User experience of the connected automobile
US9417329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/51
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method, an apparatus, and a computer program product for initiating at least one process in a vehicle are provided. The apparatus determines an approximate position of the vehicle. In addition, the apparatus determines a shortest time period based on the determined approximate position in which one or more registered drivers of the vehicle is in proximity to the vehicle. Furthermore, the apparatus determines whether to initiate the at least one process within the vehicle based on the determined time period.
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