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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 27, 2002
Andreas Bollgohn, Ingolstadt, DE;
Ricky Hudi, Kasing, DE;
Wolfram Remlinger, Ingolstadt, DE;
Jurgen Schroder, Wettstetten, DE;
Werner Hamberger, Lenting, DE;
Audi AG, , DE;
Abstract
This invention relates to a multifunctional operating device ( ), especially for mounting into a vehicle, with a rotary switch ( ) for selecting functions that can be represented within a display field ( ) and on a monitor unit ( ). The multifunctional operating device ( ) is provided with a combination of the rotary switch ( ) and several press switches ( ). The press switches ( ) are arranged around the rotary switch ( ) and are configured and/or arranged in such a way that said press switches are haptically distinguishable. The arrangement of display fields ( ) on the monitor unit ( ) corresponds at least schematically to the arrangement of the press switches ( ), whereby the display fields are allocated to the press switches.