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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 30, 2012
Michael A. Wuergler, Clarkston, MI (US);
Steven C. Tengler, Grosse Pointe Park, MI (US);
Robert A. Hrabak, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
Michael A. Wuergler, Clarkston, MI (US);
Steven C. Tengler, Grosse Pointe Park, MI (US);
Robert A. Hrabak, West Bloomfield, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for connecting a personal mobile device to a vehicle communication unit. The method involves automatically detecting the presence of a personal mobile device located at a vehicle, obtaining permission to connect the personal mobile device, and automatically connecting the personal mobile device to the vehicle communication unit. The method and apparatus can be used, for example, during an initial connection of a personal mobile device to a vehicle communication unit or each time a new mobile device is present in the vehicle.