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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7898386 | Control device for vehicles There is described a remote controller for a vehicle. A storage module stores control data to be transmitted to an in-vehicle Transceiver. A transceiver switch has a transmit mode to transmit a data signal to the in-vehicle transceiver and a receive mode to listen f... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7612649 | Smart entry system A smart entry system for a vehicle includes a transmitter on a vehicle and a portable unit carried by a user. The transmitter transmits a request signal which defines a user detection area to detect whether the portable unit transmits a response signal to indicate t... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7501931 | Vehicular remote locking and unlocking control apparatus A vehicular remote locking and unlocking control apparatus includes a door locking instruction switch for outputting a door locking instruction signal, and a door unlocking instruction touch sensor for inputting a door unlocking instruction signal. The door locking ... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7432809 | System and method for improving the detection efficiency of an identification system including a transponder and a reader The invention relates to a radio frequency (RF) system and method for improving the detection efficiency of an identification system including a transponder and a reader. The system (1) comprises an interrogator reader device (3) having an inter... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7397342 | Operating system for a motorized barrier operator with a radio frequency energized light kit and/or switch and methods for programming the same An operating system for a motorized barrier includes an operator for controlling movement of the barrier between various positions. The operator may receive wireless signals from a wireless or wired wall station transmitter, a wireless keyless entry device and/or a ... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7388467 | System and method for determining a state of a door A system for determining a state of a door having a locking mechanism for locking the door includes a locking mechanism and a door sensor. The locking mechanism sensor is disposed for sensing a condition of the locking mechanism and generating a signal indicative th... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7375613 | Passive entry sensor system Passive entry sensor systems and associated sensors are disclosed. The system sensor is locatable in the handle of a door or like structure and can provide an electromagnetic radiation beam transmitted either along the length of the handle between opposite ends ther... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7369035 | Motorcycle electronic key system In an electronic key system for a motorcycle including the control unit mounted on a specific vehicle and a mobile transmitter-receiver carried by a user, the specific vehicle includeing an openable and closable seat on which the user sits, and is provided with a st... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7366677 | Access control for rental cars Cars of a car rental system are made operable by having a renter present a digital key issued from the car rental system. The digital key specifies the starting date and time of a given rental transaction, and the identification of the car the key is for. The digita... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7365634 | System and method for securely operating a barrier actuating device A barrier actuating device is placed in close proximity to an authorization device. Electromagnetic enabling information that has been automatically sent from the authorization device is detected. Responsive to the detecting of the electromagnetic enabling informati... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7362211 | Removably mounted wireless vehicle control and method Methods and apparatus are provided for securing a wireless fob in a vehicle. The fob has a control thereon for controlling a vehicle function. The system comprising a first vehicle region having an opening for receiving the fob. The opening is configured to render t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7352996 | System and method for coupling users to a retail computer system with low risk of eavesdropping A system reduces the risk of eavesdropping on data used to access an establishment's computer network. In one embodiment, a system includes a personal area network (PAN) access device that couples a low power, low frequency modulated signal to a wearer, the PAN acce... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7353391 | Authenticating method for short-distance radio devices and a short-distance radio device The invention provides a method for making mutual authentication between short-distance radio devices automatically or after confirmation by users, and a short-distance radio device for realizing the method. In a condition where a plurality of radio devices exist, e... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350701 | Portable apparatus and its method of unlocking with new simplified PIN code A method of unlocking at least one of functions provided to a portable apparatus is provided which includes: judging whether or not an predetermined first code is entered; second judging whether or not a predetermined second code is entered, wherein the character le... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7343234 | Vehicle control unit and vehicle control system having the same A vehicle control system has a detection section, a vehicle control unit, and a function section. The vehicle control unit has a memory section, a user condition determination section, a intention determination section, a function selection section, and a function c... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7334735 | Card for interaction with a computer A smart card comprising: a memory for storing information; at least one transmitting or receiving antenna; and a low frequency circuit, for handling information associated with said antenna and said memory, which information is modulated at a modulation frequency of... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7336151 | Radio type locking/unlocking device The present invention provides an automatic locking/unlocking device which locks an opening/closing body when a normal response signal is received in response to a request signal sent to a predetermined zone around a vehicle body, comprising detector for detecting t... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7333005 | System and method for data communication with a control device having an adapter for reflashing control device software A system and a method for data communication with a vehicle control device include a flash adapter which is inserted with a vehicle key into an ignition lock of a vehicle. Upon insertion into the ignition lock, the vehicle key is authenticated. Subsequently, a compa... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7331618 | Outside door handle, in particular for motor vehicles An outside door handle includes a handle and a switching component which is coupled to the handle in such a manner that, when there is an opening force which acts in a correct manner on the handle in order to open it, the switching component automatically responds a... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7330114 | Electronic security and monitoring system A security system including in combination a signal transmitter carried by an object wherein the signal transmitter is adapted to transmit a signal, a signal receiver adapted to receive signals, transmitted by the signal transmitter, a control unit adapted to proces... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7327227 | Vehicle security device and ID code management device A vehicle security device for improving the security level of a vehicle. The vehicle security device is connected to an engine and communicates with a portable device. A smart ECU performs a first coded communication to establish mutual authentication with the porta... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7317376 | Vehicle control system and method A backup communication is automatically executed if a smart ID does not come back from a portable device though a comparison ECU transmits a smart ID request. In the backup communication, the comparison ECU transmits an immobilized ID request through a coil. The por... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7310043 | System for automatically moving access barriers and methods for adjusting system sensitivity An operator system and related methods for automatically controlling access barriers including a controller associated with at least one access barrier and a transceiver associated with the controller for transmitting and receiving operational signals. The system al... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7304565 | Vehicle-use electronic key system A vehicle-use electronic key system includes a control unit mounted on a real car, and an electronic key for sending a response signal on receiving a request signal sent from the control unit via a transmission antenna, the antenna being installed near the middle of... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7298240 | Electronically enabling devices remotely A device has (1) an electronic key that transmits a wireless coded signal and (2) at least one tool that can receive that signal. The coded signal is compared to a coded signal stored in said tool. If the coded signal matches the stored signal, a switch is closed fo... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7292134 | Selectable range remote entry system A vehicle remote entry system is provided which includes a keyless entry module for controlling the actuation of at least one vehicle entry function. A remote entry device for transmitting a wireless signal to the remote keyless entry module for activating the at le... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7289014 | System for automatically moving access barriers and methods for using the same An operator system and related methods for automatically controlling access barriers including a controller associated with at least one access barrier and a transceiver associated with the controller for transmitting and receiving operational signals. The system al... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7283034 | Object sensor and controller A sensor for detecting a specific object (such as a hand) excellent in operation reliability and response, further excellent in mountability (dominance such as in size and design) on a vehicle, and much less in power consumption than conventional impulse radars. The... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7279807 | Vehicle electronic key system A control device includes a transmitter for outputting a request signal to an electronic key in response to the ON operation of a predetermined switch (start switch) among a plurality of switches (winker switch, horn switch, etc.) arranged in the vicinity of a user ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7277007 | Keyless smart start system An automotive keyless smart-start assembly 10 for use in an automobile 22 is provided including an automotive engine 18 having an operating condition and a stopped condition. An ignition controller 16, having a locked state and an unlocke... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7268664 | Remote control system, on-vehicle equipment and remote control method In a remote control apparatus, for achieving remote control of an on-vehicle equipment, in accordance with a request received from a terminal other than the on-vehicle equipment, wherein a request receiver portion 101 receives control content from a stationar... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7259653 | Keyless entry device A keyless entry device includes: a transmitter which includes an operating section relating to a door lock state for transmitting a door operation information and a specific identifying information based on an operating state of the operating section; and a receivin... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7254466 | Engine start controller An engine start controller shortens the time required from when an operation switch is operated to when an engine is started. The engine start controller controls starting of the engine of a vehicle and power supply to an electric device system. A control unit selec... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7248143 | Access authorization and right of use system, of a motor vehicle The system has a uniform system architecture that is designed for an access authorization request both with and without the use of a transponder. Should a transponder be used, only a corresponding transponder must be fitted in the key that can interact with an immob... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7245200 | Door unlocking controller and control method thereof When a request to unlock a door of one side portion of a vehicle is input, an ID request signal is transmitted from a first transmitting antenna provided in the one side portion, and an alarm signal is transmitted from a second transmitting antenna provided in the o... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7245210 | Vehicle electronic key system A vehicle electronic key system includes a control device mounted on a vehicle and an electronic key for transmitting a response signal in response to reception of a request signal from the control device. The control device includes means for outputting a request s... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7242278 | Portable transmitter contained in a hard-to-open case An ID code is wirelessly sent to a device, such as a keyless-entry system or a keyless-starter system mounted on an automobile, from a portable transmitter. Electronic components including an electronic circuit board, a transponder and a battery are all contained in... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7233080 | Method for processing detection signals for a motor vehicle The invention concerns a method for processing a motor vehicle detection signals. It consists in taking into account data concerning the surroundings to interpret the detection signals and deliver actuating signals. The invention also concerns a device for implement... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7233227 | Vehicle anti-theft system and method, and application of this system for managing a fleet of vehicles A vehicle anti-theft system, includes in a passive relay enabling an electronic label (2) usually identified when proximate to a transponder (1) to be offset. The electronic label (2) is integrated in a reinforced casing. Communication between t... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7230577 | Wireless terminal position detecting device and method A wireless terminal position detecting device for a portable device includes a plural n-number of transmission antennas disposed such that a portion of their reachable areas overlap, a signal dividing device for dividing a request signal into the plural n-number of ... | 06/12/2007 |
