Effortless entry system and method
US6825752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/65
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The vehicle port control system has a capaciflective sensor, a port, a lock securing the port, and a control unit. The capaciflective sensor senses the presence of objects a predetermined distance from the vehicle port. The sensor communicates its readings to the control unit, which controls the actuation of the lock.
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