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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8103416 | System and method for dynamic braking a vehicle closure system A system for dynamic braking a vehicle closure including a drive mechanism mounted to the vehicle, the drive mechanism having contacts to receive a drive signal to cause the drive mechanism to move the vehicle closure between an open and a close position in response... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8098130 | System and method for activating electromechanical systems using flexible intelligent radio frequency modules A system for activating electromechanical systems of a vehicle, including at least one first flexible intelligent radio frequency module mounted on the vehicle, for receiving wireless communications signals; at least one second flexible intelligent radio frequency m... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8077022 | System and method for activating vehicular electromechanical systems using RF communications and voice commands received from a user positioned locally external to a vehicle A system and method for activating electromechanical systems of a vehicle may include at least one antenna coupled to a vehicle and configured to receive wireless communications signals. At least one microphone may be coupled to the vehicle and configured to receive... | 12/13/2011 |
| 7864717 | Modem for communicating data over a voice channel of a communications system A modem used for communicating data. The modem may include a packet generator and modulator. The modulator may include an electronic device configured to select at least one frequency from at least three or more candidate frequencies. At least one oscillator may be ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7688013 | System and method for controlling speed of a closure member A closure system for controlling speed of a closure member, where the closure system includes a controller for transitioning speed of a closure member being operated in response to an obstacle being sensed in the path of the closure member. In one embodiment, a line... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7592762 | System and method for establishing a reference angle for controlling a vehicle rotational closure system A control module for controlling a rotational closure system of a vehicle. The control module may include a printed circuit board having an electronic circuit disposed thereon. The electronic circuit may be used to control a rotational closure system of the vehicle.... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7586280 | System and method for establishing a reference angle for controlling a vehicle rotational closure system A control module for controlling a rotational closure system of a vehicle. The control module may include a printed circuit board having an electronic circuit disposed thereon. The electronic circuit may be used to control a rotational closure system of the vehicle.... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7564415 | Antenna system for remote control automotive application An antenna system for remote control applications including a communications module, a printed circuit board including an antenna assembly disposed thereon, and a radio frequency cable having a first connection end and a second connection end. The first connection e... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7489483 | System and method for look ahead detection of electrical problems at a motor of a vehicle A system for sensing short circuits and open circuits prior to operation of a motor (i.e., while the motor is in a static state), thereby sparing the electrical system from destructive effects of these electrical problems. In addition, the system may detect a short ... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7423400 | System and method for controlling velocity and detecting obstructions of a vehicle lift gate A system and method for controlling a rotational closure system, such as a lift gate, of a vehicle may include sensing an angle of the rotational closure system, generating a drive signal, driving a drive mechanism with the drive signal to output a mechanical force ... | 09/09/2008 |
