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Detection method for operating gestures

US9162685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Mirko Schindler · Velbert, DE
Peter Van Gastel · Solingen, DE
Bernd Gerdes · Essen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 30, 2014
Grant date	Oct 20, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 30, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH03K17/955
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for operating a function in a motor vehicle employs a sensor arrangement with at least two spaced sensors for detecting operations caused by a user. Signals of a first sensor are monitored until a first characteristic signal answer is detected. A user-carried identification device is queried to verify authorization to access the requested function. Signals of a second sensor are monitored to determine an operation caused by approaching the second sensor. Signals from the first and second sensors are monitored for a predetermined time period t1. If the signals indicate a continued operation of the two sensors during t1, an expiration of t1 is signaled to the user. Signals of the first sensor are monitored for a predetermined time period t2. If the signal of the first sensor indicates a cancellation of the operation within t2, the function of the motor vehicle is triggered.

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