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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
Dec. 31, 2007
Elizabeth Chesnutt, Troy, MI (US);
Michael J. Blanck, Clarkston, MI (US);
Elizabeth Chesnutt, Troy, MI (US);
Michael J. Blanck, Clarkston, MI (US);
General Motors LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A method and system that enables users to remotely control or manage certain vehicle features, such as emergency flashers or a remote engine start, through the use of a trigger device other than a conventional vehicle key fob. For example, a trigger device like a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), or a computer can be used to remotely control or activate select vehicle features. In one embodiment, short message service (SMS) messages are used to send feature commands either directly from the trigger device to the vehicle or via a call center or other message processing entity.