Proximity sensor with enhanced activation
US8575949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/96079
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle component is provided that includes a console surface, at least one circuit board proximate the console surface, and an array of proximity sensors electrically connected to the at least one circuit board. Each of the proximity sensors emit a field that combine to form an activation field, wherein a lateral direction of the activation field extending approximately parallel to the console surface is greater than a longitudinal direction of the activation field extending approximately perpendicular to the console surface.
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