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Aftermarket keyless starter

US8264320B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 24, 2007
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60R25/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An aftermarket keyless starter for a vehicle including a smart ignition system and an OEM security system is provided. The OEM security system includes an OEM transponder for user verification and an OEM reader for reading the OEM transponder when the OEM transponder is within a range R of the OEM reader. The OEM transponder stores an OEM identification code. The aftermarket keyless starter includes a secure box which is outside of the range R for isolating the OEM transponder from the OEM security system, an aftermarket reader, an aftermarket microcontroller, and an aftermarket transmitter. The aftermarket microcontroller is operable to receive the keyless start command and respond thereto by having the aftermarket reader read the OEM identification code and retransmitting the OEM identification code to the OEM reader. The engine start command is transmitted to the smart ignition system subsequent to the sending of the keyless start command.

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