System for controlling a valet mode of a vehicle
US7148790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/62
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A remote control device for controlling a reduced operational mode of a vehicle includes a portable communication device operable to communicate with the vehicle. A detachable component is selectively coupled to the communication device. The communication device is operable to initiate a reduced operational mode for the vehicle upon detachment of the detachable component from the communication device. The portable communication device detects the input in the attached position and initiates a normal operational mode upon the detection. Detachment of the detachable component cause an input voltage to change on the portable device. The reduced operational mode includes inhibiting access to predetermined storage compartments in the vehicle such as a vehicle trunk or glove box. Vehicle speed and RPM are limited in the reduced operational mode.
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