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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2007
John K. Lenneman, Okemos, MI (US);
Joseph F. Szczerba, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Roy J. Mathieu, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Brian S. Repa, Beverly Hills, MI (US);
Thomas A. Seder, Northville, MI (US);
John K. Lenneman, Okemos, MI (US);
Joseph F. Szczerba, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Roy J. Mathieu, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Brian S. Repa, Beverly Hills, MI (US);
Thomas A. Seder, Northville, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for positioning a movable component of a motor actuated device. The apparatus for carrying out the method includes a speech sensor for receiving speech input provided by a user of the device, and a force sensor for measuring a force input provided by the device user. The apparatus further includes a controller coupled to the speech sensor, the force sensor, and the motor actuated vehicle accessory, where the controller is operable to position the movable component in accordance with the received speech input and the measured force input. Exemplary embodiments are presented where the principles of the disclosure are applied to adjust the positioning of movable components of an adjustable pedal assembly and a vehicle power seat.