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System and method for key free access to a vehicle

US8126450B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2008
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C2209/63
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for unlocking a vehicle with a cell phone. Wireless signals are monitored from a cell phone. A signal is received from the cell phone. A distance between the cell phone and the vehicle is determined. Doors of the vehicle are unlocked in response to the cell phone nearing the vehicle. The doors of the vehicle are locked in response to the cell phone being further separated from the vehicle.

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