Method and system for activating in-vehicle power source
US11530673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/00
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for a vehicle includes an input device configured to send an activation signal responsive to an input to start the vehicle. The system further includes a vehicle body controller, programmed to, responsive to the input and a lack of presence of a phone operating as a key, send an activation signal to activate a power source within a cabin of the vehicle for up to a predefined time period since a last vehicle start.
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