Wireless charger with nfc reader to control vehicle access

Abstract

A work vehicle includes a wireless charger configured to charge a mobile phone, the wireless charger including a near field communication (NFC) reader configured to communicate with the mobile phone and receive an identification token from the mobile phone. The vehicle further includes a controller, a display, and a communication network communicating the wireless charger and the display with the controller. The controller may be configured to: receive the identification token from the wireless charger; authenticate the identification token as being associated with an authorized user of the work vehicle; and enable start-up and operation of the work vehicle after the authenticating. The controller may also be configured to personalize operational settings for the authorized user based on stored preferences and to update those settings. The controller may also be configured to track the operation of the work vehicle associated with the authorized user.

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