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Effortless entry system and method

US6825752B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 2001
Grant dateNov 30, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2022

Classification

  • 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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