Patent ID: 8760283
Filing Date: 2014-06-24
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A method for illuminating an indicator on a portable device in a keyless vehicle system for a vehicle, comprising: transmitting at least one search signal from at least one antenna on the vehicle in response to receipt of an actuation signal requesting a particular vehicle function be performed; receiving a transmitted location information signal from the portable device after the portable device receives the at least one search signal and transmits the location information signal to the vehicle; determining whether the particular vehicle function is appropriate to perform based on the received location information signal from the portable device; sending a command signal corresponding to the particular vehicle function when determined that the vehicle function is appropriate to perform based on the received location information signal from the portable device; and transmitting an indicator signal to the portable device for illuminating the indicator on the portable device when determined that the vehicle function is appropriate to perform based on the received location information signal from the portable device, wherein the command signal and the indicator signal are sent substantially simultaneous with one another.