Sensor system with activation alert
First Claim
1. A sensor system, comprising:
- a sensor that receives an input signal; and
a microprocessor in communication with said sensor and operable to analyze said input signal, wherein said microprocessor communicates an activation alert at least partially simultaneously with the analysis of said input signal in response to a predefined prompt.
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Abstract
A method of communicating an activation alert to an electronic system comprises receiving an input signal, evaluating the validity of the input signal, communicating an activation alert signal to a computer module at least partially simultaneously with the evaluation of the input signal in response to a predefined prompt, and communicating a validated output signal to the computer module for controlling the electronic system. In one example, the activation alert signal is communicated to the computer module in response to a confidence level percentage of at least 80%. In yet another example, the electronic system comprises a passive entry and starting (PASE) system which unlocks a vehicle door in response to the receipt of a validated output signal by the computer module.
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19 Claims
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1. A sensor system, comprising:
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a sensor that receives an input signal; and
a microprocessor in communication with said sensor and operable to analyze said input signal, wherein said microprocessor communicates an activation alert at least partially simultaneously with the analysis of said input signal in response to a predefined prompt. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of communicating an activation alert to an electronic system with a sensor system, comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving an input signal;
(b) evaluating the validity of the input signal received in said step (a);
(c) communicating an activation alert signal to a computer module at least partially simultaneously with said step (b) in response to a predefined prompt; and
(d) communicating a validated output signal to the computer module for controlling the electronic system. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A Passive Entry and Starting (PASE) System for a vehicle, comprising:
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a keypad sensor having a microprocessor and at least one actuable button, wherein said microprocessor is operable to analyze an input signal received in response to a manipulation of said at least one actuable button; and
a computer module in communication with said microprocessor of said keypad sensor, wherein said microprocessor is operable to communicate an activation alert to said computer module at least partially simultaneously with the analysis of said input signal in response to a predefined prompt. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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