System to lock and unlock one or more compartments in a vehicle
US12071791B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/40273
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wired or wireless vehicle locking system including a processor capable of determining that a first condition has occurred and send a lock signal to a lock mechanism of a door to a compartment or sub-compartment to lock the door and prevent access to the compartment or sub-compartment. The first condition may include: (i) determining that an ignition system of the vehicle has been placed in an off-state, (ii) determining that a key has been removed from the ignition system, or (iii) determining that a transmission of the vehicle has been placed in a park position. The processor may also determine that a second condition has occurred and send an unlock signal to the lock mechanism to unlock the door and enable access to the compartment or sub-compartment.
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