Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Multiple circuit control – Multiple switch
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-31
2008-10-07
Friedhofer, Michael A (Department: 2832)
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Multiple circuit control
Multiple switch
C200S512000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07432459
ABSTRACT:
A seat control unit for adjusting a vehicle seat includes a touch sensor having a touch-sensitive fabric. The touch-sensitive fabric is disposed on a support layer which may be formed by a vehicle interior component such as the vehicle seat, an interior door panel or an armrest. The touch sensor generates signals in response to a force exerted on the touch-sensitive fabric. A control circuit is connected the touch sensor and receives the signals generated by the touch sensor. The control circuit determines a position of the force exerted on the touch-sensitive fabric and generates control signals for controlling the vehicle seat in dependence on the position of the force exerted on the touch-sensitive fabric.
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Alessandrini Philippe
Derse Michael
Ng Brian
Ross Steffen
Stoschek Arne
Audi AG
Friedhofer Michael A
Manfred Beck P.A.
Volkswagen AG
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