Control switch connection apparatus
OwnerLanell Fischerinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method that allows a CSCA to enable an iFOB key system once it is turned on by pressing a function button. When the function button is released, the iFOB key system is turned off. The iFOB key system includes the ERFTS, so when the iFOB key system is turned on/off, the ERFTS is also turned on/off. The embodiment of the CSCA has a double-action switch, a triple-action switch, a timer, a timer circuit and all of the circuitries that are associated with an iFOB key. The CSCA controls the length of time that current is allowed to flow from a battery source to an iFOB key system; it is this type of control that prevents an ERFTS and a customer's property from being compromised. The iFOB key system is always in the off position until it is turned on.
Claims4
A method of operating an intelligent key fob (iFOB), operating a control switch connection apparatus (CSCA) that control a transmitter configured to transmit command signals to a control unit of a vehicle for a control duration of time, the CSCA controls a system from an inactive state to an active state and back to the inactive state,
- the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) pressing any one of a function-lock button (1), a function-trunk release button (2) or a function-alarm button (4);
- (b) turning on the system and an Electronic Radio Frequency Transmitting Signal (ERFTS);
- wherein turning on the system and the ERFTS, transmitting a particular command signal to the vehicle in response to the pressing;
- (c) releasing any one of the function-lock button (1), the function-trunk release button (2) or the function-alarm button (4) that result in said system and the ERFTS being turned off thus returning said system back to the inactive state;
- (d) pressing a function-unlock button (2);
- (e) turning on the system, the ERFTS and a timer;
- wherein the timer that allows the system to remain on for a preset period of time by allowing current to be rerouted through an alternate circuit that bypasses a switch of the timer, once the function-unlock button (2) has been released, the function-unlock button (2) releases the pushing of the switch of timer,
- (f) transmitting an unlock command signal to the vehicle in response to the pressing of the function-unlock button (2);
- (g) releasing the function-unlock button (2), the system remains on and in active state for the preset period of time after the function button and the switch of the timer has been released.
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