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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 27, 2009
Michel F. Sultan, Troy, MI (US);
Todd P. Oman, Greentown, IN (US);
Dale L. Partin, Ray Township, MI (US);
Paul J. Ainslie, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Michel F. Sultan, Troy, MI (US);
Todd P. Oman, Greentown, IN (US);
Dale L. Partin, Ray Township, MI (US);
Paul J. Ainslie, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A communications system utilizing a portable communications device for controlling functions in a vehicle includes a first display for controlling vehicle operating functions and a first transceiver connected to the first display device. A multifunctional control switch is connected to the first display device, while a second transceiver is used for communicating with either the first transceiver or a remote keyless entry (RKE) receiver depending upon whether the second transceiver is located inside or outside the vehicle. The second transceiver operates to configure operational parameters of the display device when those controls have not been readily integrated into the vehicle center stack.