Method and apparatus for setting programmable features of a motor vehicle
US7379541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/00944
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An interactive interface facilitates the setting of preferences and other programmable parameters of a motor vehicle. The interface is hosted by a server on a global computer network. The motor vehicle owner initiates a connection to the server and is presented with a graphical user interface for setting the preferences and features of the motor vehicle. Once the desired settings have been made, they are transferred to the motor vehicle using a portable transfer device, which may comprise a key for operating the motor vehicle.
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