Abstract:
A receiver for use in a vehicle for communicating between an actuator and a remote device includes an antenna and a controller. The actuator is disposed within the vehicle for controlling the operation of a vehicle feature. The antenna receives a wireless signal generated by the remote device and including a control command. The controller is coupled to the antenna. The controller is configured to enter a training mode of operation wherein the controller polls a plurality of wireless frequencies to detect the wireless signal. The controller is configured to receive and interpret the control command on the wireless signal. The controller is further configured to communicate the control command to the actuator for execution.
Abstract:
A method for selectively securing a vehicle against theft. The vehicle includes a latch lock device, a controller and an anti-theft system. The latch lock device can be selectively operable in an unlocked condition and a locked condition. The locked condition prevents a closure member latch mechanism from being unlatched. The anti-theft system can be selectively operable in an unarmed condition and an armed condition. The method includes transmitting a lock signal to the controller and generating a latch control signal and an anti-theft control signal in response to the lock signal. The latch control signal causes the latch lock device to be positioned in a locked condition. The anti-theft system control signal causes the anti-theft system to be placed in an armed condition.