Input device and automobile vehicle using the same
First Claim
1. Input device comprising:
- a plurality of dials;
a driving portion for moving the plurality of dials;
a dial selecting portion for receiving an input to make a selection from the plurality of dials; and
a controller for controlling the driving portion such that the dial selected by the input supplied to the dial selector is moved to a predetermined position.
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Abstract
Input device has a plurality of dials, a driving portion for moving the plurality of dials, a dial selecting portion and a controller. The dial selecting portion receives an input to make a selection from the plurality of dials. The controller controls the driving portion such that the dial selected by the input supplied to the dial selecting portion is moved to a predetermined position. By virtue of the described construction, a specific dial is moved to the position where it is easy to control. The input device is preferably mounted on a vehicle. A driver is enabled to select a dial desired to be controlled without the need for searching for it through the sense of sight and to control the dial easily.
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18 Claims
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1. Input device comprising:
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a plurality of dials; a driving portion for moving the plurality of dials; a dial selecting portion for receiving an input to make a selection from the plurality of dials; and a controller for controlling the driving portion such that the dial selected by the input supplied to the dial selector is moved to a predetermined position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A vehicle comprising:
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a car body; a driving wheel for supporting the car body thereon; and an input device installed inside the car body comprising; a plurality of dials; a driving portion for moving the plurality of dials; a dial selecting portion for receiving an input to make a selection from the plurality of dials; and a controller for controlling the driving portion such that the dial selected by the input supplied to the dial selector is moved to a predetermined position. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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Specification