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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6552648 | Method for protecting hire vehicles against unauthorized use In a method of protecting against unauthorized use of a vehicle having a communication structure for exchange of data between a receiving unit, a use protection and control unit and at least one operationally essential system control, a master station bro... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6549130 | Control apparatus and method for vehicles and/or for premises A control apparatus and method, including a first control device, located at a vehicle or premises, capable of at least one of activating, de-activating, disabling, and re-enabling, one or more of a plurality of at least one of a respective system, compon... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6548915 | Electronic ignition starter switch and steering wheel locking apparatus An electronic ignition starter switch and steering wheel locking apparatus for a motor vehicle which includes a steering wheel locking unit for locking and unlocking a vehicle steering element, an ignition starter switch unit for switching an engine ignit... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6542076 | Control, monitoring and/or security apparatus and method Control apparatus and method including a first control device, located at the vehicle or premises, for monitoring or detecting an event, which generates and/or transmits a first notification signal containing event information to a second control device l... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6529124 | Remote vehicle function control system using data bus adaptor cartridge and associated methods A vehicle system includes a remote function controller, and a data bus adaptor cartridge removably coupled to a data bus adaptor cartridge connector for permitting communications between control circuitry and at least one vehicle device over the data comm... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6525672 | Event-recorder for transmitting and storing electronic signature data An electronic event recorder for attachment to a vehicle is provided which can broadcast encrypted signature and data, thereby leaving behind an electronic version of a "fingerprint" in the event of an accident or traffic violation. The fingerprint, captu... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6525653 | Vehicle security and monitoring system A vehicle security and monitoring system for protecting vehicles from theft and providing visual evidence of activity. The vehicle security and monitoring system includes an alarm assembly positioned within a vehicle including an audible alarm and a video... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6525433 | Method of preventing car thefts A method and apparatus of vehicle theft prevention, which utilizes a key having a transponder bearing an ID and a key cylinder, that is adapted to receive this key and which has an antenna for supplying electrical power to the transponder and receiving an... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6522028 | Device for locking and unlocking a door A device for locking and unlocking a door of an object, particularly of a motor vehicle, includes a transmitter unit disposed on the object and a transponder assigned to a user. Safety is increased because, in response to alignment of the transmission lob... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6522241 | Motor vehicle equipped with a so-called "hands-free" access system An identification device for controlling locking of the opening leaves of the vehicle. The identification device is capable of remotely exchanging data with an identifier carried by a user, so as to allow access to the vehicle. The identification device i... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6522027 | "Hands-free" access and/or engine starting system for automobile vehicles The disclosure relates to an authentication device for automobile vehicles that controls door locking and/or engine starting and is able to interchange data over a certain distance with an identifier, intended to be carried by a user, when said identifier... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6518883 | Safety system for motor vehicle opening panel A safety system wherein the cover (48) is maintained axially in the body panel window by an inner elastically deformable ring (70) carrier by the tubular skirt (52), and enables the cover (48) to be mounted axially from outside inwards by being elasticall... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6515582 | Pyroelectric intrusion detection in motor vehicles Pyroelectric detector systems may be used in vehicles for security applications, such as intrusion detection and anti-theft alarms. The pyroelectric detectors are small in size, highly reliable and consume very low power. They can be physically and electr... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6515580 | Antitheft device for vehicles An improved antitheft system for a vehicle wherein the antitheft control unit and the ignition control unit share a common CPU as one method of avoiding external connections that could be jumped by an unauthorized user.... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6504472 | Apparatus and method for electronically delaying or stopping vehicles The invention relates to a mechanism for electronically disabling a motor vehicle. More specifically, the invention relates to a transmitter that is aimed by law enforcement personnel at a receiver attached to a motor vehicle driven by a suspect. The tran... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6480098 | Remote vehicle control system including common carrier paging receiver and related methods A vehicle remote control system includes a common carrier paging receiver and an adapted remote transmitter coupled to the paging receiver to communicate with the system function controller. The system preferably includes a plurality of transmitters inclu... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6476517 | Vehicle automatic door-locking system using identifier signal transmitting portable unit Automatically controlled door-locking system for locking at least an operator's door of a vehicle, including a power-operated device for selectively locking and unlocking at least the vehicle operator's door, a symptom detecting device or detecting a symp... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6466137 | Apparatus and method for remote convenience message reception with adjustable pulse detection receiver portion A receiver/controller unit (14) of a remote convenience system (10) receives an electromagnetic signal (18). The signal (18) is comprised of a plurality of pulses that convey a remote convenience function request. In response to the receipt of the signal ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6462648 | Vehicle security system A vehicle security system 10 having an improved signaling methodology 22 which results in a decrease in the power consumed by the vehicle security system 10.... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6452483 | Vehicle security system having advanced wireless function-programming capability A vehicle security system for performing selectable vehicle security functions that are programmable in a wireless manner. The system has a microcontroller controlling a vehicle security interface including at least a siren control unit and a vehicle head... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6445084 | Immobilizing device for a motor vehicle An immobilizing device for a motor vehicle includes an immobilizer control unit on the vehicle, one or more authentication elements which can be carried by the user, and an actuation communication channel for immobilizer actuation communications which req... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6445083 | Method and device for controlling a power adjustment means of a vehicle engine In electronic systems for power adjustment in motor vehicles, conventional mechanical linkages or Bowden cables are replaced or supplemented by the transmission of electric signals. Such an electronic power adjustment device contains a control unit (6) wh... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6441512 | Vehicle door latching apparatus A sensor detects a possible attempt to open a vehicle door latch by mechanical means, and temporarily disables an electronic unlocking signal until the mechanical activation means are absent. Preferably, all functions are performed by an on-board micropro... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6437689 | Agent apparatus An agent apparatus increases security, and can make responses suited to individuals, thereby increasing convenience. The agent apparatus comprises an individual recognition unit which recognizes individuals who use a vehicle; a memory unit which stores ag... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6433677 | Vehicle security system siren and associated method A vehicle security system includes a siren for sounding a siren security alarm to supplement a horn security alarm responsive to operation of the horn in a predetermined pattern, such as by a security controller. The siren may not sound the siren security... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6433675 | Receiver for electronic key in antitheft device A receiver for an anti-theft device provided in a motor cycle or the like includes a small radius pole 2 which is integrated and extends in the same direction, coaxial direction, on an upper face of a pole 3 provided on a bottom face of a storage case 41 ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6429543 | Innovative switch for remote control applications A key fob for remotely actuating vehicle functions incorporates switches and a control which can determine whether an actuation is inadvertent or intended. In a disclosed embodiment, the switches each include field limited capacitive switches which can de... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6424056 | Keyless entry system for a vehicle A keyless entry system for a vehicle comprises a portable remote unit and a vehicle-mounted base unit supporting two-way communications. The remote unit includes a first transceiver and a control and is operative to transmit a command signal to the base u... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6424254 | Secure system for controlling the unlocking of at least one openable panel of a motor vehicle A system for locking/unlocking at least one motor vehicle openable panel comprising transmission/reception devices which are intended for transmitting, from the vehicle, a radio-frequency interrogation signal, which transmission/reception devices are inte... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6420967 | System and method for shared vehicle tire pressure monitoring, remote keyless entry, and vehicle immobilization A combined vehicle remote access, tire monitoring and vehicle immobilization system and method including a tire monitor for monitoring a tire parameter, the monitor including a transmitter for transmitting a radio frequency tire data signal, a vehicle acc... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6414586 | Keyless entry system A keyless entry system for use with a key for operation within the key receptacle to start an engine. The key is arranged to transmit a first ID code specified therefor when the key is operated within the key receptacle to start the engine. The transmitte... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6411217 | Vehicle disabling system A vehicle disabling system for terminating operation of a vehicle. The system includes a transmit unit for transmitting a command shutdown message and a command-receiver vehicle unit within the subject vehicle in communication with at least one operationa... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6400266 | Door sensor for a trailer A system is provided for sensing the presence of a standard component of a locking mechanism of a door of a trailer when the door is moved to the closed position and is secured. A sensor is provided on the trailer proximate to the locking mechanism. The s... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6400042 | Anti-theft device for motor vehicles An anti-theft device for a motor vehicle wherein a personal identification unit is carried by an authorized operator of said motor vehicle and includes means for identifying its location in the vicinity of the motor vehicle. A vehicle control unit mounted... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6400041 | Device for interlocking the steering column of an automotive steering mechanism The invention relates to a device for locking the steering column of a motor vehicle steering mechanism, with a locking device arranged within the zone of the steering column, and with a central controller electrically connected to said locking device, wh... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6400040 | Vehicle ignition and remote keyless entry assembly A vehicle ignition and remote keyless entry (RKE) assembly includes a key with an RKE transmitter and a first immobilizer coil. A key cylinder is configured to receive the key. A housing receives the key cylinder. A lightpipe is also received within the h... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6396389 | Keyless entry control and transmitter for the same In the keyless entry control, if control switches are operated again while a transmission process specified by the control switch is being executed, function codes specified by states of operation of the control switch are stored by a transmitter. A remot... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6392531 | Vehicle disabling system employing global positioning satellite A vehicle disabling system for terminating operation of a vehicle. The system first includes a transmit unit in communication with a global positioning satellite for conveying a command shutdown message via the satellite to a target vehicle. Second, the s... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6392316 | Emergency informing apparatus Battery test of a backup battery in an emergency informing apparatus is performed. The result of the battery test is displayed to display an amount of remaining energy, an error condition, an empty condition, a replacing timing of the backup battery. The ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6380848 | Structural theft protection for motor vehicles The invention relates to a structural theft protection system for motor vehicles with a blocking control device (30) for releasing a motor control device (31), a code acquisition device (20, 21) that is connected to the blocking control device, and a devi... | 04/30/2002 |
