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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7515038 | System for warning against forgetting to pull out information recording medium A system for warning against forgetting to pull out an information recording medium can improve working efficiency upon mounting a navigation unit and an on-board radio unit onto a vehicle, and notify a user of an alarm that causes no uncomfortable feeling, and is s... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7423353 | Vehicle anti-theft system A propellant anti-theft system can not only perform permission/stop of operation of a vehicle in a simple and easy manner without using a key, but also suppress the theft and reuse of vehicle parts. The system includes a portable device and an on-board device instal... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7400230 | Vehicle security device This invention relates to a vehicle security device. It relates, more particularly, to a security device or system which operatively serves as an alarm and/or immobilizer. The invention provides a vehicle security system including first and second parts, each includ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7389898 | Spare-wheel carrier for a motor vehicle A spare-wheel carrier for a motor vehicle is pivotable at a body of the motor vehicle and arranged in a region of a tailgate of the motor vehicle. The spare-wheel carrier includes at least one sensor configured to detect at least one position of the spare-wheel carr... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7333025 | Remote control apparatus, electronic apparatus, and available-button indicating method A remote control apparatus for remotely operating an electronic apparatus, is provided with: a reception device which receives a signal indicating available operation buttons transmitted from the electronic apparatus; and an indication device which explicitly indica... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7277247 | Library apparatus and cartridge therefor A library apparatus includes an enclosure enclosing at least a storage cabinet. A sound sensor is located within the enclosure. The sound sensor is designed to detect sound within the enclosure. The library apparatus enables detection of sound inside the enclosure o... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270547 | Adapter for car radios An adapter for electrical connections of a car radio has a plastic part containing integrated electrical plug-in connection arrangement and mechanically fixable to a car component that does not have any electrical connection with the adapter. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7256689 | Flashing device for vehicle A flashing device for a vehicle includes a power filtering unit connected to a power source for outputting a negative voltage after filtration, a detecting unit for detecting the negative voltage from the power filtering unit, an oscillating unit electrically connec... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7248152 | Automatic on/off switch for vehicle power outlets A vehicle power outlet switch (10) can include a threshold detector (14) for comparing a predetermined threshold with a vehicle battery characteristic and a power switch (18) controlled by the output of the threshold detector. Note, the vehicle ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7202779 | Illuminating system An illuminating system includes illumination device adapted for being installed inside a car cabin, and an operation device being able to wirelessly operate illumination modes of the illumination device. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7183903 | Security storage locker for a vehicle A security locker is for securing articles externally on a vehicle. The locker comprises a locker having at least one opening facing the exterior of the vehicle when the locker is fitted thereto, wherein the opening provides access to the interior of the locker. A d... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7026932 | Electronic lock-out tag-out safety device An electronic lock-out tag-out system comprising a transmitter lock and a portable receiver. One or more switches of the transmitter lock is connected to a utility box or the like and are actuated when the transmitter lock is moved or removed. When the switch is act... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7009499 | Vehicle anti-theft entry system A vehicle anti-theft entry system includes a keypad, a first and second indicator lights, and a theft deterrent module disposed in the vehicle. The theft deterrent module asserts the first indicator light and receives a PIN from the keypad. An access control module ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7010361 | Clock radio with computer-based remote control facilitator A clock radio includes a clock a user interface that is dynamically configurable from a remote computer. Once configured, the user interface allows a user to select radio programs that are accessible by the remote computer. When a user selects a radio program via th... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6927373 | Cooking apparatus equipped with audio player A cooking apparatus including an audio player; a body with a player seat to which the audio player is attached and from which the audio player is detached; and at least one speaker to output sound signals reproduced by the audio player. The cooking apparatus of the ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6927676 | Vehicle radio anti-theft arrangement and method A vehicle anti-theft arrangement and method relies on matching vehicle identifiers upon detection of vehicle battery cycling to confirm whether or not the component being protected is still resident in an authorized vehicle. The arrangement and method further includ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923028 | Locking system for a door A security locking system for trailers that features an interior locking bar that is controlled from the outside. The locking bar is traversed in a linear motion parallel to the door by a toggle mechanism. The bar is guided into the locking mechanism by two guides m... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6885289 | Onboard device abnormal connection notification system and onboard device An onboard device abnormal connection notification system is provided with: onboard devices (3a, 3b) which is connected to an in-vehicle network (5); a monitor means (1) which is connected to the in-vehicle network (5... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6785595 | Electronic control system for vehicle accessory devices A system and method for managing user preference settings in a vehicle includes an electronic control unit having a microcontroller and memory. The electronic control unit controls vehicle accessory devices. A data controller is in communication with the microcontro... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6774770 | Instrument panel unit of vehicle having radio signal receiver An instrument panel unit of a vehicle incorporates a radio signal receiver formed on a circuit board which is fixed over a meter circuit board in parallel thereto within a meter housing. It is disposed so that an antenna inlet on the circuit board is located in one ... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6741166 | Security apparatus for motor vehicle electronic accessory unit Security apparatus for preventing the theft of motor vehicle electronic accessory units, such as compact disk players and radios, includes a specially configured cable and attachment apparatus for preventing forward movement of the unit from the dash toward the pass... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6316778 | Removable security bezel for an electronic device The invention is a theft deterrent arrangement for a motor vehicle audio apparatus (10) wherein the audio apparatus (10) is enabled when an optoelectronic circuit (7,11,13) is closed by a security bezel (1) removably seated in a recess (3) in a front face... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6127923 | Antitheft alarm system for a car having a car stereo An alarm device is provided in a car. A criminal act such as braking of a window of the car is detected and a criminal act signal is produced. In accordance with the criminal act signal, the alarm device is operated. When an ignition switch of the car is ... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6078266 | Integrated circuit card type car audio system and operating method thereof An integrated circuit type car audio system can be operated at a general mode or an IC card mode. In the integrated circuit type car audio system, comparator compares a password number stored in the integrated circuit card which is loaded on said system w... | 06/20/2000 |
| 6023219 | Missing vehicle detection system by using a car audio system A system which can detect a vehicle that is missing or stolen on the basis of a missing vehicle signal which is transmitted from a car audio system in which a transmission apparatus is installed for transmitting the missing vehicle signal. When the car au... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5880673 | Antitheft alarm system for a car having a car stereo An alarm device is provided in a car. A criminal act such as braking of a window of the car is detected and a criminal act signal is produced. In accordance with the criminal act signal, the alarm device is operated. When an ignition switch of the car is ... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5874888 | Car radio with an anti-theft device A car radio with an electronic anti-theft device, which device includes circuitry for electrically detecting the removal of the car radio from its build-in recess, and by which the function of the car radio is blocked as long as the anti-theft device is n... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5705976 | Antitheft alarm system for a car and a car stereo having a removable panel A car stereo has a removable panel attached to a body of the car stereo, the panel having a plurality of operation buttons for operating the car stereo. An alarm device is provided in a motor vehicle. A first detector is provided for detecting removing of... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5705975 | Anti-theft device for electronic apparatuses An anti-theft device for electronic equipment mounted in a vehicle, such as audio systems, includes a housing for storing electronic component of the audio system and a detachable control panel that can be removed when the operator leaves the vehicle. A r... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5677668 | Vehicle accessory protection systems A security system or preventing unauthorized removal of a vehicle accessory such as a radio from a mounted position on the vehicle comprises a dispensing container containing a pressurized protective material such as a pepper gas and having a dispensing v... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5635912 | Audio system alarm interface An interface that connects a conventional auto alarm with the audio system of that auto, specifically to the amplifier for the sub-woofer(s), which is connected to low frequency producing speaker(s). Woofer and Sub-woofer bass frequencies are capable of p... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5598142 | Vehicle accessory protection systems A security system for preventing unauthorized removal of a vehicle accessory such as a radio from a mounted position on the vehicle comprises a dispensing container containing a pressurized protective material such as a pepper gas and having a dispensing ... | 01/28/1997 |
| 5572186 | Boat security system A security system for protecting a vehicle and its contents including a protective cover having conductors threaded through a hollow seam and electrically connected to a two member electrical connector. Each conductor is connected to a sensing circuit con... | 11/05/1996 |
| 5554966 | Car-stereo with removable control panel, alarm, and power conservation An audio apparatus having a detachable control panel or operating-part main unit includes a microcomputer for detecting an OFF state of an ACC position of the ignition key, or the attached/detached state of the operating-part main unit. When such states a... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5506563 | Motor vehicle anti-theft security system An anti-theft system is described adaptable to any motor vehicle having a removable accessory electronic unit such as a high-fidelity stereo component unit installed within a mounting bracket and slidably detachable therefrom. Upon leaving the car, the ve... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5444430 | Motor vehicle security system A motor vehicle having an engine and drive train is protected by a security system including a sensor, a sequencer and an interrupter. The sensor can detect motion of the motor vehicle to provide a motion signal. The sequencer is coupled to the sensor and... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5418519 | Electronic circuit device having an electric-code locking function An electronic circuit device having an electric-code locking functions so that when the electronic circuit device is electrically connected to a battery, a control circuit is activated to cause a power supply detecting circuit to detect whether the electr... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5349326 | Car audio apparatus A car audio apparatus mounted on an automobile and having a function for preventing theft, the car audio apparatus includes a main body portion fixed to the automobile and a front panel detachably mounted to the main body portion of the audio apparatus. T... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5331307 | Vehicle anti-theft system including a gear shift lock and an anti-theft device operated thereby A vehicle anti-theft device comprising a gear shift lock and an ancillary vehicle anti-theft device which is operated automatically by operation of the gear shift lock.... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5323139 | Antitheft system for a car stereo having a detachable grille An antitheft system, for car stereo having a detachable grille, has an identification resistor provided in the body of the car stereo, and a resistor provided in the grille. A circuit including the identification resistor and the resistor in the grille is... | 06/21/1994 |
