Method and apparatus for detecting and differentiating users of a device
US7957864B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60K2360/141
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus for operator control of an in-vehicle system. This comprises an interface device for receiving inputs for control of the in-vehicle system from the operator. There is a sensing system operative to determine a location of the operator seeking to provide the inputs to the interface device, the location consisting of one of a passenger and a driver. A controller adapts the control of the in-vehicle system based upon the location of the operator providing the inputs.
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