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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2026
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2022
Mercedes-benz Group Ag, Stuttgart, DE;
Özgür Mutlu, Stuttgart, DE;
MERCEDES-BENZ GROUP AG, Stuttgart, DE;
Abstract
A method for actuating an access system of a motor vehicle involves a camera arrangement detecting at least one foot of a person. An orientation of the foot is determined and based on the determined orientation, a line of sight of the person is then determined. When the line of sight is directed towards at least one tailgate and/or door of the motor vehicle, at least one tailgate and/or door is unlocked and/or automatically actuated to open by the access system. When, however, the line of sight is not directed towards at least one tailgate and/or door, tailgates and/or doors are locked and/or automatically actuated to close by the access system.
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