Proximity switch having learned sensitivity and method therefor
US8975903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/960705
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle proximity switch and method are provided having learned sensitivity control. The switch includes a proximity sensor, such as a capacitive sensor, installed in a vehicle and providing a sense activation field. Also included is sense control circuitry processing the activation field to sense user activation of the switch by comparing the activation field to a threshold. The switch further includes sensitivity control circuitry learning a user sensitivity based on user activation of a sensor and controlling the sensitivity of one or more proximity switches.
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