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Enabling device for a motor vehicle

US6084531A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 22, 1997
Grant dateJul 4, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R25/04
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An enabling device for a motor vehicle having an electronic ignition system and a passive anti-theft system includes an engine control circuit controlling the electronic ignition system of the motor vehicle, a passive anti-theft control circuit electrically connected to the engine control circuit for controlling the passive anti-theft system, and a latch electrically connected to the passive anti-theft control circuit to selectively enable the electronic ignition system.

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