{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "A multi-function input apparatus of a steering wheel that includes a plurality of outer buttons that correspond to a plurality of vehicle systems, such that actuation of at least one of the plurality of outer buttons selects a corresponding vehicle system from the plurality of vehicle systems. The…",
  "path": "/patents/1268803",
  "publishedAt": "2020-08-06T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60K37/06",
    "Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc."
  ],
  "textContent": "A multi-function input apparatus of a steering wheel that includes a plurality of outer buttons that correspond to a plurality of vehicle systems, such that actuation of at least one of the plurality of outer buttons selects a corresponding vehicle system from the plurality of vehicle systems. The apparatus includes a touch pad having a capacitive touch surface that is positioned adjacent the plurality of outer buttons. In response to actuation of the capacitive surface the touch pad is configured to navigate through and select a setting of a plurality of settings of the selected vehicle system. The apparatus further includes a confirmation button positioned adjacent to the touch pad that corresponds to a confirmation input such that actuation of the confirmation button actuates the selected setting of the selected vehicle system.",
  "title": "MULTI-FUNCTION VEHICLE INPUT APPARATUSES WITH OPERATIONAL BUTTONS FOR VEHICLE SYSTEMS CONTROL AND METHODS INCORPORATING THE SAME"
}