Method and system for implementing vehicle functions through a mobile communication device
US7672666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for implementing vehicle functions through a mobile device are provided. More particularly, a technique is implemented for initiating selected vehicle functions through a remote mobile device such as a mobile phone, rather that through a key fob. The system includes network functionality contained within the primary switching element of the network, e.g., a mobile switching center (MSC), to receive an access code (such as *89) from a user. The switching element subsequently transmits command signal(s) via a base station to a vehicle to perform vehicle functions such as locking, unlocking and starting.
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