System and method for applying vehicle settings in a vehicle
US10737701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60W2754/00
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for applying vehicle settings to a vehicle. The method and system include receiving a device identification (ID) from at least one of: a first portable device and a second portable device. The method and system additionally include identifying a user settings profile that is associated to the device ID. The method and system also include determining if the user settings profile has been updated since a last ignition cycle of the vehicle. The method and system further include applying the user settings profile to control a vehicle system, wherein the user settings profile is retrieved from at least one of: a central user settings data repository, a telematics unit of the vehicle, and a head unit of the vehicle.
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