Engine starting switch and portable device
US7791454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7864
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A switch for urging a driver to perform an operation that is required when the smart ignition function is invalid. The switch is used by a driver to start the engine of a vehicle when the vehicle communicates with a portable device to verify the portable device. The portable device has an end portion. The switch includes a push button pushed by the driver. The push button includes a guide portion engaged with the end portion of the portable device.
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