Akio Nakano

US Patent:

7050795, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Jun 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/875922

Inventors:

Michael Wiegand - Birmingham MI, US
Akio Nakano - West Bloomfield MI, US
Keiichi Aoyama - Novi MI, US
Thomas Keeling - Redford MI, US
Justin McBride - West Bloomfield MI, US

Assignee:

Denso International America, Inc. - Southfield MI

International Classification:

H04M 3/00

US Classification:

455419, 455 88, 4555692, 4555759

Abstract:

A system for communicating user identified preferences to a vehicle includes a programming device adapted to receive input indicative of user defined vehicle settings and operable to store the input as vehicle setting data. A first portable security device is operable to transmit a first identification code. A transceiver residing in the vehicle is in data communication over a wireless communication link with each of the first portable security device and the programming device. The transceiver is operable to initiate download of the vehicle setting data to the vehicle upon receipt of the first identification code from the first portable security device.

US Patent:

7148790, Dec 12, 2006

Filed:

Feb 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/789910

Inventors:

Keiichi Aoyama - Novi MI, US
Thomas Keeling - Redford MI, US
Justin McBride - West Bloomfield MI, US
Akio Nakano - West Bloomfield MI, US
Michael Wiegand - Birmingham MI, US

Assignee:

Denso International America, Inc. - Southfield MI

International Classification:

B60Q 1/00

US Classification:

3404255, 34042613, 34042616, 34042617, 34042635, 341176, 307 105, 180287

Abstract:

A remote control device for controlling a reduced operational mode of a vehicle includes a portable communication device operable to communicate with the vehicle. A detachable component is selectively coupled to the communication device. The communication device is operable to initiate a reduced operational mode for the vehicle upon detachment of the detachable component from the communication device. The portable communication device detects the input in the attached position and initiates a normal operational mode upon the detection. Detachment of the detachable component cause an input voltage to change on the portable device. The reduced operational mode includes inhibiting access to predetermined storage compartments in the vehicle such as a vehicle trunk or glove box. Vehicle speed and RPM are limited in the reduced operational mode.

US Patent:

20060066439, Mar 30, 2006

Filed:

Sep 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/949453

Inventors:

Thomas Keeling - Redford MI, US
Akio Nakano - West Bloomfield MI, US
Keiichi Aoyama - Novi MI, US
Michael Wiegand - Birmingham MI, US
Justin McBride - West Bloomfield MI, US

International Classification:

H04Q 1/00
G05B 19/00

US Classification:

340005610, 340005720

Abstract:

A smart key entry system for unlocking a plurality of doors in a platform includes a controller within the platform. The controller is operable to lock and unlock each of the plurality of doors. A sensor is located on each of the plurality of doors. Each sensor is operable to communicate to the controller when a user has activated the sensor. A mobile device external to the platform is operable to wirelessly communicate with the controller when within a detection area surrounding the platform. If the mobile device is within the detection area, the controller unlocks a door when the sensor located on the door communicates to the controller that a user has activated the sensor.