Visual indicators on vehicle steering wheel displayed in response to hand position
US7605693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/782
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Visual indicators on a steering wheel of a vehicle provide information to a driver of the vehicle. In one embodiment an input stage is used to receive an input signal. The signal is processed to provide a signal for an indicator on the steering wheel. Conditions of the steering wheel can be sensed to provide modification of the indicator display. For example, the rotation or orientation of the steering wheel can be taken into account to modify the display for better viewing. The position or placement of a driver's hand on the steering wheel can be used to change the display of indicators so that the indicators are less obscured.
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