DETECTION METHOD FOR ACTUATION GESTURES

Signals from a first sensor device are monitored until a characteristic first signal response s1 from the first sensor device is detected. An ID transmitter carried by a user is queried in order to verify authorization for access to the requested function. [0002] Signals from a second sensor device of the sensor devices are monitored and evaluated to determine operation by approaching the second sensor device. Subsequently, signals from the first and second sensor device are monitored for a predetermined time period t1. [0003] If the signals during the time period t1 indicate continued operation of both sensor arrangements, the system signals the expiration of the time period t1 to the user and the signals from the first sensor device are monitored for a predetermined time period t2. [0004] If the signal from the first sensor device within the time period t2 indicates a cessation of operation, the function of the motor vehicle is triggered.