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Electronic key system for a vehicle

  • US 6,573,615 B1
  • Filed: 09/15/2000
  • Issued: 06/03/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electronic key system for a vehicle arranged to control the action of vehicle-mounted apparatuses through code identification based on radio communications with a portable electronic key, comprising:

  • a means for determining whether the code identification is valid or not;

    a start switch operated to be turned on for starting an engine of the vehicle when the determining means determines that the code identification is valid;

    a rotary switch provided with a manually operated knob and arranged for controlling the action of vehicle-mounted apparatuses according to the position of the rotary switch; and

    an auto-turn mechanism arranged to automatically turn the rotary switch together with the manually operated knob to a position for enabling the action of the vehicle-mounted apparatuses when the code identification is valid.

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