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Occupant retained accessory power

  • US 20080091316A1
  • Filed: 10/13/2006
  • Published: 04/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/2006
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for retaining accessory power, the method comprising the steps of:

  • determining that an ignition device is turned to an off position in a motor vehicle that includes at least one vehicle door;

    establishing a predetermined time period for retaining accessory power;

    sensing whether the at least one vehicle door is closed;

    sensing whether a driver seat, a passenger seat, or a backseat in the motor vehicle is occupied by an occupant;

    making retained accessory power available to predetermined vehicle components; and

    providing power to and maintaining power of the predetermined vehicle components if the at least one vehicle door is closed or an occupant is occupying a seat.

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