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System and method for range-boosted key fob

A key fob and wireless system technology, applied in the field of electronic key fob devices, can solve problems such as being out of visible and/or audible range

Active Publication Date: 2017-04-05
FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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For example, the vehicle may flash its headlights and / or sound its horn to confirm completion of the lock command, but if the vehicle is not within sight and / or hearing range, the user will not receive such confirmation

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[0016] While the invention may be embodied in various forms, some exemplary and non-limiting embodiments are shown in the drawings and will be described below, it is to be understood that this disclosure is to be considered as illustrative of the invention, rather than It is intended that the invention be limited to the specific embodiments described.

[0017] In this application, the use of anti-conjunctive conjunctions is intended to include the conjunctions. The use of definite or indefinite articles is not intended to indicate cardinality. In particular, reference to "the" object or "a / an" object is intended to also mean one of a possible plurality of such objects.

[0018] figure 1 An example wireless system 100 configured to extend the operating range of a key fob device 102 for controlling various operations or functions of a vehicle 104 associated with the key fob device 102 is illustrated in accordance with an embodiment. The various components of system 100 may ut...

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Abstract

A vehicle key fob is provided having a module for wirelessly communicating with an associated mobile device, a dedicated input device for initiating a mobile link mode, a plurality of input devices for commanding an associated vehicle to perform a user-selected function, and a processor configured to, upon receiving an input at the dedicated input device, send a command signal for performing the user-selected function to the mobile device.

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technical field [0001] The present application relates generally to remote control of vehicle functions, and more particularly to electronic key fob devices for controlling functions in motor vehicles or other vehicles. Background technique [0002] Many vehicles include a remote keyless system (RKS) for enabling access to the vehicle or control of vehicle functions without the use of conventional keys or other mechanisms or other physical contact with the vehicle. Typically, remote control systems include a remote control that includes buttons or switches for enabling control of vehicle functions. The remote may be in the form of a separate key fob separate from the vehicle's ignition key or a key fob built into the ignition key handle. [0003] Conventional remote control systems typically include functions for enabling remote control of the vehicle's doors—including, for example, locking and unlocking door locks or other electronic locks in the vehicle, opening and closi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G07C9/00
CPCG07C9/00309G07C9/00563G07C2209/63B60R25/102G07C9/00571G07C2009/00984G07C2209/62B60R25/24B60R2325/205G08C17/02G08C2201/40G08C2201/93H04B7/14H04W88/04
Inventor 查克·埃弗雷特·巴杰
Owner FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
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