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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2008
Kazuhiro Kawachi, Nishikamo-gun, JP;
Kazuhiro Kawachi, Nishikamo-gun, JP;
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha, Toyota-shi, JP;
Abstract
An annular switch (SW) for detecting contact is provided on an operating lever (R), and when the annular switch detects contact, an operation screen () pre-associated with the annular switch (SW) is displayed on a display () screen of a display unit (). Operation mode images representing functions included in an operation subject are displayed on the display screen of the display unit in association with a rotation direction and a sliding direction of the annular switch (SW). A function is selected by rotating and sliding the annular switch, and the selected function is executed when the annular switch (SW) ceases to detect contact.
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