle which includes sensors. The sensors are distributed into numerous segments and thus enable the position of an operator's hands on the steering wheel to be detected with high local resolution. The signals supplied by the sensors are analyzed and makes it possible to detect the position of the hands, and the maximum possible steering angle that can be set at the steering wheel without changing the grip. Control actions and control signals can be derived from this information by means of a control.
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