System and method of controlling vehicle functions
US8907770B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/209
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of controlling vehicle functions is provided that includes receiving at a service provider, security data from a vehicle function system. The security data is related to a security code required to activate one or more functions controlled by the vehicle function system. The method also includes receiving a vehicle function request at the service provider from a remote device. The vehicle function request indicates a request to activate a particular function of a vehicle. In addition, the method includes sending a vehicle function command from the service provider to a mobile wireless device. The vehicle function command is adapted to cause the mobile wireless device to transmit a wireless signal to activate the particular function of the vehicle and the vehicle function command includes the security code or authentication information related to the security code.
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