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Driver detection steering wheel

A steering wheel, detector technology, applied in the direction of measuring devices, steering mechanisms, steering controls, etc., can solve problems such as frustration and confusion

Active Publication Date: 2017-12-01
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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However, passengers may be able to use infotainment features without distracting the driver
Locking passengers out of infotainment features can lead to frustration and confusion

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[0014] While the invention may be embodied in various forms, there are shown in the drawings and hereafter described some exemplary and non-limiting embodiments, with the understanding that this disclosure is to be considered exemplary of the invention and is not intended to The invention is limited to the specific examples shown.

[0015] When the vehicle is moving faster than a set speed such as five miles per hour (mph), such as navigation input and Many features of the infotainment system like pairing are disabled. Disabling these features removes the temptation for drivers to use them and get distracted. However, passengers can become frustrated when they cannot use disabled features despite the fact that it is safe for them to do so. As disclosed herein, multiple sets of capacitive sensors are embedded in the steering wheel to detect when the driver's hands are placed on the steering wheel. The capacitive sensor group includes at least two capacitive sensors position...

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Example systems and methods for a driver detection steering wheel are disclosed. An example disclosed vehicle includes a steering wheel, a driver, a detector, and an enabling module. The example steering wheel includes a plurality of capacitive sensors. The example driver is to change voltage levels on the plurality of capacitive sensors. The example detector is to measure time delays corresponding to the plurality of capacitive sensors, and determine a number of hands on the steering wheel based on the time delays. The example enabling module is to, in response to the detector detecting two hands on the steering wheel, grant access to an infotainment system.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure generally relates to usage control of infotainment features of a vehicle, and more specifically, driver detection of a steering wheel. Background technique [0002] More and more features are being added to a vehicle's infotainment system. These features may distract the driver. In response, these features are often locked when the vehicle is in motion. Passengers, however, may be able to use infotainment features without distracting the driver. Locking out occupants from using infotainment features can lead to frustration and confusion. Contents of the invention [0003] The appended claims define the application. This disclosure summarizes aspects of the embodiments and should not be used to limit the claims. Other implementations are conceivable in light of the techniques described herein, which will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description, and...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): B62D1/04B62D1/06B60R16/02
CPCB60R16/02B62D1/04B62D1/06B60K35/00B60K37/06B60K2370/1446B60K2370/782B62D1/046B60K2370/197B60K2370/741B60K2370/175B60N2/002G07C5/02B60R25/00G01D5/2417
Inventor 迈克尔·彼得·蒙杰奥布莱斯·克兰凯尔·内斯迈克尔·弗雷
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC