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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 05, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2004
Kiyokazu Ohtaki, Niwa-gun, JP;
Takayuki Hiramitsu, Niwa-gun, JP;
Daisuke Kawamura, Niwa-gun, JP;
Tomoyuki Funayama, Toyota, JP;
Koji Iwamoto, Toyota, JP;
Kiyokazu Ohtaki, Niwa-gun, JP;
Takayuki Hiramitsu, Niwa-gun, JP;
Daisuke Kawamura, Niwa-gun, JP;
Tomoyuki Funayama, Toyota, JP;
Koji Iwamoto, Toyota, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
A switch device is provided that ensures formation of a communicable area by a coil antenna. The switch device includes an ignition switch operated by an operator for driving an engine starter, a decorative cap arranged to surround the ignition switch and having an ornamental surface, and the coil antenna arranged adjacent to the decorative cap for transmitting a transponder-driving radio wave. The decorative cap includes a transmittable area that can transmit the transponder-driving radio wave therethrough. The transmittable area is formed in a part of the decorative cap excluding the ornamental surface.