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20080204192 | Electronic key apparatus for a vehicle - Provided is an electronic key apparatus for a vehicle, capable of suppressing power consumption, reducing a verification time, and improving responsiveness of an on-vehicle device. The electronic key apparatus for a vehicle includes an on-vehicle device and a plurality of portable devices. In the electronic key apparatus for a vehicle for activating a control device when ID codes of the portable devices are verified, an on-vehicle device includes a transmission/reception unit, a memory, a reception strength determining unit, a drive unit, and a CPU for sequentially transmitting first to third request signals according to a matching result of verification between the request signal and the answering signal, sequentially receiving first to third answering signals from the portable devices, sequentially comparing each of the received answering signals with the first to third answering signals stored in the memory every time the answering signals are received, and outputting a control signal to the drive unit when an ID code of the finally registered portable device is verified. The CPU transmits the second request signal when a reception determination signal is received even in a case where the first answering signal cannot be normally detected. | 08-28-2008 |
20080211626 | PASSIVE ENTRY SENSOR SYSTEM - Passive entry sensor systems and associated sensors are disclosed. The system sensor is locatable in the handle of a door and can provide an electromagnetic radiation beam transmitted either along the length of the handle between opposite ends thereof or between the handle and the door such that the sensor can detect at least a partial interruption of the beam by a user actuating the handle. The system can include an independent optical locking switch for actuation by a user to lock the door which locking switch comprises a shutter for intercepting the beam so as to flag the sensor. The system can include a power-up switch for actuation by a user to power-up the system, back-up switches for detecting a pull on the handle, indicators for indicating system status to the user, and backlight and ground light lighting. | 09-04-2008 |
20080231417 | AUTOMATIC LOCKING FAILSAFE FOR VEHICLES WITH PASSIVE KEYS - A method of unlocking a vehicle, which includes initiating an auto-lock command, searching an area surrounding the vehicle for a valid key fob, and sending a normal request from interior antenna if a valid key fob is not found. The method further includes sending a wide area request from an interior antenna if the valid key fob is not found from the normal request. The method includes locking the doors if the valid key fob is not found. The method provides a warning and does not lock the doors if the valid key fob is found. | 09-25-2008 |
20080246586 | PORTABLE COMMUNICATION MACHINE AND VEHICULAR COMMUNICATION SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A portable communication machine includes RF data generating means, RF wireless transmitting means for transmitting transmission data as an RF signal, RF wireless receiving means for receiving an RF signal transmitted from a vehicle-mounted machine, RF data analyzing means for analyzing received data, key operating means for instructing to control a vehicle by a user, storing means for storing control data of a vehicle-mounted information apparatus, attachable/detachable external apparatus communicating means, and controlling means for controlling the RF data generating means, the RF data analyzing means, the key operating means and the external apparatus communicating means, and is used along with an external apparatus and the vehicle-mounted information apparatus. | 10-09-2008 |
20080258868 | KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - A keyless entry system is provided that includes a vehicle-side device and a portable device. The vehicle-side device includes a vehicle-side transmission unit and a vehicle-side reception unit. The vehicle-side transmission unit is installed in a vehicle and connected to plural transmission antennas. The vehicle-side transmission unit transmits a request signal via signal lines. The vehicle-side reception unit receives an answer signal. The portable device includes a portable device-side reception unit that receives the request signal, and a portable device-side transmission unit that transmits the answer signal. The vehicle-side device includes a vehicle-side control unit that performs a predetermined control when the answer signal from the portable device is authenticated. The portable device includes a portable device-side control unit that detects the intensity of the signals transmitted from the plural transmission antennas. The vehicle-side control unit or the portable device-side control unit calculates distances between the portable device and the respective transmission antennas based on data of the intensity of the signals transmitted from the plural transmission antennas detected by the portable device-side control unit. When an added value of the distances calculated based on two of the intensity data is smaller than a predetermined threshold value, it is determined that the portable device is located inside the vehicle. | 10-23-2008 |
20090051488 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HAVING TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER AND SIGNAL SENDING/RECEIVING METHOD - A technique for achieving a risk-free keyless entry system for vehicles at low costs is disclosed. The keyless entry system includes a transmitter responsive to an operation of an operation unit for transmitting a signal indicative of to-be-sent information toward an on-board device at a prespecified communication rate. The on-board device is attached to inside of a vehicle, for receiving electrical waves as sent from the transmitter and for outputting a control signal used to drive electric motors of door lock actuators and/or a motor of slide door actuator. By changing the communication rate of the signal being sent from the transmitter, the door lock control signal is made shorter in arrival distance than the slide door control signal. | 02-26-2009 |
20090058597 | VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A vehicle security system for improving convenience without lowering the security level. The vehicle communication system includes a plurality of portable devices and a communication controller, which communicates with the portable devices and controls a vehicle. The communication controller includes a first transmitter circuit, which transmits a first wireless signal within an area near the vehicle, a second transmitter circuit, which transmits a second wireless signal within an area in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, and a communication control unit, which controls at least the closing of a door lock. When a door lever is operated in a state in which the door lock is closed, the communication control unit closes the door lock when one of the portable devices is located near the vehicle and keeps the door lock closed when none of the portable devices is located near the vehicle. | 03-05-2009 |
20090066477 | AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS - The authentication apparatus disclosed here is formed of a unit to be controlled and a plurality of portable devices having communication with the unit via radio waves. The unit has a first controller, a first transmitter controlled by the first controller and a first receiver. Each of the portable devices has a second controller, a storage section that stores the replying order of the portable devices and is controlled by the second controller, a second transmitter and a second receiver. In response to communication signals sent from the first transmitter of the unit to each of the second receivers, each portable device replies with a first communication signal according to the replying order stored in the storage section. The first communication signal is sent back to the unit from each device with a predetermined time difference so as not to produce an overlapped period in the replying time. | 03-12-2009 |
20090072947 | Control method for high-frequency radio equipment and high-frequency radio system - A control method for a high-frequency radio equipment and a high-frequency radio equipment system in spread spectrum radio data communication are provided which are interference-tolerant and can maintain transmission quality with improved receiving sensitivity. | 03-19-2009 |
20090091423 | PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - There is provided a passive keyless entry system transmitting a request signal at a predetermined time period from a vehicle-side device, transmitting an answer signal when a portable device has received the request signal, and comprising a control unit that performs predetermined control if the answer signal is received or not received by the vehicle-side device. The portable device includes a portable device control unit that detects the intensity of the request signal transmitted from the vehicle-side device, and is adapted such that, if the intensity of a request signal has changed by a predetermined value or more compared with the intensity of a previously received request signal, a normal answer signal is transmitted as the answer signal, and that, if the intensity of the request signal has changed by less than a predetermined value, a simple answer signal that is shorter than the normal answer signal is transmitted as the answer signal. | 04-09-2009 |
20090096578 | SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - When a master portable unit exists inside a vehicle compartment and a sub-portable unit exists outside the vehicle compartment, master portable unit disable control is performed and door lock control is performed. Thus, even if the master portable unit put in a bag or a jacket is not taken out, the door can be locked. Accordingly, when the user holds the sub-portable unit and goes out of the vehicle compartment while leaving the master portable unit in the vehicle compartment, locking can be performed. Further, even if an unauthorized user breaks the glass and enters the vehicle compartment when the user carries the sub-portable unit and exists outside the vehicle, operations such as starting an engine by using the master portable unit can be disabled. | 04-16-2009 |
20090153296 | KEYLESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A keyless control system for a motor vehicle or other structure operates to activate a device associated with the structure. The system includes a smart relay operating in conjunction with a control circuit, and a signal receiver which activates the relay upon receipt of an appropriate control signal. The signal may be an electromagnetic signal or an acoustic signal. | 06-18-2009 |
20090206990 | AFTERMARKET CONVENIENCE ENTRY AND START SYSTEM - A user detection system for a vehicle has a security system including a portable transponder, a touch sensor, a control system in communication with the touch sensor and the security system. A method installs the user detection system in the vehicle. The touch sensor includes a sensor strip installed on the exterior surface proximate the handle and a coating for covering the sensor strip, the coating visibly matching the exterior surface. The control system is operable to transmit the identification signal in response to receiving the sensor contact signal. The control system is operable to transmit the disable command to the security system upon authentication of the reply. An aftermarket push-to-start system includes a steering lock disabling device. | 08-20-2009 |
20090206991 | INCREMENTING COUNTER WITH EXTENDED WRITE ENDURANCE - A method and device for writing a binary count of a length n to a memory having a limited number of write cycles, a physical storage location of bits (R-bits) of the count in the memory are periodically changed, fixed bits of the count are stored at fixed physical storage locations, and a bit value pattern of the fixed bits is used as an indicator for the physical storage locations of the changing bits (R-bits). | 08-20-2009 |
20090219134 | KEYLESS ENTRY DEVICE - A keyless entry device which performs communication between a portable device and a vehicle-side device is provided in a vehicle. The vehicle includes a door handle provided with a grip portion, which is provided with a vehicle-side electrode that detects an electric field induced in a human body by a portable device electrode, and the vehicle-side electrode has at least two of a first face opposed to a vehicle body face of the vehicle, a second face opposed to the vehicle body face of the vehicle and disposed at a position more distant from a vehicle body than the first face, and an upper face and a lower face orthogonal to the first face and the second face and parallel to each other. The vehicle-side electrode includes faces other than the first face or includes the first face having a smaller area than other faces. | 09-03-2009 |
20090224879 | VEHICLE DOOR CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - In a vehicle door control system, a portable unit stores registration of an instruction of automatic door-opening to a vehicle unit, when predetermined registration processing is made on the portable unit. In response to a request signal from the vehicle unit, the portable unit transmits a response signal including an ID code and the instruction of the registered automatic door-opening operation. The vehicle unit unlocks a vehicle door without any manual door-unlocking operation by a user and automatically opens the vehicle door, when the response signal includes the instruction and the ID code matches a predetermined ID code. | 09-10-2009 |
20090237206 | Stand alone blue tooth enabled car door unlocker module - An unlocking device for automobiles that is able to be mounted on the interior of an automobile's rear window to facilitate reentry inside the automobile once a driver is locked out. The unlocking device is rectangular in shape and is mounted on the glass with suction cups. It is a stand alone module that is non evasive of the oem electronics of the automobile. The device is designed to receive dtmf tones from a cellphone operating in bluetooth mode. The device is universal in nature in that it is designed to enable unlocking for any automobile manufacturer's vehicle that uses an oem keyfob transmitter. | 09-24-2009 |
20090243795 | AUTOMOTIVE PASSIVE ENTRY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A passive start and entry (PASE) system includes a PASE module and a token. The token includes a display. The PASE module generates a low frequency wake-up signal and a high frequency challenge signal for the token in response to a triggering event. The token ignores the wake-up signal if the display is on. The token may turn the display off in response to receiving the low frequency wake-up signal. The token may also turn the display off in response to receiving the high frequency challenge signal. | 10-01-2009 |
20090243796 | Adaptive power keyless fob - A method and apparatus for remotely activating vehicle control functions using a controller mounted in a vehicle and a remote keyless entry device having transmitter, a power source and at least one activatable input member corresponding to a vehicle control function. In response activation of an input member, a remote keyless entry control transmits a vehicle control function signal to the controller at a first transmitter power level. The control determines the distance between the controller and the remote keyless entry device and adjusts the transmitter power level to the minimum power level required to support communication between the controller and the remote keyless entry device. In one aspect, the control, in response to the absence of the return signal from the controller of predetermined signal strength, increases the transmitter power magnitude to a second power magnitude and retransmits the control signal. In an other aspect, the control generates the first control signal at a first high power level and decreases the power level in proportion to the magnitude of the return signal received from the controller. | 10-01-2009 |
20090256677 | PASSIVE ENTRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A passive entry system is provided for permitting an authorized user access to a vehicle, building, or the like. The passive entry system includes a handle associated with a door and equipped with a plurality of sensors disposed in the handle's interior. The plurality of sensors can be coupled together to form a long-range proximity sensor capable of detecting a user in a target zone provided by the long-range proximity sensor. Upon subsequent validation of the user as an authorized user, the plurality of sensors may be decoupled to provide for individual detection of corresponding actions by the user's hand, including an intent to enter based upon a touching of the handle. | 10-15-2009 |
20090261946 | Access Control System for a Vehicle - Disclosed is an access control device for a vehicle, comprising at least one transmission unit arranged in the vehicle and at least one receiver, controlled by at least one microcomputer unit. The receiver serves to receive UHF signals and the transmission unit serves to send low-frequency long-wave signals. Also, a clamping unit is present which is triggered by the microcomputer unit and the clamping unit gives access to the vehicle when a matching code is present. | 10-22-2009 |
20090267734 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SMART KEY - A smart key monitoring system for a vehicle comprises: a first LF output antenna which transmits an authentication low frequency (LF) signal within a preset distance from a portion of one side of the vehicle; an RF receiver which is installed in a portion of the vehicle and receives an authentication response radio frequency (RF) signal generated by a smart key in response to the authentication LF signal; and a monitoring controller which performs the authentication of the authentication response RF signal received by the RF receiver, receives a request signal for unlocking a first door provided on one side of the vehicle for which the authentication succeeds from an unlock sensor of the first door, and delivers the unlock request signal to a door unlock controller. | 10-29-2009 |
20090278656 | Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter - A remote wireless keyless entry transmitter includes a communications interface for connecting the transmitter directly to an in-vehicle network for registering the transmitter with the vehicle access system. The interface is further connectable to a personal computer to load a set of control codes and programming codes corresponding to a vehicle. The transmitter is programmable to operate multiple functions for multiple vehicles, separately or simultaneously. The transmitter can include a transponder circuit, a display, an accelerometer and a key coupler. A wireless transponder is operationally associated with a vehicle security system by physically connecting the transponder to a vehicle data port with a temporary data link and transferring data between the security system and the transponder over the data link to enable subsequent wireless operation of the security system with the transponder. The transmitter can include an audible signal generator and be programmable to respond to a pager signal. | 11-12-2009 |
20090289759 | Keyless Device of Vehicle - A keyless device of a vehicle sets to change a search area “A” of a vehicle exterior antenna | 11-26-2009 |
20100007462 | VARIABLE STRENGTH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A wireless communication system is provided. The communication system comprises a key fob comprising a wireless transmitter adapted to transmit a first signal having a first transmission field strength and first transmission duration, and a second signal having a second transmission field strength and second transmission duration and a vehicle comprising a wireless receiver adapted to receive the first and second signals. | 01-14-2010 |
20100007463 | VEHICLE HANDLE WITH CONTROL CIRCUITRY - A handle/liftgate assembly for a door of a vehicle is mounted to a handle region of a vehicle door and includes a handle control and a handle sensor. The handle control is responsive to the handle sensor to detect the presence of or proximity of a user or operator at the vehicle door. The handle control actuates a door latch of the vehicle door to open the vehicle door independent of a door zone module or passive entry system of the vehicle door. | 01-14-2010 |
20100039221 | SMART ENTRY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A smart entry system and method includes at least one actuating device for operation of at least two vehicle functions, an on-board transmitter for sending request signals to a portable device, and an on-board receiver for receiving an identification signal from the portable device. The on-board transmitter sends a first request signal within a first search field when the at least one actuating device is subjected to a first actuating operation for initiating a first vehicle function. A second request signal is sent within a second search field when the at least one actuating device is subjected to a second actuating operation for initiating a second vehicle function. The first search field varies relative to the second search field. | 02-18-2010 |
20100039222 | KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A TRUCK AND TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A SYSTEM - A keyless access system is provided for a truck including a tractor area and a cargo area provided with at least an access door. This system includes a main control unit located in the tractor area and adapted to interact with a customer identification device to selectively operate a control access arrangement which allows or prevents access to a driver cabin of the truck, a secondary control unit located in or near the cargo area and adapted to interact with the same customer identification device and to selectively operate an actuator which locks or unlocks the access door, and a bidirectional telecommunication arrangement between the main and secondary units. | 02-18-2010 |
20100052850 | REMOTE VEHICLE ACTIVATION DEVICE - A vehicle activation device may serve as a transmitter and may have at least two function buttons that remotely activate two corresponding functions in an associated vehicle. A cover may be pivoted to a body and may be movable between at least two positions to make the function buttons accessible or inaccessible. | 03-04-2010 |
20100085147 | KEYLESS ENTRY USING HAND SIGNALS - Methods and apparatus are provided for enabling the entry by a user into a locked vehicle. An optical data sampler is configured to detect an image associated with the user. A processor is coupled to the optical data sampler and is configured to grant the user access to the vehicle if the image associated with the user substantially corresponds to a predetermined image. | 04-08-2010 |
20100097178 | VEHICLE BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A vehicle biometric system includes an in-vehicle telematics unit having a receiver configured to receive authentication data from a wireless communication device, a memory configured to store computer program instructions, and a processor configured to access and execute the computer program instructions. The authentication data can include voice data based on a vocal input received at the wireless communication device from a requesting user. The executed computer program instructions can cause the processor to analyze the received authentication data to make a determination as to whether the vocal input is that of an authorized user of the vehicle, and based on a positive determination that the vocal input is that of the authorized user, to initiate a vehicle function in response to the vocal input. | 04-22-2010 |
20100102928 | Monitoring Apparatus and Operating Method Thereof - A monitoring apparatus and the associated method are provided. The monitoring apparatus includes a tag reading module and a control module. The tag reading module accesses a target tag attached to a target object to generate an access signal. The control module is coupled to the tag reading module and receives the access signal. When the control module operates in an alert mode, the control module selectively generates a control signal according to a reading condition of the access signal. | 04-29-2010 |
20100109838 | Fingerprint unlocking system - An apparatus, and a corresponding method for its use, for gaining access to a vehicle, such as a car by means of at least one fingerprint sensor installed at a convenient location outside the vehicle in or near a door handle. The illustrative embodiment of the invention includes a fingerprint sensor mounted in a convenient exterior location on the vehicle. The fingerprint matching controller includes means for unlocking at least one vehicle passenger access door upon verification of the identity of a user placing a finger in the fingerprint sensor. Preferably, the fingerprint sensor is located near, or integrated into a door handle, for ease of operation while opening a door of the vehicle. | 05-06-2010 |
20100207725 | Transceiver and electronic key including transceiver - A transceiver is disclosed. The transceiver includes: a circuit board; a receiving antenna mounted to the circuit board; and a transmitting antenna mounted to the receiving antenna. The receiving antenna includes: a supporter; a coil antenna having a coil wound around the supporter; a first terminal arranged on the supporter and connected with the coil antenna; and a second terminals arranged on the supporter. The transmitting antenna includes: a horizontal part extending in a direction perpendicular to a thickness direction of the circuit board; and a vertical part extending in the thickness direction of the circuit board. The vertical part is connected with the horizontal part and the second terminal. | 08-19-2010 |
20100265035 | PROCESS TO SECURE KEYLESS ENTRY COMMUNICATIONS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - Process to control access authorization for a motor vehicle. Using an activation circuit in the vehicle, a radio signal is sent out, and an ID transmitter which is carried by the user receives the radio signal and verifies it with an evaluation circuit. If verification is successful, the ID transmitter sends out a high frequency release signal which is received by the vehicle. The activation circuit activates an oscillating circuit so that the oscillation rise time of the oscillating circuit is varied in dependency of a randomly generated parameter, wherein the power supply of the oscillating circuit is controlled in dependency of the parameter. An expected system run time is determined using actual system run times, and included into the evaluation in order to prevent extensions of the radio distance. | 10-21-2010 |
20100277277 | MOBILE TOOL FACILITY - A mobile tool facility is provided having a container configured to be moved to a plurality of locations. A portal system is positioned in an interior of the container and spaced from a container end allowing access to the portal system. The portal system is operable to control access into and out of the container. A radio frequency shield wall is positioned in the interior of the container and spaced from the portal system allowing access between the portal system and the shield wall. The shield wall is configured to reduce an amount of electromagnetic energy entering the interior of the container. An auxiliary power unit associated with the container is operable to provide power to the portal system. A plurality of items stored in the interior of the container in a controlled space is available to be removed from the container through the portal system by an authorized individual. | 11-04-2010 |
20100283581 | WIRELESS VEHICLE ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A system and method for coordinating movement of a powered sliding door module and an access ramp for a vehicle is shown in FIG. | 11-11-2010 |
20110032075 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HOME-TO-VEHICLE APPLICATIONS OVER WIRELESS LINKS - Methods and apparatus are provided for enabling communication between an information handling device, such as a computer, and a vehicle. A dongle is provided for enabling the communication and includes an external coupling device, dongle transceiver circuitry, and a dongle controller. The dongle transceiver circuitry enables remote keyless entry communication between the dongle and the vehicle. The external coupling device couples the dongle to the information handling device, and the dongle controller is coupled to the external coupling device for determining when the dongle is coupled to the information handling device. The dongle controller is also coupled to the dongle transceiver circuitry for providing a remote keyless entry wakeup message to the dongle transceiver circuitry in response to receiving a communication initiation signal from the information handling device. | 02-10-2011 |
20110057773 | Keyless Entry Assembly Having Capacitance Sensor Operative for Detecting Objects - A keyless entry assembly includes a carrier with an electrical conductor thereon, a light pipe having an indicator, and a controller. The light pipe is connected to the carrier such that the indicator and conductor are in alignment. The light pipe is operable for receiving light to illuminate the indicator. The carrier with the light pipe connected thereto is mountable to a user accessible portion of a vehicle. The conductor capacitively couples to an electrically conductive object proximal to the conductor while the conductor is driven with an electrical charge such that capacitance of the conductor changes due to the conductor capacitively coupling with the object. The controller is operable for driving the conductor with the electrical charge, measuring the conductor capacitance to determine whether an electrically conductive object is proximal to the conductor, and controlling a vehicle operation as a function of the object being proximal to the conductor. | 03-10-2011 |
20110080258 | Identity - The present invention is a new type of luxury automobile which would implement numerous ergonomically designed innovations which would deter various criminal activities which would include car theft, carjacking, and driving under the influence. Identity is a security mechanism installed on car doors that requires a fingerprint scan prior to the keypad being revealed. | 04-07-2011 |
20110080259 | ANTENNA AND SPLITTER FOR RECEIVING RADIO AND REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SIGNALS - An antenna system may include a first antenna having a helical shaped portion, and configured to receive signals over a first frequency range. A second antenna may be positioned in proximate distance from the first antenna, and be configured to receive signals over a second frequency range. A splitter may be configured for separating signals received from radio and remote keyless entry antennas and may include a first branch including a first filter to filter AM band signals from communications signals received from an antenna, a second branch including a second filter to filter FM band signals from communications signals received from the antenna, a third branch including a third filter to filter remote keyless entry signals from communications signals received from the antenna, and an amplifier to amplify the remote keyless entry signals. The filters may be passive filters. The antenna may be a whip antenna or roof antenna. | 04-07-2011 |
20110187498 | System and Method of Haptically Communicating Vehicle Information From a Vehicle to a Keyless Entry Device - Various systems, devices, and methods for communicating vehicle information from a vehicle to a keyless entry device are provided. The system may include a keyless entry device for communicating vehicle information from a vehicle to a user. The keyless entry device may include a haptic actuator and one or more processors that may establish a communication channel with a vehicle, communicate, via the communication channel, a command to the vehicle, receive a response to the command from the vehicle, and cause the haptic actuator to output a first haptic effect based on the response. The vehicle may include a vehicle device that may obtain vehicle information that relates to a vehicle, determine and output a control signal that corresponds to the vehicle information. The control signal may cause the keyless entry device to output a first haptic effect that haptically communicates the vehicle information to the user. | 08-04-2011 |
20110205018 | INPUT APPARATUS, REMOTE CONTROLLER AND OPERATING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - An input apparatus for a vehicle includes: an operation element operable by an occupant of the vehicle; a biological information acquisition element acquiring biological information of the occupant; an unawakened state detection element detecting an unawakened state of the occupant based on the biological information, wherein the unawakened state is defined by a predetermined state different from an awakened state; and an operation disabling element disabling an operation input from the operation element when the unawakened state detection element detects the unawakened state. | 08-25-2011 |
20110248820 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCKING AN OPENABLE PANEL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a device for automatically locking and/or unlocking at least one openable panel ( | 10-13-2011 |
20110285503 | LOCKING SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR - A locking system is provided for a motor vehicle door. The locking system includes, but is not limited to a door lock, an internal actuation unit having a pickup that is mechanically linked to the door lock and alternately transferable into a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, actuation of the pickup is inactive with respect to the lock. The locking system further includes, but is not limited to a detection unit configured to detect an approach of a hand and also configured to unlock the door lock if a distance falls below a predefined distance to the internal actuation unit. | 11-24-2011 |
20110291799 | DEBOUNCE STRATEGY FOR VALIDATING SWITCH ACTUATION - A debounce strategy is disclosed for use with a switch detection circuit to validate whether the switch is properly actuated or whether interferences, switch bounce, or other interruptions are presenting indications of switch activation. The debounce strategy may be implemented in a multi-stage process so that systems relying on debounce validation can begin processing, or other so that other time depending operations begin processing, prior to completing debounce validation. | 12-01-2011 |
20110304427 | CLOSING-IN SENSOR FOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING A DOOR LEAF - The invention relates to a closing-in or presence or detection capacitive sensor ( | 12-15-2011 |
20110309912 | HANDLE UNIT - The invention relates to a handle unit ( | 12-22-2011 |
20110316669 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CHANGING STATE OF VEHICLE CLOSURE - An apparatus for changing the state of a vehicle closure is disclosed. The apparatus includes a primary mobile unit, a secondary mobile unit, and a detection device. The detection device is operable to automatically detect whether the primary mobile unit is within a first range of the detection device, and whether the secondary mobile unit is within a second range of the detection device. The apparatus further includes a controller operable to change the state of the vehicle closure when the detection device detects that the secondary mobile unit is within the second range while the primary mobile unit is detected within the first range. | 12-29-2011 |
20120007712 | NON-CONTACT CONTROL METHOD AND DEVICE - A non-contact control method and a non-contact control device are applied to a lock control device in a non-contact mode for manipulation. The non-contact control device includes a master control module and a slave control module. Both the master control module and the slave control module include a radio frequency identify (RFID) component and a Bluetooth component. In the master control module and the slave control module, the RFID component serves as first-layer authentication and unlocking and starts the Bluetooth component, and the Bluetooth component serves as second-layer authentication and unlocking and triggers a circuit control device. The master control module actively starts the slave control module and performs pairing and unlocking, so as to achieve a non-contact locking and control mode with low energy consumption and high security. | 01-12-2012 |
20120019359 | VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A vehicle security system includes a trigger module, an image acquisition module, a microprocessor and a database. The trigger module triggers the image acquisition module to capture a pupil image of a proximal party triggering the trigger module. The database is coupled with the microprocessor and stores at least one pupil image of an authorized user. The microprocessor includes a comparison module and a response module. The comparison module compares the pupil image captured by the image acquisition module with the stored pupil image in the database and generates a result notification to the response module. The response module implements an appropriate responsive action to lock or unlock the vehicle according to the determination. The disclosure further provides a method for vehicle security. | 01-26-2012 |
20120092129 | METHOD TO TRACK VEHICLE KEY NEAR VEHICLE FOR SMART ENTRY - An entry system for a vehicle includes a fob, a transmitter on the vehicle, a receiver on the vehicle, a control unit on the vehicle, and a vehicle lock in communication with the control unit. The fob is configured to transmit fob signals and to receive vehicle signals. The transmitter is for transmitting the vehicle signals to the fob. The receiver is for receiving the fob signals from the fob. The control unit is in communication with the transmitter and the receiver. The control unit is configured to determine whether the fob is getting closer to or farther from the vehicle based on the fob signals received by the receiver. The vehicle lock locks or unlocks in response to the control unit determining that the fob is getting closer to or farther from the vehicle and that the fob is not located in a hysteresis zone, which is disposed between a proximal zone, which is closer to the vehicle, and an outer zone, which is farther from the vehicle. | 04-19-2012 |
20120105197 | TECHNIQUES FOR AUTOMATING RENTAL CAR TRANSACTIONS - A customer uses a wireless portable device to interact with a remote cloud-based car rental service. Details at check in are recorded and the customer is authorized to take possession of the car. At checkout, additional details are noted, a receipt is produced, and the customer leaves the car at the car facility. The check-in and checkout process can be achieved without any car rental attendant. That is, the customer via the wireless portable device and with the assistance of the remote cloud-based car rental service completely achieves check in and checkout for a car rental. | 05-03-2012 |
20120105198 | IN-VEHICLE DEVICE CONTROLLER - An in-vehicle device controller includes: an in-vehicle unit for controlling an in-vehicle device; and a portable device. The in-vehicle unit includes a request signal transmitter for transmitting a request signal including random information to the portable device. The portable device transmits a response signal in response to the request signal at multiple frequencies according to a switching pattern corresponding to a part of the random information. The in-vehicle unit further includes: a frequency specifying device for specifying the switching pattern based on the part of the random information; and a reception determination device for executing a reception determination process of the response signal based on a specified switching pattern. The in-vehicle device identifies the portable device according to the reception determination process, and controls the in-vehicle device according to an identification of the portable device. | 05-03-2012 |
20120280791 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SMART KEY SYSTEM FOR DOOR LOCK - The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling a smart key system for door lock of a vehicle configured with at least two modes, the method including selecting one of a first mode and a second mode, detecting an ON/OFF state of an engine of the vehicle and a key signal of a smart key, activating a door lock function performed outside of the vehicle, if it is confirmed through the key signal that the smart key is present outside of the vehicle, in case the first mode is selected, and deactivating a door lock function performed outside of the vehicle, if it is confirmed through the key signal that the smart key is present inside the vehicle or the engine is running, in case the second mode is selected. | 11-08-2012 |
20130033361 | AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF VALET MODE FOR SMART ENTRY SYSTEMS - A key fob assembly includes a mechanical key, a key fob, a control in the key fob, Hall effect switches in the key fob, and magnets associated with the mechanical key. The mechanical key is configured to cooperate with a mechanical lock. The key fob is configured to selectively connect with the mechanical key. The control in the key fob is for transmitting wireless signals to a vehicle to actuate components on the vehicle. The Hall effect switches in the key fob are each in electrical communication with the control. At least one of the Hall effect switches changes an operating state based on detecting a positive magnetic field and at least one other Hall effect switch changes an operating state based on detecting a negative magnetic field. Respective poles of the magnets are disposed such that connection of the mechanical key with the key fob in a storage position aligns the poles of the magnets with respective Hall effect switches for changing the operating state of the respective Hall effect switches. | 02-07-2013 |
20130033362 | APPROACH AND/OR A CONTACT DETECTION DEVICE, ASSOCIATED METHOD AND VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE | 02-07-2013 |
20130063247 | Secure Contactless Data Communication - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving, at a first device, a first signal transmitted from a first antenna and receiving a second signal after receiving the first signal. The second signal is transmitted from a second antenna after the first signal was transmitted from the first antenna. The method includes determining expected characteristics of an expected signal based on combining the first signal and the second signal. The method includes receiving, at the first device, a third signal comprising signals transmitted from the first antenna and the second antenna substantially simultaneously. The method includes determining whether the third signal comprises at least one characteristic that matches the expected characteristics. In response to determining that the third signal matches the expected signal, the method includes engaging, by the first device, in a communication session with a second device, the second device comprising the first antenna and the second antenna. | 03-14-2013 |
20130194069 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING SPURIOUS CONTACTS ON A CONTACT DETECTION SENSOR FOR A DOOR HANDLE OF AN AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE - Method for determining spurious contacts on a contact detection sensor for a handle of an automobile door, the sensor defining a locking area and being connected to an onboard electronic locking and unlocking system, includes:
| 08-01-2013 |
20130234828 | SENSOR UNIT FOR ACTUATING A VEHICLE DOOR IN A CONTACTLESS FASHION - A sensor unit is provided that is not susceptible to errors for contactlessly actuating a vehicle door. The sensor unit includes a first proximity sensor and a second proximity sensor. Each of the two proximity sensors has an elongate detection field extending substantially in a Y direction. The detection fields of the two proximity sensors are spaced from one another in a direction perpendicular to the Y direction. In addition, the detection field of the first proximity sensor projects beyond the detection field of the second proximity sensor in the Y direction at least on one side by a projecting length. | 09-12-2013 |
20130257591 | VEHICLE CONTROLLER - A vehicle controller installed in and controlling a vehicle includes an obtaining part that obtains identification information specific to the vehicle, a communicator that communicates with an information processor located outside the vehicle by transmitting and receiving information, a match judging part that makes a matching judgment on whether a plurality of the identification information obtained at different times are identical, and a judging part that judges whether to permit the control of the vehicle based on the matching judgment. The information processor also can make the matching judgment and only transmit a control command to the vehicle controller when there is a match. | 10-03-2013 |
20130271262 | VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM INCLUDING PRE-WARNING FEATURES FOR A VEHICLE HAVING A DATA COMMUNICATIONS BUS AND RELATED METHODS - A remote control system is for a vehicle including a data communications bus extending therein, and a plurality of vehicle devices communicating over the data communications bus. The system may include a cellular transceiver within the vehicle, and a multi-vehicle controller within the vehicle and coupled to the data communications bus for communication with at least one of the plurality of vehicle devices to perform a remote vehicle function based upon a received remote control signal. The multi-vehicle controller may be enabled to communicate via the data communications bus using a desired set of signals for a corresponding desired vehicle from a plurality of sets of signals for different vehicles based upon learning from at least one of the plurality of vehicle devices on the data communications bus and downloading via the cellular transceiver. | 10-17-2013 |
20140015640 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A USER, DOOR HANDLE COMPRISING SAID DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING THE ASSOCIATED HANDLE - A device (D′) for detecting presence of a user includes: a connection to the electrical ground ( | 01-16-2014 |
20140043139 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DUAL RANGE DETECTION IN A VEHICLE - An apparatus for performing a desired vehicle function is provided. The apparatus comprises a base station configured to receive a command signal indicative of the desired vehicle function while in a receive mode. The base station is further configured to determine whether the received command signal includes at least one of a second data component from a plurality of second data components and to activate a transmit mode in the event the received command signal includes the at least one of the second data component. The base station is further configured to determine whether the received command signal includes at least one additional second data component from the plurality of second data components while in the transmit mode and to determine that the portable device is positioned within a predetermined range in the event the received command signal includes the at least one additional second data component. | 02-13-2014 |
20140043140 | ELECTRONIC KEY - Provided is an electronic key in which a waterproof rubber can be prevented from getting damaged at the time of assembling various parts into an upper case. This electronic key includes: upper case ( | 02-13-2014 |
20140070920 | METHOD FOR OPENING/CLOSING OF A SECURE HANDS-FREE ACCESS BY DETECTION OF MOVEMENT OF A LOWER MEMBER OF A USER - A reliable and secure activation of an access based on a detection of movement in a remote access system by providing a secure method for opening/closing of an access in hands-free access mode. The detection of movement relates to the displacement of a lower member of a user by a remote access system, this access system including at least two elements of detection which each emit a signal whose variations ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140070921 | NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION METHOD, BETWEEN A MOBILE DEVICE AND A MOTOR VEHICLE AND CORRESPONDING DEVICE - A near field communication method between a vehicle and a mobile device includes the following steps:
| 03-13-2014 |
20140077931 | VEHICLE REMOTE CONTROL KEY, AND APPARATUS AND METHOD OF VARIABLY CONTROLLING OUTPUT OF TRANSMISSION RADIO SIGNAL - Provided are a vehicle remote control key, and a system and a method of remotely controlling a vehicle, the system and method being capable of variably outputting a transmission radio signal so that a remote control distance is controlled for each control target to be operated. In particular, a method of remotely controlling opening or closing of an additional control target of the vehicle through the remote control key includes a function button for remotely controlling a door of the vehicle, the method including: detecting operation of the function button; and transmitting a signal related to the opening or closing of the additional control target with an output set according to an operation time of the function button. | 03-20-2014 |
20140085049 | MAGNETIC FIELD COMMUNICATION ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - An automotive communication method includes installing a sensor within a vehicle such that the sensor is submerged in a liquid during operation of the vehicle and/or substantially surrounded by a metallic structure during operation of the vehicle. A long wave magnetic signal is transmitted from the sensor. The signal is indicative of a condition sensed by the sensor. The signal is wirelessly received at a controller disposed within the vehicle. Receipt of the signal at the controller is responded to by adjusting a display and/or a setting within the vehicle. | 03-27-2014 |
20140152423 | UNIT FOR COMMUNICATION BY MEANS OF A PREDETERMINED PROTOCOL - The invention relates to a unit (SYST) for communication by means of a predetermined protocol, said communication unit (SYST) including: a master device (EQ_MAI); and a slave device (EQU_ESC) capable of communicating with a vehicle according to a UHF or BF protocol, and capable of assuming a plurality of states, characterized in that the master device (EQ_MAI) is suitable for sending, to the slave device (EQU_ESC), alerts pertaining to the actuation of a state. | 06-05-2014 |
20140266594 | Smart Key Emulation for Vehicles - Techniques are disclosed for permitting a person to keylessly start a vehicle using a machine-sensible item such as his/her mobile device without requiring the person to possess a smart key. | 09-18-2014 |
20140285320 | KNOCK TO UNLOCK VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM - A vehicle security system that includes a knock detection means such as a microphone configured to detect knocking on the vehicle such as knocking on a window of the vehicle. The system includes a controller configured to receive a signal from the knock detection means and unlock a door of the vehicle if the signal corresponds to a predetermined pattern. | 09-25-2014 |
20140285321 | Panic Device With Local Alarm And Distal Signaling Capability - A panic device operable in conjunction with a local device is configured to unlock a locking mechanism. The panic device can take the form of an electronic key fob, a key shaft, or a key holder. A first trigger on the panic device triggers a local alarm that is on-board or off-board the panic device. A second trigger on the panic device can activate an alarm circuitry that utilizes a local device to provide position information to a distant dispatch station. The local device uses a GPS-aware circuitry or other non-GPS means such as triangulation to determine the position information. The position information can then be sent to the distant dispatch station with or without the aid of the local device. | 09-25-2014 |
20140300448 | IN-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, MOBILE DEVICE, COMMUNICATION SYSTEM, AND COMMUNICATION METHOD - An in-vehicle device stores a Wake Up pattern, which notifies a mobile device of a start of communication, in an area before a data storage area of a frame and transmits the frame, the mobile device includes a modulation/demodulation circuit and a microcomputer that perform a predetermined reception process on a reception signal, a pattern determination circuit that, when the reception signal includes a Wake Up pattern, determines to start communication and activates the modulation/demodulation circuit and the microcomputer, a power detection circuit that detects power of the reception signal, and, when power is detected for a certain period of time or longer, activates the pattern determination circuit, and a Wake-Up control unit that activates the power detection circuit for a predetermined time with a constant period during a time period other than during communication. | 10-09-2014 |
20140347163 | VEHICLE ACCESS SYSTEM AND CONTROLLER THEREFOR - A system for accessing a vehicle when the main battery is incapable of supplying sufficient power for actuating the vehicle's power door locks/latches comprises: a power supply in the door or release handle supplying power to the vehicle's power latch; an entry authentication device for receiving one or more inputs for authenticating a user's access to the vehicle, the entry authentication device powered by the rechargeable power supply; and a latch controller powered by the power supply and operatively connected to the power latch and the at least one entry authentication device to receive information from the entry authentication device corresponding to the one or more inputs. The latch controller can authenticate a user's access to the vehicle to place the power latch in an unlocked state so that the door can be opened. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347164 | DOOR HANDLE SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE - A door handle system for a door of a vehicle includes a door handle assembly, a locking mechanism, a control and a near field communication device. The door handle assembly is configured to mount at a handle region of a vehicle door of the vehicle. The near field communication device is operable to receive signals from a smartphone that is within a threshold distance from the near field communication device. The control, responsive to the near field communication device, is operable to determine whether or not a smartphone that is within the threshold distance and that is communicating with the near field communication device is an authorized device. The control is operable to actuate the locking mechanism to unlock the vehicle door responsive to a determination that the smartphone within the threshold distance and communicating with the near field communication device is an authorized device. | 11-27-2014 |
20150028995 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OPTIMIZING BATTERY LIFE IN A REMOTE DEVICE - A method for activating a remote device is provided. In response to a determination that a remote device is within a first mode signal range of a vehicle and the remote device is moving, the method activates a second mode communication module of the remote device. | 01-29-2015 |
20150035646 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SIMPLIFYING WIRELESS CONNECTION AND DATA SHARING - Provided are an apparatus and method for simplifying wireless connection and data sharing. In order to simply implement a complicated and difficult function related to vehicle wireless connection via NFC, the apparatus recognizes proximity or contact to a mobile device, transmits head unit wireless connection information to the mobile device, receives connection information from the mobile device, performs connection to the mobile device in an OBB scheme on the basis of the received connection information, and provides an NFC-linked service when the connection to the mobile device is completed. | 02-05-2015 |
20150035647 | ANTENNA CORE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ANTENNA AND DETECTION SYSTEM USING THE SAME - An antenna core includes a laminate of a plurality of Co-based amorphous magnetic alloy thin strips in which a length ratio of a long axis to a short axis is greater than 1. 60% or more of the Co-based amorphous magnetic alloy thin strips in terms of the number of the thin strips as percentage have a line-shaped mark formed along the long axis on at least one surface thereof. An antenna includes the antenna core and a winding wound around the antenna core along the long axis. | 02-05-2015 |
20150042454 | SMART KEY SYSTEM USING MOVEMENT PATTERN RECOGNITION OF MOBILE DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a smart key system using movement pattern recognition of a mobile terminal includes a mobile terminal configured to continuously transmit position information generated when a position is moved according to manipulation of a user, and a control module configured to acquire a movement pattern of the mobile terminal using the position information received from the mobile terminal and unlock a door of a vehicle when the acquired movement pattern is matched with a previously stored preset pattern. | 02-12-2015 |
20150054617 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING THE PRESENCE OF A USER, AND VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE COMPRISING SAID DEVICE - A device (D′) for detecting the presence of a user includes: an electrode ( | 02-26-2015 |
20150054618 | SMART ENTRY SYSTEM - A smart entry system comprises a communication section and a control device. Upon determination that a mobile device has continued to be present within a first transmission area for a predetermined time or over, the control device lowers first transmitter power output of a first electromagnetic wave to be transmitted from the communication section to second transmitter power output of the first electromagnetic wave so that the first transmission area is narrowed to a second transmission area until no more response is received from the mobile device. Then, the communication section not only transmits the first electromagnetic wave having the second transmitter power output and generating the second transmission area but also transmits, with a second cyclic period longer than the first cyclic period, a second electromagnetic wave, the second electromagnetic wave has the first transmitter power output and generates the first transmission area which is not narrowed. | 02-26-2015 |
20150070135 | SECURITY SYSTEM AND DEVICE THEREFOR - A security system and security devices, optionally for a vehicle. The security system comprising a control unit, a locking system, a primary key and a secondary key, the primary key and the secondary key each normally operable to activate and deactivate the locking system and upon operation of the secondary key to activate the locking system, at least some or all of the functionality of the primary key is caused to be disabled and/or the control unit is caused to temporarily ignore command signals transmitted by the primary key. | 03-12-2015 |
20150070136 | KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM - A keyless entry system including multiple portable devices and an in-vehicle device controlling smart lock and smart unlock of a vehicle door is disclosed. The in-vehicle device includes an vehicle-cabin-inside portable determination section, which when locking the vehicle door by the auto-lock function, determines whether or not there is the portable device located inside the vehicle cabin, and a disabled state release section that releases the disabled states of all of the portable devices when the vehicle-cabin-inside portable determination section determines that there is no portable device located inside the vehicle cabin. | 03-12-2015 |
20150077225 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMMUNICATING BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A REMOTE DEVICE - Methods, apparatus and systems are provided for communications between a vehicle and a remote device using a first vehicle communications module that communicates via a first communication channel. One exemplary method involves transmitting, by a second vehicle communications module via a second communication channel, an indication of an operating state of the first communications module, receiving, by the first communications module via the first communication channel, an acknowledgment responsive to the indication from the remote device, and changing the operating state of the first communications module in response to receiving the acknowledgment. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077226 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY IN RKE AND TPM VEHICLE SYSTEMS - A method and apparatus for controlling a vehicle based transmitter/receiver system including transmitting a first signal portion at a first baud rate and second signal portion at a second baud rate where the first baud rate is faster than the second baud rate, the first signal portion including a wake-up portion, and controlling the receiver to periodically wake up to receive the first signal portion and stay awake to receive the second signal portion only if the wake-up portion of the received signal is valid. | 03-19-2015 |
20150077227 | PROXIMITY SWITCH BASED DOOR LATCH RELEASE - A vehicle door latch assembly includes a first proximity sensor on a first side of a door handle and a second proximity sensor on a second side of the door handle. The assembly also includes a latch operative to latch the door closed and to unlatch the door to allow the door to open. The assembly further includes control circuitry for activating the latch to unlatch the door based on an object such as an operator's hand sensed with both the first and second proximity sensors. | 03-19-2015 |
20150091698 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES - An electric vehicle and method for controlling an electric vehicle are disclosed. The electric vehicle includes a battery management system, a wireless communicating module, and a control module. The battery management system is configured for monitoring and managing a battery in the electric vehicle. The wireless communicating module coupled to the battery management system, is configured for establishing a wireless link with a portable device and for receiving an instruction associated with an access credential from the portable device through the wireless link. The control module coupled with the wireless communicating module, is configured for determining whether the access credential provides a right to control the electric vehicle based on the instruction received by the wireless communicating module and for controlling the electric vehicle according to the instruction from the portable device if the access credential provides the right to control the electric vehicle. | 04-02-2015 |
20150116085 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDS-FREE OPENING OF A DOOR - A method and apparatus for hand-free opening and/or closing of a vehicle door. The method includes the steps of detecting when an authorized person is in the vicinity of a vehicle door, opening that vehicle door after the authorized person has been in the vicinity of the vehicle door for a least a first time interval, the opening being performed automatically and without action by the authorized person, and providing a perceptible warning of impending opening of the vehicle door, the warning being provided after the authorized person has been detected in the vicinity of the vehicle door and before the vehicle door is opened. An analogous door closing process is performed when the authorized person leaves the vicinity of the vehicle door. | 04-30-2015 |
20150137943 | Device and Method for Controlling an Access Authorisation and/or Driving Authorisation for a Vehicle - A system for controlling an access authorisation and/or driving authorisation for a vehicle includes at least one mobile communication device and a control unit in the vehicle that receives and checks authorisation data sent from the mobile communication device. The mobile communication device has a data carrier for storing the authorisation data. The data carrier has at least one protected storage region for the storage of the authorisation data. A database server transfers encrypted authorisation data to the data carrier for storage in the protected storage region. | 05-21-2015 |
20150145648 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE AUTHENTICATION MANAGEMENT AND REPORTING - Apparatus, system and method for authenticating access to a vehicle, where vehicle events, such as a door lock condition or an operating condition of the vehicle, are reported to an authentication network. Vehicle events are compared to a vehicle schedule to determine if the vehicle events comply with the schedule using authentication rules. If the events are not compliant, an authentication request signal, requiring a predetermined authentication response, is transmitted to the vehicle. Access to the vehicle may be denied until a match to the predetermined authentication response is received. Authentication may include the use of a portable device, which may act as an intermediary between the vehicle and the authentication system. Vehicle events may further be reported to the portable device. Authentication rules may be updated automatically based on further incoming vehicle events, or may be updated manually using a computer. | 05-28-2015 |
20150332532 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND VEHICLE CONTROL - A mobile terminal is configured to be worn on a user's wrist region. The mobile terminal includes a muscle sensor that is configured to sense movement of muscle in the user's wrist region, and a proximity sensor that is configured to sense a proximity of the mobile terminal to the user's wrist region. The mobile terminal also includes a wireless communication unit configured to perform communication with a vehicle control device provided in a vehicle. The mobile terminal further includes a controller configured to transmit a control command to the vehicle control device based on at least one of a value measured by the muscle sensor or a value to measured by the proximity sensor. | 11-19-2015 |
20150363987 | OPERATION INPUT CONFIRMATION DEVICE, AND VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE DEVICE - An operation input confirmation device includes an operation input section configured to be used for locking/unlocking a vehicle door, an operation input detector, which detects the occurrence of an operation input to the operation input section, a locking-unlocking confirmation section, which generates a locking-unlocking confirmation output indicating execution of locking/unlocking corresponding to the operation input, and an operation confirmation section, which generates an operation confirmation output indicating the occurrence of the operation input in response to the detection of the occurrence of the operation input without waiting for execution of the locking/unlocking. | 12-17-2015 |
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20160063786 | SMARTPHONE ENABLED PASSIVE ENTRY GO SYSTEM - In one embodiment, a method is disclosed in which the signal strength of a wireless connection is evaluated to determine a proximity of a portable electronic device relative to a vehicle. Based on the determined proximity of the portable electronic device, one or more doors of the vehicle are unlocked. A push button ignition of the vehicle is also enabled based on a determination that the portable electronic device is located within the vehicle. | 03-03-2016 |
20160071345 | Remote Keyless System - A remote keyless system having a light; and a controller coupled to the light. The controller has a processor and memory having stored thereon a plurality of executable instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to: receive a door closing signal from a door locking system. The door closing signal indicates that one or more doors of a vehicle have been opened and then closed within a predetermined amount of time. The instructions further cause the computer to turn the light on in response to receiving the door closing signal, send a locking signal to the door locking system, and receive a confirmation signal from the door locking system. The confirmation signal indicates that all doors of the vehicle have been successfully locked. The instructions further cause the computer to turn the light off in response to receiving the confirmation signal. | 03-10-2016 |
20160071346 | ELECTRONIC KEY - An electronic key having the following features. The electronic key has a key housing and a switch housing in the key housing. The switch housing has an inherently rigid frame having at least one first breakout, and a flexibly deformable membrane which is arranged on the frame in order to close the at least one breakout and to forward a force having effect from the outside on the membrane in the region of the breakout to an electrical switch element arranged within the frame. An electronic key having the required amount of stiffness is thus created, in which sensitive electronic components located therein are also protected from environmental influences. If the deformable membrane is not only used for button-related functions, but also for forming an ejection section for an emergency key or as a rattle protection for the emergency key, a multifunctional switch housing can thus be created simply. | 03-10-2016 |
20160078701 | METHOD FOR DETECTING THE ACTUATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE - A method for detecting the actuation of a handle ( | 03-17-2016 |
20160083995 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A CLOSURE PANEL OF A VEHICLE - A method for operating a closure panel of a vehicle, comprising: using a processor, determining whether a first proximity sensor and a second proximity sensor located on a periphery of the vehicle have been sequentially activated to indicate an object moving across the first proximity sensor; and, controlling the closure panel to open or close when the first proximity sensor and the second proximity sensor have been sequentially activated. | 03-24-2016 |
20160098877 | PROXIMITY SENSOR AND KEYLESS ENTRY DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - In a proximity sensor including a circuit board on which a detection circuit is printed, and a first drive electrode and a lock electrode mounted on one surface of the circuit board and electrically connected to the detection circuit, the first planar drive electrode and the planar lock electrode are formed in a standing manner on one surface of the circuit board to face each other. A second planar drive electrode and a planar unlock electrode are formed in a standing manner on the other surface of the circuit board to face each other. The proximity sensor is used in a keyless entry device of vehicle, and the controller that controls driving of an actuator for locking or unlocking a vehicle door based on detection of the proximity sensor determines that the proximity sensor is turned on when decrease in output of the proximity sensor exceeds a predetermined threshold value. | 04-07-2016 |
20160117875 | METHOD FOR USING A SENSOR TO DETECT A USER'S PRESENCE FOR UNLOCKING AN ACCESS TO A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND SENSOR ASSOCIATED THEREWITH - A method for detecting a user's presence for unlocking an access to a motor vehicle, uses a sensor which performs the detection in an acquisition phase and a measurement phase. The method is remarkable in that the acquisition phase and the measurement phase are concomitant. | 04-28-2016 |
20160125675 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING AUTOMATIC OPENING OF A VEHICLE OR A PAYMENT PROCESS, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - Receiving a first signal or a first message and taking the receipt of the first signal or of the first message as a basis for producing a second signal or a second message for a driver of a vehicle. | 05-05-2016 |
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