Key fob dongle
US9171456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08C2201/50
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dongle for programming a replacement key fob transmitter to a vehicle. The dongle mates to the vehicle's on-board electronics through the Data Link Connector. A diagnostic circuit in the dongle determines a communications protocol for programming a key fob transmitter to the vehicle. Audio and visual indicators are provided to indicate that communications are established and to indicate the successful programming of the key fob transmitter to the vehicle.
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