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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2007
Maria Peissner, Stuttgart, DE;
Barbara Metternich-heider, Filderstadt, DE;
Peter Roessger, Aichtal, DE;
Olaf Preissner, Stuttgart, DE;
Sandra Kretzler, Filderstadt, DE;
Ulrike Johannsen, Stuttgart, DE;
Maria Peissner, Stuttgart, DE;
Barbara Metternich-Heider, Filderstadt, DE;
Peter Roessger, Aichtal, DE;
Olaf Preissner, Stuttgart, DE;
Sandra Kretzler, Filderstadt, DE;
Ulrike Johannsen, Stuttgart, DE;
Harman Becker Automotive Systems GmbH, Karlsbad, DE;
Abstract
A multifunction input device may be used to operate in-vehicle systems. The multifunction input device includes a main part having a touch surface and a rotating element. The rotating element rotates around the main part. The rotating element includes a touch surface that may select and activate programs, files, and options.