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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 06, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2014
Applicant:
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Inventors:
Richard J. Lange, Troy, MI (US);
David T. Proefke, Troy, MI (US);
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 22/00 (2006.01); G08B 19/00 (2006.01); E05C 3/06 (2006.01); B60R 21/02 (2006.01); E05B 77/48 (2014.01); E05B 81/64 (2014.01); B60Q 5/00 (2006.01); B60Q 1/50 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60R 21/02 (2013.01); E05B 77/48 (2013.01); E05B 81/64 (2013.01); B60Q 1/50 (2013.01); B60Q 5/005 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided for implementing door engagement detection for a vehicle. A sensor is configured to detect when an apparatus of a door of a vehicle is engaged from inside the vehicle. A processor is coupled to the sensor, and is configured to at least facilitate providing a notification if the apparatus of the door is engaged from inside the vehicle.