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Manual input device enabling control of various electric apparatus with single knob

  • US 20020148317A1
  • Filed: 04/15/2002
  • Published: 10/17/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A manual input device comprising:

  • a knob which is movable in a desired direction and can be moved in a specific direction from a center position to select a specific function among functions of a plurality of electric apparatuses and control the selected function;

    a plurality of guide plates which limit directions in which the knob can be moved;

    actuators which change engagement of the knob with the plural guide plates; and

    a controller for the actuators, wherein the controller controls operation of the actuators depending on the electric apparatus function selected by manipulation of the knob and changes the engagement of the knob with the guide plates to selectively limit the directions in which the knob can be moved.

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