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System for providing a mobile electronic device reminder

US8629767B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC · US

Inventors

James A. Stefanovski · Sterling Heights, US
Matthew M. Highstrom · South Lyon, US
Cody R. Hansen · Shelby Charter Township, US
Andrew W. Gellatly · Chesterfield Township, US
Timothy J. Grost · Clarkston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 20, 2011
Grant date	Jan 14, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 12, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04W4/80
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle system for providing a reminder that at least one mobile electronic device is being left in an interior cabin of a vehicle after a vehicle access event is provided. The vehicle system includes at least one indicator, a vehicle access system, and a control module. The indicator provides notification that the at least one mobile electronic device is being left in the interior cabin of the vehicle after the vehicle access event. The vehicle access system determines a vehicle access event. The control module is in communication with the at least one indicator and the vehicle access system. The control module includes a control logic for establishing a connection between the at least one mobile electronic device and the control module.

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