Integrated multi-sensor system for vehicle

A vehicle keyless entry system comprising:

• a capacitive touch system including a plurality of capacitive touch elements arranged adjacent to a touch input region;
• a proximity sensor system including a proximity sensor capable of providing sensor readings representative of objects adjacent to a vehicle;
• a control unit operatively coupled to the plurality of capacitive touch elements and the proximity sensor, the control unit configured to:
• periodically obtain sensor readings from each of the capacitive touch elements and to maintain a time-based collection of data from each of the capacitive touch elements;
• periodically obtain sensor readings from the proximity sensor;
• and
• analyze the sensor readings from the capacitive touch elements and the proximity sensor to perform action associated with the keyless entry system;
• a plug set for coupling the keyless entry system to existing electronics in a vehicle to facilitate operation of vehicle electronics by the keyless entry system;
• wherein the capacitive touch system, proximity sensor system, control unit and plug set are integrated into a single module that can be readily installed into a single mounting location on a vehicle.