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Methods and systems for preconditioning vehicles

US9403417B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2009
Grant dateAug 2, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF02N2200/0804
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for preconditioning a vehicle includes the steps of obtaining a temperature inside the vehicle and remotely starting an engine of the vehicle, an environmental control system of the vehicle, or both, if the temperature inside the vehicle is within a predetermined range of temperatures.

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