Input device, vehicle having the input device, and method for controlling the vehicle
US9937931B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2540/215
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An input device includes an input unit having at least one button arranged to produce a sound signal when pressed, a sound collector for collecting the sound signal produced from the button, a memory for storing control command information corresponding to a frequency of the sound signal produced from the button, and a controller for determining a control command corresponding to the frequency of the sound signal produced from the button based on the information stored in the memory, and for sending the control command to a subject to be controlled.
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