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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 10, 2020
Ford Global Technologies, Llc, Dearborn, MI (US);
Robert Bruce Kleve, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
John Robert Van Wiemeersch, Novi, MI (US);
John Eric Rollinger, Troy, MI (US);
Scott Steadmon Thompson, Belleville, MI (US);
Nicholas Herhusky, Dearborn, MI (US);
Scott Christensen, Canton, MI (US);
Adam J. Richards, Royal Oak, MI (US);
FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, DEARBORN, US;
Abstract
Example embodiments described in this disclosure are generally directed to the use of a multi-zone geofence for key-free vehicle operations management. The multi-zone geofence may include a first zone where vehicles can be operated without the use of keys or key fobs, and a second zone surrounding the first zone where a first set of functional restrictions are imposed upon the vehicles. The first set of functional restrictions can include an upper speed limit that is automatically imposed upon a vehicle. The multi-zone geofence can include additional zones having functional restrictions, such as a third zone surrounding the second zone wherein key-free vehicle operations are permitted with a second set of restrictions. The second set of restrictions may include a directional speed feature involving an automatic speed reduction upon a vehicle travelling towards a periphery of the third zone and lifting the speed reduction if the vehicle turns back.