System and method for applying vehicle settings to a vehicle
US10065657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2050/0065
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for applying vehicle settings to a vehicle is provided. The method and system include determining if a portable device is connected to the vehicle. The method and system also include identifying a first settings profile that is linked to the portable device upon determining that an auto-link functionality is enabled on the vehicle. The method and system further include determining if a user input is received to link a second settings profile to the portable device and identifying the second settings profile that is linked to the portable device. The method and system also include applying a settings profile to control a vehicle system during a current drive cycle of the vehicle, wherein the settings profile applied to control a vehicle system includes the first settings profile or the second settings profile.
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