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Feature enabling unit

  • US 7,274,977 B2
  • Filed: 05/19/2004
  • Issued: 09/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/19/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An enabling unit for activating a feature in an electronic control unit on a vehicle, comprising:

  • a port selectively connected to a communication link of a vehicle, an electronic control unit on the vehicle communicating with the communication link; and

    a processor, selectively communicating with the electronic control unit via the port, including a message for enabling a dormant feature included on the electronic control unit, the message temporarily enabling the feature while the processor is communicating with the electronic control unit.

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