Feature enabler unit
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1. An electronic module, comprising:
- a portable connector selectively connected to a communication link of a vehicle, an electronic control unit on the vehicle communicating with the communication link; and
a controller selectively communicating with the electronic control unit via the portable connector and transmitting software code to the electronic control unit for enabling a feature included on the electronic control unit.
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Abstract
An enabling unit for activating a feature in an electronic control unit on a vehicle includes a port for communicating with an electronic control unit included on the vehicle. A processor, which communicates with the port, includes a message for enabling a dormant feature included on the electronic control unit.
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1. An electronic module, comprising:
- a portable connector selectively connected to a communication link of a vehicle, an electronic control unit on the vehicle communicating with the communication link; and
a controller selectively communicating with the electronic control unit via the portable connector and transmitting software code to the electronic control unit for enabling a feature included on the electronic control unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- a portable connector selectively connected to a communication link of a vehicle, an electronic control unit on the vehicle communicating with the communication link; and
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10. An enabling unit for activating a feature in an electronic control unit on a vehicle, comprising:
- a port, which is a connector configured to connect with a connector on the vehicle, communicating with the electronic control unit on the vehicle; and
a processor, communicating with the port, transmitting a message to the electronic control unit for enabling a dormant feature included on the electronic control unit.
- a port, which is a connector configured to connect with a connector on the vehicle, communicating with the electronic control unit on the vehicle; and
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11. An enabling unit for activating a feature in an electronic control unit on a vehicle, comprising:
- a port, which is a transmitter communicating with the electronic control unit via radio frequency waves; and
a processor, communicating with the port, transmitting a message to the electronic control unit for enabling a dormant feature included on the electronic control unit.
- a port, which is a transmitter communicating with the electronic control unit via radio frequency waves; and
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12. An electronic module, comprising:
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a port communicating with an electronic control unit on a vehicle; and a processor for communicating software code, via the port, for enabling a feature on the electronic control unit. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A system for controlling a vehicle, the system comprising:
- an electronic control unit on the vehicle for controlling a vehicle system;
a communication link on the vehicle communicating with the electronic control unit; and
an electronic module, including;
a port communicating with the electronic control unit; and
a controller, communicating with the port, transmitting a software message to the electronic control unit for enabling a feature included on the electronic control unit. - View Dependent Claims (16)
- an electronic control unit on the vehicle for controlling a vehicle system;
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