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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2015
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2012
Aaron P. Creguer, Otter Lake, MI (US);
David T. Proefke, Troy, MI (US);
Roy Y. Asmar, Southfield, MI (US);
Thomas E. Utter, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Aaron P. Creguer, Otter Lake, MI (US);
David T. Proefke, Troy, MI (US);
Roy Y. Asmar, Southfield, MI (US);
Thomas E. Utter, Royal Oak, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A driver identification system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle has a driver's side front door. The driver identification system includes at least one remote device, and a control module. The remote device is activated to send an authentication signal. The control module is in selective communication with the at least one remote device. The control module receives a signal indicating that the driver's side front door of the vehicle is opened. The control module includes control logic for sending an inquiry signal if the signal indicating the driver's side front door is opened is received by the control module. The inquiry signal is configured for activating the at least one remote device to send the authentication signal.