Abstract: A novel system for use in remotely starting a motor vehicle and operating vehicle accessories includes a remote unit having a digital controller which provides encoded digital command signals and a vehicle unit which receives the digital command signals and controllably operates the vehicle's engine and accessories in dependence thereon. The system is characterized by a frequency shift keying method of signal transmission which is highly reliable and not burdened by known carrier on, carrier off techniques.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 1988
Date of Patent:
October 8, 1991
Assignee:
Comfort Key Corporation
Inventors:
Steven S. Scott, Robert W. Franklin, Manfred Davis