Motor vehicle door lock status system and related method
US9850690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE05B81/74
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A motor vehicle door lock status system is provided. That system includes a door lock actuator, a door lock status indicator for indicating lock status of the multiple motor vehicle doors, and a controller. The controller is connected to the door lock actuator and the door lock status indicator. Further, the controller is configured to provide a door open signal, an all doors closed and locked signal and a failure to lock signal. A related method of indicating door lock status of a motor vehicle is also disclosed.
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