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Priming vehicle access based on wireless key velocity

US9886805B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2016
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C2209/63
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method and apparatus are disclosed for priming vehicle access based on wireless key velocity. An example vehicle includes a communication module to receive a signal from a wireless key of a user that includes velocity data of the wireless key and determine a distance to the wireless key. The example vehicle also includes a vehicle primer to determine an arrival time of the user based on the velocity data and the distance and prime the vehicle for access before the arrival time.

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