Patent ID: 6724322
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: B60R,G07C,Y10T

Abstract:
In a remote entry system for a vehicle, a system for providing confirmation of remote entry system operation to a user comprising:a first transceiver to be located in the vehicle for receiving a wireless vehicle device function signal; a first controller to be located in the vehicle and to be provided in communication with the first transceiver, the first controller for generating a vehicle device control signal for use in operating a vehicle device in response to the vehicle device function signal and for confirming operation of the vehicle device, wherein the first transceiver transmits a wireless vehicle device function confirmation signal; and a remote unit comprising, a second transceiver having a transceiver activation button for operation by the user, the second transceiver for transmitting the vehicle device function signal in response to operation of the transceiver activation button by the user, and for receiving the vehicle device function confirmation signal, a second controller in communication with the second transceiver for generating an indicator control signal in response to the vehicle device function confirmation signal, an indicator in communication with the second controller for receiving the indicator control signal and providing an indication to the user in response thereto, the indication confirming operation of the vehicle device, and a storage device in communication with the second controller, the storage device for storing data representing the indication confirming operation of the vehicle device, the data being retrievable by the user.