STEERING DEVICE

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STEERING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18523915 titled 'STEERING DEVICE

The patent application describes a steering device that includes proximity sensors with different electrode installation positions on the steering wheel. A grip determination device analyzes measurement values from these sensors to determine if the steering wheel is being gripped based on filter values.

The steering device includes proximity sensors with varied electrode positions on the steering wheel.
A grip determination device assesses measurement values from the sensors to determine if the steering wheel is being gripped.
The grip determination device sets a capacitance threshold relative to the electrode's electrostatic capacitance.
Gripping presence/absence is determined by comparing measurement values to the reference value.
The necessity for correction of the reference value is determined based on similarity in change trends of filter values from the sensors.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for advanced steering wheel technology - Safety systems to detect driver engagement - Human-machine interface for various devices

Problems Solved: - Enhances safety by detecting driver engagement - Improves user experience by providing feedback on grip

Benefits: - Increased safety on the road - Enhanced user interaction with devices - Potential for driver assistance systems

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Steering Wheel Grip Detection Technology for Automotive Industry This technology can be utilized in: - Automotive safety systems - Driver assistance technology - Human-machine interface devices

Prior Art: Further research can be conducted in the field of capacitive sensing technology for steering wheel applications.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in capacitive sensing technology for automotive safety systems.

Questions about Steering Wheel Grip Detection Technology: 1. How does this technology improve driver safety? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of this innovation?

Original Abstract Submitted

A steering device includes: a plurality of proximity sensors having different installation positions of electrodes on the steering wheel; and a grip determination device which determines the presence/absence of gripping of the steering wheel based on filter values Ch_R_f(n), Ch_L_f(n) of measurement values from the plurality of proximity sensors. The grip determination device includes: a capacitance threshold setter which sets a reference value Ch_0 relative to the electrostatic capacitance of the electrode; and a determiner which determines the presence/absence of gripping based on the difference between the measurement values Ch_R_d(n), Ch_L_d(n) and the reference value Ch_0. The capacitance threshold setter determines the necessity for correction of the reference value Ch_0 based on a degree of similarity in change trends of the filter values Ch_R_f(n), Ch_L_f(n) of the plurality of proximity sensors.