Alternative methods for opening doors and hatches
A vehicle system for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle system includes an electronic control unit configured to receive a signal from a key fob, and determine whether the key fob is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle based on the received signal. Upon determination that the key fob is within the predetermined distance from the vehicle, the electronic control unit determines whether a predetermined action has been performed by a user based on an output from one or more vehicle sensors. Upon determination that the predetermined action has been performed, the electronic control unit causes a component of the vehicle to at least one of unlock and open.
1 . A vehicle system for a vehicle comprising an electronic control unit configured to:
receive a signal from a key fob;
determine whether the key fob is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle based on the received signal; and
upon determination that the key fob is within the predetermined distance from the vehicle:
determine whether a predetermined action has been performed by a user based on an output from one or more vehicle sensors, the predetermined action comprises moving a moveable component of the vehicle other than a door handle; and
upon determination that the predetermined action has been performed, cause a component of the vehicle to at least unlock or open.
2 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the moveable component comprises a hood of the vehicle.
3 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the moveable component comprises a fuel lid of the vehicle.
4 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the moveable component comprises a tailgate of the vehicle.
5 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the moveable component comprises a door of the vehicle.
6 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein the moveable component comprises a side-view mirror of the vehicle.
7 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more vehicle sensors detects movement of the moveable component of the vehicle.
8 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more vehicle sensors detects pressure applied to the moveable component of the vehicle.
9 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more vehicle sensors comprises a microphone.
10 . The vehicle system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more vehicle sensors comprises a camera.
11 . A vehicle system for a vehicle comprising an electronic control unit configured to:
receive a signal from a key fob;
determine whether the key fob is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle based on the received signal; and
upon determination that the key fob is within the predetermined distance from the vehicle:
determine whether a predetermined action has been performed by a user based on an output from one or more vehicle sensors, the predetermined action comprises tapping a window of the vehicle; and
upon determination that the predetermined action has been performed, cause a component of the vehicle to at least unlock or open.
12 . The vehicle system of claim 11 , wherein at least one of the one or more vehicle sensors detects pressure applied to the window of the vehicle.
13 . The vehicle system of claim 11 , wherein at least one of the one or more vehicle sensors comprises a microphone.
14 . The vehicle system of claim 11 , wherein at least one of the one or more vehicle sensors comprises a camera.
15 . A vehicle system for a vehicle comprising an electronic control unit configured to:
receive a signal from a key fob;
determine whether the key fob is within a predetermined distance from the vehicle based on the received signal; and
upon determination that the key fob is within the predetermined distance from the vehicle:
determine whether a predetermined action has been performed by a user on a vehicle component based on an output from one or more vehicle sensors, the at least one of the one or more vehicle sensors detects pressure applied to the vehicle component; and
upon determination that the predetermined action has been performed, cause a component of the vehicle to at least unlock or open.
16 . The vehicle system of claim 15 , wherein the at least one of the one or more vehicle sensors is mounted on the vehicle.
17 . The vehicle system of claim 16 , wherein the vehicle component is a component of the vehicle other than a door handle.