Patent ID: 11898396
Assignee: UUSI, LLC
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC E  B  G | IPC B  E  G

Claim 8:
9. A method comprising the steps of:
detecting, by a sensor disposed adjacent a power actuated movable panel of a vehicle, an approach of an operator to the power actuated movable panel;
measuring, by the sensor, at least one operator characteristic of the operator in proximity to the sensor;
determining, by a controller in communication with the sensor, the at least one operator characteristic to adjust a position of the power actuated movable panel based on the at least one operator characteristic;
rotating the sensor to change a detection area orientation for a field of view of the sensor; and
adjusting the position of the power actuated movable panel to a position based on the at least one operating characteristic of the operator.