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Two step keyless start system

US8548645B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2010
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5956
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A keyless ignition start system in which authentication of a coded key fob is carried out twice, first to activate the ignition switch to allow starting the engine and second at the time when the brake pedal is depressed to put the car in a drive gear. The two step authentication prevents driving off a car which has been started without having the key fob for security purposes and also to avoid inconvenient situations that can otherwise occur.

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