Some Interesting Trackey Info
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Which is why it makes more sense to allow after market tuners (incl FRPP) to play with and sell 'ghost cam' tunes vs selling it as a factory tune.
Besides, the track key tune is a real performance tune for the track at speed - not a gimmick for city streets idling at stop lights.
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Is the Track Key just some myth or some marketing hype? Im getting ready to purchase a BOSS, but the track key is one of the main reasons I do want the BOSS. I just dont want to make a 40' something thousand dollar purchase, just to know that one of the main features is not going to happen...
I just may wait to see what 2013 BOSS'es come out with then.. I dont want to be disappointed and pissed off.
I just may wait to see what 2013 BOSS'es come out with then.. I dont want to be disappointed and pissed off.
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what i was told is that it is very difficult to get a patent approved for a software functionality. ford applied for the patent, waited it out because they wanted to be sure it was granted before track key went out. if they only put in the patent app, then put track key out and the patent was declined they would be SOL and others could take that and build off it. i honestly dont get why it would matter if other cars had tghost cam, ford will sell anyone any part off the boss they want so why not the tune.
Still, i was told the original patent was denied, then ford went to tweak and resubmit hoping to get the patent the second time around. it makes sens, an app is not a guarantee of a patent. time will tell, but if the lund tune is not being sold, bama isnt offering one anymore, and they are saying its a ford patent issues i tend to believe it.
Still, i was told the original patent was denied, then ford went to tweak and resubmit hoping to get the patent the second time around. it makes sens, an app is not a guarantee of a patent. time will tell, but if the lund tune is not being sold, bama isnt offering one anymore, and they are saying its a ford patent issues i tend to believe it.
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Would it have possible to designate the Trackey for off-road use only. The buyer would have to sign a form saying they understood that it was for track only.
There, problem solved so give me my Trackey!
There, problem solved so give me my Trackey!
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I happen to work for a large law firm who does extensive intellectual property and patent work, and as such has the ability to review and research all patent office approval activity and process. I can find nothing about this, or Ford being denied a patent in any official record or transaction on this matter. They have nothing rejected or pending at least in this regard.
However - it's not uncommon for Legal to work with R&D in these cases. Perhaps it is an internal "legal" hold, based on their own judgements on patent-worthiness. It is possible for it to be a "patent" hold and still not really be in the USPTO's court as of yet. Only someone in Ford R&D or Ford Legal could tell us for sure, but that's rather unlikely.
However - it's not uncommon for Legal to work with R&D in these cases. Perhaps it is an internal "legal" hold, based on their own judgements on patent-worthiness. It is possible for it to be a "patent" hold and still not really be in the USPTO's court as of yet. Only someone in Ford R&D or Ford Legal could tell us for sure, but that's rather unlikely.
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That is not really a true statement. Ford could not even apply for certification until the first production cars were being sold due to some kind of stupid rule, it is not Ford's fault for that. So they could only even start the process around April, now think how slow government works and we come up with something like July at best. It should not have a problem passing, remember it does not add horsepower or effect gas mileage, right? Then again we are all getting 26 MPG in the Boss right?
I don't believe that for one second. What about new model cars? How can they SELL a car that has not been approved? Obviously a car maker would need to know that their car meets requirements BEFORE they PRODUCE and SELL a car.
I'm also pretty sure that Ford said it effects gas mileage. They said it's not something you would want to use for daily driving.
I guess we'll know for sure in a couple of months.
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Believe it. That's what I originally thought as well. This is an accessory not a new car.
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i wish it had already come out, ive got an appt for mods in mid july so it seems ill never get to try it unless i go back to stock. i was looking froward to launch control too, mostly because its a really cool phrase. and because i cant launch a car lol
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The above about the patent office is pretty much true. Up until recently, they'd approve most anything as they generally don't have the expertise to know if a technology is unique. More recently I would get some pushback - perhaps someone told them that I was making cracks about patenting a ham sandwich. But even when they do have an issue, they give the applicant a chance to clarify and perhaps eliminate some of the claims that are too broad. A patent almost never gets rejected. Besides, a good applicant will do an extensive patent search to verify that a their invention is indeed unique before applying for a patent. It is highly unlikely that a massive company like Ford would have a patent rejected. Also, it's generally taken 1 - 2 years to get a patent from application to being granted, not sure if Ford has a way to get expedited review.
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I want it for the idle lobing cam feature too- I love the sound of that, and sounds like my old 91 Pushrod engine with an E-cam.
Launch control will be so much fun to try out and use as well. I cant wait.
Ford, please get that track key software out for us to buy soon! $302 dollars and lets do it!!
Launch control will be so much fun to try out and use as well. I cant wait.
Ford, please get that track key software out for us to buy soon! $302 dollars and lets do it!!
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Originally Posted by BOSS_man