Integrated passive entry transmitter/receiver
US7868745B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/00309
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A portable personal convenience device carried by a person having access to a transportation vehicle is provided that includes personal convenience means for performing a non-transportation related convenience function. A passive entry device is integrated within the personal convenience means and adapted to interact with the transportation vehicle for passively gaining access thereto. The passive entry device includes a receiver for receiving an interrogating signal from an electronic control module in the transportation vehicle. A transmitter is provided for broadcasting a response signal to the electronic control module. A controller is provided for controlling the transfer of the response signal to the electronic control module in response to the interrogating signal.
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