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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 31, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2017
Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, KR;
Kia Motors Corporation, Seoul, KR;
Gideok Kwon, Seoul, KR;
Seok Jun Oh, Seoul, KR;
Moo Yong Kim, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Donghee Seok, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Jong Bok Lee, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
HeeJin Ro, Seoul, KR;
Hyundai Motor Company, Seoul, KR;
Kia Motors Corporation, Seoul, KR;
Abstract
A proximity sensor is provided. The proximity sensor has an exposed exterior surface formed of a metal material to improve the aesthetics thereof. The proximity sensor mounted within a vehicle includes a frame formed of a nonconductive material and a metal layer that covers an exterior surface of the frame. A sensor electrode contacts the metal layer and a sensor integrated circuit (IC) connected to the sensor electrode to sense an approach or a contact of a user on the metal layer.