Removable dial with touch switch control and electroluminescent backlighting

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APP PUB NO 20080030465A1
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11496802

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An embodiment includes a control apparatus for at least partially controlling a component of a vehicle. The apparatus includes a knob having a body portion, a connection portion, and a conductive portion. The apparatus also includes a device having a proximity sensor and an illuminating portion. The conductive portion is selectively positioned adjacent the illuminating portion. The apparatus further includes a system controller in communication with the proximity sensor and the illumination portion. The system controller selectively detects movement of the conductive portion relative to the proximity sensor.

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NISSAN TECHNICAL CENTER NORTH AMERICA INC39001 SUNRISE DRIVE FARMINGTON HILLS MI 48331

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Farion, Francois West Bloomfield, MI 1 36
Hashikawa, Tomohito West Bloomfield, MI 8 143
Konet, Heather Canton, MI 23 354

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