Hidden photoluminescent vehicle user interface
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1. A user interface for a vehicle comprising:
- a proximity sensor disposed proximate a vehicle panel;
an exterior layer disposed over the proximity sensor and configured to conceal the proximity sensor; and
a photoluminescent portion disposed on the exterior layer, wherein the photoluminescent portion is selectively excited to reveal a location of the proximity sensor.
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Abstract
A user interface for a vehicle is disclosed. The user interface comprises a proximity sensor disposed proximate a vehicle panel. An exterior layer is disposed over the proximity sensor and configured to conceal the proximity sensor. The user interface further comprises a photoluminescent portion disposed on the exterior layer, wherein the photoluminescent portion is selectively excited to reveal a location of the proximity sensor.
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20 Claims
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1. A user interface for a vehicle comprising:
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a proximity sensor disposed proximate a vehicle panel; an exterior layer disposed over the proximity sensor and configured to conceal the proximity sensor; and a photoluminescent portion disposed on the exterior layer, wherein the photoluminescent portion is selectively excited to reveal a location of the proximity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A selectively visible user interface comprising:
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a controller in communication with a light source and a proximity sensor; and a vehicle panel configured to conceal the proximity sensor, wherein the controller is configured to; identify a first signal from the proximity sensor corresponding to a detection of an object at a first proximity; and activate the light source in response to the detection to reveal a location of the proximity sensor. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A user interface for a vehicle comprising:
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a vehicle panel comprising a proximity sensor, a first photoluminescent portion and a second photoluminescent portion, a first light source configured to selectively activate the first photoluminescent portion; and a second light source configured to selectively activate the second photoluminescent portion, wherein the second photoluminescent portion is configured to reveal a location of the proximity sensor in response to the activation of the second light source. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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