Sensor based anticipatory lighting of controls
US7831319B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R22/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system for selectively lighting and/or highlighting a control interface for a specific individual function generally includes at least one sensor for detecting at least one condition; a controller in operative communication with the at least one sensor and the control interface; wherein the controller sends an output signal to the control interface in response to detecting the at least one condition, wherein the output signal is effective to light and/or highlight the control interface for the specific individual function. Methods for operating the control system are also discussed.
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