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System and method for data communication with a control device having an adapter for reflashing control device software

US7333005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateOct 19, 2005
Grant dateFeb 19, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/102
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and a method for data communication with a vehicle control device include a flash adapter which is inserted with a vehicle key into an ignition lock of a vehicle. Upon insertion into the ignition lock, the vehicle key is authenticated. Subsequently, a comparison between the control device data stored in the key and the vehicle can be triggered by using the flash adapter.

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