Apparatus for automatically changing state of vehicle closure
US9024721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C2209/65
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for changing the state of a vehicle closure is disclosed. The apparatus includes a primary mobile unit, a secondary mobile unit, and a detection device. The detection device is operable to automatically detect whether the primary mobile unit is within a first range of the detection device, and whether the secondary mobile unit is within a second range of the detection device. The apparatus further includes a controller operable to change the state of the vehicle closure when the detection device detects that the secondary mobile unit is within the second range while the primary mobile unit is detected within the first range.
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