Touch-based system for controlling an automotive steering wheel

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9067618
APP PUB NO 20140365076A1
SERIAL NO

13914983

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Provided is a system for generating a vehicle steering signal. A non-rotatable steering control is mounted about a steering axis. The steering control includes a pressure sensor configured to generate an output signal in response to hand movements along the steering control. The system includes a hub and at least one spoke connecting the steering control to the hub. The hub is offset from the steering axis. A control unit is configured to generate the vehicle steering signal based on the output signal from the pressure sensor.

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  • HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cash, Duane Matthew Mountain View, US 7 196

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