Steering wheel with remote control capabilities

摘要

Integrated touch sense controls installed at a steering wheel, steering wheel cover or decorative pieces installed at the steering wheel in order to capture the hands movements interpreter the finger gestures and control various devices in the car without distracting the driver while operating the vehicle. The steering wheel controls may also incorporate one or multiple displays for feedback and driver assistance. The display is located such that is always at the direct line of sight of the driver.

主权项

1. A steering wheel remote, applied to a steering wheel, comprising:
a plurality of front sensors, disposed on the front side of the steering wheel in a circular manner, for detecting finger movement; a plurality of rear sensors, disposed on the back side of the steering wheel in a circular manner, for detecting hand position; wherein each of the rear sensors is designated to at least one of the front sensors; a controller coupled to the front sensors and the rear sensors; and wherein the controller analyzes information from at least one of the plurality of the front sensors, to make decisions and provides coupling to a smart phone; wherein the controller make decisions only from the front sensor when the designated rear sensor detects hand position.