Vehicle remote access and control apparatus and communications gateway
First Claim
1. A remote keyless entry apparatus for a vehicle comprising:
- a vehicle function control apparatus mounted in the vehicle;
a portable fob;
an RKE transmitter transmitting a signal relating to a vehicle function;
a RKE receiver receiving the signal; and
a communications gateway carried by the fob and a user consumer device for establishing communication between the fob and the consumer device to enable the user to access vehicle status information via the consumer device through the fob.
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Abstract
A remote access control and communication gateway for a vehicle includes a vehicle function control mounted on the vehicle and having a receiver and/or transmitter for communicating with a transmitter and/or a receiver carried in a portable key fob. The transmitter generates a signal in response to a user initiated and/or a vehicle initiated and/or a passive distance threshold signal related to a particular vehicle function. A communication gateway is formed between the fob and a user consumer device to establish wireless local area network communication between the fob and the consumer device, such as cell phones, PDA'"'"'s, personal computers, and home security systems, to enable the vehicle owner to access vehicle status information, command remote engine start or stop, and control vehicle access via the consumer device while maintaining the vehicle proprietary remote keyless entry access control system security.
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6 Claims
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1. A remote keyless entry apparatus for a vehicle comprising:
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a vehicle function control apparatus mounted in the vehicle; a portable fob; an RKE transmitter transmitting a signal relating to a vehicle function; a RKE receiver receiving the signal; and a communications gateway carried by the fob and a user consumer device for establishing communication between the fob and the consumer device to enable the user to access vehicle status information via the consumer device through the fob. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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