Feature enabling unit

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2007-09-25

2007-09-25

Beaulieu, Yonel (Department: 3661)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Remote control system

C701S001000, C701S029000, C702S183000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10848949

ABSTRACT:
An enabling unit for activating a feature in an electronic control unit on a vehicle includes a port for communicating with an electronic control unit included on the vehicle. A processor, which communicates with the port, includes a message for enabling a dormant feature included on the electronic control unit.

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