Arrangement

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (10) for providing at least one function for electronics (2) of a vehicle (1), preferably for door handle electronics (2) of the vehicle (1), preferably for a capacitive sensor (4) for detecting an activation action in the vehicle (1) and/or for a communication interface (40) of the vehicle (1), having: a carrier element (20) which is suitable for installation at installation positions (I, II) on different sides of the vehicle (1) in order to selectively carry out installation at least at a first installation position (I) or at a second installation position (II) of the installation positions (I, II), a first electrically conductive functional element (31) on a first plane (21) and a second electrically conductive functional element (32) on a second plane (22) of the carrier element (20), wherein the functional elements (31, 32) are arranged above one another and are at least partially congruent in order to provide, in a variably assigned manner, a capture function for one of the planes (21, 22) and a further function, in particular a shielding function, for the other of the planes (21, 22), a connection arrangement (70) for electrically connecting the functional elements (31, 32) to a processing arrangement (80) in order to provide a connection interface (78) for controlling the functional elements (31, 32) for assigning the functions depending on the selected installation position (I, II).

Claims

1-19. (canceled)

20. An arrangement for providing at least one function for electronics of a vehicle, preferably for door handle electronics of the vehicle, preferably for a capacitive sensor at least for detecting an activation action at the vehicle or for a communication interface of the vehicle, comprises a support element adapted to be mounted at mounting positions on different sides of the vehicle to selectively perform the mounting at at least a first or second of the mounting positions, a first electrically conductive function element on a first layer and a second electrically conductive function element on a second layer of the support element, the function elements being arranged one above the other and being at least partially congruent in order to provide, variably assigned, a detection function for one of the layers and a further function, for the other of the layers, a connection arrangement for electrically connecting the function elements to a processing arrangement in order to provide a connection interface for controlling the function elements for the assignment of the functions depending on the selected mounting position.

21. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein at least the processing arrangement or the connection arrangement is configured to adapt the control in order to carry out the function assignment in the manner of determining which of the function elements is controlled in accordance with the detection function and which of the function elements is controlled in accordance with the further function.

22. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the arrangement has the processing arrangement, the processing arrangement being configured to control the first function element via at least a first connection element of the connection arrangement and to control the second function element via at least a second connection element of the connection arrangement wherein at least the processing arrangement or the connection arrangement for adapting the control for the function assignment is configured in such a way that the function assignment comprises a first assignment for the first assembly position and a second assignment for the second assembly position in order, in the case of the first assignment, to control the second function element. to control the detection function via the first connection element and the further function via the second connection element, and in order to be able to make the second assignment, to control the detection function via the second connection element and the further function via the first connection element, so that preferably the detection and shielding are carried out on different ones of the layers and different ones of the surroundings depending on the mounting position.

23. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the connection arrangement for adapting the control for the function assignment is configured in such a way that the connection arrangement comprises at least one first connection element electrically connected to the first function element and at least one second connection element electrically connected to the second function element, the connection elements being adapted for electrical connection to different counter connection elements of the processing arrangement to perform the function assignment by assigning the counter connection elements with the connection elements.

24. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the connection arrangement for adapting the control for the function assignment is configured in such a way that the connection interface is provided differently on the layers in each case in order to carry out a different assignment of counter connection elements of the processing arrangement to connection elements of the connection arrangement depending on the selected mounting position.

25. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the arrangement comprises the processing arrangement, the processing arrangement to adapt the control for the function assignment in such a way that the processing arrangement selectively controls the first function element or the second function element according to the detection function, and controls the other of the function elements according to the further function.

26. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the connection arrangement has at least two connection elements which, in order to provide the connection interface on both layers, are in each case configured on both sides for connection to a counter connection element of the processing arrangement, preferably for detachably connecting the function elements on different outer sides of the support element, the connection elements preferably having at least one vias for this purpose.

27. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the connection arrangement has the connection interface on both sides of the support element in order to connect at least one counter connection element selectively to the connection interface on one of the two outer sides of the support element in accordance with the different mounting positions.

28. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the connection arrangement has at least one first connection element which is electrically connected to the first function element in order to provide a variable control of the detection or the further function at the first function element, and at least one second connection element which is electrically connected to the second function element in order to provide a variable control of the detection or the further function at the second function element, and has a third and fourth connection element which are electrically connected to a first and preferably a second communication means at the support element to provide control of a communication function, preferably a near field communication, preferably NFC.

29. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the function elements at least substantially or at least predominantly overlap geometrically in order to provide the further function as at least one-sided shielding of the detection function.

30. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the function elements are arranged in the same position, so that the detection function is provided in the same way, but for different surroundings, irrespective of the selection of the mounting position.

31. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the support element for mounting at the mounting positions is configured on opposite sides of the vehicle and has a mounting adaptation adapted to the mounting positions in such a way that mounting at the mounting positions can be carried out with the same orientation in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, preferably in such a way that, during mounting at the first mounting position, the first layer faces away from an interior space of the vehicle and the second layer faces the interior space, and, during mounting at the second mounting position, the second layer faces away from the interior space and the first layer faces the interior space.

32. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the support element is configured as an at least or exactly two-sided printed circuit board to provide a double-sided reception of the function elements, in which the first function element is attached to a first outer side of the support element and the second function element is attached to an opposite second outer side of the support element to provide the detection and further function on different outer sides.

33. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the function elements are each configured both as a capacitive sensor electrode for providing the detection function and as a shielding electrode for providing the further function, in order to provide the functions depending on the function assignment and selected mounting position wherein the function elements for this purpose are each configured geometrically identically with a flat shape, and preferably have spaced surface elements for reducing eddy current losses in the case of a communication interface adjacent to and surrounding the function elements.

34. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the processing arrangement is configured to alternately control the function elements for capacitive detecting and a communication interface surrounding the function elements for near-field communication via the connection arrangement.

35. The arrangement according to claim 20, wherein the support element is configured as a printed circuit board having the at least or exactly two layers, a connection arrangement being arranged on both layers.

36. A method for providing at least one function for electronics of a vehicle, a first and a second electrically conductive function element being provided on different layers of a support element in order to provide, variably assigned, a detection function for one of the layers and a further function for the other of the layers, whereby the following steps are carried out: performing a mounting of the support element selectively at least at a first or second mounting position, the mounting positions being specific for different sides of the vehicle, connecting a processing arrangement to a connection arrangement on the support element in order to electrically connect the function elements to the processing arrangement, the connection arrangement providing a connection interface for controlling the function elements, adjusting the control of the function elements for the assignment of the functions depending on the selected mounting position.

37. The method according to claim 36, wherein the mounting takes place at the first mounting position in a left-hand side door handle of the vehicle and at the second mounting position in a right-hand side door handle of the vehicle, in order to provide the detection function as a capacitive detection for detecting an activation action at the vehicle, and preferably to provide a communication interface of the vehicle for communication with an ID transmitter.

38. The method according to claim 36, wherein the support element with the function elements and the connection arrangement and the processing arrangement are configured according to an arrangement for providing at least one function for electronics of a vehicle, preferably for door handle electronics of the vehicle, preferably for a capacitive sensor at least for detecting an activation action at the vehicle or for a communication interface of the vehicle, comprises a support element adapted to be mounted at mounting positions on different sides of the vehicle to selectively perform the mounting at at least a first or second of the mounting positions, a first electrically conductive function element on a first layer and a second electrically conductive function element on a second layer of the support element, the function elements being arranged one above the other and being at least partially congruent in order to provide, variably assigned, a detection function for one of the layers and a further function, a connection arrangement for electrically connecting the function elements to a processing arrangement in order to provide a connection interface for controlling the function elements for the assignment of the functions depending on the selected mounting position.

Description

[0094] Further advantages, features and details of the invention will be apparent from the following description, in which embodiments of the invention are described in detail with reference to the drawings. Thereby, the features mentioned in the claims and in the description may each be essential to the invention individually or in any combination. Showing:

[0095] FIG. 1 a schematic top view of a vehicle with an arrangement according to the invention,

[0096] FIG. 2 a schematic lateral view of a vehicle with an arrangement according to the invention,

[0097] FIG. 3 a schematic front view of an arrangement according to the invention,

[0098] FIG. 4 a further schematic front view of an arrangement according to the invention,

[0099] FIG. 5 a schematic rear view of an arrangement according to the invention,

[0100] FIG. 6 a schematic diagram visualizing the interconnection of the communication means of an arrangement according to the invention,

[0101] FIG. 7 another schematic diagram visualizing the interconnection of the communication means of an arrangement according to the invention,

[0102] FIG. 8 a schematic representation of a connection arrangement and a counter connection arrangement connected thereto, and

[0103] FIG. 9 a schematic representation for visualizing a method according to the invention.

[0104] In the following figures, the identical reference signs are used for the same technical features even of different embodiments.

[0105] In FIG. 1, a vehicle 1 with at least one arrangement 10 according to the invention is shown in a plan view, wherein the vehicle directions x, y are marked. In FIG. 2 the vehicle 1 is also shown, but in a lateral view corresponding to the marked vehicle directions x and z. In FIG. 1 two mounting positions II of the vehicle 1 are shown, whereby in FIG. 2 the top view is of the first mounting position I. The first mounting position I may be the position for a door handle provided on the left-hand side. The first mounting position I may denote the position for a door handle 3 provided on the left side of the vehicle 1, and a second mounting position II may denote the position for a door handle 3 provided on the right side of the vehicle 1. Alternatively, the mounting positions I, II may also designate the positions in the respective door handle 3, whereby the door handle 3 need not yet be located on the vehicle 1 when the arrangement 10 is integrated into the door handle 3. Thus, the assembly of the arrangement 10 according to the invention can, for example, first be carried out in the door handle 3, and the door handle 3 can then be mounted in the corresponding position on the vehicle 1.

[0106] FIG. 3 shows the arrangement 10 according to the invention in the same view as in FIG. 2, being a view of the arrangement 10 as it may be mounted on the vehicle 1 at the first mounting position I according to FIG. 2. The vehicle directions are also indicated in FIG. 3 for better illustration of the arrangement, where in all figures x denotes a longitudinal vehicle axis (in the vehicle direction), y denotes a transverse vehicle axis and z denotes a vertical vehicle axis. In order to reduce the arrangement and the costs of manufacture and assembly, it may be provided that only one same support element 20 is used for all mounting positions I, II. Moreover, this may always be mounted with the same orientation in the directions x, y and z. As a result, for the different mounting positions I, II, different ones of the outer sides 35, 36 of the support element 20 face the interior 7 or face the vehicle surrounding (see FIG. 1). The first outer side 35 can thus face away from the interior 7 in the first mounting position I and face the interior 7 in the mounting position II, whereby in both mounting positions II the orientation in x, y and z direction corresponds to the orientation shown in FIG. 3. Mentally, the support element 20 is thus only moved from the left to the right of the vehicle for the change from the first to the second mounting position II.

[0107] The arrangement 10 according to the invention may provide different functions on different sides. On a first outer side 35 of the left-hand side door handle 3, and thus at the first mounting position I, a detection function can be provided, for example. On the other hand, on the first outer side 35 of the right-hand side door handle 3, and thus at the second mounting position II, another function such as a shielding function may be provided. Further, at the second outer side 36 of the first mounting position I, the further function may be provided, and at the second outer side 36 of the second mounting position II, the detecting function may be provided. Thus, as can be seen from the embodiments, a consideration of the mounting positions I, II may be necessary for the functionality of the arrangement according to the invention. In particular, this consideration may be carried out as a function exchange and thus as a function assignment. Alternatively or additionally, a communication function may be provided on both outer sides 35, 36 in order to always generate a communication area usable from outside the vehicle 1.

[0108] Accordingly, in an arrangement 10 according to the invention, a requirement may be defined with respect to the mounting positions I, II that the functions, i.e. in particular the detection and further function, and/or the communication function, must be provided in the same way on different sides of the vehicle 1. Concomitantly, a further requirement with respect to the mounting positions I, II may be defined that the functions must be arranged with the same orientation with respect to a vehicle center (and thus an interior 7 of the vehicle) and thus symmetrically about the vehicle center. For example, the detection function allows to detect as an activation action an approach from outside the vehicle 1 to the door handle. For this purpose, however, a detection field must be generated which is located to the left of the door handle 3 in the case of the left-hand door handle 3 and to the right of the door handle 3 in the case of the right-hand door handle 3 (cf. FIG. 1). Alternatively or additionally, it may be necessary for a communication function to enable communication with an ID transmitter 6, irrespective of which mounting position I, II has been selected for the arrangement 10. After successful authentication by the communication, for example, activation of a further activation function of the vehicle may occur, for example when the detection function detects the activation action. This may be an unlocking or locking or opening movement of a flap 5 (such as a side door or sliding side door or a front or tailgate) of the vehicle 1.

[0109] In order to meet these requirements, an arrangement 10 according to the invention may be provided for providing at least one function for electronics 2 of the vehicle 1, preferably for a door handle electronics 2 of the vehicle 1, preferably for a capacitive sensor 4 for detecting an activation action at the vehicle 1 and/or for a communication interface 40 of the vehicle 1, in particular for communicating with an ID transmitter.

[0110] It is possible that the support element 20 is adapted for mounting at the mounting positions I, II on different sides of the vehicle 1 in order to selectively (i.e. according to a selection of the mounting position I, II) perform the mounting at least at a first I or second II of the mounting positions I, II. This makes it possible to use the same support elements 20 (i.e. support elements 20 of the same configuration) for different mounting positions I, II. The support element according to FIG. 3, but also e.g. according to FIGS. 4 and 5, has a corresponding suitability, since it can be mounted in door handles 3 for the left and right sides. This is favored, for example, by an appropriate arrangement of fastening means such as screw holes and a geometry adapted to the door handles 3. In addition, the support element 20 may also have at least one mounting adaptation 25 adapted to the mounting positions I, II in such a way that the mounting at the mounting positions I, II is feasible with the same orientation in the longitudinal direction x of the vehicle (and possibly also y, and z direction) and is prevented, in particular, with different orientation in the longitudinal direction x of the vehicle.

[0111] Furthermore, an arrangement 10 according to the invention can have a first electrically conductive function element 31 on a first layer 21 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) and a second electrically conductive function element 32 on a second layer 22 (see FIG. 5) of the support element 20. The function elements 31, 32 can be arranged one above the other and be at least partially congruent, and if necessary also actually at least partially overlap geometrically, in order to provide a variably assigned detection function for one of the layers 21, 22 and a further function, in particular a shielding function, for the other of the layers 21, 22. The positionally identical and congruent configuration can be seen in FIGS. 4 and 5 for both function elements 31, 32 and layers 21, 22, respectively. The congruence depends on the parts of the function elements 31, 32 that are essential for the function, in particular the surface elements 33, which can thus be completely congruent. This allows both function elements 31, 32 to perform essentially the same function, and thus the function is interchangeable.

[0112] Furthermore, a connection arrangement 70 may be provided for electrically connecting the function elements 31, 32 to a processing arrangement 80 in order to provide a connection interface 78 for controlling the function elements 31, 32 for the assignment of the functions according to the selected assembly position I, II. In particular, through this function assignment, the function exchange may be achieved. In particular, the processing arrangement 70 may comprise a processing unit 81 such as a microcontroller or the like for the control.

[0113] Furthermore, it may be possible that a first communication means 41 is arranged at a first layer 21 of the support element 20, and a second communication means 42 is arranged at a second layer 22 of the support element 20, wherein the communication means 41, 42 are arranged opposite to each other and electrically connected in parallel to create at least one communication area adapted for different selected mounting positions I, II. A corresponding configuration can be seen in particular in FIGS. 4 and 5. The communication means 41, 42 thereby surround the optional function elements 31, 32, resulting in a compact and space-saving arrangement. A (or the) connection arrangement 70 may be provided to enable electrical connection of the communication means 41, 42 to the processing arrangement 80 to provide a connection interface 78 for controlling the communication means 41, 42.

[0114] Furthermore, it is shown that the communication means 41, 42 are geometrically arranged in parallel to generate a communication field, preferably a magnetic field, symmetrically on both of the layers 21, 22. Shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are the communication means 41, 42 each in the form of a conductive path in loop form, in particular a loop antenna or a coil for near field communication.

[0115] FIGS. 6 and 7 each show a schematic equivalent circuit diagram of the parallel-connected communication means 41, 42, which each have an inductance L and a resistance R. The resistance R is specific to the so-called copper loss. By the shown parallel connection of the communication means 41, 42 via the vias 79 of the connection arrangement 70, a reduction of this copper loss can thereby be achieved. At the same time, by the adjacent arrangement of the two communication means 41, 42 on adjacent layers 21, 22, the magnetic interaction between the communication means 41, 42 can achieve the improvement of a respective communication field for communication, in particular equalization of the spatial extent of these communication fields. In order to further reduce the power loss, a further vias 79′ can also be provided according to FIG. 7 in order to additionally electrically connect the communication means 41, 42 to one another.

[0116] It is shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 that the connection arrangement 70 comprises at least a first connection element 71, which is electrically connected to the first function element 31 in order to variably provide the control of the detection or the further function at the first function element 31, and at least a second connection element 72, which is electrically connected to the second function element 32, to variably provide thereover the control of the detection or the further function at the second function element 32, and a third 73 and fourth 74 connection element which are electrically connected to a first 41 and preferably a second 42 communication means at the support element 20 to provide thereover a control of a communication function, preferably a near field communication, preferably NFC.

[0117] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the connection arrangement 70 and/or function elements 31, 32 and/or communication means 41, 42 may comprise a plurality of vias 79, 79′. The vias 79, 79′ may perform several tasks: [0118] providing the connection interface 78 on several of the layers 21, 22, in particular so that connection is possible on both outer sides 35, 36 of the support element 20, preferably through the vias 79 of the connection elements 71, 72, 73, 74 [0119] Providing the parallel connection of the communication means 41, 42, in particular through the vias 79 of the connection elements 73, 74, [0120] Providing an additional connection of the communication means 41, 42 by at least one further vias 79′.

[0121] The processing arrangement 80 and/or the connection arrangement 70 may be adapted to adapt the control to perform the function assignment in the manner of determining which of the function elements 31, 32 is controlled according to the detection function and which of the function elements 31, 32 is controlled according to the further function. In particular, the arrangement 10 may comprise the processing arrangement 80, wherein the processing arrangement 80 is adapted to control the first function element 31 via the first connection element 71 and the second function element 32 via the second connection element 72, wherein the processing arrangement 80 and/or the connection arrangement 70 is adapted to adapt the control for the function assignment in such a way that the function assignment comprises a first assignment for the first assembly position I and a second assignment for the second assembly position II, in order to perform the function assignment in the manner of a determination of which of the function elements 31, 32 is controlled according to the detection function and which of the function elements 31, 32 is controlled according to the further function in the case of the first assignment. [0122] controlling the detection function via the first connection element 71 and the further function via the second connection element 72, in particular in order to perform the detection function in the manner of a detection in a first surrounding 37 of the first function element 31 and the further function in the manner of a shielding of the first function element 31 from a second surrounding 38 of the second function element 32,
and in order to be able to make the second assignment . . . [0123] controlling the detection function via the second connection element 72 and the further function via the first connection element 71, in particular to perform the detection function in the manner of detecting in the second surrounding 38 of the second function element 32 and the further function in the manner of shielding the second function element 32 from a first surrounding 37 of the first function element 31,
so that the detection and shielding are carried out on different layers 21, 22 and different surroundings 37, 38 depending on the mounting position I, II.

[0124] The connection arrangement 70 may be further configured to adapt the control for the function assignment in such a way that the connection elements 71, 72 are adapted to be electrically connected to different counter connection elements 91, 92 of the processing arrangement 80 in order to perform the function assignment by assigning the counter connection elements 91, 92 to the connection elements 71, 72. For example, it is shown in FIG. 3 that a specific order 71, 72, 73 ,74 of the connection elements can be provided in the connection arrangement 70, but also a predetermined order 91, 92, 93, 94 of the counter connection elements can be provided in the counter connection arrangement 90. The connection elements 71, 72, 73, 74 can be connectable on both sides, for example by using vias. In this case, the counter connection arrangement 90 can be configured as a plug-in connector or the like, so that the order is mechanically predetermined. Thus, due to the “reversing” of the counter connection arrangement 90, the connection is made from the first outer side 35 with a different connection configuration than from the second outer side 36. Since the connection elements 73, 74 are arranged externally, it is functionally irrelevant for the connection of the communication means 41, 42 (i.e. the communication interface 40) whether the connection elements 73, 74 are connected to the counter connection elements 93, 94 in the first mounting position I from the first 35 or in the second mounting position II from the second outer side 36. On the other hand, it can be seen from FIG. 3 that in the second assembly position II, when connecting from the second outer side 36, instead of the first connection element 71 (in the first assembly position I, when connecting from the first outer side 35), the second connection element 72 is connected to the first counter connection element 91, and instead of the second connection element 72 in the first assembly position I, the first connection element 71 is connected to the second counter connection element 92. This enables a mechanical adaptation of the connection configuration and thus also of the actuation of the function elements 31, 32. Alternatively and/or additionally, an adaptation of the actuation can be carried out electrically by the processing arrangement 80, in particular with a constant assignment of the connection elements to the counter connection elements. Then, for example, depending on the assembly position I, II, the control of the detection function will be carried out either via the first or second counter connection element 91, 92, and the respective other counter connection element 92, 91 will be controlled for the further function.

[0125] Furthermore, it is shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 that the counter connection elements 91 to 94, in particular as flat ribbon cables, cross the conductor paths of the communication means 41, 42 at right angles. Thus, a disturbance by at least one of the counter connection elements 91 to 94 on the communication field can at least be reduced. The first and/or second connection element 101, 102 may each also be understood as a short-circuit bridge. The short-circuit bridge 101 and/or 102 may extend at least partially in parallel and/or in phase with the conductive path. Thus, the short-circuit bridge 101 and/or 102 also does not have a disruptive effect, e.g. does not additionally act as a communication means.

[0126] FIG. 8 shows a connection arrangement 70 and a counter connection arrangement 90 with further details. The connection arrangement 70 may be attached to the support element 20, and/or the counter connection arrangement 90 may be provided—in particular in the form of a ribbon cable—for connection to the connection arrangement 70. Thereby, the counter connection arrangement 90 may comprise the following: [0127] The first counter connection element 91, which provides a current path for driving at least one function of the arrangement 10, [0128] the at least one second counter connection element 92, wherein two second connection elements 92 are shown in FIG. 8 to jointly provide a current path for driving at least one further function of the arrangement 10, [0129] at least the third and fourth counter connection elements 93, 94 to form a circuit with the communication means 41, 42 for controlling the communication function.
Thereby, the counter connection elements 91, 92, 93, 94 may be arranged at least partially spatially parallel and adjacent to each other, and the first counter connection element 91 may be arranged (in particular centrally and/or centered) between the second counter connection elements 92, and the second counter connection elements 92 may be arranged between the third and fourth counter connection elements 93, 94. Moreover, the third and fourth connection elements 93, 94 may be arranged externally to the counter connection arrangement 90. Furthermore, the second counter connection elements 92 may be electrically connected to each other via two connection elements 101, 102, wherein the first connection element 101 may be arranged in the area of the connection arrangement 70 and the second connection element 102 may be arranged in the area of the counter connection arrangement 90. In this way, a compensation circuit may be provided to reduce or prevent the communication area in the area of the counter connection arrangement 90. In particular, this area between the first 101 and second 102 of the connection elements can thus not be used for communication. The compensation circuit configured by the paths 92, 101 and 102 thereby compensates (neutralizes) the magnetic fields generated in the area of the third and fourth counter connection elements 93, 94. Preferably, for this purpose, it is provided that the counter connection elements 91, 92, 93, 94 are arranged at an equal distance from one another. Preferably, the counter connection elements 91, 92, 93, 94 are configured as elongated conductors, preferably as lines.

[0130] FIG. 9 shows a schematic visualization of a method according to the invention. It can be provided that according to a first method step 501 an assembly of the support element 20 is carried out optionally at least at a first I or second II assembly position, wherein the mounting positions I, II are specific for different sides of the vehicle 1. According to a second method step 502, a connection of a processing arrangement 80 to a connection arrangement 70 on the support element 20 may be carried out in order to electrically connect the function elements 31, 32 to the processing arrangement 80, wherein the connection arrangement 70 provides a connection interface 78 for controlling the function elements 31, 32. Subsequently, according to a third method step 503, an adjustment of the control of the function elements 31, 32 for the assignment of the functions according to the selected assembly position I, II may be carried out.

[0131] With regard to the communication function, it can be alternatively or additionally provided, according to FIG. 9, that according to a further first method step 601 the support element 20 is optionally mounted at least at a first I or second II of the mounting positions, and according to a further second method step 602 a connection of a processing arrangement 80 to a connection arrangement 70 on the support element 20 is carried out in order to electrically connect the communication means 41, 42 to the processing arrangement 80, the connection arrangement 70 providing a connection interface 78 for controlling the communication function.

[0132] The foregoing explanation of the embodiments describes the present invention solely in the context of examples. Of course, individual features of the embodiments can be freely combined with each other, provided that this is technically sensible, without leaving the scope of the present invention.

List of Reference Signs

[0133] 1 Vehicle

[0134] 2 Electronics, door handle electronics

[0135] 3 Door handle, handle

[0136] 4 Capacitive sensor

[0137] 5 Door, flap

[0138] 6 Transmitter

[0139] 7 Interior

[0140] 10 Arrangement

[0141] 20 Support element

[0142] 21 First layer

[0143] 22 Second layer

[0144] 25 Assembly adjustment

[0145] 31 First function element

[0146] 32 Second function element

[0147] 33 Surface elements

[0148] 35 First outside, first side face

[0149] 36 Second outside, second side face

[0150] 37 First surrounding

[0151] 38 Second surrounding

[0152] 40 Communication interface

[0153] 41 First communication, NFC antenna or coil

[0154] 42 Second communication, NFC antenna or coil

[0155] 70 Connection arrangement

[0156] 71 First connection element

[0157] 72 Second connection element, functionally identical connection elements

[0158] 73 Third connection element

[0159] 74 Fourth connection element

[0160] 78 Connection interface

[0161] 79 Vias

[0162] 80 Processing arrangement, part of a supply line

[0163] 81 Processing unit

[0164] 90 Counter connection arrangement, part of a supply line

[0165] 91 First counter connection element

[0166] 92 Second counter connection element

[0167] 93 Third counter connection element

[0168] 94 Fourth counter connection element

[0169] 101 First connection element, short-circuit bridge

[0170] 102 Second connecting element, short-circuit bridge

[0171] 501 First Method step

[0172] 502 Second Method step

[0173] 503 Third Method step

[0174] 504 Further first procedural step

[0175] 505 Further second procedural step

[0176] 79′ Additional vias

[0177] 21, 22 Layers

[0178] 31, 32 Function elements

[0179] 35, 36 Outer surface

[0180] 37, 38 Surroundings

[0181] 41, 42 Communication means

[0182] 71, 72 Connection elements, internal connection elements

[0183] 73, 74 Outside mounting brackets

[0184] 91, 92 Counter connection elements

[0185] x Vehicle longitudinal axis direction of travel, vehicle longitudinal direction

[0186] y Transverse vehicle axle

[0187] z Vertical vehicle axis

[0188] I. First mounting position

[0189] II Second mounting position

[0190] I, II Mounting positions

[0191] L Coil

[0192] R Resistance