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Embedded automotive latch communications protocol

US7221255B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateMar 2, 2004
Grant dateMay 22, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/00944
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A latch communications method and system are disclosed herein, which generally includes a communications receiver and transmitter unit associated with a latch. Additionally, an interface component is provided for interfacing with the communications receiver and transmitter unit, wherein the interface component is co-located with the communications receiver and transmitter unit in association with the latch. Also, an interpreter is associated with the interface component and the communications and transmitter unit, wherein the interpreter processes information received from the communications receiver and transmitter unit in order to provide latch diagnostics and functionalities.

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