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Proximity switch having wrong touch adaptive learning and method

An adaptive learning, proximity switch technology, applied in the field of switches, can solve problems such as limited ability to observe switches, wrong operation, etc.

Active Publication Date: 2016-09-14
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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In some applications, such as in a motor vehicle, the driver of the vehicle has limited ability to view the switch due to driver distraction and may therefore inadvertently operate the switch in the wrong way

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[0020] As specified, specific embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various and alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily of a specific design; some schematics may be exaggerated or minimized to show functional overviews. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.

[0021] refer to figure 1 and 2 , is generally shown an interior of a motor vehicle 10 having a passenger compartment and a switch assembly 20 employing a plurality of proximity switches 22 with user sensory feedback and adaptive learning, according to one embodiment. The vehicle 10 generally includes an overhead console 12 mounted to a roof or headliner on the underside of the c...

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Abstract

A proximity switch assembly and method are provided having wrong touch feedback and adaptive learning. The method includes the steps of detecting multiple attempted activations of a proximity switch that is not allowed, and adjusting one or more settings based on the detected multiple attempted activations to provide adaptive learning. The method also includes the steps of detecting an allowed activation of the proximity switch based on the adjusted one or more settings, and performing an action in response to the detected allowed activation. The proximity switch assembly includes one or more user perceived feedback devices for generating user perceived feedback when an attempted activation that is not allowed is detected.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to switches, and more particularly to proximity switches with enhanced user feedback and user interaction. Background technique [0002] Motor vehicles are often equipped with a variety of user-actuatable switches, such as those used to operate equipment such as power windows, headlights, windshield wipers, sunroof, interior lighting, radio and infotainment equipment and various other devices. Generally, these types of switches require actuation by a user in order to activate or deactivate a device or to perform some type of control function. Proximity switches, such as capacitive switches, utilize one or more proximity sensors to generate a sense activation field and sense a change in the activation field indicative of user actuation of the switch, typically by the user's finger. Caused by very close proximity sensor or contact sensor. Capacitive switches are typically configured to detect user actuation of t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): H03K17/955B60Q3/02
CPCB60R16/005H03K17/955H03K2217/945H03K2217/94026H03K2217/96062H03K2217/960705
Inventor 彼得罗·布托洛斯图尔特·C·萨尔特
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC