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Capacitive sensor and switch assembly with decorative conductive component

  • US 10,476,501 B2
  • Filed: 06/05/2017
  • Issued: 11/12/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A capacitive sensor assembly comprising:

  • a first electrode forming a decorative conductive component comprising a metal trim component made of chrome or aluminum, wherein the first electrode is viewable by a user;

    a second electrode dielectrically isolated from the first electrode and electrically coupled therewith to generate an activation field;

    a dielectric layer disposed between the first and second electrodes;

    a controller for processing a signal generated from the activation field and sensing an object based on the signal; and

    an electric insulation layer disposed between the first electrode and a vehicle mounting assembly, wherein the assembly is located on a vehicle.

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