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Portable transceiver with vehicle security control and locate features

US8380430B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2008
Grant dateFeb 19, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F17/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portable transceiver for locking and locating an automobile, includes a remote keyless entry system for locking the automobile; a locating device determining a location of the transceiver, wherein the remote keyless entry system and the locating device are housed in a pocket sized housing; and a processor deriving directional information from a current location to a waypoint, wherein in response to an activation of the remote keyless entry system, the locating device determines the waypoint corresponding substantially to that of the automobile.

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