Input device and automobile vehicle using the same

Details Input device and automobile vehicle using the same Input device and automobile vehicle using the same

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Friedhofer, Michael A. (Department: 2832)

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Multiple circuit control

Multiple switch

C200S061540, C307S010100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07038147

ABSTRACT:
Input device has a plurality of dials, a driving portion for moving the plurality of dials, a dial selecting portion and a controller. The dial selecting portion receives an input to make a selection from the plurality of dials. The controller controls the driving portion such that the dial selected by the input supplied to the dial selecting portion is moved to a predetermined position. By virtue of the described construction, a specific dial is moved to the position where it is easy to control. The input device is preferably mounted on a vehicle. A driver is enabled to select a dial desired to be controlled without the need for searching for it through the sense of sight and to control the dial easily.

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