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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 10, 2002
Ernst Hafner, Hagnau, DE;
Peter Bubb, Gröbenzell, DE;
Matthias Götz, Munich, DE;
TRW Automotive Electronics & Components GmbH & Co. KG, Radolfzell, DE;
Abstract
A setting system for a vehicle air-conditioner is provided. The setting system allows for individual settings coupled with ergonomic functionality. The setting system comprises a control panel with a touch-sensitive display screen connected to a microcomputer-based controller having control outputs at least to a fan unit, to air distribution valves and to temperature adjusters of the air-conditioner. The display screen is adapted to display current settings and available setting options of at least (i) air flow rate, (ii) air distribution and (iii) air temperature, in the form of analog symbol representations that respond to tactile contact to vary current settings.