User input for vehicle control
US7357202B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20396
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A user input for controlling acceleration of a vehicle. The user input has a movable member capable of deflection by a user such that a degree of deflection corresponds to a specified velocity commanded by the user. The correspondence between the degree of deflection and the specified velocity may include a plurality of zones, each zone characterized by a distinct sensitivity that may be capable of customization for a specific user. The user input may also include a neutral position of the movable member, wherein a substantially sudden motion of the movable member to the neutral position causes a slewed slowing of the vehicle.
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