System and method for programming keys to vehicle to establish primary and secondary drivers
US8237554B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/00857
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In at least one embodiment, a method for programming keys to a vehicle to establish primary keys and secondary keys to control vehicle functionality is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a key identification signal from a first key. The method further comprises generating a key status signal indicative of whether the first key is one of a primary key and a secondary key in response to the key identification signal. The method further comprises transmitting the key status signal to a vehicle interface display. The method further comprises allowing a user to change a status of at least one of the first key and an additional key with the vehicle interface display in response to determining that the key status signal corresponds to the primary key.
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