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TWO STEP SMART KEY START SYSTEM

  • US 20170267212A1
  • Filed: 09/25/2013
  • Published: 09/21/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A smart key system for an automobile having an engine, transmission, and brake pedal including a coded key fob able to be detected and authenticated within a passenger compartment and authenticated by a smart key system controller and enabling an ignition switch to start said engine, said automobile also including a transmission operating lever, and a lever lock preventing shifting until said brake pedal is depressed, the improvement wherein said smart key controller again detects and authenticates the presence of the coded key fob in said passenger compartment at the time said brake pedal is depressed prior to activate said transmission lever lock actuator and release said lock and allow shifting into gear.

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