Smart entry system and method
First Claim
1. A smart entry system for a vehicle, comprising:
- at least one actuating device for operation of at least two vehicle functions;
an onboard transmitter for sending request signals to a portable device, said onboard transmitter sending a first request signal within a first search field when said at least one actuating device is subjected to a first actuating operation for initiating a first vehicle function and sending a second request signal within a second search field when said at least one actuating device is subjected to a second actuating operation for initiating a second vehicle function, said first search field varying relative to said second search field wherein said first actuating operation and said first vehicle function correspond to powered opening of a closure of said vehicle and said second actuating operation and said second vehicle function corresponding to powered closing of said closure; and
an onboard receiver for receiving an identification signal from said portable device.
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Abstract
A smart entry system and method includes at least one actuating device for operation of at least two vehicle functions, an on-board transmitter for sending request signals to a portable device, and an on-board receiver for receiving an identification signal from the portable device. The on-board transmitter sends a first request signal within a first search field when the at least one actuating device is subjected to a first actuating operation for initiating a first vehicle function. A second request signal is sent within a second search field when the at least one actuating device is subjected to a second actuating operation for initiating a second vehicle function. The first search field varies relative to the second search field.
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19 Claims
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1. A smart entry system for a vehicle, comprising:
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at least one actuating device for operation of at least two vehicle functions; an onboard transmitter for sending request signals to a portable device, said onboard transmitter sending a first request signal within a first search field when said at least one actuating device is subjected to a first actuating operation for initiating a first vehicle function and sending a second request signal within a second search field when said at least one actuating device is subjected to a second actuating operation for initiating a second vehicle function, said first search field varying relative to said second search field wherein said first actuating operation and said first vehicle function correspond to powered opening of a closure of said vehicle and said second actuating operation and said second vehicle function corresponding to powered closing of said closure; and an onboard receiver for receiving an identification signal from said portable device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A smart entry method for a vehicle, comprising:
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sending a first request signal within a first search field when a first actuating operation occurs; receiving an identification signal within a first prescribed time after sending said first request signal from a portable device located within said first search field; actuating a first vehicle function upon receipt of said identification signal within said first prescribed time, wherein the first vehicle function includes powered opening of vehicle closure; sending a second request signal within a second, larger search field when a second actuating operation occurs; receiving a second identification signal from said portable device located within said second search field within a second prescribed time after sending said second request signal; and actuating a second vehicle function upon receipt of said second identification signal within said second prescribed time, wherein the second vehicle function includes powered closing of a vehicle closure. - View Dependent Claims (12, 15, 16)
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13. A smart entry method for a vehicle, comprising:
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sending a first request signal within a first search field when a first actuating operation occurs; receiving an identification signal within a first prescribed time after sending said first request signal from a portable device located within said first search field; actuating a first vehicle function upon receipt of said identification signal within said first prescribed times sending a second request signal within a second, larger search field when a second actuating operation occurs; receiving a second identification signal from said portable device located within said second search field within a second prescribed time after sending said second request signal; and actuating a second vehicle function upon receipt of said second identification signal within said second prescribed time, wherein sending said first request signal includes powering an antenna to a first level for transmitting a low level frequency within said first search area, and wherein sending said second request signal includes powering said antenna to a second, higher level for transmitting a low level frequency within said second, larger search area. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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17. The smart entry method for a vehicle, comprising;
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receiving a first actuation signal indicating that a first actuating operation is occurring; transmitting a first request signal within a first search field upon receipt of said first actuation signal; determining whether a portable device is located within said first search field by receiving an identification signal from said portable device located within said first search field within a first prescribed time after sending said first request signal; sending a first vehicle function command signal after receiving said identification signal within said first prescribed time; receiving a second actuation signal indicating that a second actuation operation is occurring; transmitting a second request signal within a second search field upon receipt of said second actuation signal; determining whether said portable device is located within said second search field by receiving another identification signal from said portable device located within said second search field within a second prescribed time after sending said second request signal; and sending a second vehicle function command signal after receiving said another identification signal within said second prescribed time, wherein said first vehicle function includes powered unlocking and powered opening of a vehicle tailgate and said second vehicle function includes powered closing and powered locking of said vehicle tailgate. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A smart entry system for a vehicle, comprising:
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at least one actuating device for operation of at least two vehicle functions; an onboard transmitter for sending request signals to a portable device, said onboard transmitter sending a first request signal within a first search field when said at least one actuating device is subjected to a first actuating operation for initiating a first vehicle function and sending a second request signal within a second search field when said at least one actuating device is subjected to a second actuating operation for initiating a second vehicle function, said first search field varying relative to said second search field; and an onboard receiver for receiving an identification signal from said portable device, wherein said transmitter includes a single antenna for transmitting said first and second request signals, power to said single antenna provided at a first level for sending said first request signal within said first search field and provided at a second, higher level for sending said second request signal within said second search field.
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