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.
Claims16
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 selectively activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when enabled,
- a receptacle deployed in the vehicle for storing the valet keyfob;
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- a first processor configured to detect when the valet keyfob is stored in the receptacle and to disable the valet keyfob when the valet keyfob is detected in the receptacle and further to selectively enable the valet keyfob to selectively activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when the valet keyfob is removed from the receptacle in the vehicle.
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 selectively activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when enabled;
- a receptacle coupled to the vehicle and configured to store the valet keyfob;
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- a master keyfob in wireless communication with the processor and configured to transmit a signal to the processor to selectively enable the valet keyfob to activate the predetermined set of vehicle features when the valet keyfob is removed from the receptacle, wherein the processor is configured to detect when the valet keyfob is stored in the receptacle and to disable the valet keyfob when the valet keyfob is detected in the receptacle.
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, selectively 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 receptacle coupled to the vehicle, configured to store the valet keyfob;
- a master keyfob in wireless communication with the processor and configured to selectively activate the primary set of vehicle features, and to transmit a signal to the processor that selectively enables the valet keyfob to activate at least one of the predetermined set of vehicle features when the valet keyfob is removed from the receptacle, wherein the processor is configured to detect when the valet keyfob is stored in the receptacle and to disable the valet keyfob when the valet keyfob is detected in the receptacle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.