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US Patent 6067007 - Method and apparatus for detection, notification and location of vehicle theft
US Patent Issued on May 23, 2000
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
April 2, 2019Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
April 2, 2019Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.AbstractA security system for an automotive vehicle including a positioning device which, in cooperation with a Global Positioning System ("GPS") satellite network provides location information regarding the vehicle's position. The security system further includes a passive operator identification device having a first security code and a theft control unit including memory storing a second security code. The passive operator identification device and the theft control unit work together to ensure the vehicle operator is authorized to operate the vehicle. An event detector communicates with the theft control unit to provide an event signal associated with the vehicle such as vehicle movement. If an event signal is received by the theft control unit, and the first and second security codes are not equal, the theft control unit communicates the vehicle position as determined by the position detector to a monitoring station. The monitoring station could be the local police department, a security service firm, or the vehicle owner's residence, for instance. | InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 285909 filed on 04/02/1999US Classes:340/426.19, Using GPS (i.e., location)180/287, By preventing unauthorized or unintended access or use307/10.3Ignition or starting circuit lockField of Search340/425.5, LAND VEHICLE ALARMS OR INDICATORS307/10.2, Antitheft307/10.3, Ignition or starting circuit lock307/10.5, Coded record input (e.g., IC card)180/287By preventing unauthorized or unintended access or useExaminersPrimary: Hofsass, JefferyAssistant: Huang, Sihong Attorney, Agent or FirmUS Patent References4754255, User identifying vehicle control and security deviceIssued on: 06/28/1988 Inventor: Sanders , et al.4965460, Anti-theft system for a vehicle Issued on: 10/23/1990 Inventor: Tanaka, et al.5014206, Tracking system Issued on: 05/07/1991 Inventor: Scribner, et al.5223844, Vehicle tracking and security system Issued on: 06/29/1993 Inventor: Mansell, et al.5334974, Personal security system Issued on: 08/02/1994 Inventor: Simms, et al.5497149, Global security system Issued on: 03/05/1996 Inventor: Fast5515285, System for monitoring vehicles during a crisis situation Issued on: 05/07/1996 Inventor: Garrett, Sr., et al.5550551, Position monitoring system and method Issued on: 08/27/1996 Inventor: Alesio5576716, Owner oriented system for locating lost or stolen property Issued on: 11/19/1996 Inventor: Sadler5673305, Apparatus and method for tracking and reporting the location of a motor vehicle Issued on: 09/30/1997 Inventor: Ross5682133, Programmable vehicle monitoring and security system having multiple access verification devices Issued on: 10/28/1997 Inventor: Johnson, et al.5703598, Method and system for tracking stolen property Issued on: 12/30/1997 Inventor: Emmons5731785, System and method for locating objects including an inhibiting feature Issued on: 03/24/1998 Inventor: Lemelson, et al.5793283, Pager vehicle theft prevention and recovery system Issued on: 08/11/1998 Inventor: Davis5796178, Anti-theft apparatus for a vehicle Issued on: 08/18/1998 Inventor: Onuma5838251Method and device for programming operating data into vehicle components Issued on: 11/17/1998 Inventor: Brinkmeyer, et al. International ClassB60R 025/10 |
