Vehicle ignition systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10377234
APP PUB NO 20180354363A1
SERIAL NO

15621851

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Methods and systems are disclosed for activating a vehicle ignition system. An example vehicle includes an ignition system, a plurality of sensors, and a processor. The processor a processor is configured to determine, based on data received from the sensors, (i) that a person occupies a driver's seat of the vehicle, (ii) that a key fob corresponding to the vehicle is present, and (iii) that an input has been received at a shifter of the vehicle. The processor is also configured to responsively activate the ignition system.

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FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLCSUITE 800 330 TOWN CENTER DRIVE DEARBORN MI 48126

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
El, Aile Steven R Sterling Heights, US 16 155
Farhat, Mohamad Wajih Issam Dearborn, US 6 25
Miccinilli, Domenic Royal Oak, US 3 16
Moustafa, Kassem Southfield, US 1 6
Munoz, Mauricio Alexander Livonia, US 1 6
Rolfes, Nathaniel Abram Detroit, US 11 149

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