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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2011
Timothy J. Talty, Beverly Hills, MI (US);
David T. Proefke, Troy, MI (US);
Craig Atiyeh, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Alan T. Budyta, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Timothy J. Talty, Beverly Hills, MI (US);
David T. Proefke, Troy, MI (US);
Craig Atiyeh, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
Alan T. Budyta, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
A vehicle system and method that include a smart phone for communicating with a vehicle by an authorized user. The vehicle includes an FM transmitter that transmits vehicle information, including an authorization code, using an FM signal. The FM signal is received by the smart phone which deciphers the information, and automatically transmits a command signal back to the vehicle to perform a pre-programmed vehicle operation, such as unlocking the vehicle doors.