Technique for controlling vehicle functions

Details Technique for controlling vehicle functions Technique for controlling vehicle functions

2005-02-28

2009-11-24

Ilan, Ruth (Department: 3616)

Motor vehicles

Manually actuated controlling devices

C280S771000, C074S552000, C200S061570

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621365

ABSTRACT:
A technique for controlling vehicle functions is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as an apparatus for controlling vehicle functions. Such an apparatus may comprise a support member configured to attach to a steering wheel of a vehicle, a switch assembly fixedly attached to the support member for electrically controlling functions of the vehicle, and a prosthetic steering device rotatably attached to the support member for manually controlling steering of the vehicle. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, such an apparatus may comprise a support member configured to attach to a steering wheel of a vehicle, and a prosthetic device rotatably attached to the support member for manually controlling steering of the vehicle, wherein the prosthetic device has a switch assembly for electrically controlling functions of the vehicle.

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