Joseph W Thompson

US Patent:

20020118579, Aug 29, 2002

Filed:

Feb 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/796134

Inventors:

Scott Lucy - Lake Orion MI, US
James Poirier - Sterling Heights MI, US
Frank Buccinna - Livonia MI, US
Gerald Ostrander - Davison MI, US
Joseph Thompson - Rochester Hills MI, US

Assignee:

Siemens Automotive Corporation

International Classification:

G11C029/00

US Classification:

365/200000

Abstract:

A remote memory preference system for a passenger vehicle is disclosed. The remote memory preference system utilizes existing passive or active remote entry devices. Memory preference settings include driver's seat position, mirror positions and radio station presets. Once these settings are adjusted by a primary vehicle user, they are stored in a memory location in the vehicle either automatically or when a memory button on the remote entry device is depressed by the user. Settings may then be later recalled either automatically by activating the remote entry device or when a recall button on the remote entry device is depressed by the user. The system may also employ a shift register system, which would automatically store current and previous memory preference settings.

US Patent:

20020149469, Oct 17, 2002

Filed:

Apr 9, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/118980

Inventors:

Joseph Thompson - Commerce Township MI, US

Assignee:

Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation

International Classification:

G05B019/00

US Classification:

340/005610, 340/005720

Abstract:

A keyless entry system includes a RF/LF transmitter (), a passive signaling device (), an entry antenna (), a passive entry module PEM (), an electronics module () and a transponder antenna (). The transponder antenna () communicates directly with the electronics module (). Should the PEM fail, locating the passive signaling device () adjacent the transponder antenna () will authorize engine start. Since the transponder antenna () does not communicate with the electronics module () through the PEM (), failure of the PEM () does not result in a vehicle immobilizing single point failure.