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POSITION DETECTION FOR ACTIVATION OF DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF

  • US 20110224870A1
  • Filed: 03/10/2010
  • Published: 09/15/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A detection device for a vehicle comprising:

  • a wireless device inside a vehicle;

    a mobile communication device paired to the wireless device, such that the wireless device automatically activates when it senses the mobile communication device within an operable range of the wireless device;

    a position sensing system configured to generate an output indicative of the mobile communication device'"'"'s presence within the vehicle; and

    a controller responsive to the output and configured to deactivate the wireless device when the output indicates that the mobile communication device'"'"'s presence is not within the vehicle.

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