Automated retractable step system, sensor system for a moveable vehicle member, and actuator assembly for a moveable vehicle member

    公开(公告)号:US10913397B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-09

    申请号:US16180088

    申请日:2018-11-05

    Inventor: Mirko Pribisic

    Abstract: An automated retractable step system has at least one linkage subassembly for attachment to a vehicle frame. A step is attached to the linkage subassembly and is movable between a stowed position and a deployed position. An actuator is coupled with the linkage subassembly for moving the step between the stowed and deployed positions. A sensor subassembly includes a sensing electrode and a reference electrode disposed adjacent to the sensing electrode and a driven shield electrode extending generally parallel to and in a spaced relationship with the sensing electrode and the reference electrode. A controller is electrically connected to the sensing electrode and to the reference electrode and to the driven shield electrode. The controller is also electrically connected to the actuator for controlling the actuator to move the step between the stowed position and the deployed position in response to the signal from the sensor subassembly.

    USER INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE OPERATION

    公开(公告)号:US20180367139A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-20

    申请号:US16006926

    申请日:2018-06-13

    Abstract: A user interface system for controlling a vehicle operation including a printed circuit board (PCB) that has a front side and a back side. A top layer that is electrically conductive defines the front side of the PCB. A plurality of indicia are etched into the top layer. An applique overlies the front side of the PCB. At least one proximity sensor is integrated into the front side of the PCB for detecting user object adjacent to the associated indicia and outputting a corresponding detection signal. The PCB further includes a base layer under the top layer. The base layer is at least partially formed of an optically transparent material. At least one light emitting device is positioned on the back side of the PCB for illuminating the indicia. A controller unit is coupled to the at least one proximity sensor and the at least one light emitting device.

    HYBRID ENTRY SYSTEM
    6.
    发明申请
    HYBRID ENTRY SYSTEM 审中-公开
    混合进入系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150353033A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-10

    申请号:US14721103

    申请日:2015-05-26

    Abstract: A system and method for providing access to a vehicle operation is disclosed herein. The system includes a first user-input interface, a second user-input interface, and a vehicle controller. The first user-input interface is configured to interact with a user via a physical force. The second user-input interface is configured to interact with the user via an application independent of the physical force. The vehicle controller is configured to control the vehicle operation in response to detecting a first user-input via the first user-input interface and a second user-input via the second user-input interface within a predetermined time.

    Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种用于提供对车辆操作的访问的系统和方法。 该系统包括第一用户输入接口,第二用户输入接口和车辆控制器。 第一个用户输入接口被配置为通过物理力与用户交互。 第二用户输入接口被配置为通过独立于物理力的应用与用户交互。 车辆控制器被配置为响应于在预定时间内经由第一用户输入接口检测到第一用户输入和经由第二用户输入接口的第二用户输入来控制车辆操作。

    USER INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE OPERATION

    公开(公告)号:US20220247409A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-04

    申请号:US17728231

    申请日:2022-04-25

    Abstract: A user interface system for controlling a vehicle operation including a printed circuit board (PCB) that has a front side and a back side. A top layer that is electrically conductive defines the front side of the PCB. A plurality of indicia are etched into the top layer. An applique overlies the front side of the PCB. At least one proximity sensor is integrated into the front side of the PCB for detecting user object adjacent to the associated indicia and outputting a corresponding detection signal. The PCB further includes a base layer under the top layer. The base layer is at least partially formed of an optically transparent material. At least one light emitting device is positioned on the back side of the PCB for illuminating the indicia. A controller unit is coupled to the at least one proximity sensor and the at least one light emitting device.

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