Method and apparatus for reminding a user of an unattended device in a vehicle
US7274169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2011/0098
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device (100) has a charging system (102) for coupling to a charger (103) operating in a vehicle, and a processor coupled to the charging system. The processor is programmed to detect (202) a charging state while a user of the device is operating the vehicle, and detect (204-208) an act by the user to exit the vehicle.
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