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Keyless entry system for automotive vehicle with power consumption saving feature

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6151504

A keyless entry system is described for an automotive vehicle device for actuating the vehicle device to a first active state and a second inactive state, comprising: an electrical actuator connected to the vehicle device and responsive to a control signal for switching an operating state of the vehicle device between the first and second states; a manual switch mounted on a vehicle body at a position near the vehicle device to be operated, the manual switch being normally open and being closed when it is manually operated; a transmitter normally operating in a stand-by state in which it anticipates reception of a demand signal, the transmitter responding to the demand signal by outputting a radio signal indicative of a unique code which identifies the transmitter; and a controller mounted on the vehicle body and electrically connected to the actuator and the manual switch, incorporating a power supply system.

Assignee:
Nissan Motor Co., Limited, Yokohama
Patent Number(s):
US 4688036
OSTI ID:
6151504
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English