Methods, Systems, and Products for Detection of Environmental Conditions
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1. A method, comprising:
- receiving, by a receiver in a vehicle, a signal indicating an environmental condition and a closed position of a door to a garage;
determining, by a processor in the vehicle, a signal strength of the signal;
determining, by the processor based on the signal strength, that the vehicle is located inside the garage; and
generating, by the processor, a command to open the door to the garage.
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Abstract
Methods, systems, and products monitor the environmental conditions in an enclosed environment, such as a garage or storage shed. If a dangerous environmental condition is determined, such as elevated carbon monoxide, an entry door may be opened. If further remedial measures are required, ignition of an internal combustion engine may be prohibited.
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1. A method, comprising:
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receiving, by a receiver in a vehicle, a signal indicating an environmental condition and a closed position of a door to a garage; determining, by a processor in the vehicle, a signal strength of the signal; determining, by the processor based on the signal strength, that the vehicle is located inside the garage; and generating, by the processor, a command to open the door to the garage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A vehicle, comprising:
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a processor; and a memory storing instructions that when executed causes the processor to perform operations, the operations comprising; receiving, at a receiver in the vehicle, a signal indicating an environmental condition and a closed position of a door to a garage; determining a signal strength of the signal; determining that the vehicle is located inside the garage based on the signal strength; and generating a command to open the door to the garage. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A memory storing instructions that when executed causes a processor to perform operations, the operations comprising:
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receiving a signal by a receiver in a vehicle, the signal indicating an environmental condition in a garage and a closed position of a door to the garage; determining a signal strength of the signal received by the receiver; determining, based on the signal strength, that the vehicle is located inside the garage; and generating a command to open the door to the garage. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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