Vehicle power management
US11951937B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/403
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Upon identifying an authorized user approaching a vehicle, vehicle locks are controlled to permit the authorized user to access an authorized area based on a user authorization. Permitted vehicle features within the authorized area for the authorized user are identified based on the user authorization. Upon receiving a user input selecting one permitted vehicle feature, the selected permitted vehicle feature is actuated based on determining that a state of charge of a battery is above a charge threshold. Upon determining that the state of charge of the battery decreases below the charge threshold, actuation of the selected permitted vehicle feature is stopped. Then an engine is controlled to charge the battery based on the user authorization.
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