IGNITION APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

In some embodiments of the present invention, a modular vehicle ignition system is disclosed that is capable of housing various components, such as a lock cylinder, a remote keyless entry (RKE) transceiver, a radio frequency identification (RFID) transceiver, an operator identification system, a steering column lock, an ignition switch, and the like. In some embodiments, one or more of these components is coupled to a circuit board that is couple d to the housing. Furthermore, one or more of these components can be networke d to other electronic and electro-magnetic systems of the vehicle.