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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2009
Scott A. Mccullough, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Ingobert K. Lassrich, Trebur, DE;
David T. Proefke, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Fred W. Huntzicker, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Scott A. McCullough, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Ingobert K. Lassrich, Trebur, DE;
David T. Proefke, Madison Heights, MI (US);
Fred W. Huntzicker, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations, LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle system includes a transmission shifting means, an authorization means, an engine, and a control system. The transmission shifting means is capable of being shifted between a first position and a second position, where the first position represents a start mode. The authorization means adapted to detect an identification signal and to supply an authorization signal indicating the identification signal has been verified. The engine is adapted to turn on and to turn off. The control system is in operable communication with the transmission shifting means, the authorization means, and the engine. When the transmission shifting means is shifted to the first position, the transmission shifting means sends a first signal to the control system, the control system detects whether the authorization signal has been received from the authorization means, and if received, the control system provides a first command to the engine to turn on.