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Device for activating an electronic control unit

US7109892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9Claims
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Filing dateAug 29, 2001
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2219/25117
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for activating a control unit is proposed. It includes at least one operating element operable by a user as well as analog encoding means assigned to the operating element. To generate an activation signal for a control unit, deactivation means are provided that deactivate at least one analog encoding means in order to digitally encode the operating element.

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