Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Multi-modal vehicle door handle

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Abstract:

A door handle includes a handle body with an external surface, an internal portion, and a mounting feature configured to couple the handle body to a door. The door handle also includes a force sensing element disposed in the internal portion of the handle body. The first force sensing element is configured to measure a force applied to the external surface of the door handle. The door handle further includes a communication element coupled to the force sensing element. The force measured by the force sensing element is used to determine an output function.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

15 Sep 2016

Issue date:

26 Apr 2022