Door lock control device
US8242886B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/305
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A door lock control device that performs locking and/or unlocking of a door of a vehicle subject to a condition that a result of communication with a portable device has authenticated the portable device. The door lock control device has: an operation reception unit that is provided in the vehicle and receives an input for instructing the locking and/or unlocking of the door; a vehicle power source determination unit that determines whether a power source of the vehicle is ON; an occupant determination unit that determines whether an occupant is present in a cabin of the vehicle; and a power supply control unit that stops power supply to the operation reception unit when determination is made that the power source of the vehicle is ON and an occupant is present inside the vehicle cabin.
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