APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE TO A COMMUNICATION DEVICE KEYPAD IN A VEHICLE

摘要

In at least one embodiment, an apparatus for interfacing a personal communication device (PCD) to a vehicle is provided. The apparatus comprises a vehicle module and a communication keypad device (CDK). The vehicle module is configured to detect a first signal indicative of an unlock command in connection with a passive entry operation to detect an access device. The CDK is positioned on the vehicle and is configured to determine whether the PCD has been positioned within a predetermined distance from the vehicle in the event the vehicle module is unable to detect the access device.

主权项

1. An apparatus for interfacing a personal communication device (PCD) to a vehicle, the apparatus comprising:
a vehicle module configured to detect a first signal indicative of an unlock command in connection with a passive entry operation to detect an access device; and a communication keypad device (CDK) for being positioned on the vehicle and for determining whether a portable communication device (PCD) has been positioned within a predetermined distance from the vehicle in the event the vehicle module is unable to detect the access device.