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Knob assembly and knob controller for vehicle including the same

US9619053B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 26, 2015
Grant dateApr 11, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/04883
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A knob simplified assembly and a knob controller for a vehicle including the knob assembly is provided. The knob assembly includes a cylindrical shaped body that has an aperture in a center thereof. A first touch panel is disposed at an exterior surface of the body and is configured to receive a touch input on the exterior surface. Additionally, a second touch panel is disposed at a side surface of the aperture and is configured to receive a touch input on the side surface.

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