Vehicle emblem incorporating capacitive switch and LED lighting

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9694735
APP PUB NO 20160214525A1
SERIAL NO

14605262

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A system, device and method for opening an electromechanical system of a vehicle. The system includes a capacitive emblem switch and a transponder, where the transponder includes an identifier of the vehicle. The capacitive emblem switch is activated when the user is in proximity of the vehicle with the transponder. The electromechanical system, such as a rear hatch of the vehicle opens when the user motions in front of the activated capacitive emblem switch. In embodiments, the capacitive emblem switch may be incorporated into a vehicle logo or a vehicle model number. In an embodiment, LED lights are used to indicate activation of the capacitive emblem switch. The LED lights may change color to indicate a completion of the method. The capacitive emblem switch may be transparent. The transponder may be a key fob.

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FLEX LTD2 CHANGI SOUTH LANE SINGAPORE 486123

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Buermann, Kevin Roman Lakeville, US 1 9
Olson, Bruce D Northfield, US 5 39
Sheehan, Shaun Farmington Hills, US 2 19

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