Larry E Craig

US Patent:

D494577, Aug 17, 2004

Filed:

Nov 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

29/194141

Inventors:

Mike T. Burk - Peachtree City GA
Jerry A. Rathje - Peachtree City GA
Daisuke Iino - Peachtree City GA
Larry Craig - Plymouth MI

Assignee:

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America - Secaucus NJ

International Classification:

1401

US Classification:

D14257

US Patent:

7126581, Oct 24, 2006

Filed:

Nov 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/991786

Inventors:

Mike T. Burk - Peachtree City GA, US
Jerry A. Rathje - Peachtree City GA, US
Daisuke Iino - Peachtree City GA, US
Larry Craig - Plymouth MI, US

Assignee:

Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America - Peachtree City GA

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345156, 345173, 715821

Abstract:

The interface uses a combination of controls. Mode independent controls retain essentially the same function throughout all modes and features and mode dependent controls vary based on the active mode or feature. The arrangement of the mode controls, the soft controls and the display is designed to facilitate the user's interaction with the system. The system provides some redundant controls so that the user can select the control that is most convenient or intuitive for that user. The interface supports a multizone system having a primary zone and one or more secondary zones. Information for the active mode of the active zone is provided via the display.