Apparatus for optoelectronically detecting a selector lever position, selector lever apparatus, method for producing an apparatus and method for optoelectronically detecting a selector lever position wherein predetermined light intensities or filtered wavelengths are assigned to predetermined positions

A method for producing a device for the optoelectronic detection of different positions of a selection lever for selecting different gear steps of a gearshift transmission, comprising:

• providing at least one light source for emitting light and a light sensor, wherein the light sensor is configured to detect a light intensity or a wavelength of the emitted light that is filtered by a light filter disposed in a light path between the at least one light source and the light sensor, wherein the light sensor is configured to transmit data regarding the detected light intensity or wavelength to an evaluation device, wherein predetermined light intensities or predetermined filtered wavelengths are assigned to predetermined positions of the selection lever positions, and
• arranging the at least one light source and the light sensor such that at least a portion of the light emitted by the at least one light source can be detected by the light sensor.

A method for the optoelectronic detection of different positions of a selection lever for selecting different gear steps of a gearshift transmission, comprising:

• moving the selection lever into a position differing from the initial position of the selection lever, and
• detecting a portion of a light emitted by at least one light source, wherein a light sensor is provided for detecting a light intensity, or a wavelength of the emitted light filtered by a light filter that can be disposed in a light path between the at least one light source and the light sensor, wherein the light sensor is configured to transmit data regarding the detected light intensity or wavelength to an evaluation unit, wherein predetermined light intensities or predetermined filtered wavelengths are assigned to predetermined positions of the selection lever.