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AssigneeDelphi Technologies, Inc.
InventorsRonald H. Dybalski, Frederick J. Berg, Timothy J. Bennett, Richard A. Nash
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An ignition system for a vehicle includes an ignition port, a vehicle processor coupled to the ignition port and an engine of the vehicle and a portable ignition module. The portable ignition module includes a memory for storing data therein and a USB interface for engaging the ignition port. The portable ignition module stores a security code therein, that when transferred to the vehicle processor when the portable ignition module is inserted into the ignition port, enables operation of the vehicle. The portable ignition module includes an ignition switch and a touch screen display coupled to the ignition switch. An operator controls the vehicle by touching the touch screen display to activate the ignition switch, thereby signaling the processor to start and/or stop the engine.
An ignition system for a vehicle, said system comprising:
A portable ignition module for controlling an ignition system of a vehicle having an engine, an ignition port, and a vehicle processor coupled to the ignition port and the engine, said module comprising:
A method of operating an ignition system of a vehicle with a portable ignition module having a switch, the vehicle having an engine, an ignition port and a vehicle processor coupled to the ignition port and the engine, said method comprising the steps of:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.