Abstract: An electronic switch for a device in an automotive vehicle comprises an input pad mounted in an interior of the automotive vehicle, the input pad comprising a sensing mechanism operable to generate a plurality of control signals associated with a plurality of sensing positions of the input pad. The electronic switch further comprises a controller in communication with the input pad and the device, the controller configured to actuate a plurality of switch control functions of the device in response to the plurality of control signals.

Abstract: A throttle body and an air control system that integrates the electronic engine control modules, sensors, actuators, and associated wiring on a throttle body is disclosed. In one version of the invention, there is provided a throttle body including a throttle body wall defining an airflow passage in the throttle body, a movable throttle plate that substantially conforms to the interior dimensions of the air flow passage, an engine control device (such as a sensor or an actuator) attached to the throttle body wall, and engine control electronics mounted to the throttle body wall in spaced apart relationship with the engine control device, the engine control electronics being electrically connected with the engine control device.

Abstract: Central mounting of control electronics proximate to the engine is provided by attaching the electronics to an upper surface of the intake manifold to provide heat shielding and heat conduction for active components on the circuit card. The central location provides extremely short harnesses to important actuators located in cylinder heads of the engine thus reducing wiring clutter and cost.