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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 24, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 19, 2003
David A. Hein, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Thomas Hicks, Livonia, MI (US);
James A. Mulvihill, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Lori A. Edwards, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
David A. Hein, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Thomas Hicks, Livonia, MI (US);
James A. Mulvihill, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Lori A. Edwards, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A method is provided for operating a proximity sensing unit for controlling an accessory device of a vehicle. A plurality of proximity sensors is disposed in a sequential pattern within a sensing unit whereby the proximity sensors are responsive to a manual activation. At least two activation signals are received from at least two proximity sensors in response to the manual activation. An activation sequence of at least two activation signals is determined. One of a plurality of control actions associated with the activation sequence is selected. A control action is initiated for controlling an operation of the accessory device.