System and method for pairing a key with a vehicle via a vehicle communications port by a dongle
US10755506B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2009/00547
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a system, method, and apparatus for pairing a vehicle key or remote keyless entry device with a vehicle by a dongle connected to an OBD port of the vehicle. The OBD programming dongle operates without a connection to an external device and pairs one or more keys with a vehicle without user intervention after the pairing process has started. The OBD programming dongle may be linked to a specific vehicle by the VIN code of the specific vehicle.
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