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Dual range vehicle remote

  • US 20060145811A1
  • Filed: 01/06/2005
  • Published: 07/06/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a controller of a remote keyless entry system in a vehicle comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving a desired type of radio frequency signal;

    (b) actuating a high gain mode of a receiver of the controller;

    (c) detecting a message from an acceptable remote keyless entry transmitter;

    (d) decoding a function code portion of the message;

    (e) changing the receiver from the high gain mode to a lower gain mode if the function code is not a long distance function;

    (f) decoding a remaining portion of the message;

    (g) determining if the remaining portion of the message was decoded properly; and

    (h) performing the requested function if the remaining portion of the message was decoded properly.

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