INPUT APPARATUS

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14705434

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An input apparatus includes a central operation unit and a controller that controls an input operation to the central operation unit. The controller includes a determination unit that determines whether the central operation unit is going to be operated from, at least, a left side of the central operation unit or a right side thereof and a reference change unit that changes an operation reference direction of the operation unit in plan view in accordance with a determination result of the determination unit. When it is determined that the operation unit is going to be operated by a driver, the operation reference direction is changed to another direction. When it is determined that the operation unit is going to be operated by a passenger on a passenger seat, the operation reference direction is changed to still another direction.

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ALPS ELECTRIC CO LTDJAPAN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Sugawara, Takehito Miyagi-ken, JP 9 76
Yamashita, Tatsumaro Miyagi-ken, JP 60 498

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