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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 08, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 13, 2022
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Wolfsburg, DE;
Jörg Seifert, Halle, DE;
Abstract
An operator control device for controlling vehicle functions in a transportation vehicle, a system, and a corresponding method. Provided are operator control elements on a steering wheel and a display indicator to be used for controlling vehicle functions. Operator control zones/regions with which functions are selected and controlled are located on the left and the right of the steering wheel in a position that is ergonomically easily reached by the driver's thumbs. The contexts/functions to be controlled in each case are depicted in the display element in the driver's line of sight here, so that diversion of the driver's eyes is minimized. The operator control elements are of a symmetrical design.