Method and device for actuating a closing element for a vehicle
US9956940B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/257
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for actuating a closing element of a vehicle including optically detecting when an object approaches a point in an area; searching for a smart key which is authorized for the vehicle only if an approach of an object has already been detected; activating additional sensors only when the smart key is found; collecting information by the additional sensor; and actuating the closure element if the collected information meets at least one predetermined requirement.
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