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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7999662 | Universal electronic immobilizing for a vehicle A vehicle security system for securing a vehicle against theft, the system comprising, a driving function disablement component configured to bias against a moveable vehicle component, thereby to disable a driving function when biased, a remotely operable transducer... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7973649 | Method of an apparatus for sensing the unauthorized movement of vehicles and the like and generating an alarm or warning of vehicle theft An improved motion sensing and alarm technique and apparatus for monitoring unauthorized movement of vehicles or the like and notifying the owner thereof, wherein the motion sensors in the vehicle are microprocessor controlled to be automatically armed when the owne... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7936256 | Method and system for interacting with a vehicle over a mobile radiotelephone network A telemetry system coupled to a vehicle can communicate with a remote site using the overhead control channels of a wireless network, such as a cellular mobile radiotelephone network. The telemetry system can monitor or control aspects of the vehicle's operations ba... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7893818 | System and method for communicating vehicular information with a remote location A system and method for communicating vehicular information with remote locations may include communicating data from a wireless interface of a vehicle with a locally positioned wireless device. The wireless device may be configured to enable a user to communicate w... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7656278 | Theft prevention apparatus of leisure vehicle A theft prevention apparatus of a leisure vehicle equipped with a rider's seat which opens outside is disclosed. The theft prevention apparatus typically includes a portable transmitter configured to transmit a user identification code by radio at predetermined inte... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7573373 | Anti-carjacking apparatus, systems, and methods for hi-speed pursuit avoidance and occupant safety An anti-carjacking system includes a transmitter programmed to receive a selected vehicle identification number or other code for use with a car assigned with that particular number or code. The system further includes a receiver associated with the computer system ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7388471 | Anti-theft system and method In accordance with the present invention, an anti-theft system includes an input device and a processor having an associated memory, the memory including instructions executable by the processor to activate the anti-theft system in response to receiving an authoriza... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7358864 | Parking assist control apparatus In a parking assist control apparatus for assisting a driver with parking a vehicle, when a brake control ECU detects that a door is open based on a detection signal from a door open/close sensor during parking assist control, the brake control ECU determines whethe... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7355506 | Systems and methods for deterring theft of electronic devices Systems and methods for remotely shutting down or preventing operation of device via a wireless network infrastructure are provided. The device may be disabled using a defined command the device receives on a wide area network, such as a SPOT network or wireless car... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7348896 | Aircraft security method A security method obscures the visibility through an aircraft's windshield upon determining the existence of a potential security problem, such as a terrorist attempting to take unauthorized control of the aircraft. The windshield can be obscured by various means su... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342324 | Electronic security system An electronic security apparatus for a vehicle being capable of controlling the performance of a vehicle function in response to a user attempting to start the engine of the vehicle. The system being capable of controlling the performance of the vehicle function in ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7343241 | Security software layer protection for engine start An engine start security control system for a vehicle having a transmission that is driven by an engine includes a first module that generates a first engine start flag based on an internal mode switch (IMS) signal and a second module that generates a second engine ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7328051 | Global video audio system An audio and video monitoring system that is incorporated into a vehicle to monitor ongoing activities on a continual basis. The monitoring system is analogous to the two “black boxes” that are incorporated into all aircraft, in which one of the black boxes reco... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327215 | Keyless entry with hidden keypad A keypad assembly for use on a vehicular keyless entry system comprises a selectively concealable keypad coupled to a processor and accessible from the exterior of the vehicle and through which an access code may be manually entered. A mirror assembly is mounted on ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7327229 | Proactive anti-theft system and method A proactive anti-theft system and method for a vehicle that contacts a call center and a 911 center. The call center communicates with the local police dispatch center and contacts the vehicle's owner to confirm theft or other incident involving the vehicle. The ant... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323970 | Method and system for remote interaction with a vehicle via wireless communication A telemetry system coupled to a vehicle can communicate with a remote site using the overhead control channels of a wireless network, such as a cellular mobile radiotelephone network. The telemetry system can monitor or control aspects of the vehicle's operations ba... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7315237 | Automotive antitheft system An automotive burglar alarm unit has an intrusion or equivalent security sensor. The burglar alarm unit can operate in an alarm set state for generating alarm, with a security sensor OFF mode for invalidating a signal of the security sensor. A user can use a portabl... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312695 | Apparatus and method for displaying operating characteristics on status indicators A user interface for a load control device allows a user to control an operating characteristic of a load to a plurality of discrete levels. The user interface comprises an adjustment member for allowing the user to select one of the discrete levels and a linear arr... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7298058 | Remote control engine starting device for vehicle A remote control engine starting device includes an immobilizer and a remote engine starter for staring an engine when an engine start command is given from a remote location. The immobilizer further includes an interrogating signal outputting section, which outputs... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7245204 | Vehicle security system A system and method is described for alerting authorities during a vehicle carjacking or carnapping. The method includes a first step of providing a vehicular radiotelephone communication system with speech recognition and a controller operable to monitor at least o... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7224261 | Vehicle security system When transmitting an instruction for activating an immobilizer function to a vehicle, a base station also transmits a given password for releasing the immobilizer function. When receiving the instruction and the given password, an immobilizer ECU outputs an instruct... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7215950 | Method of telematics unit configuration and activation using vehicle control buttons The invention provides a method of operating a telematics unit in a mobile vehicle. A command signal may be received in response to a radio button activation, a cellular programming mode may be activated in response to the command signal, a mobile phone identificati... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7215237 | Security device for the global protection with objects with electronic components In the global protection of objects structured with electronic components, security devices, e.g., in a vehicle, become active by at least one component, and/or information within at least one component that is essential for operation of the vehicle is deactivated i... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7209808 | Device and method for detecting operation of motor vehicles by monitored individuals A License Sanction Enforcement System™ technology that includes at least one sensor worn by an individual to be monitored and a data storage unit. The sensor can detect directional angle and acceleration motion. The data storage unit is coupled with the sensor and... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7183947 | System and method of utilizing wireless remote device for communication, activation and control of various defense systems for countering hostile activity aboard an airplane System and method of wireless remote control of various defense systems installed aboard an airplane, wherein such defense systems comprise at least one of releasing gases, releasing chemical sprays, fogging, spraying sticky glue, firing laser guns, and sounding ala... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7141890 | Automobile anti-theft device An automobile anti-theft device disrupting normal operation of an automobile. To attain this, incorporated into an automobile is a module configured to disrupt the normal firing of the automobile's spark plugs upon actuation of a user-controlled controller. In an em... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131876 | Control device for small watercraft A watercraft has an engine that is controlled by an electronic control unit and the watercraft includes a security system. The security system includes a portable transmitter unit, and also includes a mounted receiver. The portable unit is waterproof and is buoyant.... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7126457 | Method for preventing theft of a motor vehicle Information, such as make, model, serial number, color, marks, etc, associated with a motor vehicle, along with data associated with the owner of the vehicle, are registered in an information repository, such as a police station, a bureau of motor vehicles or the li... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7098808 | System having termination for data loading port A subsystem of an avionics system is operated in a first mode for receiving software via a port; and in a second mode in accordance with a circuit that includes a terminator coupled to the port. By using the terminator to convey information regarding a desired confi... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7091834 | Theft preventive device An antitheft device is provided, whereby a person who attempts to commit a theft of a vehicle can be captured, having an improved crime prevention performance to thefts of vehicles, electrical equipment mounted on vehicles, money and articles left inside vehicles an... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7091835 | Vehicle location system using a kinetic network An on-board unit for a vehicle is disclosed. The unit includes a primary communication system, the primary communication system being adapted to communicate with a remote location, and being further adapted to detect a stolen condition or receive an indication of a ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7088219 | Method for remote vehicle ignition enablement and disablement via broadband enabled security mechanisms A method, apparatus, and computer program are provided for remotely controlling the ignition of a vehicle. A variety of conditions can be placed on the vehicle for operation, such as time or geography, from a variety of remote wireless technologies. The ignition con... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7081836 | Method and apparatus for covertly detecting and reporting a distress condition in a vehicle control cabin A method of covertly detecting and reporting a distress condition in a control cabin of a vehicle, the cabin having designated areas expected to be occupied by respective operators under normal operating conditions of the vehicle. The method comprises (a) attaching ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7068152 | Remote de-activation system for a vehicle The present invention is a remote de-activation system for use with vehicles or other motorized equipment consisting of a remote portable RF signal generation unit which communicates with an RF receiver mounted on the vehicle to be disabled. The receiver unit featur... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7068151 | Vehicle security system A remote watch (FIG. 7) design for a car security system, comprising of a display screen and base 706 with keypad 704. A user of the remote watch will not only be able to keep track of the time but also will be able to arm/lock, disarm/unlock an... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7064657 | Method and system for accessing and viewing images of a vehicle interior An alarm system and method by which a user can be alerted to a detected condition regarding their vehicle, can view what is happening in and around the vehicle, and can remotely turn off or reset the alarm if it is determined that an alarm is false. This is provided... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7061374 | Computer assisted danger alarm with emergency braking system A computer assisted early warning and emergency braking system for a vehicle is disclosed in which a computer system responds to abnormal tire and/or road sensor data by generating a signal which activates the horn, thereby alerting the driver that the vehicle is in... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7061397 | Antitheft protection system, method for operating an antitheft protection system and components of an antitheft protection system An antitheft protection system for a vehicle (10) comprises at least one transmitting and receiving unit (12) connected to the vehicle (10), at least one code transmitter (18), which can communicate with the at least one transmitting and ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7061137 | Vehicle data communications bus disrupter and associated methods A vehicle security system may disrupt communications on a vehicle data communications bus, such as to prevent starting of the vehicle engine. The vehicle security system may include at least one vehicle security sensor, a vehicle data communications bus disrupter fo... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7049931 | Electronic vehicle theft preventive device A steering wheel locking apparatus having high reliability. A steering lock apparatus (1) includes a lock pin (21) engaged with a steering wheel (5), a motor (23) for moving the lock pin, and an ECU (31) for controlling the motor. ... | 05/23/2006 |
