Valet keyfob system
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorsDavid T. Proefke, Ingobert K. Lassrich, Thomas A. Wilson, Fred W. Huntzicker
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Abstract
A system for activating a predetermined set of vehicle features on a vehicle is provided. The system comprises a valet keyfob in wireless communication with the vehicle and configured to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when enabled, and a first processor coupled to the vehicle and configured to enable the valet keyfob to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features.
Claims20
A system for activating a predetermined set of vehicle features on a vehicle, the system comprising:
- a valet keyfob in wireless communication with the vehicle and configured to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when enabled;
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- a first processor coupled to the vehicle and configured to enable the valet keyfob to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features.
A system for wireless activation of a predetermined set of vehicle features for a vehicle having a processor, the system comprising:
- a valet keyfob in wireless communication with the processor and configured to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when enabled;
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- a master keyfob in wireless communication with the processor and configured to transmit a signal to the processor to enable the valet keyfob to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features.
A system for wireless activation of a predetermined set of vehicle features for a vehicle having a processor, the system comprising:
- a valet keyfob in wireless communication with the vehicle and configured to, when enabled, activate the predetermined set of vehicle features containing fewer features than a primary set of vehicle features, and wherein the predetermined set of vehicle features comprises at least one feature not contained in the primary set of vehicle features;
- a master keyfob in wireless communication with the processor and configured to activate the primary set of vehicle features, and to transmit a signal to the processor that enables the valet keyfob to activate at least one of the predetermined set of vehicle features;
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- a receptacle coupled to the vehicle, configured to store the valet keyfob and to disable the valet keyfob when it is stored in the receptacle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.