Connecting a personal mobile device to a vehicle communication unit
US8750832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W8/24
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for connecting a personal mobile device to a vehicle communication unit. The method involves automatically detecting the presence of a personal mobile device located at a vehicle, obtaining permission to connect the personal mobile device, and automatically connecting the personal mobile device to the vehicle communication unit. The method and apparatus can be used, for example, during an initial connection of a personal mobile device to a vehicle communication unit or each time a new mobile device is present in the vehicle.
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