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Operation equipment for a vehicle

US9283849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Francis Lehomme · Avernes, FR
Frank Schliep · Soest, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 29, 2008
Grant date	Mar 15, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 9, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB60K2360/1526
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Operation equipment for a vehicle includes a control element, an actuator device, and an electronic control unit. A sensor distinguishes an origin of a control action applied to the control element. The control element is operated in a contactless manner. The sensor may use signal transmission through a human body. The origins distinguished may include a driver seat and a passenger seat.

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