US 7,621,365 B2 · Technique for controlling vehicle functions

Abstract

A technique for controlling vehicle functions is disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the technique may be realized as an apparatus for controlling vehicle functions. Such an apparatus may comprise a support member configured to attach to a steering wheel of a vehicle, a switch assembly fixedly attached to the support member for electrically controlling functions of the vehicle, and a prosthetic steering device rotatably attached to the support member for manually controlling steering of the vehicle. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, such an apparatus may comprise a support member configured to attach to a steering wheel of a vehicle, and a prosthetic device rotatably attached to the support member for manually controlling steering of the vehicle, wherein the prosthetic device has a switch assembly for electrically controlling functions of the vehicle.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus for controlling vehicle functions, the apparatus comprising:

support means configured to attach to a steering wheel of a vehicle;
a switch assembly attached to the support means for electrically controlling functions of the vehicle;
and
a prosthetic steering device rotatably attached to the support means for manually controlling steering of the vehicle;
wherein the switch assembly is disposed opposite the support means from the prosthetic steering device.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Technique for controlling vehicle functions

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Abstract

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