System and method for changing key status in a vehicle based on driver status

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8305189
APP PUB NO 20110121941A1
SERIAL NO

12624477

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In at least one embodiment, a vehicle apparatus for changing status for a key is provided. The vehicle apparatus comprises a controller. The controller is configured to receive a key identification signal from a first key and to transmit a key status signal indicative of whether the first key is one of a master key and a non-master key based on the key identification signal. The controller is further configured to receive a change request signal corresponding to a request to change status for an additional key from a primary key to a secondary key if the first key is master key.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE FAIRLANE PLAZA SOUTH SUITE 800 DEARBORN MI 48126

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bennie, Brian Sterling Heights, US 129 2453
Miller, Thomas Lee Ann Arbor, US 86 2202
Sultana, Martin J Dearborn, US 2 33

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