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INPUT APPARATUS, REMOTE CONTROLLER AND OPERATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

  • US 20110205018A1
  • Filed: 05/03/2011
  • Published: 08/25/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/12/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A remote controller comprising:

  • an operation device including an operation element remotely operating an in-vehicle device;

    a locking element switching the operation element between a lock mode and an unlock mode, wherein the operation element is operable when the locking element switches to the unlock mode, and the operation element is not operable when the locking element switches to the lock mode;

    a load detection element detecting a load applied to the operation element; and

    a control element controlling the locking element,wherein the control element controls the locking element to switch to the lock mode when the load is smaller than a predetermined value, and wherein the control element controls the locking element to switch to the unlock mode when the load is equal to or larger than the predetermined value.

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