United Technologies Automotive Inc.

Lear Automotive Dearborn, Inc.

Trw Automotive U.S. LLC

Jeffrey L Kulczycki

James D Dowd

Timothy S Roddy

Steven P Kulha

Shawn P Slusser

Jeffrey T Kelley

Gerard Zettler

H Wilson Maue

Ronald Zaleski

Qingfeng Tang

Nicholas W Howell

Kevin L Medin

Stephen B White

A vehicle switching system includes a transmitter generating signals based upon activation of one of a plurality of switches. Switches mounted on vehicle components in the vehicle are each associated with a predetermined vehicle function. A receiver in the vehicle receives the signal from the transmitter and activates the predetermined vehicle function.

Vehicle wireless switching system

A control system for an automotive vehicle multi-functional apparatus employs an electronic control unit operably controlling a rear window wiper assembly. In another aspect of the present invention, an electronic control unit is operable as a multiplexed rear node for controlling a variety of liftgate devices and functions. In a further aspect of the present invention, an electronic control unit controls a single multi-functional electromagnetic device. The multi-functional electromagnetic device uses intermittent motion mechanisms to selectively operate differing devices driven therefrom. A method of operating the electronic control unit of the present invention is also provided.

Control system for an automotive vehicle multi-functional apparatus

An optical anti-theft system incorporates a member having a plurality of reflective surfaces. The plurality forms a pattern corresponding with the security code. The system additionally incorporates a base for receiving the member. The base incorporates a light source for generating a light beam to illuminate the plurality of reflective surfaces, and a light detector for sensing the illuminated plurality of reflective surfaces and for initiating a security function in response to the sensed illuminated plurality of reflective surfaces having the pattern.

Optical anti-theft system

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Plymouth, MI, United States of America

Jeffrey L Kulczycki