Lock control apparatus for vehicle and method of controlling the same
US12012072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/40273
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lock control apparatus for a vehicle includes anchors to receive a signal transmitted from a terminal; a communication module to communicate using controller area network (CAN) communication; a detector installed on a door to input a detection signal; and a processor to receive the signal transmitted from the terminal from at least one of the anchors through the communication module, calculate a position of the terminal based on the signal transmitted from the terminal, determine whether to unlock the door in response to the position of the terminal and the detection signal, and control an engine to start. The processor controls the anchors to enter a sleep mode in response to waiting times of the anchors and resets the anchors to release the sleep mode and controls the anchors to enter a waiting mode in response to the number of anchors transmitting the signal from the terminal.
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