PUSHBUTTON VEHICLE SHIFTER INTERFACE USING PROXIMITY SENSING
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1. A pushbutton shifter interface comprising:
- a movable assembly supporting a plurality of pushbutton keys actuatable to input a vehicle operating mode;
a proximity sensor arrangement configured to sense a user proximate the pushbutton keys; and
an actuator actuating the movable assembly to a use position in response to sensing the user proximate to the pushbutton keys in a stowed position.
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Abstract
A pushbutton shifter interface is provided that includes a movable assembly supporting a plurality of pushbutton keys. The pushbutton shifter interface also includes a proximity sensor arrangement configured to sense a user proximate the pushbutton keys and interfacing with one of the keys and an actuator actuating the movable assembly to a use position in response to sensing the user proximate the pushbutton keys. The pushbutton shifter interface further includes a display showing a sensed position of the user relative to the plurality of pushbutton keys.
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15 Claims
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1. A pushbutton shifter interface comprising:
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a movable assembly supporting a plurality of pushbutton keys actuatable to input a vehicle operating mode; a proximity sensor arrangement configured to sense a user proximate the pushbutton keys; and an actuator actuating the movable assembly to a use position in response to sensing the user proximate to the pushbutton keys in a stowed position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A pushbutton shifter interface comprising:
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a rotating assembly supporting a plurality of pushbutton keys actuatable to input a vehicle operating mode; a proximity sensor arrangement configured to sense a user proximate the pushbutton keys; and an actuator actuating the rotating assembly to a use position in response to sensing the user proximate to the pushbutton keys in a stowed position, wherein the actuator pivots the movable assembly to a use position. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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