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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 2023
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2021
Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Yanning Zhao, Beijing, CN;
Hannes Rene Boehm, Reutlingen, DE;
Steffen Proemmel, Dusseldorf, DE;
Iris Wegner, Dusseldorf, DE;
Amit Mukund Patankar, Farmington Hills, MI (US);
Danny Brian Larsen, Holland, MI (US);
Shanghai Yanfeng Jinqiao Automotive Trim Systems Co. Ltd., Novi, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle interior component configured to provide a user interface for vehicle systems is disclosed. The component may provide a user interface for a vehicle occupant. The component may comprise a composite structure to provide the user interface comprising a cover providing an exterior surface, a sensor, light panel, absorber panel and/or decorative material. The light panel may provide output visible at the exterior surface; the decorative layer and/or absorber panel may provide a visual effect. The cover may comprise a light-transmissive cover; illumination from a display may comprise visible light transmitted through a functional layer and through an at least partially translucent cover. The component may comprise a light panel to provide output visible at the cover exterior surface. A method of operating the user interface provided by the composite structure is also disclosed. The user interface may be coupled to a control system.