KEY FOB DONGLE

摘要

A dongle for programming a replacement key fob transmitter to a vehicle. The dongle mates to the vehicle's on-board electronics through the Data Link Connector. A diagnostic circuit in the dongle determines a communications protocol for programming a key fob transmitter to the vehicle. Audio and visual indicators are provided to indicate that communications are established and to indicate the successful programming of the key fob transmitter to the vehicle.

主权项

1. A programming dongle for a key fob transmitter, the dongle comprising:
a housing; a connector that is connected to the housing and configured for connecting to a vehicle's on-board electronics; a diagnostic circuit that communicates with the vehicle's on-board electronics through the connector and determines a vehicle's communication protocol; a first human recognizable signal that indicates a recognition of the vehicle's on-board electronics vehicle and initiates and interaction with the vehicle; and, a second human recognizable signal that indicates a completed programming of a key fob transmitter.