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Systems and methods for enhanced vehicle valet mode

US12139100B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2021
Grant dateNov 12, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/02
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for an enhanced valet mode for vehicles. An example method may include receiving a request to enter a valet mode of the vehicle. The example method may also include enabling the valet mode of the vehicle. The example method may also include disabling, based on the valet mode of the vehicle being enabled, a secure idle mode of the vehicle, wherein the secure idle mode of the vehicle includes locking a gear shifter of the vehicle in a park position when an occupant of the vehicle is outside of a cabin of the vehicle.

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