Starting system for an automotive vehicle using fingerprint recognition
US6633090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/252
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A starting system for an engine of an automotive vehicle having an ignition system includes a fingerprint sensor (26) that generates a fingerprint signal. A memory has a plurality of authorized fingerprint signals stored therein. A switch (28) is used to generate a start signal. A controller is coupled to the ignition system (20), the fingerprint sensor (26), the memory (18), and switch (28). The controller compares the fingerprint signal with the authorized fingerprint signal stored in the memory and enables the ignition system in response to the start signal and the fingerprint signal being substantially equal to an authorized fingerprint signal.
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