Vehicle electronic key system
US6400254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/406
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A keyhole is formed on an operating knob installed on the front surface of a rotary switch. The rotary switch can therefore be operated by inserting into the keyhole an electronic key having a long and narrow shape and then turning the operating knob. As a result, operations for an engine start using the electronic key are the same as those using a conventional key.
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