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Device and method for selecting an operating mode of a transmission of a vehicle and system for setting an operating mode of a transmission of a vehicle

  • US 10,184,559 B2
  • Filed: 09/26/2014
  • Issued: 01/22/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for selecting an operating mode of a transmission of a vehicle, the device comprising:

  • a control panel comprising at least one selector switch for selecting an operating mode; and

    a release switch for enabling a function of the at least one selector switch;

    wherein the release switch has a touch sensitive button as an interface to a sensor circuit for enabling the function of the at least one selector switch;

    wherein the sensor circuit has a second interface on an actuator for a driving function of the vehicle; and

    wherein the sensor circuit can be closed by producing an electrically conductive connection between the first interface and the second interface via a driver region of an interior space of the vehicle.

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