CPC B60R 21/21658 (2013.01) [B60K 35/00 (2013.01); B60K 37/06 (2013.01); B60Q 3/10 (2017.02); B60Q 3/217 (2017.02); B60Q 3/233 (2017.02); B60Q 3/283 (2017.02); B60R 21/203 (2013.01); B60R 21/205 (2013.01); B62D 1/046 (2013.01); B60K 2370/119 (2019.05); B60K 2370/1446 (2019.05); B60K 2370/157 (2019.05); B60K 2370/158 (2019.05); B60K 2370/33 (2019.05); B60K 2370/336 (2019.05); B60K 2370/52 (2019.05); H03K 2217/96015 (2013.01); H03K 2217/9651 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A component for a vehicle interior configured to provide a user interface system comprising at least one light source and configured to provide a user interface for interaction with a vehicle occupant in a vehicle providing at least one vehicle system comprising:
(a) a cover configured to present the user interface for the vehicle occupant; and
(b) a light guide configured to allow transmission of light from the at least one light source to the user interface;
wherein the user interface for the vehicle occupant comprises (1) a light display from the at least one light source of the user interface system and (2) an input device for the user interface system;
wherein the cover is configured to cover the light guide;
wherein the light guide comprises a projection and the cover comprises a recess;
wherein the recess comprises a depression in an inner surface of the cover;
wherein the projection of the light guide comprises a light-transmissive resin material that extends into the depression of the recess in the inner surface of the cover;
wherein the projection of the light guide is configured to fit within the recess in the inner surface of the cover; and
wherein the projection of the light guide comprises an icon configured (a) to be presented at the user interface when illuminated by the at least one light source; and (b) to be hidden by the cover when the at least one light source is turned off.
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