Automotive vehicle power window control using capacitive switches
US8994689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03K2217/94052
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A capacitive switch assembly for controlling power windows of an automotive vehicle has a plurality of window select capacitive sensors with a respective window select capacitive sensor for selecting a respective power window to be opened or closed. The capacitive switch assembly also includes a capacitive actuator including gesture responsive capacitive sensors responsive to an open gesture and a close gesture made by a user with a finger on a gesture pad of the capacitive actuator. The gesture responsive capacitive sensors are located at locations on the gesture pad so that the open and close gestures mimic the way in which a user moves an actuator of a mechanical switch to open and close a window. The capacitive switch assembly may include a hot button that enables and disables the power windows.
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