Control device
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorFredrik Backman
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Abstract
A control device is provided for integration in a vehicle that includes, but is not limited to a steering arrangement, that includes, but is not limited to a steering device and a steering column. The control device is configured to control an information display arrangement that includes, but is not limited to a display device. The control device is formed by at least one touch-sensitive surface, which is aligned radially to an imaginary straight line G through a center of the steering device, and/or which is directed toward a driver's and/or passenger's door of the vehicle.
Claims16
A control device in a vehicle, comprising:
- a steering arrangement comprising a steering device;
- an information display arrangement comprising a display device;
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- a connecting arm having a first end and a second end connected to the steering arrangement, the connecting arm comprising:
- a touch-sensitive surface disposed on the first end and being configured to control the information display arrangement, wherein the touch-sensitive surface is aligned radially to an imaginary straight line through a center of the steering device directed toward a door of the vehicle, and comprises:
- a first surface portion that is used to activate the display device to display a plurality of links;
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- a second surface portion that is different than the first surface portion and that is used to select a link displayed on the display device.
A control device in a vehicle, comprising:
- a steering arrangement comprising a steering device;
- an information display arrangement comprising a display device;
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- a touch-sensitive surface being configured to control the information display arrangement, wherein the touch-sensitive surface is aligned radially to an imaginary straight line through a center of the steering device directed toward a door of the vehicle, wherein the touch-sensitive surface is divided into:
- a first surface portion that is used to activate the display device to display a plurality of links;
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- a second surface portion that is used to select a link displayed on the display device, wherein the second surface portion is different than and physically separate from the first surface portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.