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VEHICLE GRILLE SHUTTER

  • US 20130103265A1
  • Filed: 10/25/2011
  • Published: 04/25/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of acknowledging a presence of an individual relative to a vehicle having a grille opening, the method comprising:

  • detecting that the vehicle is stationary;

    sensing the presence of the individual relative to the vehicle; and

    setting an adjustable shutter in motion in response to the sensed presence of the individual when the vehicle is stationary;

    wherein the shutter is arranged relative to the grille opening and is operable to selectively open and close the grille opening to present an appearance of a “

    wink”

    .

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