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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 13, 2003
Kris Hanon, Fayetteville, GA (US);
Michael T. Burk, Peachtree City, GA (US);
Randall O. Tyner, Jr., Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Kris Hanon, Fayetteville, GA (US);
Michael T. Burk, Peachtree City, GA (US);
Randall O. Tyner, Jr., Lawrenceville, GA (US);
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Peachtree City, GA (US);
Abstract
The interface uses a combination of controls that retain essentially the same function throughout all modes and features and controls that vary based on the active mode or feature. The interface also includes a display. The display can provide text information, graphic information or a combination of text and graphics. The arrangement of the mode controls, the soft controls and the display is designed to facilitate the user's interaction with the system. The system provides some redundant controls so that the user can select the control that is most convenient or intuitive for that user.