Control module for providing access, monitoring vehicles states, and control of a vehicle
First Claim
1. A control module for receiving inputs and outputs associated with providing access to and control of a vehicle, comprising:
- a housing adapted for mounting within the vehicle;
an intelligent control disposed within the housing, the intelligent control having (a) a plurality of inputs for sensing vehicle states or conditions;
(b) a plurality of electronic access inputs for receiving user instructions; and
(c) a plurality of outputs from the intelligent control for controlling vehicle functions;
the intelligent control adapted for sending and receiving messages via a multiplexing protocol.
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Abstract
A control module for receiving inputs and outputs associated with providing access to and control of a vehicle is disclosed. The control module includes a housing adapted for mounting within the vehicle, an intelligent control disposed within the housing, the intelligent control having a plurality of inputs for sensing vehicle states, a plurality of electronic access inputs for receiving user instructions, and a plurality of outputs from the intelligent control for controlling vehicle functions. The intelligent control is adapted for sending and receiving messages via a multiplexing protocol. The control module can be programmed to provide customized functions for different vehicles.
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20 Claims
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1. A control module for receiving inputs and outputs associated with providing access to and control of a vehicle, comprising:
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a housing adapted for mounting within the vehicle;
an intelligent control disposed within the housing, the intelligent control having (a) a plurality of inputs for sensing vehicle states or conditions;
(b) a plurality of electronic access inputs for receiving user instructions; and
(c) a plurality of outputs from the intelligent control for controlling vehicle functions;
the intelligent control adapted for sending and receiving messages via a multiplexing protocol. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A control module for receiving inputs and outputs associated with providing access to and control of a vehicle, comprising:
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a housing adapted for mounting within the vehicle;
a network connection disposed within the housing for sending and receiving messages via a multiplexing protocol;
an intelligent control electrically connected to the network connection and adapted for using the multiplexing protocol, the intelligent control disposed within the housing;
a plurality of outputs operatively connected to the intelligent control adapted for controlling vehicle functions;
a plurality of inputs operatively connected to the intelligent control for determining vehicle states; and
the intelligent control operatively connected to a radio frequency receiver for receiving user instructions from a remote transmitter in communication with the receiver. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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