Vehicle Control System with Proximity Switch and Method Thereof
First Claim
1. A control system for controlling a position of a window that is configured to be in a fully open position, a fully closed position, and intermediate positions thereof, said control system comprising:
- a substantially rigid cover at least partially adapted to have an elongated trough comprising a first portion and a second portion, said substantially rigid cover having a interior side and an exterior side;
a first proximity sensor adjacent to said interior side of said substantially rigid cover, and proximate said first portion of said trough, wherein said first proximity sensor is configured to detect an object within said first portion of said trough;
a second proximity sensor adjacent to said interior side of said substantially rigid cover, and proximate said second portion of said trough, wherein said second proximity sensor is configured to detect said object within said second portion of said trough; and
a processor in communication with said first proximity sensor and said second proximity sensor, said processor configured to communicate a control signal to the window as a function of said detection of said first proximity sensor and second proximity sensor, wherein said control signal is based upon a most recent detection of said first and second proximity sensors when both said first proximity sensor and said second proximity sensor are activated within a first time period.
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Abstract
A control system for controlling a position of a window and method thereof are provided. The control system includes a cover at least partially adapted to have a trough, the cover having a interior side and an exterior side, and a first proximity sensor adjacent to the interior side that is configured to detect an object within the first portion of the trough. The control system further includes a second proximity sensor adjacent to the interior side that is configured to detect the object within the second portion of the trough, and a processor in communication with the sensors, and configured to communicate a control signal to the window as a function of the detection of the sensors, wherein the control signal is based upon a most recent detection of the sensors when both sensors are activated within a first time period.
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1. A control system for controlling a position of a window that is configured to be in a fully open position, a fully closed position, and intermediate positions thereof, said control system comprising:
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a substantially rigid cover at least partially adapted to have an elongated trough comprising a first portion and a second portion, said substantially rigid cover having a interior side and an exterior side; a first proximity sensor adjacent to said interior side of said substantially rigid cover, and proximate said first portion of said trough, wherein said first proximity sensor is configured to detect an object within said first portion of said trough; a second proximity sensor adjacent to said interior side of said substantially rigid cover, and proximate said second portion of said trough, wherein said second proximity sensor is configured to detect said object within said second portion of said trough; and a processor in communication with said first proximity sensor and said second proximity sensor, said processor configured to communicate a control signal to the window as a function of said detection of said first proximity sensor and second proximity sensor, wherein said control signal is based upon a most recent detection of said first and second proximity sensors when both said first proximity sensor and said second proximity sensor are activated within a first time period. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for controlling a position of a window that is configured to be in a fully open position, a fully closed position, an intermediate positions thereof, said method comprising the steps of:
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detecting an object proximate to a first proximity sensor; detecting an object proximate to a second proximity sensor; communicating a control signal to move the window to a different position as a function of said detection of said object, wherein said control signal is based upon a most recent detection of said first and second proximity sensors if both first and second proximity sensors are activated within a first time period; and communicating said control signal to stop movement of the window as a function of said object detection while the window is in motion and after expiration of said first time period. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for controlling a moonroof comprising:
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detecting an object proximate a first sensor; detecting said object proximate a second sensor; and communicating a signal to the move the moonroof based upon a most recent detection of said first and second sensors when said first and second sensors are activated within a first time period, while disregarding previous detections and after expiration of a delay period. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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