Access device localization

US10946833B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• VOLKSWAGEN AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT · DE
• AUDI AG · DE
• Porsche AG · DE

Inventors

• Liang Kong · Huzhou City, CN
• Oleg Tolstov · Redwood City, US
• Mehdi Golestanian · Notre Dame, US
• Maximilian THUM · Foster City, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 24, 2019
• Grant date: Mar 16, 2021
• Expiry date: Jun 24, 2039

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60R2325/205
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are provided for determining an optimum location of an access device relative to a motor vehicle. The access device allows entry into the motor vehicle and/or allows activation of systems in the motor vehicle depending on the location of the access device relative to the motor vehicle.