| 摘要 |
Certain example embodiments relate to a vehicle pillar (e.g., a B-pillar) electronic control device, and/or a method of making the same. A pillar is molded, with the pillar being at least initially clear. An inner surface of the pillar is painted a desired color. Areas of the paint are laser etched away from the inner surface of the pillar to form one or more symbols. At least some of the symbols correspond to control buttons and/or indicators. Each symbol is substantially flush with an outer surface of the pillar. Control electronics are inserted into a recess formed in the pillar, with the recess being formed in the inner surface of the pillar. The control electronics are sealed in the recess via an adhesive. The adhesive may have a foam core. The pillar may be substantially impermeable with respect to debris and/or other elements.
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