VEHICLE WITH IGNITION SYSTEM AND METHOD
The vehicle ignition system uses sensors and a processor to ensure only authorized drivers can start the vehicle, enhancing convenience and safety by automating the ignition process.
DE102018113907B4Active Publication Date: 2026-05-28FORD GLOBAL TECH LLC
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE102018113907
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2017-06-13
- Filing Date
- 2018-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2038-06-11
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Abstract
Vehicle (100), comprising: an ignition system (102); a large number of sensors (104); and a processor (110) designed to do the following: Determine, based on data received from the sensors (104), (i) that a person is occupying a driver's seat of the vehicle (100), (ii) that a key fob (122) corresponding to the vehicle (100) is present, (iii) that an input has been received at a gearshift lever (310) of the vehicle (100); and (iv) that at least one vehicle door is closed; and In response, the ignition system is switched on (102).
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