Abstract: A powered window system for a vehicle is disclosed. The powered window system includes a window moveable between an open and a closed position. A motor is coupled to the window. The motor causes selective movement of the window. At least one of a switch and a communications bus is coupled to the motor. A processor is coupled to at least one of the switch and the communications bus and is configured to selectively send at least one of close and open signals to at least one of the switch and the communications bus. A sensor is coupled to the processor and senses conditions on which automated window closure is based. The sensor sends condition signals to the processor. The processor interprets the condition signals and selectively sends a closed signal to at least one of the switch and the communications bus when the conditional signal exceeds a prescribed threshold.

Abstract: A keyless entry system includes a controller that operates in one of two modes. When an authentication signal is received from a passive signaling device, the controller operates in one mode that permits more convenient access to a user. When an authentication signal is not received from the passive signaling device, the controller requires another mode of operation from a manually operable signaling device. In one example, the manually operable signaling device is a numeric keypad. When an authentication signal from the passive signaling device is received, any single key can be manipulated to gain the desired access controlled by the system. When no authentication signal is present from the passive signaling device, then the controller preferably requires a specific sequence of key activation before access is permitted.

Abstract: A powered window system for a vehicle is disclosed. The powered window system includes a window moveable between an open and a closed position. A motor is coupled to the window. The motor causes selective movement of the window. At least one of a switch and a communications bus is coupled to the motor. A processor is coupled to at least one of the switch and the communications bus and is configured to selectively send at least one of close and open signals to at least one of the switch and the communications bus. A sensor is coupled to the processor and senses conditions on which automated window closure is based. The sensor sends condition signals to the processor. The processor interprets the condition signals and selectively sends a closed signal to at least one of the switch and the communications bus when the conditional signal exceeds a prescribed threshold.

Abstract: A power closure sensor system is disclosed. The system includes a data processing device, a closer motor in communication with the data processing device and controlling the movement of a closable member, and a proximity sensor, configured to sense the location of an object. The proximity sensor is in communication with the data processing device. The proximity sensor is configured to communicate the location of the object with or without the object contacting either the closable member or the frame. The system also includes a position sensor configured to sense the position of the closable member. The position sensor is in communication with the data processing device. Further, the system includes a logic program running on the data processing device and the logic program is configured to generate an estimate of the location of the object relative to the closable member.

Abstract: An alternative arrangement for a passive entry and ignition system for a vehicle is disclosed. The passive system uses an electronically coded card or ‘smart card’ that electronically conveys identifying information to a single on board antenna. The single on board antenna is integrated into the roof panel of the vehicle using conventional wire or flat cable technology. The single antenna communicates to a vehicle control unit to enable actuation of various predetermined mechanical systems of a vehicle such as the vehicle entry system or the vehicle ignition system. In an alternative embodiment, the single on board antenna is integrated in an existing occupant detection mat located in the passenger seat of the vehicle.

Abstract: A power closure sensor system is disclosed. The system includes a data processing device, a closer motor in communication with the data processing device and controlling the movement of a closable member, and a proximity sensor, configured to sense the location of an object. The proximity sensor is in communication with the data processing device. The proximity sensor is configured to communicate the location of the object with or without the object contacting either the closable member or the frame. The system also includes a position sensor configured to sense the position of the closable member. The position sensor is in communication with the data processing device. Further, the system includes a logic program running on the data processing device and the logic program is configured to generate an estimate of the location of the object relative to the closable member.

Abstract: A power closure sensor system is disclosed. The system includes a data processing device, a closer motor in communication with the data processing device and controlling the movement of a closable member, and a proximity sensor, configured to sense the location of an object. The proximity sensor is in communication with the data processing device. The proximity sensor is configured to communicate the location of the object without the object contacting either the closable member or the frame. The system also includes a position sensor configured to sense the position of the closable member. The position sensor is in communication with the data processing device. Further, the system includes a logic program running on the data processing device and the logic program is configured to generate an estimate of the location of the object relative to the closable member.