Vehicle door opening and closing control device
US-2018252017-A1 · Sep 6, 2018 · US
Manipulation detecting device for vehicle
US11028634B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-11028634-B2 |
| Application number | US-201916366355-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Publication date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2021 |
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A manipulation detecting device for a vehicle includes a sensor electrode that is configured to have a capacitance that increases as a detection target approaches the sensor electrode and circuitry that is configured to selectively open and close an opening-closing body of a vehicle by controlling an actuator. A first determination value is used to determine proximity of the detection target to the sensor electrode. The circuitry is configured to selectively open and close the opening-closing body when the opening-closing body is in a stopped state and the capacitance of the sensor electrode is greater than or equal to the first proximity determination value and smaller than a second proximity determination value, which is greater than the first proximity determination value.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A manipulation detecting device for a vehicle comprising: a sensor electrode that is configured to have a capacitance that increases as a detection target approaches the sensor electrode; and circuitry that is configured to selectively open and close an opening-closing body of a vehicle by controlling an actuator, wherein the circuitry is configured to selectively open and close the opening-closing body when the opening-closing body is in a stopped state and the capacitance of the sensor electrode is greater than or equal to a first proximity determination value and smaller than a second proximity determination value, the first proximity determination value being used to determine proximity of the detection target to the sensor electrode, and the second proximity determination value being greater than the first proximity determination value. 2. The manipulation detecting device for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is configured to selectively open and close the opening-closing body when the opening-closing body is in a stopped state and the capacitance of the sensor electrode remains greater than or equal to the first proximity determination value and smaller than the second proximity determination value continuously for a first determination time. 3. The manipulation detecting device for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the second proximity determination value is used to determine contact of the detection target with the vehicle. 4. The manipulation detecting device for a vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the circuitry is configured to prohibit the opening and closing of the opening-closing body when the opening-closing body is in a stopped state and the capacitance of the sensor electrode is greater than or equal to the second proximity determination value. 5. A manipulation detecting device for a vehicle comprising: a sensor electrode that is configured to have a capacitance that increases as a detection target approaches the sensor electrode; and circuitry that is configured to selectively open and close an opening-closing body of a vehicle by controlling an actuator, wherein the circuitry is configured to selectively open and close the opening-closing body when the opening-closing body is in a stopped state and the capacitance of the sensor electrode remains greater than or equal to a first proximity determination value and smaller than a second proximity determination value continuously for a first determination time, the first proximity determination value being used to determine proximity of the detection target to the sensor electrode, and the second proximity determination value being greater than the first proximity determination value, the circuitry is further configured to stop the opening-closing body when the opening-closing body is being opened or closed and the capacitance of the sensor electrode remains greater than or equal to the first proximity determination value continuously for a second determination time or longer, the second determination time being shorter than the first determination time. 6. A manipulation detecting device for a vehicle comprising: a sensor electrode that is configured to have a capacitance that increases as a detection target approaches the sensor electrode; and circuitry that is configured to selectively open and close an opening-closing body of a vehicle by controlling an actuator, wherein the circuitry is configured to selectively open and close the opening-closing body such that, when the opening-closing body is in a stopped state and the capacitance of the sensor electrode is greater than or equal to a lower threshold and smaller than an upper threshold, the opening-closing body is opened or closed, and when the capacitance of the sensor is smaller than the lower threshold or greater than or equal to the upper threshold, the opening-closing body is not opened or closed.
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by hand · CPC title
Doors · CPC title
as part of a hands-free locking or unlocking operation · CPC title
- E05F15/73Primary
responsive to movement or presence of persons or objects · CPC title
comprising sensors detecting the presence of the hand of a user · CPC title
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- What does patent US11028634B2 cover?
- A manipulation detecting device for a vehicle includes a sensor electrode that is configured to have a capacitance that increases as a detection target approaches the sensor electrode and circuitry that is configured to selectively open and close an opening-closing body of a vehicle by controlling an actuator. A first determination value is used to determine proximity of the detection target to…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Aisin Seiki, Honda Motor Co Ltd
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification E05F15/73. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jun 08 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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