Patent ID: 8482382
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A smart communication method for a vehicle having a master switch that is manually operable for toggling smart functionality on and off, comprising: receiving an actuation signal corresponding to a particular vehicle function, said actuation signal indicating that a corresponding actuating operation is occurring; determining whether the master switch is in an ON position, the master switch manually operable for toggling smart functionality on and off for the vehicle; upon receiving the activation signal, wirelessly confirming a key fob of the vehicle is within a search field of the vehicle when the master switch is determined to be in said ON position and actuating said particular vehicle function when said key fob is confirmed to be within said search field; and requiring manual actuation of said particular vehicle function when at least one of said master switch is determined not to be in said ON position or said key fob is not confirmed to be in said search field.