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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2003
Masaki Hayashi, Aichi, JP;
Masaki Yoshino, Aichi, JP;
Tomoyuki Funayama, Toyota, JP;
Toshinori Aoki, Toyota, JP;
Yoshinori Fukuoka, Toyota, JP;
Masaki Hayashi, Aichi, JP;
Masaki Yoshino, Aichi, JP;
Tomoyuki Funayama, Toyota, JP;
Toshinori Aoki, Toyota, JP;
Yoshinori Fukuoka, Toyota, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Tokai Rika Denki Seisakusho, Aichi, JP;
Abstract
An engine starting controller for a vehicle provided with a smart ignition function. The controller communicates with a portable communicator including an emergency key. When the battery of the portable communicator is drained, the emergency key is used to open the door lock and start the engine. A seat for depositing the emergency key is provided in the passenger compartment. The starting of the engine is enabled when the emergency key is deposited on the seat. The seat is illuminated or moved to notify the driver where to deposit the key.