18108972. CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCKING OR UNLOCKING DOOR simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
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CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCKING OR UNLOCKING DOOR
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CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCKING OR UNLOCKING DOOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18108972 titled 'CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LOCKING OR UNLOCKING DOOR
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a control apparatus and method for locking or unlocking a door using a smart key with a locking and unlocking button.
- Smart key with locking and unlocking button for transmitting control signal
- Smart key check module to determine if smart key is in vehicle
- Door control module to determine vehicle state and control door accordingly
- Control signal received from smart key to lock or unlock door
- Potential Applications:**
- Automotive industry for keyless entry systems
- Home security systems for keyless entry doors
- Problems Solved:**
- Convenience of locking and unlocking doors without physical key
- Enhanced security by using smart key technology
- Benefits:**
- Improved convenience for users
- Enhanced security features
- Potential for integration with other smart home systems
Original Abstract Submitted
A control apparatus and a method for locking or unlocking a door include a smart key including a door locking and unlocking button provided thereon and configured for transmitting a control signal for locking or unlocking the door through a door locking and unlocking button; a smart key check module configured to determine whether the smart key is in a vehicle; and a door control module configured to determine whether the vehicle is in a started state or a turned-off state, determine whether to receive a control signal for locking or unlocking the door from the smart key according to a result of the determining whether the smart key is in the vehicle when the vehicle is in the started state, and control a corresponding door of the vehicle when receiving the control signal for locking or unlocking the door from the smart key.
