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Mobile device control for powered door

US9813541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 29, 2016
Grant dateNov 7, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/40
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle door system is disclosed. The system comprises an actuator, at least one communication circuit, and a controller. The actuator is configured to adjust a position of a door. The controller is configured to receive a request for the vehicle to retrieve an occupant via the communication circuit. The controller is further configured to receive an authentication signal via the communication circuit authenticating an identity of the occupant. In response to the authentication, the controller is configured to control the actuator to make the vehicle accessible to the occupant.

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