Method for controlling smart key system for door lock

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8988189
APP PUB NO 20120280791A1
SERIAL NO

13241910

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The present disclosure relates to a method for controlling a smart key system for door lock of a vehicle configured with at least two modes, the method including selecting one of a first mode and a second mode, detecting an ON/OFF state of an engine of the vehicle and a key signal of a smart key, activating a door lock function performed outside of the vehicle, if it is confirmed through the key signal that the smart key is present outside of the vehicle, in case the first mode is selected, and deactivating a door lock function performed outside of the vehicle, if it is confirmed through the key signal that the smart key is present inside the vehicle or the engine is running, in case the second mode is selected.

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  • LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kim, Hyunki Seoul, KR 83 707

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