MULTI-PURPOSE FOB SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A wireless device having integrated vehicle fob and entertainment functions, said device comprising:
- a vehicle fob transponder for providing signals to a vehicle for at least one of remote keyless entry, passive entry, passive start, and immobilization functions;
an entertainment receiver providing at least audio radio reception;
a controller for controlling the vehicle fob transponder and the entertainment receiver; and
a communication link for communicating with a vehicle.
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Abstract
A wireless device is provided having an integrated vehicle fob and entertainment functionality. The wireless device includes a vehicle fob transponder for providing signals to a vehicle for at least one of remote keyless entry, passive entry, passive start, and immobilization functions. The wireless device also includes one or more entertainment receivers for providing entertainment and information functionality on board the vehicle. A controller controls the vehicle fob transponder and the entertainment receivers. One or more communication links are provided for communicating between the wireless device and a vehicle to provide vehicle fob functionality and entertainment and information functionality.
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1. A wireless device having integrated vehicle fob and entertainment functions, said device comprising:
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a vehicle fob transponder for providing signals to a vehicle for at least one of remote keyless entry, passive entry, passive start, and immobilization functions; an entertainment receiver providing at least audio radio reception; a controller for controlling the vehicle fob transponder and the entertainment receiver; and a communication link for communicating with a vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A vehicle comprising:
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an audio speaker system for broadcasting audio sound to one or more passengers in the vehicle; an amplifier coupled to the speaker system; a docking station for receiving a wireless device; and a wireless device adapted to engage the docking station, said wireless device comprising an entertainment receiver providing at least audio signals for amplification and broadcast on the speaker system, said wireless device further providing vehicle fob functionality. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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