Engine start control apparatus
US5912512A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engine start control apparatus, includes a code storing device which stores a plurality of normal codes which indicate a normal vehicle key belonging to a vehicle and a key corresponding to the normal vehicle key, and an immobilizer which determines as to whether an inherent code input form one of a signal input device and an inherent code input device is included in the normal codes stored in the code storing device, and on the basis of the results of determination, the immobilizer controls permitting/prohibiting the starting of the engine. Therefore, when the normal code of the plurality of normal codes and the input inherent code match, the immobilizer permits the starting of the engine.
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