Method and apparatus for human vehicle interface

Details Method and apparatus for human vehicle interface Method and apparatus for human vehicle interface

2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3663)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Vehicle subsystem or accessory control

C318S568120, C318S568100, C180S315000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06937927

ABSTRACT:
A human vehicle interface for vehicle secondary controls includes a housing, an actuator grounded to the housing and having at least one degree of freedom, a follower coupled to the actuator and having a degree of freedom in the z direction, and a reaction plate having a first spatial relationship with the follower and defining a position path for the follower, wherein the actuator is responsive to the reaction plate at the first spatial relationship. The actuator includes a body and a control knob.

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