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VEHICLE INPUT APPARATUS

  • US 20130106693A1
  • Filed: 10/26/2012
  • Published: 05/02/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/31/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle input apparatus comprising:

  • a display screen that displays a cursor that indicates an operation item with respect to a predetermined operation object;

    an input device that outputs signals according to a sliding operation using the fingers of an operator on an operation surface; and

    a display control unit that controls a movement of the cursor on the display screen according to the signals that are output from the input device,wherein the input device includes a plurality of the operation surfaces that are disposed at a plurality of different positions within a range which is reachable by the fingers of an operator sitting in a driver'"'"'s seat of the vehicle,the display screen includes a plurality of display areas that are divided according to the number of the plurality of operation surfaces, andeach of the plurality of operation surfaces is associated with separate display areas, and an operation range is set on the display screen so that the cursor can only be moved within the range of the respective associated separate display areas.

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