Abstract

Described is an optical structure configured to be placed in front of an image emitting device. The image emitting device emits an initial image adjusted by the optical structure to form an adjusted image to an observer. The optical structure includes a textured layer placed on an observer's side of the optical structure. The textured layer has a tactile pattern perceptible to the touch by a human body part. The textured layer is made of ink and includes discrete ink dots forming the tactile pattern and/or discrete ink-free dots and ink surrounding the discrete ink-free dots so as to form the tactile pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/22 - Display screens
• G02B 1/14 - Protective coatings, e.g. hard coatings
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements

Abstract

Described is a control module for a vehicle. The control module includes a front face having an outer layer which includes a pictogram, a control member, and a flexible printed circuit board fixed to an inner plate of the front face. The flexible printed circuit board includes a capacitive antenna for detecting the approach of an object. The pictogram faces the antenna. The printed circuit board incorporates a light-emitting diode for backlighting the pictogram. The diode is top-emitting and is placed on an end portion of the printed circuit board, and the end portion is fastened to a part of the front face that is perpendicular to a part of the front face that includes the pictogram. The module includes a reflector facing the pictogram, so that most of a light beam emitted by the diode is reflected by the reflector toward the pictogram.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
• F21V 11/08 - Screens not covered by groups , , or using diaphragms containing one or more apertures
• F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]

Abstract

The invention relates to a display structure (1), in particular configured to be installed on a vehicle, the display structure (1) comprising: - at least one pattern support (2) comprising at least one pattern (3) to be displayed, the pattern support (3) being configured to receive light so as to illuminate the pattern in order to make it visible on an observation face (4) of the display structure (1); - at least one active opacifying filter (7) that can be switched from a transparent state to an opacifying state, the active opacifying filter (7) being positioned between the pattern support and the observation face (4) and opposite the pattern to be displayed on the pattern support, so as to conceal the pattern of the pattern support when the active opacifying filter (7) is in the opacifying state, and the active opacifying filter (7) also being switchable to the transparent state when the pattern is illuminated.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays

Abstract

The invention relates to a display structure (1), in particular configured to be installed on a vehicle, the display structure (1) comprising: - at least one transparent film (2) comprising at least one pattern (3) to be displayed, wherein this transparent film (2) is configured to receive injected light and guide the injected light to the pattern (3) to be displayed so as to illuminate the pattern and render it visible; - at least one active opacifying filter (5) placed in line with the pattern to be displayed on the transparent film (2), wherein the active opacifying filter (5) is controllable so as to switch from a transparent state to an opacifying state.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/157 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. reflectors or illuminating devices
• G09F 13/18 - Edge-illuminated signs
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

An optical structure comprising a textured layer with a plurality of micro- perforations The present invention relates to an optical structure (6) configured to be placed in front of an image emitting device (4) configured to emit an initial image adjusted by the optical structure (6) to form an adjusted image visible to an observer (8). Said optical structure (6) comprises: - a textured layer (10) placed on an observer's side (8) of the optical structure (6), - a protective layer (18) placed between the textured layer (10) and the image emitting device (4), said protective layer (18) is preferably a light transmitting protective layer (18), wherein said optical structure (6) comprises a plurality of micro-perforations (12) in the textured layer (10) and in the protective layer (18), said micro-perforations having dimensions below 100 µm, and said micro-perforations (12) are arranged such that the adjusted image is perceived through said micro-perforations (12) by the observer (8).

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 19/12 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects
• G09F 21/04 - Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles
• G09F 13/06 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia using individual cut-out symbols or cut-out silhouettes, e.g. perforated signs

Abstract

The present invention relates to an optical structure (6) configured to be placed in front of an image emitting device (4) configured to emit an initial image adjusted by the optical structure (6) to form an adjusted image to an observer (8). Said optical structure (6) comprises: - a textured layer (42) placed on an observer's side (8) of the optical structure (6); and said textured layer (42) comprising at least a tactile pattern (42) perceptible to the touch by a human body part. Said textured layer (10) made of ink and comprises: o a plurality of discrete ink dots (11), each having dimensions below 100 µm, said discrete ink dots (11) forming all together said tactile pattern (42); and/or o a plurality of discrete ink-free dots, each having dimensions below 100 µm, and the ink surrounding the discrete ink-free dots so as to form said tactile pattern (42).

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 9/30 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
• G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
• G09F 19/12 - Advertising or display means not otherwise provided for using special optical effects
• G09F 21/04 - Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a heating system (200), in particular intended to be installed inside a passenger compartment of a vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle, the system comprising: - a heating structure comprising: o at least one resistive layer arranged to produce heat when an electric current passes through this layer, this resistive layer being in particular a carbon-based layer deposited on a substrate; o at least two electrodes in electrical contact with the resistive layer so as to allow an electric current to flow through the resistive layer between these two electrodes; and - a temperature sensor (201) configured to use a property of the resistive layer to determine a temperature associated with this resistive layer, the property used being the variation of the electrical resistance of the resistive layer as a function of the temperature thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
• H05B 3/26 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
• H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs

Abstract

The invention relates to an interactive comfort system (500), in particular intended to be installed inside a passenger compartment of a vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle, the system comprising: • - a heating structure (501) comprising: • o at least one resistive layer (502) arranged to produce heat when an electric current passes through this layer, this resistive layer being in particular a carbon-based layer deposited on a substrate; • o at least two electrodes in electrical contact with the resistive layer (502) so as to allow an electric current to flow through the resistive layer between these two electrodes; and • - a capacitive sensor (505) comprising at least one of the electrodes (503) of the heating structure, electrode which is used to detect, in particular by mutual capacitance type detection or by self-capacitive detection, in a detection zone (506), a presence of a part of a passenger, for example an arm, an elbow, a hand or a finger (FG) of the passenger.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor

Abstract

The invention relates to an interactive comfort system (400), in particular intended to be installed inside a passenger compartment of a vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle, the system comprising: • - a heating structure (401) comprising: • o at least one resistive layer (402) arranged to produce heat when an electric current passes through this layer, this resistive layer being in particular a carbon-based sheet deposited on a substrate; o at least two electrodes in electrical contact with the resistive layer (402) so as to allow an electric current to flow through the resistive layer between these two electrodes; - a capacitive sensor (403) arranged to detect, in a detection zone (404), a presence of a part of a passenger, for example an arm, an elbow, a hand or a finger (FG) of the passenger, the capacitive sensor including at least one electric armature forming a capacitive electrode (405).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• H03K 17/955 - Proximity switches using a capacitive detector

Abstract

The invention relates to an interactive comfort system (500), in particular intended to be installed inside a passenger compartment of a vehicle, in particular of a motor vehicle, the system comprising: - a heating structure (501); and - a capacitive sensor (503) comprising at least one capacitive armature (504) forming a capacitive electrode, and the capacitive armature and the heating structure forming a stack (505), wherein the distance between the capacitive armature and the heating structure can be modified, resulting in a variation of the capacitive coupling between the capacitive armature of the capacitive sensor and the heating structure, the interactive comfort system (500) being configured to measure a variation of the capacitive coupling between the capacitive armature (504) of the capacitive sensor and the heating structure (501), and to determine whether the capacitive sensor is activated, in particular by a finger (FG) of a person pressing on this stack.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60H 1/22 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices the heat being derived otherwise than from the propulsion plant
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor

Abstract

The invention discloses a control module (10) for a vehicle, said module comprising: - a facade (12) comprising an outer layer (14) comprising a pictogram (16), - a control unit, - a flexible printed circuit board (18) on an inner plate (20) of the facade (12), comprising a capacitive antenna (22) for detecting the approach of an object. The pictogram (16) faces the antenna (22). The printed circuit board (18) incorporates a light-emitting diode (24) for backlighting the pictogram (16). The diode (24) is top-emitting and is placed on an end portion (30) of the printed circuit board (18), which end portion is fastened to a part (32) of the facade (12), perpendicular to a part (34) of the facade comprising the pictogram (16). The module (10) comprises a reflector (36) facing the pictogram (16), so that most of a light beam emitted by the diode (24) is reflected by the reflector (36) toward the pictogram (16).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• G09F 13/04 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia
• G09F 13/08 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia using both translucent and non-translucent layers
• G09F 13/10 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated from behind the insignia using both translucent and non-translucent layers using transparencies
• G09F 13/14 - Arrangements of reflectors therein
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/21 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor using visual output, e.g. blinking lights or matrix displays

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical control device (1) for a vehicle, comprising a single manual rocker actuator (120) mounted so as to pivot between at least two control positions, and further comprising a selection facade (220) comprising a plurality of two-state selection buttons (221A, 221B, 222A, 222B, 223A, 223B, 223C) electrically connected to said actuator, each button allowing, when the button is in its active state, a member or a corresponding function controlled by this actuator to be selected; the device comprising an electronic driver board configured such that, in the absence of manual actuation, at the end of a predetermined period of time, of at least one of the selection buttons, the selection facade automatically assumes a default configuration in which a single predefined selection button (221A) from among the set of the selection buttons is in its active state so that only the member or the function corresponding to this button is then controlled by the actuator.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• G05G 1/04 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
• H01H 23/00 - Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical control device (1) for a vehicle, comprising a single manual toggle actuator (120) which is pivotally mounted between at least two control positions as well as a selection façade (220) comprising a plurality of two-state selection buttons (221A, 221B, 222A, 222B, 223A, 223B, 223C) which are electrically connected to the actuator, each of these buttons making it possible to select, when in the active state, a member or a corresponding function controlled by this actuator; the device having a modular design by being made up of an actuation module (100) comprising the manual toggle actuator, as well as a cladding module (200) comprising the selection façade and interchangeably assembled on the actuation module to which it is electrically connected.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• G05G 1/04 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
• H01H 23/00 - Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
• B60J 5/04 - Doors arranged at the vehicle sides

Abstract

11), and a casing (80) fixedly attached to the top of the housing and comprising an upper wall (81) from which an access recess (82) extends, the switch having an upper bearing surface (26) extending coplanar with the upper wall and forming an extension of the rear upper edge of the recess, the upper bearing surface being suitable for being pressed downwards so as to cause the switch to rock forward, the switch including an articulation body (22) covered by the upper wall and at which the axis is situated, as well as a grasping member (25) comprising the upper bearing surface and extending inside the recess in front of the articulation body, passing through a passage window (83) provided in the rear portion of the recess.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/04 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
• H01H 23/00 - Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button

Abstract

11) emitted by the source in the direction of the input region when the control member assumes its central position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 19/02 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand Details
• H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"

Abstract

The invention relates to a control interface (1) for controlling at least one function of a unit of a motor vehicle, the control interface comprising a base, a control key tilting in two orthogonal directions, a gimbal interposed between the control key and the base in order to define a first and a second orthogonal tilting direction, a guide rod carried by the lower face of the control key arranged opposite the base and a cruciform guide matrix aligned in the two orthogonal tilting directions and carried by the base and arranged opposite the guide rod and cooperating with the free end thereof so as to prevent tilting of the control key in a direction other than the two orthogonal tilting directions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a control selector (1) comprising: - an electrical track (31) provided with a first and a second printed circuit; - a selection carriage (3; 3') which is translatably movable in a plane substantially parallel to the electrical track (31) along a first translation axis between a first position, a neutral position and a second position; - a first activator of the first printed circuit and a second activator of the second printed circuit; - a system for selectively activating the activators, capable of transforming the translational movement of the carriage (3; 3') along the first translation axis into a translational movement of the first or second activator along a second (β) or third (γ) translation axis disposed perpendicularly to the first translation axis according to the position of the carriage (3; 3') along the first translation axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 23/14 - Tumblers

Abstract

The invention relates to a control interface (1) for controlling at least one function of a unit of a motor vehicle, the control interface comprising a base, a control key tilting in two orthogonal directions, a gimbal interposed between the control key and the base in order to define a first and a second orthogonal tilting direction, a guide rod carried by the lower face of the control key arranged opposite the base and a cruciform guide matrix aligned in the two orthogonal tilting directions and carried by the base and arranged opposite the guide rod and cooperating with the free end thereof so as to prevent tilting of the control key in a direction other than the two orthogonal tilting directions.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• H01H 21/00 - Switches operated by an operating part in the form of a pivotable member acted upon directly by a solid body, e.g. by a hand
• H01H 23/00 - Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button
• H01H 9/18 - Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the darkAdaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
• G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks

Abstract

The invention relates to a control interface for a motor vehicle, said interface including: a capacitive touch panel (9) including at least one locating capacitive sensor (17) defining a detecting surface and configured to locate a finger of a user on this detecting surface of the capacitive touch panel (9), and a display module (3) comprising a display screen (5). The capacitive touch panel (9) furthermore includes at least one contactless sensor (19) forming a distance meter configured to measure contactlessly a measurement value proportional to the distance between the contactless sensor (19) forming the distance meter and a metal element (7) borne by the display module (3), and the capacitive touch panel (9) is listened to the display screen (5) by way of a transparent elastic optical adhesive layer (21) allowing a relative movement between said capacitive touch panel (9) and the display screen (5) when a user presses on the capacitive touch panel (9).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

The invention relates to a rear-view video device (1) comprising at least one video image-capturing means (30) configured so as to capture images of part of the surroundings (38) outside a motor vehicle (10), and display means (40) for displaying images representing an observation area of said surroundings (38). The invention is characterized in that the rear-view video device (1) comprises measurement means (62, 64) for measuring the gaze direction of the driver (20) and movement means (64) for moving the observation area (36) displayed by the display means (40) depending at least on the measured gaze direction of the driver.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 1/00 - Optical viewing arrangementsReal-time viewing arrangements for drivers or passengers using optical image capturing systems, e.g. cameras or video systems specially adapted for use in or on vehicles

Abstract

12NPBPP), and an electrical switch (5), arranged in alignment with the first branch (3a) of the lever (3) in the first direction of actuation, facing said first branch (3a), and the arms (11a, 11b) being arranged diagonally opposite one another around the lever (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 23/16 - Driving mechanisms
• H01H 23/30 - Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button with three operating positions with stable centre position and one or both end positions unstable
• H01H 23/02 - Tumbler or rocker switches, i.e. switches characterised by being operated by rocking an operating member in the form of a rocker button Details
• H01H 21/24 - Operating parts, e.g. handle biased to return to original position upon removal of operating force
• H01H 21/22 - Operating parts, e.g. handle

Abstract

The invention relates to a haptic-feedback tactile interface module, including: a tactile surface capable of detecting at least one characteristic of a pressure exerted by a user; at least one haptic-feedback actuator configured to transmit haptic feedback to the tactile surface; and a processing and control unit connected to the tactile surface and to said at least one actuator. The processing and control unit is configured so as to activate the haptic-feedback actuator in a first time window (T1) so as to induce at least one mechanical wave propagating over the tactile surface, capable of being perceived as haptic feedback, and in a second time window (T2) so as to generate at least one mechanical pulse (202-1, 202-2, 202-3) which is phase-shifted relative to the mechanical wave in order to dampen said mechanical wave.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator (7) which comprises: a frame (11) intended for being in contact with the tactile interface via a contact wall (13) so as to transmit haptic feedback to the tactile surface; a stator (15) connected to the frame (11); a movable core (19) connected via at least one resilient element to the frame (11) and intended for being moved by the stator (15) so as to generate the haptic feedback; an electromagnet (17) and at least one permanent magnet (20), one of which is supported by the stator and the other by the movable core (19). The actuator (7) also comprises a shock absorber (23) arranged between the movable core (19) and the contact wall (13), and said resilient element is sized so that, when the electromagnet is not powered, the movable core (19) applies a bearing force towards the contact wall (13) and, when the electromagnet is powered according to a predetermined polarisation, the movable core (19) moves away from the contact wall (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• H01H 3/00 - Mechanisms for operating contacts

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for generating a sensory feedback for a motor vehicle interface comprising: - a screen (4) configured to display an image formed of a predetermined number of pixels each marked by a position (X, Y) in the image, a touch surface (3) arranged above the screen (4) and configured to locate the position (X, Y) of a pixel in the image displayed on the screen (4) according to the position of a control element in at least one active area (Z) of the touch surface (3), the at least one active area (Z) being an area of ​​the touch surface (3) for which a sensory feedback can be generated in the case of a contact by the control element, and a sensory feedback device (20) configured to generate a sensory feedback upon receipt of a control signal, characterised in that: - a control signal of the sensory feedback device (20) is assigned to each pixel that can be located by the position of a control element in the at least one active area (Z) during an initialisation phase, a position (X, Y) of a pixel located in the image displayed on the screen (4) is determined according to the position of the control element in the active area (Z), and - the at least one sensory feedback device (20) is controlled with the control signal associated with the pixel of which the position (X, Y) has been determined.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks

Abstract

The invention relates to a haptic feedback device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: a mobile part (2) including a touch-sensitive surface (6) and at least one vibratory actuator (7) for vibrating the touch-sensitive surface (6); and a stationary part (3) intended to be secured to the motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises at least one asymmetric damping member (5; 15) disposed at least partially between the mobile part (2) and the stationary pan (3), said asymmetric damping member (5; 15) being configured such that the vibration generated by the vibratory actuator (7) is dampened more in one direction than the other.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• F16F 1/373 - Springs made of plastics, e.g. rubberSprings made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape

Abstract

The present invention relates to a display device (1) for a motor vehicle, which includes: a display module (3) comprising a flat screen (7) provided on the rear surface thereof with mounting feet (17), each mounting foot (17) including a tapped hole for receiving a mounting screw (21); and a housing (9) holding the display module (3), said housing (9) having a bottom wall (23) and on which the mounting feet (1) of the flat screen (7) are mounted by screwing, characterised in that it also comprises a membrane made of resilient material (29) arranged between the mounting feet (17) and covering each mounting foot (17) so as to be inserted between the mounting feet (17) and the bottom wall (23) of the housing (9), and in that the mounting screws (17) of the flat screen (7) pass through the bottom wall (23) and the membrane made of resilient material (29) so as to engage with the tapped hole of each foot (17).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

Abstract

The invention relates to an element for transmitting depression force between a switch body (3) and a whole number N of electronic switches (11) that is greater than or equal to 2, said switches being disposed on the ends of a segment (S) or the vertices of a polygon (P), comprising N plungers (7) that are translationally movable along a depression axis of the switch body (3), and a flexible frame (9) connecting the N plungers (7), characterised in that the frame (9) comprises: - for each plunger (7), a bypass portion (13) each partially surrounding the associated plunger (7); - connection portions (15) pairwise connecting the bypass portions (13) so as to form a closed outer frame; - control members (17) bearing on a free end of a plunger (7) and connected by the other end to the bypass portion of an adjacent plunger (7) following the polygon (P) in a predetermined direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 25/04 - Operating part movable angularly in more than one plane, e.g. joystick

Abstract

The subject of the invention is a command module, in particular for a vehicle cabin, comprising at least two adjacent sensors (E1, E2, E3, E4), configured to emit a variable signal (S1, S2, S3, S4) varying with the proximity of a part of the body of a user (U) approaching so as to interact with keys (T1, T2, T3, T4) corresponding to the adjacent sensors (E1, E2, E3, E4), disposed on a display surface (S) of the command module, and a control unit linked to the adjacent sensors (E1, E2, E3, E4), characterized in that the control unit is configured to: ◦ isolate the highest-value signal (S2) arising from the various adjacent sensors (E1, E2, E3, E4), ◦ compare the differences (S2-S1, S2-S3, S2-S4) between the signal (S2) of highest value and each of the other signals (S1, S3, S4) with a bottom reference value (δ), ◦ take into account an actuation of the key (T2) corresponding to the sensor (E2) emitting the signal (S2) of highest value if all the differences (S2-S1, S2-S3, S2-S4) between the signal (S2) of highest value and each of the other signals (S1, S3, S4) are larger than the bottom reference value (δ).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

The invention concerns an interface (1) for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle component, comprising: - a moving portion (2) including a capacitive touch-sensitive surface (3), - a stationary portion (4) intended to be attached to the motor vehicle, - at least one damper element (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) interposed between the moving portion (2) and the fixed portion (4), - at least one capacitive pressure sensor (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d) comprising a moving electrode (16; Tx) carried by the moving portion (2) and a stationary electrode (22; Rx) carried by the stationary portion (4), the stationary electrode (22; Rx) being arranged facing the moving electrode (16; Tx) in order to measure a distance (d) between the moving portion (2) and the stationary portion (4) representative of a pressure force exerted on the capacitive touch-sensitive surface (3), characterised in that: - the stationary electrode (22; Rx) is carried by an electronic card (13) of the stationary portion (4), - the moving electrode (16; Tx) is carried by an attachment member (17) of the moving portion (2) passing through the damper element (5a, 5b, 5c, 5d) and the electronic card (13) such that a pressure exerted on the capacitive touch-sensitive surface (3) moves the moving electrode (16; Tx) away from the stationary electrode (22; Rx). The invention also concerns a mounting method (100) for mounting such an interface (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface (1) for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle body, comprising at least one control body (2) which comprises a movable grip element (4), at least one metal index (6a, 6b) carried by the movable grip element (4) and movable therewith, a guide (5) used to support and guide the movement of the mobile grip element (4), and a capacitive tactile tile (3) designed to detect the position of the metal index (6a, 6b), the guide (5) being fixed to the capacitive tactile tile (3), and the metal index (6a) being arranged facing the capacitive tactile tile (3), characterised in that the interface (1) comprises at least one pressure sensor (11) designed to measure a parameter representing a pressure force exerted on the capacitive tactile tile (3). The invention also relates to a method for controlling at least one function of a body of a motor vehicle by means of such an interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
• G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
• G05G 1/10 - Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
• G08C 19/10 - Electric signal transmission systems in which the signal transmitted is magnitude of current or voltage using variable capacitance
• H01H 9/18 - Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the darkAdaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
• H01H 19/00 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
• H01H 19/02 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand Details

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface (1) for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle element, comprising at least one control body (2) comprising a movable grip element (4) that can be rotated about an axis of rotation (I), at least one metal index (6a, 6b) carried by the movable grip element (4) and movable therewith, a guide (5) that supports and guides the rotation of the movable grip element (4), and a capacitive tactile tile (3) designed to detect the position of the metal index (6a, 6b), the guide (5) being attached to the capacitive tactile tile (3), and the metal index (6a, 6b) being arranged facing the capacitive tactile tile (3). The invention is characterised in that the guide (5) comprises a mechanical bearing (52) inserted between a base (51) of the guide (5) and the movable grip element (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
• G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface (1) for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle body, comprising at least one control body (2) which comprises a movable grip element (4), at least one metal index (6a, 6b) carried by the movable grip element (4) and movable therewith, a guide (5) used to support and guide the movement of the mobile grip element (4), and a capacitive tactile tile (3) designed to detect the position of the metal index (6a, 6b), the guide (5) being fixed to the capacitive tactile tile (3), and the metal index (6a, 6b) being arranged facing the capacitive tactile tile (3), characterised in that it comprises at least one vibrating actuator (13) designed to vibrate at least the capacitive tactile tile (3) at least in response to contact or movement of the movable grip element (4) or to contact or pressure on the capacitive tactile tile (3). The invention also relates to a method for generating haptic feedback for such an interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
• G05G 1/10 - Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
• G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G08C 19/10 - Electric signal transmission systems in which the signal transmitted is magnitude of current or voltage using variable capacitance
• H01H 9/18 - Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the darkAdaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
• H01H 19/00 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
• H01H 19/02 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand Details
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface (1) for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle body, comprising at least one control body (2) which comprises a movable grip element (4), at least one first metal index (6a) carried by the movable grip element (4) and movable therewith, connected to a first outer metal surface (9b) of the mobile grip element (4), a guide (5) used to support and guide the movement of the mobile grip element (4), and a capacitive tactile tile (3) designed to detect the position of the first metal index (6a), the guide (5) being fixed to the capacitive tactile tile (3), and the first metal index (6a) being arranged facing the capacitive tactile tile (3), characterised in that the control body (2) comprises at least one second metal index (6b) that can be detected by the capacitive tactile tile (3), the second metal index (6b) being carried by the movable grip element (4) and connected to a second outer metal surface (9a) of the movable grip element (4). The invention also relates to a method (100) for illuminating an interface (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
• G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
• G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
• G05G 1/10 - Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
• G08C 19/10 - Electric signal transmission systems in which the signal transmitted is magnitude of current or voltage using variable capacitance
• H01H 9/18 - Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the darkAdaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
• H01H 19/00 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
• H01H 19/02 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand Details

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface (1) for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle element, comprising at least one control body (2) comprising a movable grip element (4), at least one metal index (6a, 6b) carried by the movable grip element (4) and movable therewith, a guide (5) that supports and guides the movement of the movable grip element (4), and a capacitive tactile tile (3) designed to detect the position of the metal index (6a, 6b), the guide (5) being attached to the capacitive tactile tile (3), and the metal index (6a, 6b) being arranged facing the capacitive tactile tile (3). The invention is characterised in that the movable grip element (4) comprises at least one light guide (7) having a first end (7a) arranged facing the capacitive tactile tile (3) and a second end (7b) arranged on an end of the movable grip element (4) which is opposite the end facing the capacitive tactile tile (3). The invention also relates to a method (100) for illuminating an interface (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G05G 1/10 - Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• H01H 9/18 - Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the darkAdaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
• H01H 19/00 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
• H01H 19/02 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand Details

Abstract

The subject of the invention is a display device (1) comprising in a stack: a display screen (3); a protective sheet (5) comprising a tinted zone (9) bounding at least one display zone (11) for said display screen (3); and at least one resist layer (13, 15) placed between the display screen (3) and the protective sheet (7). The resist layer (13, 15) is formed from a resist that is polymerisable or that has been polymerised by exposure to UV radiation. At least one diode (17) operating in the infrared is placed in said tinted zone (9) behind the protective sheet (5). The tinted zone (9) is tinted specifically in order to absorb more in the visible, using pigment(s) and/or dye(s), said dye(s) and/or pigment(s) interacting together in order to absorb light passing through the tinted zone (9) while partially letting infrared and UV light pass.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface (1) for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle body, comprising at least one control body (2) which comprises a rotating wheel (4), at least one metal index (6) carried by the rotating wheel (4) and movable therewith, a guide (5) used to support and guide the rotation of the rotating wheel (4), a capacitive tactile tile (3) designed to detect the position of the metal index (6), the guide (5) being fixed to the capacitive tactile tile (3) and the metal index (6) being arranged facing the capacitive tactile tile (3), and a display screen (10) arranged beneath the capacitive tactile tile (3), the display screen (10) and the capacitive tactile tile (3) being at least partially transparent, characterised in that the interface (1) is designed to display, on the display screen (10), at least one menu (12) of elements (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d) to be selected, the menu (12) having an at least partially circular shape surrounding the control body (2). The invention also relates to an interfacing method.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
• G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings
• G08C 19/10 - Electric signal transmission systems in which the signal transmitted is magnitude of current or voltage using variable capacitance
• G05G 1/10 - Details, e.g. of discs, knobs, wheels or handles
• H01H 9/18 - Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the darkAdaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks
• H01H 19/00 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand
• H01H 19/02 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand Details
• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/0482 - Interaction with lists of selectable items, e.g. menus
• G06F 3/0485 - Scrolling or panning
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensory feedback control method for a control interface, in particular fpr a motor vehicle, said control interface comprising a touch-sensitive surface (2), characterised in that the method comprises the following steps: detecting the movement of a pointing element (3) towards a target boundary (6); when the pointing element (3) is detected at a threshold distance (d) from the target boundary, generating at least one sensory feedback, such that the sensory feedback is perceived by a user of the interface (1) substantially at the moment at which the target boundary (6) is crossed, preventing a time lag between the perception of the sensory feedback and the crossing of the target boundary (6). The invention relates to a control interface (1) for a motor vehicle, configured to carry out the aforementioned control method at least partially.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks

Abstract

The invention relates to a sensory feedback control method for a control interface of a motor vehicle, said control interface comprising a touch-sensitive surface (2). The method comprises the following steps: detecting at least one parameter relating to the movement of a pointing element (3) on the touch-sensitive surface (2) towards a target boundary (6) of the touch-sensitive surface (2); determining an estimated time window during which the pointing element (3) is expected to cross the target boundary (6), taking account of the parameter relating to the movement of the pointing element (3) towards the target boundary (6); calculating a moment in time, prior to the estimated time window, for the transmission of a command to generate sensory feedback, taking account of the time window determined for the crossing of the boundary; transmitting a command to generate at least one sensory feedback at said moment in time, in order to generate a sensory feedback within the determined estimated time window, so as to prevent a time lag between the perception of the sensory feedback and the crossing of the target boundary (6). The invention also relates to a control interface for a motor vehicle, configured to carry out such a control method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance

Abstract

The invention concerns a control module (1) for controlling at least one function of a member of a motor vehicle, comprising: - a display device (2), - a touch-sensitive surface (3) configured to detect contact by a finger (7) of a user and the movement of same on the touch-sensitive surface (3), - a selection and display unit (5) linked to the display device (2) and to the touch-sensitive surface (3), the selection and display unit (5) being configured to display at least one item of a list of items (C1-CN), by the display device (2), characterised in that the control module (1) comprises: - a measurement device (4) configured to measure at least one parameter of a contact on the touch-sensitive surface (3), the measurement device (4) being linked to the selection and display unit (5), - the selection and display unit (5) being configured to select an item (C1-CN) from the list when: - a contact is detected on the touch-sensitive surface (3) in an area (Z1) associated with the display of an item (C1-CN) of the list, and - at least one parameter of the contact measured by the measurement device (4) exceeds a predefined threshold, without the contact being interrupted between the detection of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface (3) in the area (Z1) associated with the display of the item (C1-CN) and the predefined threshold being exceeded, following the detection of the finger (7) in said area (Z1). The invention also relates to a method for controlling said module (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

A control device for automotive vehicle is disclosed. The control device includes a tactile surface to detect a contact of a finger of a user, a haptic feedback module configured to vibrate the tactile surface, and a drive unit configured to drive the haptic feedback module so as to generate a haptic feedback in response to a press on the tactile surface. The haptic feedback is composed of at least two individual haptic patterns which exhibit an identical trend and are generated successively, with a period of no haptic feedback intercalated between two successive individual haptic patterns, the energy of the individual haptic patterns varying with their repetition. A method of control of such a device is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

A control device for an automotive vehicle has a touch surface with a plate bearing a contact sensor that detects contact of a finger of a user, a haptic feedback module that vibrates the touch surface, which includes actuators positioned below the touch surface and linked to the plate of the touch surface, and a driver unit configured to drive the haptic feedback module to generate haptic feedback in response to a press on the touch surface. The haptic feedback is composed of a vibratory signal produced by control signals including one or more succession of pulses sent to the actuators, wherein each of the plurality of control signals generates one individual haptic pattern, a repetition of at least two identical individual haptic patterns, generated successively, and a period with no haptic feedback between two successive individual haptic patterns. A method of control of such a device is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/042 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by opto-electronic means

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control device for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle unit. Said control device includes a capacitive sensing surface (2) configured so as to detect a manual command from a user. Said control device is characterized in that it also comprises a device for detecting objects having ferromagnetic properties, said detection device including:—at least one magnetic field generation device (3) configured so as to generate a magnetic field on the capacitive sensing surface (2);—at least one device (4) for measuring the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generation device (3); and—a device for monitoring the control (5), that is connected to the measurement device (4) and to the capacitive sensing surface (2), and is configured so as to monitor the control signal emitted by the capacitive sensing surface (2) on the basis of the magnetic field measured by the measurement device (4) during detection of the command. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G01D 3/036 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group mitigating undesired influences, e.g. temperature, pressure on measuring arrangements themselves
• G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface (1; 1') for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle component, comprising: – a control member (2; 20) comprising: – a metallic index (6), – a mobile holding element (4; 40), and – a guide (5; 50), the mobile holding element (4; 40) being supported and guided in movement by the guide (5; 50), and – a capacitive touch screen (3) configured to detect the position of the metallic index (6), the guide (5; 50) being fixed to the capacitive touch screen (3), characterized in that the control member (2; 20) further comprises a cover (8; 80) secured to the end (4a) of the mobile holding element (4; 40) facing the capacitive touch screen (3) so as to conceal at least one finger of the user from the capacitive touch screen (3), the cover (8; 80) projecting out in a plane parallel to the capacitive touch screen (3), the metallic index (6) being positioned facing the capacitive touch screen (3) and borne by the end (4a) of the mobile holding element (4; 40) and/or by the cover (8; 80).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle control device comprising: a touch surface (2) for detecting contact from a finger of a user and locating the contact on the touch surface (2); and a haptic and/or audio feedback module (4) configured such as to cause the touch surface (2) to vibrate and/or such as to generate audio feedback to the user, in response to contact with the touch surface (2), characterized in that said motor vehicle control device comprises a control unit (5) configured such as to control the haptic and/or audio feedback module (4) such that the value of at least one parameter of the haptic and/or audio feedback depends on the distance (D) between the location (P1) of the finger of the user and a target area (Zc) for controlling the touch surface (2). The invention also relates to a control method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device for a motor vehicle, comprising: a tactile surface (2) for detecting the contact of the finger of a user and the movement of the finger on the tactile surface; and a haptic and/or acoustic feedback module (4) designed to make the tactile surface (2) vibrate and/or to generate an acoustic feedback for the user, in response to contact on the tactile surface (2); characterised in that it comprises a management unit (5) designed to manage the haptic feedback and/or acoustic feedback module (4) in order to generate a haptic and/or acoustic feedback of which at least one parameter of the haptic and/or acoustic feedback varies with the direction of movement of the finger on the tactile surface (2). The invention also relates to a control method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/04886 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures by partitioning the display area of the touch-screen or the surface of the digitising tablet into independently controllable areas, e.g. virtual keyboards or menus
• B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

The invention relates to a control interface for a motor vehicle, said interface including: a capacitive touch panel (9) including at least one locating capacitive sensor (17) defining a detecting surface and configured to locate a finger of a user on this detecting surface of the capacitive touch panel (9), and a display module (3) comprising a display screen (5). The capacitive touch panel (9) furthermore includes at least one contactless sensor (19) forming a distance meter configured to measure contactlessly a measurement value proportional to the distance between the contactless sensor (19) forming the distance meter and a metal element (7) borne by the display module (3), and the capacitive touch panel (9) is fastened to the display screen (5) by way of a transparent elastic optical adhesive layer (21) allowing a relative movement between said capacitive touch panel (9) and the display screen (5) when a user presses on the capacitive touch panel (9).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

The invention relates to a control interface (1) for automotive vehicle comprising: - a capacitive touchpad (9) comprising at least one capacitive location sensor (17) defining a detection surface and configured to locate a finger of a user on this detection surface of the capacitive touchpad (9), and - a display module (3) comprising a display screen (5). The capacitive touchpad (9) furthermore comprises a 10 haptic feedback unit (31) comprising at least one vibratory actuator (33) linked in a mechanical manner directly or indirectly to the capacitive touchpad (9) and the capacitive touchpad (9) is fixed to the display screen (5) by way of a transparent elastic optical glue layer (21) allowing relative motion between the said capacitive touchpad (9) and the display screen (5) when a user presses on the capacitive touchpad (9).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

The invention concerns an electrical control device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a base (2) characterised in that it comprises: - a lever (3) of which a first end carries a handle (7) and a second end carries at least one cam follower (8), - first and second carriages (4, 5) movable in translation in the base (2), the lever (3) being mounted pivoting in the first carriage (4) and cooperating with the second carriage (5) such that the rotation of the handle (7) moves the second carriage (5) in translation in the base (2) and such that the translational movement of the handle (7) moves the second carriage (5) in translation in the base (2), and - at least one cam surface (6) having a first guide groove (24) that follows a straight path and a second guide groove (25) that follows a circular path, the guide grooves (24, 25) intersecting, the lever (3) cooperating with the cam surface (6) and the first and second carriages (4, 5) such that the rotation of the lever (3) moves the second carriage (5) in translation in the base (2) and such that the translational movement of the lever (3) moves the two carriages (4, 5) in translation in the base (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 25/00 - Switches with compound movement of handle or other operating part
• G05G 9/02 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator (7) which comprises: a frame (11) intended for being in contact with the tactile interface via a contact wall (13) so as to transmit haptic feedback to the tactile surface; a stator (15) connected to the frame (11); a movable core (19) connected via at least one resilient element to the frame (11) and intended for being moved by the stator (15) so as to generate the haptic feedback; an electromagnet (17) and at least one permanent magnet (20), one of which is supported by the stator and the other by the movable core (19). The actuator (7) also comprises a shock absorber (23) arranged between the movable core (19) and the contact wall (13), and said resilient element is sized so that, when the electromagnet is not powered, the movable core (19) applies a bearing force towards the contact wall (13) and, when the electromagnet is powered according to a predetermined polarisation, the movable core (19) moves away from the contact wall (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks

Abstract

The invention relates to a haptic-feedback tactile interface module, including: a tactile surface capable of detecting at least one characteristic of a pressure exerted by a user; at least one haptic-feedback actuator configured to transmit haptic feedback to the tactile surface; and a processing and control unit connected to the tactile surface and to said at least one actuator. The processing and control unit is configured so as to activate the haptic-feedback actuator in a first time window (T1) so as to induce at least one mechanical wave propagating over the tactile surface, capable of being perceived as haptic feedback, and in a second time window (T2) so as to generate at least one mechanical pulse (202-1, 202-2, 202-3) which is phase-shifted relative to the mechanical wave in order to dampen said mechanical wave.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control interface with haptic feedback (1), in particular for automotive vehicle, comprising a magneto-rheological fluid module (3), said module (3) comprising, - a mobile element (5), - a reservoir (7) containing a magneto-rheological fluid in contact with the mobile element (5), - a unit (9) for applying a magnetic field to the magneto-rheological fluid and configured so as to modify the intensity of the magnetic field as a function of the position of the mobile element (5), characterized in that the control interface (1) also comprises a component (11) able to be deformed by a load exerted on the mobile element (5) when the intensity of the magnetic field applied is greater than a predetermined threshold, said component (11) comprising a strain gauge (13) configured to allow the detection of the deformation of the component (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
• B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device for a motor vehicle, which includes: a touch-sensitive surface (2) including a contact sensor capable of measuring a pressing pressure on the touch-sensitive surface (2) during a predetermined time (dt; dt1, dt2), and a haptic feedback module (4) configured such as to generate a haptic feedback in response to a contact of the touch-sensitive surface (2), characterised in that the haptic feedback module (4) is configured such as to determine the profile of the haptic feedback to be generated in accordance with the variation in the pressing pressure measured on the touch-sensitive surface (2) during the predetermined time (dt; dt1, dt2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output

Abstract

The invention relates to a damping device (5) comprising a damping body (8) comprising a flexible element that can dampen vibrations in a direction of compression (Z), characterised in that the damping device (5) also comprises a sensor (15) designed to measure a parameter representing a force exerted on the damping body (8) in the direction of compression (Z), the sensor (15) being supported by the damping body (8). The invention also relates to a haptic feedback device (1) for a motor vehicle, and to a haptic feedback control method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs

Abstract

The invention relates to a man/machine interface (10) that can be used to control at least two functions of a motor vehicle, said man/machine interface comprising: a capacitive touch pad (20) including at least two control areas (21, 22, 23), each control area being configured to receive a command for at least one function; a haptic feedback device (40) configured to supply feedback to the user of the man/machine interface as acknowledgement of the command; and a control device (30) configured to receive a signal from the touch pad that is representative of a command from the user on the touch pad and to accept the command when the level of the signal received is greater than or equal to a threshold value. The invention is characterised in that the control device is configured to include different threshold values for at least two control areas of the touch pad.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling a control device for a motor vehicle which comprises measuring the variation in the pressure by a user pressing on a touch-sensitive surface (2) and generating a haptic feedback, characterised in that the haptic feedback comprises at least one vibratory feedback when the variation in the pressing pressure (dp1, dp2, dp2′) over a predetermined time (dt1, dt2) is within a predefined range, and in that the haptic feedback is replaced with a replacement acoustic feedback when the variation in the pressing pressure (dp1, dp2, dp2′) over the predetermined time (dt1, dt2) leaves the predefined range.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• B60K 37/00 - Dashboards
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device with sensory feedback (1) comprising: a detector (11) of gestures of the hand (9) of a user (3), a sensory feedback unit (15) connected to the gesture detector (11) and providing sensory feedback to the user (3) in accordance with the gestures of the user's hand (9), characterised in that the sensory feedback unit (15) includes a unit (17) for blowing a stream of air towards an area (19) for detecting gestures of the hand (9) of the user (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/045 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means using resistive elements, e.g. a single continuous surface or two parallel surfaces put in contact
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for controlling a group of actuators (2) of a sensitive command surface with haptic feedback of a motor vehicle apparatus, said group of actuators including at least one first actuator and one second actuator, said control device comprising an electronic card (11) and a switching means (12) connected to the electronic card. The reception of touch information (S) by the electronic card leads to the selection of the first actuator by the switching means.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/00 - Details not covered by groups and
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

A human-machine interface for a motor vehicle, comprising: —a command device (1) comprising at least one sensor configured to detect a command without contact by the user, and —a haptic feedback device (2) to control the consideration of said command, characterized in that —the haptic feedback device engages with a component (3) in the motor vehicle passenger compartment, said component being distinct from the command device, —said component being intended to come into contact with a part of in the body (5) of the user in order to perceive the haptic feedback signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60Q 9/00 - Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups

Abstract

The invention relates to a haptic feedback device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising; a mobile part (2) comprising a capacitive interface (6) comprising; at least one capacitive sensor (9) for detecting at least one contact of a user on the surface of the capacitive interface, and a contact plate (13) arranged on the capacitive sensor (9), and a fixed part (3) intended to be fixed to the motor vehicle, characterised in that it further comprises; at least one contactless movement sensor (15) arranged between the fixed part (3) and the mobile part (2), in order to measure a movement of the mobile part (2) with respect to the fixed part (3), at least one vibrating actuator (7) suspended at the capacitive interface (6) to cause the capacitive interface (6) to vibrate in response to a measured movement of the mobile part (2) with respect to the fixed part (3), and at least one damping member (8) interposed between the capacitive interface (6) and the fixed part (3), in order to connect the mobile part (2) to the fixed part (3) and to enable a relative movement between the mobile part (2) and the fixed part (3), said relative movement comprising the vibration created by the vibrating actuator (7) and the movement of the mobile part (2) with respect to the fixed part (3) that is intended to be measured. The invention also relates to a method for control of haptic feedback.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device (1) for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle component, comprising a support (2) in which at least one recess (4) is arranged for receiving at least one electrical switching module, characterised in that said support (2) comprises a frame (3) formed from an upper decorative part (6) and a lower attachment part (5), the lower attachment part (5) being intended to engage with an upper part (7) of the support (2) around said at least one recess (4), the frame (3) and the support (2) comprising additional clipping means (10a, 10b, 11a, 11b) for laterally clipping the frame (3) to the support (2), comprising notches (8) and lugs (9) engaging by lateral interlocking, supported by both the lower attachment part (5) of the frame (3) as well as by the upper portion (7) of the support (2).

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The invention relates to a haptic feedback device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising a tactile surface (2) for detecting the contact of a user and at least one electrically controlled vibration actuator (3) for vibrating the tactile surface (2), said device being characterised in that it comprises at least one passive resonator (4; 41; 42; 43) arranged at a distance from the electrically controlled vibration actuator (3) and designed such that it begins to vibrate as a result of the vibration of the tactile surface (2) generated by the electrically controlled vibration actuator (3). The invention also relates to a haptic feedback method for a haptic feedback device (1) of a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control interface (1) with haptic feedback, in particular for a motor vehicle, intended to take account of an action of a user by providing him with haptic feedback, comprising a magneto-rheological fluid module (5), the said module (5) comprising: a rotary element (7) rotating about an axis (Z) of the module (5), said rotary element (7) being in contact with the magneto-rheological fluid and intended to be coupled with a gripping element (3), and a unit (9) for applying a magnetic field to the magneto-rheological fluid and configured so as to modify the intensity of said magnetic field.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• H01H 25/06 - Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
• G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks

Abstract

wherein said interface (1) comprises a processing unit (10) designed to receive a signal emitted by an environmental sensor (25, 26, 27, 29) and to control the unit (9) for applying a magnetic field according to the signal received.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
• G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
• G06F 3/038 - Control and interface arrangements therefor, e.g. drivers or device-embedded control circuitry
• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
• H01H 3/08 - Turn knobs
• H01H 3/00 - Mechanisms for operating contacts

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device (1) for automotive vehicle comprising: - a tactile surface (2) intended to detect a contact of a finger of a user, and - a haptic feedback module (4) configured to vibrate the tactile surface (2), characterized in that it comprises a drive unit (5) configured to drive the haptic feedback module (4) so as to generate a haptic feedback in response to a press on the tactile surface (2), the haptic feedback being composed: - of at least two individual haptic patterns (M1, M2, M3…Mn) which exhibit an identical trend and are generated successively, with - a period with no haptic feedback (B1, B2) intercalated between two successive individual haptic patterns (M1, M2, M3…Mn), - the energy of the individual haptic patterns (M1, M2, M3…Mn) varying with their repetition. The present invention also relates to a method of control for the control of such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device (1) for automotive vehicle comprising: - a tactile surface (2) intended to detect a contact of a finger of a user, and - a haptic feedback module (4) configured to vibrate the tactile surface (2), characterized in that it comprises a drive unit (5) configured to drive the haptic feedback module (4) so as to generate a haptic feedback in response to a press on the tactile surface (2), the haptic feedback being composed: - of the repetition of at least two identical individual haptic patterns (M1, M2, M3 … Mn), generated successively, and - of a period with no haptic feedback (B1, B2), intercalated between two successive individual haptic patterns (M1, M2, M3 … Mn). The invention also relates to a method of control for the control of such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

The invention relates to a haptic feedback device (1) for a motor vehicle, comprising: a mobile part (2) including a touch-sensitive surface (6) and at least one vibratory actuator (7) for vibrating the touch-sensitive surface (6); and a stationary part (3) intended to be secured to the motor vehicle, characterised in that it comprises at least one asymmetric damping member (5; 15) disposed at least partially between the mobile part (2) and the stationary part (3), said asymmetric damping member (5; 15) being configured such that the vibration generated by the vibratory actuator (7) is dampened more in one direction than the other.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• H01H 13/85 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboardsSwitches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback characterised by tactile feedback features

Abstract

The present invention relates to a display device (1) for a motor vehicle, which includes: a display module (3) comprising a flat screen (7) provided on the rear surface thereof with mounting feet (17), each mounting foot (17) including a tapped hole for receiving a mounting screw (21); and a housing (9) holding the display module (3), said housing (9) having a bottom wall (23) and on which the mounting feet (1) of the flat screen (7) are mounted by screwing, characterised in that it also comprises a membrane made of resilient material (29) arranged between the mounting feet (17) and covering each mounting foot (17) so as to be inserted between the mounting feet (17) and the bottom wall (23) of the housing (9), and in that the mounting screws (17) of the flat screen (7) pass through the bottom wall (23) and the membrane made of resilient material (29) so as to engage with the tapped hole of each foot (17).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
• B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for

Abstract

The present invention concerns a haptic feedback control interface for a motor vehicle comprising: - a magnetorheological fluid module (3) comprising a movable element (6), a magnetorheological fluid (7) in contact with the movable element (6) and a magnetic field application unit (4) configured to apply a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid (7) and to modify the intensity of the magnetic field applied so as to generate haptic feedback to the user moving the movable element (6) by modifying the magnetic field applied to the magnetorheological fluid (7), and - a processing unit (18) linked to the magnetic field application unit (4), configured to control the magnetic field application unit (4) in order to index at least one position of the movable element (6) by generating a braking force on the movable element (6) according to a programmed force pattern (C1), characterised in that it comprises a stop sensor (20; 21; 26) for detecting a stop position (A; B) of the movable element (6), and in that the processing unit (18) is linked to the stop sensor (20; 21; 26) and configured to offset the programmed force pattern (C1) relative to the stop position (A; B) of the movable element (6). The invention also concerns a method for controlling a control interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0485 - Scrolling or panning
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device for a motor vehicle, comprising: a tactile surface (2) for detecting the contact of the finger of a user and the movement of the finger on the tactile surface; and a haptic and/or acoustic feedback module (4) designed to make the tactile surface (2) vibrate and/or to generate an acoustic feedback for the user, in response to contact on the tactile surface (2); characterised in that it comprises a management unit (5) designed to manage the haptic feedback and/or acoustic feedback module (4) in order to generate a haptic and/or acoustic feedback pattern when a movement of the finger is detected on a border (6) separating two areas (Z1, Z2) of the tactile surface (2). The invention also relates to a control method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control device for controlling at least one function of a motor vehicle unit. Said control device includes a capacitive sensing surface (2) configured so as to detect a manual command from a user. Said control device is characterized in that it also comprises a device for detecting objects having ferromagnetic properties, said detection device including: - at least one magnetic field generation device (3) configured so as to generate a magnetic field on the capacitive sensing surface (2); - at least one device (4) for measuring the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generation device (3); and - a device for monitoring the control (5), that is connected to the measurement device (4) and to the capacitive sensing surface (2), and is configured so as to monitor the control signal emitted by the capacitive sensing surface (2) on the basis of the magnetic field measured by the measurement device (4) during detection of the command. The present invention also relates to a method for controlling such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device for a motor vehicle, comprising: a tactile surface (2) for detecting the contact of the finger of a user and the movement of the finger on the tactile surface; and a haptic and/or acoustic feedback module (4) designed to make the tactile surface (2) vibrate and/or to generate an acoustic feedback for the user, in response to contact on the tactile surface (2); characterised in that it comprises a management unit (5) designed to manage the haptic feedback and/or acoustic feedback module (4) in order to generate a haptic and/or acoustic feedback of which at least one parameter of the haptic and/or acoustic feedback varies with the direction of movement of the finger on the tactile surface (2). The invention also relates to a control method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle control device comprising: a touch surface (2) for detecting contact from a finger of a user and locating the contact on the touch surface (2); and a haptic and/or audio feedback module (4) configured such as to cause the touch surface (2) to vibrate and/or such as to generate audio feedback to the user, in response to contact with the touch surface (2), characterized in that said motor vehicle control device comprises a control unit (5) configured such as to control the haptic and/or audio feedback module (4) such that the value of at least one parameter of the haptic and/or audio feedback depends on the distance (D) between the location (P1) of the finger of the user and a target area (Zc) for controlling the touch surface (2). The invention also relates to a control method.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

An interface module includes a touchpad that is transparent and able to detect a user's press, a display screen, disposed behind and cooperating with the touchpad to form a touch screen, and a front frame including an exterior periphery and an internal rim, delimiting in the interior space of the front frame a front housing and a rear housing. The touchpad is disposed inside the front housing and the display screen is disposed inside the rear housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements

Abstract

The invention concerns a control interface with haptic feedback for a motor vehicle comprising a magnetorheological fluid module (3) comprising a rotary element (6), a magnetorheological fluid (7) in contact with the rotary element (6) and a unit (8) for applying a magnetic field configured to apply a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid (7) and to modify the intensity of the magnetic field applied in order to generate haptic feedback to the user moving the rotary element (6) by modifying the magnetic field applied to the magnetorheological fluid (7), characterised in that it comprises an angular sensor (21) configured to measure the angular position of the rotary element (6) and a control unit (18) linked to the unit (8) for applying a magnetic field and to the angular sensor (21), the control unit (18) being configured to control the unit (8) for applying a magnetic field in order to index at least one indexing position (Ω0; Ω1, Ω2), generating a braking force (F) on the rotary element (6) according to a force profile having: - a maximum braking force (M) at the indexing position (Ω0; Ω1, Ω2), - a portion free of braking force (P2, P2'), and - a portion with a non-zero braking force (P1, P1', P3, P3'), the maximum braking force (M) being interposed between the non-zero braking force portion (P1, P1', P3, P3') and the portion free of braking force (P2, P2'). The invention also concerns a method for controlling a control interface with haptic feedback.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle haptic feedback control interface comprising: - a magnetorheological fluid module (3) including a movable element (6); - a magnetorheological fluid (7) in contact with the movable element (6); and - a magnetic field application unit (8) configured so as to apply a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid (7) and modify the strength of the applied magnetic field in order to generate haptic feedback to the user moving the movable element (6) by modifying the magnetic field applied to the magnetorheological fluid (7). Said interface is characterized in that it comprises an audio feedback unit (18) configured so as to generate audio feedback to the user moving the movable element (6). The invention also relates to a method for controlling a haptic feedback control interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/16 - Sound inputSound output

Abstract

The invention relates to a haptic-feedback control interface for a motor vehicle, comprising a magnetorheological fluid module (3; 31) including a movable element (6; 61), a magnetorheological fluid (7) in contact with the movable element (6; 61), a unit (4) for applying a magnetic field, and at least one coil (8; 81) for applying a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid (7), the unit (4) for applying a magnetic field being configured so as to adjust the supply of power to the coil (8; 81) in order to generate haptic feedback for the user moving the movable element (6), characterised in that the interface comprises an alarm unit (18) configured to detect the activation of a reset parameter, the alarm unit (18) being connected to the unit (4) for applying a magnetic field in order to apply an alarm magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid (7) when the activation of a reset parameter is detected. The invention also relates to a method for controlling a haptic-feedback control interface.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• H01H 25/06 - Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts
• G05G 1/08 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by rotary movement, e.g. hand wheels
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce

Abstract

The present invention relates to a haptic-feedback control interface for a motor vehicle, comprising a control device (2) provided with a slider (4; 27) that can be moved by a user within a guide groove (5; 23), characterised in that said control interface comprises a magnetorheological fluid module (3) including a rotary element (6), a magnetorheological fluid (7) in contact with the rotary element (6), and a unit (8) for applying a magnetic field configured to apply a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid (7) and to adjust the strength of the applied magnetic field, the rotary element (6) of the magnetorheological fluid module (3) being connected to the slider (4; 27) of the control device (2) so as to generate haptic feedback for the user moving the slider (4; 27) by adjusting the magnetic field applied to the magnetorheological fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

Abstract

The present invention relates to a haptic-feedback control interface for a motor vehicle, comprising a magnetorheological fluid module (3) including a movable element (6), a magnetorheological fluid (7) in contact with the movable element (6), and a unit (8) for applying a magnetic field configured to apply a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid (7) and to adjust the strength of the applied magnetic field in order to generate haptic feedback for the user moving the movable element (6) by adjusting the magnetic field applied to the magnetorheological fluid (7), characterised in that the interface comprises a sensor (21) for sensing the travelling speed of the movable element (6), and a control unit (18) connected to the speed sensor (21) and to the unit (8) for applying a magnetic field, the control unit (18) being configured to control the unit (8) for applying a magnetic field in order to adjust the value of the magnetic field applied to the magnetorheological fluid (7) in accordance with the speed at which the movable element (6) is travelling.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/04 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

Abstract

The invention relates to a haptic-feedback control interface for a motor vehicle, comprising a magnetorheological fluid module (3) including a movable element (6), a magnetorheological fluid (7) which is received in a recess (11) of the magnetorheological fluid module (3) and which is in contact with the movable element (6), and a unit (8) for applying a magnetic field configured to apply a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid (7) and to adjust the strength of the applied magnetic field in order to generate haptic feedback for the user moving the movable element (6) by modifying the magnetic field applied to the magnetorheological fluid (7), characterised in that the recess (11) and the movable element (6) are shaped such that the thickness (L) of the space filled with the magnetorheological fluid (7) is less than 0.35 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for supporting a semi-reflective plate (12) for a head-up display of a motor vehicle, including: a display base (18), stationary relative to the vehicle, intended for receiving the plate (12); an adjustment cradle (20) rotatably connected according to a first axis of rotation to the base (18), and including first attachment means, the plate (12) being connected to second attachment means, and suitable for being moved between two positions, by rotation in the display base (18) according to a second axis of rotation (12) which coincides with the first axis: a removal position, in which the plate (12) can be detached from the base (18); and a stationary position in which the first and second attachment means secure the plate (12) relative to the cradle (20).

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator for a tactile interface module (1) with haptic feedback, to be connected to a tactile surface (3) that can detect pressure by a user and can generate haptic feedback according to a detected pressure, and comprising: a frame (11); a mobile core (13) cooperating with the frame (11), to be movably driven between end positions in order to generate the haptic feedback; electromagnetic actuating means (15, 17) for movably driving the mobile core (13); fixing elements (23) for connecting the actuator to the tactile surface (3); and elastic means (21) defining an idle position of the mobile core (13) in the absence of the actuating means (15, 17) driving the core, characterized in that the elastic means (21) are arranged around the fixing elements (23).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs

Abstract

A tactile control interface including an outer surface and means for locating a pressure by a finger of a user on the outer surface is disclosed. The outer surface is implemented by a rigid plate and said locating means include at least three force sensors onto which the plate is attached and which are configured for measuring a force in a direction substantially normal to the plane of the plate, means for calculating the position of the pressure of a finger on the plate on the basis of the measurements supplied by said at least three force sensors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

The invention relates to a human-machine interface (10) for a motor vehicle comprising at least two mechanical control buttons (12, 14, 16), each of the buttons being associated with a selection means of said control button, and functions from different families of functions being assigned to each of the control buttons, characterised in that following the selection of one of said control buttons by means of the associated selection means, a function of the same family as the function assigned to said selected control button is assigned to the other control button, and the human-machine interface is configured so as to communicate with a controller (18) making it possible to control the functions assigned to each of said control buttons.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/02 - Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
• G06F 3/023 - Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
• H01H 9/06 - Casing of switch constituted by a handle serving a purpose other than the actuation of the switch, e.g. by the handle of a vacuum cleaner
• H01H 9/18 - Distinguishing marks on switches, e.g. for indicating switch location in the darkAdaptation of switches to receive distinguishing marks

Abstract

The invention relates to a control method and a control device for a motor vehicle, comprising a touch-sensitive surface (2) and a haptic feedback module (4) designed to vibrate the touch-sensitive surface (2) in response to contact with the touch-sensitive surface (2), characterised in that the vibration of the touch-sensitive surface (2) generated is produced by movements (dR) of the touch-sensitive surface (2) of an amplitude of between 5 and 110 μm with an acceleration of the movement of the touch-sensitive surface (2) of between 2 and 8 G.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• B60W 50/16 - Tactile feedback to the driver, e.g. vibration or force feedback to the driver on the steering wheel or the accelerator pedal

Abstract

The invention relates to a man/machine interface (10) that can be used to control at least two functions of a motor vehicle, said man/machine interface comprising: a capacitive touch pad (20) including an array of electrically charged electrodes, and configured to receive a command for at least two functions; a haptic feedback device (40) configured to supply feedback to the user of the man/machine interface as acknowledgement of the command; and a control device (30) configured to receive a signal from the touch pad that is representative of a command from the user on the touch pad, said signal being linked to the disturbance in the electrostatic field generated by the array of electrodes (50) at the time of a command from the user on the touch pad. The control device is configured to determine the function to be activated when the level of the signal received is greater than or equal to a threshold value according to the number of electrodes in the electrode array of the capacitive touch pad for which the level of the signal is greater than or equal to said threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

The invention relates to a man/machine interface (10) that can be used to control at least two functions of a motor vehicle, said man/machine interface comprising: a capacitive touch pad (20) including at least two control areas (21, 22, 23), each control area being configured to receive a command for at least one function; a haptic feedback device (40) configured to supply feedback to the user of the man/machine interface as acknowledgement of the command; and a control device (30) configured to receive a signal from the touch pad that is representative of a command from the user on the touch pad and to accept the command when the level of the signal received is greater than or equal to a threshold value. The invention is characterised in that the control device is configured to include different threshold values for at least two control areas of the touch pad.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/0488 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] using specific features provided by the input device, e.g. functions controlled by the rotation of a mouse with dual sensing arrangements, or of the nature of the input device, e.g. tap gestures based on pressure sensed by a digitiser using a touch-screen or digitiser, e.g. input of commands through traced gestures
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device for a motor vehicle, which includes: a touch-sensitive surface (2) including a contact sensor capable of measuring a pressing pressure on the touch-sensitive surface (2) during a predetermined time (dt; dt1, dt2), and a haptic feedback module (4) configured such as to generate a haptic feedback in response to a contact of the touch-sensitive surface (2), characterised in that the haptic feedback module (4) is configured such as to determine the profile of the haptic feedback to be generated in accordance with the variation in the pressing pressure measured on the touch-sensitive surface (2) during the predetermined time (dt; dt1, dt2).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling a control device for a motor vehicle which comprises measuring the variation in the pressure by a user pressing on a touch-sensitive surface (2) and generating a haptic feedback, characterised in that the haptic feedback comprises at least one vibratory feedback when the variation in the pressing pressure (dp1, dp2, dp2') over a predetermined time (dt1, dt2) is within a predefined range, and in that the haptic feedback is replaced with a replacement acoustic feedback when the variation in the pressing pressure (dp1, dp2, dp2') over the predetermined time (dt1, dt2) leaves the predefined range.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

The invention relates to a control device with sensory feedback (1) comprising: a detector (11) of gestures of the hand (9) of a user (3), a sensory feedback unit (15) connected to the gesture detector (11) and providing sensory feedback to the user (3) in accordance with the gestures of the user's hand (9), characterised in that the sensory feedback unit (15) includes a unit (17) for blowing a stream of air towards an area (19) for detecting gestures of the hand (9) of the user (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (1) for controlling a group of actuators (2) of a sensitive command surface with haptic feedback of a motor vehicle apparatus, said group of actuators including at least one first actuator and one second actuator, said control device comprising an electronic card (11) and a switching means (12) connected to the electronic card. The reception of touch information (S) by the electronic card leads to the selection of the first actuator by the switching means.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means

Abstract

A human-machine interface for a motor vehicle, comprising: - a command device (1) comprising at least one sensor configured to detect a command without contact by the user, and - a haptic feedback device (2) to control the consideration of said command, characterized in that - the haptic feedback device engages with a component (3) in the motor vehicle passenger compartment, said component being distinct from the command device, - said component being intended to come into contact with a part of the body (5) of the user in order to perceive the haptic feedback signal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer

Abstract

Touch control module (13) with haptic feedback destined to be mounted on a control panel (5) of a motor vehicle via at least two fixing lugs (11) and fixation means wherein the fixation means comprise screws (1, 29) fastened to the control panel (5) perpendicular to the outer surface (7) of the control panel (5) for holding the touch control module (13) characterized in that silent blocks (9) are disposed between the fixing lugs (11) and the fixation means in that the fixation means comprise:—spacers (15) for pre-loading longitudinally the silent blocks (9) and,—retention means (17) for holding the spacers (15) in position on the screws (1, 29).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches

Abstract

The invention relates to a light device (20) for viewing a control of at least one function corresponding to at least one air flow entering the compartment of a motor vehicle, the light device comprising: at least one lighting source (22), and a device (24) for controlling said at least one lighting source, said control device (24) being designed so as to modulate the intensity and/or the colour of the light emitted by said at least one lighting source (22) according to the control of at least one function corresponding to at least one air flow entering the compartment of a motor vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60H 1/00 - Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
• H05B 37/02 - Controlling

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control interface (1) with haptic feedback, in particular for a motor vehicle, intended to take account of an action of a user by providing him with haptic feedback, comprising a magneto-rheological fluid module (5), the said module (5) comprising: a rotary element (7) rotating about an axis (Z) of the module (5), said rotary element (7) being in contact with the magneto-rheological fluid and intended to be coupled with a gripping element (3), and a unit (9) for applying a magnetic field to the magneto-rheological fluid and configured so as to modify the intensity of said magnetic field.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• H01H 25/06 - Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

Abstract

The invention relates to a control interface with haptic feedback (1), especially for a motor vehicle, designed to take into account an action of a user by providing the user with a haptic feedback, comprising a magnetorheological fluid module (5), said module comprising: an element (7) which rotates about an axis (Z) of the module (5), said rotary element being in contact with the magnetorheological fluid and designed to be coupled to a grip element (3); and a unit (9) for applying a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid, designed to modify the strength of the magnetic field, wherein said interface (1) comprises a control unit (31) comprising a fixed tactile surface (33) arranged at the centre of the grip element (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• H01H 25/06 - Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

Abstract

The invention relates to a control interface with haptic feedback (1), especially for a motor vehicle, designed to take into account an action of a user by providing the user with a haptic feedback, comprising a magnetorheological fluid module (5), said module comprising: an element (7) which rotates about an axis (Z) of the module (5), said rotary element (7) being in contact with the magnetorheological fluid and designed to be coupled to a grip element (3); and a unit (9) for applying a magnetic field to the magnetorheological fluid, designed to modify the strength of the magnetic field, wherein said interface (1) comprises a processing unit (10) designed to receive a signal emitted by an environment sensor (25, 26, 27, 29) and to control the unit (9) for applying a magnetic field according to the signal received.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• H01H 25/06 - Operating part movable both angularly and rectilinearly, the rectilinear movement being along the axis of angular movement
• G06F 3/0362 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 1D translations or rotations of an operating part of the device, e.g. scroll wheels, sliders, knobs, rollers or belts

Abstract

The present invention relates to a control device (1) with haptic feedback; comprising a sensitive control surface (3) on which an actuator (9) is fixed, said control surface (3) being connected to a support (5) in the area of at least two connection zones (7), each connection zone (7) comprising at least one damper (70) placed between the control surface (3) and the support (5), said connection zones (7) defining a proximal suspension of said control surface (3) with respect to said support (5) in the area of a connection zone (7) near the actuator (9) and a distal suspension of said control surface (3) with respect to the support (5) in the area of a connection zone (7) distant from the actuator, the stiffness of the proximal suspension being less than the stillness of the distal suspension.

IPC Classes  ?

• G08B 25/00 - Alarm systems in which the location of the alarm condition is signalled to a central station, e.g. fire or police telegraphic systems
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
• G08B 6/00 - Tactile signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems

Abstract

The invention relates to an interface module, comprising: - a touchpad (3), transparent, able to detect a user's press, - a display screen (5), disposed behind the touchpad (3) and co-operating with said touchpad (3) to form a touch screen - a front frame comprising an exterior surround (7a) and an internal rim (7b), delimiting in the interior space of the front frame (7) a front housing (8a) and a rear housing (8b),- said touchpad (3) is disposed inside the front housing (8a) and the display screen (5) is disposed inside the rear housing (8b).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements

Abstract

The invention relates to an actuator (9) for a touch interface module (1) with haptic feedback, the interface module comprising a touch surface (3) able to detect at least one property of a user's touch, the actuator (9) comprising: a frame (11); a moveable core (13) interacting with the frame (11) and intended to be driven to move between extreme positions in order to generate the haptic feedback; and a main actuator connected to the touch surface (3) and able to generate haptic feedback depending on the detected touch and comprising electromagnetic actuating means (15, 17) for driving the moveable core (13) to move, characterized in that it furthermore comprises a controlled secondary actuator (18) cooperating with the moveable core (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
• B60K 37/06 - Arrangement of fittings on dashboard of controls, e.g. control knobs
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G06F 3/0354 - Pointing devices displaced or positioned by the userAccessories therefor with detection of 2D relative movements between the device, or an operating part thereof, and a plane or surface, e.g. 2D mice, trackballs, pens or pucks
• B06B 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy
• B06B 1/04 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with electromagnetism
• B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction

Abstract

The present invention relates to a piezoelectric actuator (1) comprising: a piezoactive element (3) intended to produce vibrations; and an oblong metal structure (5) having a large axis (7) and a small axis (9) extending perpendicularly one relative to the other and encircling the piezoactive element (3) that is arranged along the large axis (7) of the metal structure (5), said metal structure (5) being configured to prestress the piezoactive element (3) and to amplify, along the small axis (9) of the metal structure (5), the vibrations produced by the piezoactive element (3), wherein the oblong metal structure (5) is obtained by bending at least one precut metal sheet (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 41/04 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details thereof - Details of piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements
• B06B 1/06 - Processes or apparatus for generating mechanical vibrations of infrasonic, sonic or ultrasonic frequency making use of electrical energy operating with piezoelectric effect or with electrostriction
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• H01L 41/047 - Electrodes
• H01L 41/053 - Mounts, supports, enclosures or casings
• H01L 41/09 - Piezo-electric or electrostrictive elements with electrical input and mechanical output
• H01L 41/22 - Processes or apparatus specially adapted for the assembly, manufacture or treatment of piezo-electric or electrostrictive devices or of parts thereof
• H01L 41/29 - Forming electrodes, leads or terminal arrangements