Patents by Inventor Munehisa Nozawa

Munehisa Nozawa has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6998958
    Abstract: A remote control system for precisely identifying a distance from the vehicle to an entry key and favorably controlling a vehicle-mounted device such as a door corresponding to the distance. The system comprises a transmitter transmitting different types of response demand signals within a predetermined communication area outside the vehicle, a vehicle mounted receiver for receiving a response signal released from a portable transmitter/receiver in response to the reception of the response demand signal, a controller controlling the vehicle mounted device corresponding to the reception of the response signal by the vehicle mounted receiver. Locking and/or unlocking door(s) of the vehicle are controlled on the basis of whether or not the receiver receives the response signal to a response demand signal other than one having the largest communication area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignees: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Hondalock Mfg., Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suguru Asakura, Akira Nagai, Kentaro Yoshimura, Munehisa Nozawa, Sadanori Watarai
  • Publication number: 20040227656
    Abstract: A remote control system for precisely identifying a distance from the vehicle to an entry key and favorably controlling a vehicle-mounted device such as a door corresponding to the distance. The system comprises a transmitter transmitting different types of response demand signals within a predetermined communication area outside the vehicle, a vehicle mounted receiver for receiving a response signal released from a portable transmitter/receiver in response to the reception of the response demand signal, a controller controlling the vehicle mounted device corresponding to the reception of the response signal by the vehicle mounted receiver. Locking and/or unlocking door(s) of the vehicle are controlled on the basis of whether or not the receiver receives the response signal to a response demand signal other than one having the largest communication area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicants: HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, HONDALOCK MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Suguru Asakura, Akira Nagai, Kentaro Yoshimura, Munehisa Nozawa, Sadanori Watarai
  • Patent number: 6778065
    Abstract: A remote control system for precisely identifying a distance from the vehicle to an entry key and favorably controlling a vehicle-mounted device such as a door corresponding to the distance. The system comprises a transmitter transmitting different types of response demand signals within a predetermined communication area outside the vehicle, a vehicle mounted receiver for receiving a response signal released from a portable transmitter/receiver in response to the reception of the response demand signal, a controller controlling the vehicle mounted device corresponding to the reception of the response signal by the vehicle mounted receiver. Locking and/or unlocking door(s) of the vehicle are controlled on the basis of whether or not the receiver receives the response signal to a response demand signal other than one having the largest communication area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignees: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, HondaLock Mfg., Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suguru Asakura, Akira Nagai, Kentaro Yoshimura, Munehisa Nozawa, Sadanori Watarai
  • Patent number: 6573615
    Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic key system for a vehicle which is a type of starting the engine with pressing a button switch and can be operated at familiar mechanical movements thus easing the user or driver of an unfamiliar conception as well as improved in the operability and the protection against theft. When a quick-start switch mounted on the steering wheel is pressed after the code identification is valid, a CPU switches on the start switch to energize a starter motor. The CPU judges from a change in the voltage of an alternator that the engine starts running. As the engine runs, an ignition switch is automatically turned to the II position with a valet key inserted. The engine can be stopped by the valet key turning to the 0 position. In the parking state, the valet key may be detached from or accommodated in the ignition switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Suguru Asakura, Akira Nagai, Yoshikazu Imura, Kentaro Yoshimura, Munehisa Nozawa