| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340426110 | Including immobilization | 44 |
| 20080218322 | Release Signal Authentication Method of Immobilizer - In a release signal authentication method for an immobilizer, a main switch can be turned on in a state that a battery is not mounted or the like, power is supplied to a CPU by power generation resulting from manual rotation of the engine, a release signal can be inputted by the user in a state that the engine is rotating, and the rotation of the engine is continued if the release signal matches with a release signal registered in advance. Further, in the release signal authentication method for an immobilizer, an input of the release signal can be given by operating an electrical apparatus using voltage supplied by the main switch, the release signal can be discriminated in the CPU, and the release signal can be discriminated only when a voltage amount supplied to the main switch is equal to or higher than a voltage amount that the CPU can recognize that the main switch is in a ON-state. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080290998 | Remote Ignition, Theft Deterrence, and Records Keeping System for a Vehicle - Disclosed is a key-less ignition system for a vehicle. The system allows a user to automatically start the engine of a vehicle via a push button and a remote passive transponder. The system finds particular application in conjunction with smaller vehicles such as motorcycles. In one specific embodiment of the invention, the system is used in connection with an anti-theft device, such as a wheel lock. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the key-less ignition system is used in connection with a records management system, whereby service technicians can remotely retrieve maintenance records relating to the vehicle. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080297330 | VEHICLE EMERGENCY PREVENTIVE TERMINAL DEVICE AND INTERNET SYSTEM USING FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY - A danger preventive apparatus employing a facial recognition technology and a danger preventive system using the same is provided. According to the present invention, the robbery of a vehicle, and various crimes and unexpected dangers within a vehicle can be prevented and eliminated by employing a facial recognition algorithm. Further, dangerous situations can be solved rapidly by automatically transmitting a driver's position information and pertinent images from an external danger prevention server to external helpers, such as police and emergency help institutes, through wireless Internet communication technologies such as Wibro (also called Mobile WiMAX), HSDPA & HSUPA, Long Term Evolution (LTE), Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB), TD-SCDMA, TRS, GPRS (GSM) and CDMA, when the robbery or danger of a vehicle is sensed in the danger preventive apparatus. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090140846 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE FUNCTION - A method, a means, and an apparatus for controlling at least one function in a vehicle via a remote control unit are disclosed. An immobilizer element previously housed in an ignition key or in a first remote control unit apparatus is removed. According to the present teachings, a remote control unit housing of a remote control unit apparatus is provided, which is adapted to house the previously removed immobilizer element therein an opening, wherein the immobilizer element is secured therein via a door. A vehicle user may then use the provided remote control unit housing to control at least one function in a vehicle. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090195369 | Method and system for tracking a vehicle - A system for tracking a fleeing vehicle, using optional remote sensing to identify a payload contained in the vehicle or asset, and an optional device disabling the fleeing vehicle via disrupting the vehicle's onboard computer or electrical system. The system includes a tracking device or carrier containing tracking components, sensing equipment, and the vehicle disabling device. A launcher of the tracking device may be handheld or vehicle mounted, and may use high pressure gas or another propellant to launch the projectile at a fleeing vehicle. The electronics package may include tracking hardware, sensing hardware, and the vehicle disabling hardware. Once launched and affixed to the suspect vehicle or stationary target, the vehicle's location can be tracked while sensors detecting any trace elements of explosives, IED (Improvised Explosive Device) materials, WMD (Weapons of Mass Destruction), biochemical materials, drugs, or any form of contraband can be monitored from a safe distance. In the case of a vehicle or moving target, the vehicle may then be disabled from a safe distance if sensors detect any abnormality in the targeted vehicle's payload. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090315691 | IMMOBILIZER FOR SHOPPING CARTS - To generally prevent people from being able to take out and move shopping carts from shopping cart parking areas at times when the store is not open, the blocking devices on the shopping carts are activated when the shopping carts are parked in shopping cart parking areas when the store is not open. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100052882 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMMOBILIZING A VEHICLE - In accordance with one embodiment, an onboard computer (OBC) and associated circuitry capable of spoofing or mimicking a fault condition tricks an electronic control module (ECM) of an automobile or other such vehicle into implementing an engine derate procedure resulting in vehicle immobilization that is safe and that is credibly attributable to a genuine vehicle fault condition. For example, in response to an engine shutdown command, the OBC might cause a fault-spoofing engine shutdown device in one embodiment to spoof an engine overheating condition by inserting an electrical resistance in parallel with the resistance of an engine temperature sensor, thus lowering the electrical resistance of the temperature sensor as detected by the ECM. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100176937 | HARDWARE CONTINUITY LOOP FOR PREVENTING VEHICLE MISAPPROPRIATION - The specification and drawing figures describe and show a hardware continuity loop that is installable in a vehicle for preventing vehicle misappropriation. In one embodiment, the hardware continuity loop includes a plurality of cables that is operatively connected across selected components of a mobile computing platform, and a relay for controlling vehicle response to an attempted vehicle misappropriation. In another embodiment, the hardware continuity loop includes as detection circuit located in the mobile application server adapted to process a signal on sensing vehicle misappropriation, a plurality of programmable general purpose modules, and one or more low side drivers, for causing a vehicle response to attempted vehicle misappropriation. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100214084 | VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER - A vehicle immobilization apparatus may be temporarily secured to a vehicle and may be subsequently activated to disable the vehicle. Upon activation, the apparatus generates an electromagnetic signal to disrupt the vehicle's electronic devices, particularly the engine management control system. The apparatus is mechanically secured to the vehicle by magnets, a suction device or other suitable means. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100225457 | VEHICLE OPERATION TERMINATION KIT FOR PREVENTING UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OF VEHICLE - A vehicle operation termination kit for rendering a vehicle inoperable for preventing unauthorized access thereof. The vehicle operation termination kit includes an enclosure, and a digital controller assembled within the enclosure. The digital controller is communicably coupled to a fuel pump and an ignition switch of the vehicle. The digital controller includes a receiver configured to receive an authorization code, and generate a first signal upon non-receipt of the authorization code. Moreover, the digital controller includes a timer communicably coupled to the receiver. The timer is configured to transmit a second signal to the fuel pump after a predetermined time delay from the generation of the first signal. The fuel pump of the vehicle is adapted to terminate operation upon receipt of the second signal, thereby rendering the vehicle inoperable. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100231369 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD - An information processing system includes an information processing device arranged in a vehicle, a portable device storing unique information, a specification information recording unit configured to record specification information having a predetermined relationship with the unique information, a first transmission unit configured to transmit a request signal requesting transmission of the unique information, a first reception unit configured to receive the unique information transmitted from the portable device, a position specifying unit configured to compare the received unique information with the specification information and specify whether or not the portable device is inside the vehicle, a detection unit configured to detect a human inside the vehicle, an alarm unit configured to set off an alarm, and an alarm control unit. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100253491 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING FUNCTIONS ACCORDING TO LOCATION - An apparatus, system, and method for controlling functions of a vehicular alarm. The method includes receiving one or more signals including location information, determining a location of the vehicle using the location information, setting one or more functions based on the location information, determining whether an alarm function is activated, and activating the one or more functions according to the setting upon determining that an alarm has been activated. The method may further include using GPS data or signals transmitted from one or more base stations (e.g., from cellular telephone base stations, computer networks, proprietary transmitters, etc.) to determine the position of the apparatus (e.g., installed in the vehicle). The apparatus may also inform a user of regulations relating to an area dependent upon its location. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20110037578 | ELECTRIC CIRCUIT FOR AN ACCESS CONTROL AND FOR AN IMMOBILIZER OF A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CALIBRATING AN ANTENNA DRIVER - An electric circuit for controlling the access and immobilizing a vehicle has a first antenna driver ( | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110050407 | SOBRIETY INTERLOCK DEVICE - A device and method for measuring the alcohol concentration in a driver's saliva is used in an automobile ignition locking system. The device includes an input testing unit, a processing unit, and an output unit. The input testing unit includes a sampling device, an analyzing unit, and a housing unit. The analyzing device consists a socket for inserting the saliva sample and a contact image sensor for capturing and recording the resulting image. The recorded image is transferred to the processing unit that includes an A/D converter, a digital logic processor, and an ignition system controller. The A/D converter converts the image into digital values, and the digital logic processor processes the data and generates test results. The digital logic processor disables the ignition system controller, which disables the ignition system when the alcohol level is higher than the threshold value. The output unit displays test results and instructions for the user. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110140871 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISABLING A VEHICLE - Systems and methods are provided for disabling a vehicle. An exemplary system includes, but is not limited to an antenna that is adapted to be attached to the vehicle. The antenna is configured to transmit and receive communication transmissions. A telematics unit is communicatively connected to the antenna. The telematics unit is adapted for attachment to the vehicle and is configured to communicatively connect to a necessary sub-system of the vehicle, to receive telecommunications from a user through the antenna, and to disable the necessary sub-system in response to receiving an instruction from the user to disable the vehicle. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110156888 | VAPOR ALARM IN FLOTATION FOB - A system includes a vapor sensor mounted in an engine compartment of a powered vehicle and an alarm device adapted to couple with a key ring, the alarm comprising hardware logic and-or logic embodied in machine readable memory devices to communicate with the vapor sensor and to provide an alarm when a hazardous vapor condition exists in the engine compartment. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110193692 | Anti-theft system for vehicle - An anti-theft system for vehicle includes a lock mechanism comprising an anti-theft steering shaft lock and a hood lock; an access controller comprising a programmable processor, a digital identification device, a receiver, and a remote control; a hand brake sensor; a seat pressure sensor; a door lock sensor; a lock release unit; a driving unit; a vibration sensor unit; a deactivation unit; and an alarm unit wherein the access controller is adapted to lock or unlock the anti-theft steering shaft lock, and lock and unlock the hood lock. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110279252 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING AND CONTROLLING POWERED VEHICLES - A system for controlling movement of a personal mobility vehicle near a restricted region is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a detector that is configured to be disposed on the personal mobility vehicle and that is configured to receive an electromagnetic signal transmitted to the restricted region. The system also includes a control unit configured to communicate with the detector. The control unit is further configured to determine proximity of the detector to the restricted region using information related to the signal received by the detector. The control unit is also configured to provide a command to inhibit movement of the personal mobility vehicle in response to the determined proximity of the vehicle to the restricted region. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120242469 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF RULE-BASED INTOXICATING SUBSTANCE TESTING ASSOCIATED WITH VEHICLES - Rule-based intoxicating substance testing associated with vehicles. At least some of the various embodiments are methods including: receiving a signal that a prospective driver intends to drive a vehicle; retrieving at least one previously stored rule regarding intoxicating substance testing associated the vehicle; retrieving data relevant to the rule; determining whether intoxicating substance testing is indicated by the rule; enabling the vehicle responsive to an indication that intoxicating substance testing is not indicated; and administering an intoxicating substance test to the prospective driver responsive to an indication that an intoxicating substance test is indicated. And if the intoxicating substance test is administered: enabling the vehicle responsive to the prospective driver passing the intoxicating substance test, the enabling by the onboard device; and disabling the vehicle responsive to the prospective driver failing the intoxicating substance test, the disabling by the onboard device. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120268259 | Monitored ignition lock - A monitored ignition system is provided. A monitored ignition lock unit is contained within a vehicle. The monitored ignition lock unit is in communication with a weight sensor in the driver's seat and a seatbelt detection feature of the vehicle. A monitored ignition lock managing system is contained remotely from the vehicle. The monitored ignition lock and the unit monitored ignition lock managing system are in wireless communication. The monitored ignition lock unit includes a handheld device and a receiving station. The handheld device includes a substance detector, such as a breathalyzer. A camera is aimed to photograph a user when engaged with the substance detector. The handheld device and the receiving station are connected via a tether. The tether is sized such that only a driver sitting relatively close to the monitored ignition lock unit docking can access the substance detector provided in the monitored ignition lock handheld device. If the user exceeds a predetermined reading from the substance detector, the vehicle is stopped from starting. Whether engine starting is allowed or disallowed, a message can be sent to the monitored ignition lock managing system. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120280805 | VEHICULAR SECURITY SYSTEM WITH CONFIGURABLE IMMOBILIZATION FEATURES - A control module provides for immobilization of a vehicle. The control module includes an intelligent control disposed within a housing of the control module, a plurality of discrete inputs and a plurality of discrete outputs operatively connected to the intelligent control, at least one network interface operatively connected to the intelligent control, at least one user interface operatively connected to the intelligent control, and software stored for execution by the intelligent control, the software providing instructions to control functions of a vehicle associated with the control module, the functions including vehicle immobilization functions. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130015962 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING GPS TRACKING DATA - Systems and methods for utilizing location information, including global positioning system (GPS) tracking data facilitate the tracking and protection of assets and the management of location conflicts. Rules are established governing a response of a management system to the receipt of tracking information such that an appropriate action may be taken. When assets move outside of assigned areas or during predetermined times, an appropriate response may be taken to prevent or mitigate theft. Location conflicts may be avoided by detecting location conditions that may lead to various location conflicts. Management of assets is facilitated by the use of the location information. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130021145 | Location-based Tracking - Object tracking is facilitated. In accordance with one or more embodiments, an object tracking apparatus ( | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130033369 | ELECTRONIC ANTI-THEFT APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - An electronic anti-theft system and method is described herein. The system may inhibit the completion of vehicle theft, carjacking, as well as deter any unauthorized use of the vehicle. The system may include an input device and a microcontroller. The input device may communicate with an engine control module of a motor vehicle, wherein the engine control module controls an engine of the motor vehicle. The microcontroller may communicate with a door sensor of the vehicle and be able to detect when a door is opened. The microcontroller may include a door open circuit that can send a signal to the engine control module to disable the engine after a predetermined amount of time has lapsed in response to detecting that the door was opened. The microcontroller may disable the engine provided that a PIN is not received at the input device within the predetermined amount of time. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130207795 | VEHICULAR BURGLAR PROOF SYSTEM AND METHOD - A burglar proof system for a vehicle is provided. The burglar proof system includes an observation module, a portable dashboard, a dashboard docking station, and an engine control module. When the portable dashboard is connected to the dashboard docking station, the authenticity of a portable dashboard is determined. The engine control module can only operate when the portable dashboard identification is validated. The dashboard docking station transmits a validation failure warning message to a server if a portable dashboard is not authenticated. When the portable dashboard is not coupled with the dashboard docking station, the engine control module is disabled, and the observation module transmits locational information to the server in response to any movement of the vehicle determined according to onboard sensors. The disclosure further provides a burglar proof method for a vehicle. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130342332 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING FUNCTIONS ACCORDING TO LOCATION - An apparatus, system, and method for controlling functions of a vehicular alarm. The method includes receiving one or more signals including location information, determining a location of the vehicle using the location information, setting one or more functions based on the location information, determining whether an alarm function is activated, and activating the one or more functions according to the setting upon determining that an alarm has been activated. The method may further include using GPS data or signals transmitted from one or more base stations (e.g., from cellular telephone base stations, computer networks, proprietary transmitters, etc.) to determine the position of the apparatus (e.g., installed in the vehicle). The apparatus may also inform a user of regulations relating to an area dependent upon its location. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140247121 | ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE - An electric-powered vehicle is provided which is capable of charging a battery with stability, and which is capable of limiting the charging of the battery in the event of theft to provide a high degree of effectiveness of preventing theft by using a simple configuration. In the electric-powered vehicle, a vehicle storage section stores therein information, e.g. an ID list, about charging facilities permitted to charge a vehicle-mounted battery. When the electric-powered vehicle is connected to a charging facility, a charging facility ID acquisition section acquires the ID of the charging facility from the charging facility connected thereto. When it is judged that the ID of the charging facility acquired by the charging facility ID acquisition section is included in the ID list of charging facilities stored in the vehicle storage section, a charging request section makes a request to the charging facility for charging of the vehicle-mounted battery. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140266652 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO REMOTE TAMPER DETECTION - Remote tamper detection. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: receiving Global Positioning System (GPS) signals indicative of a location, the receiving by a first device coupled to an asset; periodically sending a signal of operability between the first device and a second device, the second device coupled to the asset, and the second device configured to selectively disable the asset; determining that receipt of the signal of operability has ceased; and then issuing an indication of the location of the first device responsive to the determining that receipt of the signal of operability has ceased, the issuing from the first device by a wireless transmission to a remote operations center. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150084753 | ATTACK RESISTANT THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM - Systems and methods for theft deterrence of a vehicle are provided. Each of two or more immobilization point devices generate a random number and broadcasts it to all of the other immobilization points devices. Each of the immobilization point devices retains a local copy of its own random number and concatenates the local copy of its own random number with the random numbers of the other of the two or more immobilization point devices from the bus. From the random numbers broadcast on the bus, all of the random numbers are concatenated in a predetermined sequence to form a single challenge, which is transmitted to a remote transponder. Each of the immobilization point devices then compares a single response from the transponder to their local concatenation. When a specific portion of the response from the transponder matches a local concatenation, then enabling the function of the immobilization point device. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150116099 | VEHICLE SECURITY - A hybrid or electric vehicle is immobilized whilst connected to a charging station. Immobilization may be overridden from the driver's HMI, in order to permit drive-away in the event of a threat to the vehicle or occupants. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150360645 | VEHICLE ALARM DEVICE - A vehicle alarm device has a control unit, provided with a transponder presence detector, and a mobile transponder; the control unit is connected to the electric system of the vehicle and is provided with a means for the interruption of a service of the electric system when the transponder presence detector does not detect the presence of the transponder when the transponder is moved away from the control unit. The service interruption means blocks the central locking of the doors and of the hatch of the vehicle. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160023635 | STARTER-INTERRUPT DEVICE INCORPORATING GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY - An onboard starter-interrupt device incorporates Global Positioning System (GPS) functionality in addition to payment schedule enforcement functions. In response to certain events, and/or on a periodic basis, the onboard device transmits vehicle location data to an operations center. In one aspect, a “geo-fence”, or virtual boundary, can be defined; if the vehicle is driven outside the geo-fence, the location information is transmitted to the operations center and/or other action is taken. In response to receiving vehicle location data, the operations center can send a message to cause the onboard device to disable the vehicle, or to present a warning to the vehicle owner, or to notify a third party of the event and/or vehicle location, or any combination thereof. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160107610 | IMMOBILISER SYSTEM WITH CONTROLLABLE INHIBITING MEANS - An immobiliser system for a vehicle and an immobiliser set including an immobiliser system and a switch key equipped with a transponder is provided. The immobiliser system includes:
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| 340426120 | User activated (e.g., car-jacking, etc.) | 11 |
| 20080211641 | 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 based on remote user input. The telemetry system can receive a command from a data processing center and, based on the command, perform an action at the vehicle such that a user can remotely interact with the vehicle. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090027177 | Processor Controlled Adaptive Safety System with Remote Shutdown - The present invention is a Processor Controlled Adaptive Safety System intended for personal vehicles such as All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), golf carts, personal watercraft, and snow machines. Additionally it may be implemented on manufacturing and industrial processes. This invention uses a microprocessor and associated program to evaluate the vehicle/system operator and onboard system sensors to determine whether the operator is qualified. If the operator is not qualified the unit will disable or reduce the performance of said vehicle or system. The said invention also incorporates a wireless remote shutdown system to provide a qualified owner/operator with the option of disabling the vehicle or system remotely. The objective of this invention is to prevent accidents to elderly, teen age and pre teen-age children, and workers, and act as an anti theft device. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090066489 | Multi sensor detection, stall to stop and lock disabling system - A multi sensor detection and disabling lock system includes detector cases for holding interchangeable detectors that sample for chemical, biological and radiological compounds, agents and elements, with each detector case disposed in or upon the monitored product whereupon light alarm indicators (color coded) on the detector case light up when a specific compound or agent is detected whereupon the detector case transmits detection information to a monitoring computer terminal and transmits a signal to a lock disabler engaged to the product to lock or disable the product's lock thereby preventing untrained, unauthorized and unequipped individual's from gaining access and entry to the product, and also preventing further contamination of the area. An authorized individual resets the detection system, and the system's power source is electrical, battery or computer generated. In addition, the detection system can be interconnected to surveillance towers scanning detector cases disposed at seaport docks, freight depots and rail terminals for monitoring containers being prepared for shipment or sitting on docks for long periods of time. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090085731 | Vehicle Disabling System and Process - The present invention generally relates to processes and/or devices that are capable of stopping a vehicle in response to a remote signal. Some embodiments are capable of preserving electrical power to one or more safety-related devices or systems after the engine is shut down. Some devices embodying the present invention can include a receiver, an engine-shutdown means, and a power maintaining means. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090102621 | 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 configured to maintain or release biasing in the driving function disablement component, and a wireless handheld transceiver configured to transmit a wireless drive-activating signal to operate the transducer. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090102622 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MONITORING AND DEACTIVATION OF AN ASSET - There is disclosed an apparatus for remotely and controllably deactivating or partly deactivating a first asset, which first asset may comprise an air dependent power source. The apparatus may comprise a regulator associated with the first asset. The regulator may comprise a valve having first and second positions and the first position may allow a first rate of the air supply to the power source and the second position may allow a second rate of air supply to the power source and the second rate may be less than the first rate. The apparatus may further comprise a controller remote from the regulator for transmitting a control signal to the regulator; the valve being actuable in response to the control signal to move between the first and second positions thereby regulating the air supply to the power source. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090201138 | Remote transponder breathalyzer - Hand held Remote Transponder Breathalyzer comprises of a portable breathalyzer device having a breath sensor circuitry used for converting given breath sample content into electronic signals; and a processor for storing a toxic breath setting and processing received conditioned electronic signals, and for comparing the received electronic conditioned signals with a preset threshold setting stored in the memory storage of the processor, and accordingly controlling the functional operation of a uniquely coded transponder circuitry. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090295555 | Immobilizer systems including digital car radio with RFID repeater and RFID starter fob - An RFID equipped vehicle includes a computer system for controlling operating functions of the vehicle, an RFID fob for use by an operator of the vehicle, an RFID emitter for use by a passenger of the vehicle, and logic means associated with the computer system for determining when the RFID fob of the operator is out of range of the vehicle and the passenger RFID emitter is within range of the vehicle so that the computer system may notify the operator that the passenger has remained in the vehicle. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20110133912 | Parking and Long Distance Remote Vehicle Disabler - A vehicle disabling device with a remote control able to wirelessly disable an essential component of a vehicle. The essential component of the vehicle is required to maintain the normal operation of the vehicle. The present invention is able to help prevent car thefts by stopping the vehicle from driving away or disabling the vehicle when it is parked. The present inventions can be used by car owners and enforcement officers. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20120194330 | Vehicle anti-jacking 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 of the car so identified by the selected vehicle identification number and means for disabling normal driving operation of the car. There is further provided means for sending a disable command from the transmitter to the receiver so that the particular car with the selected vehicle identification number is rendered non-operational. The system may be implemented in various embodiments including a modified car radio system and a RFID embedded license plate configuration. Methods related to vehicle operation and occupant safety are also provided. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20160114763 | Security Battery Apparatus and Its Method - A security battery apparatus includes a security housing, a security adapter, a current detector, a control resistance, a relay circuitry, and a controller module. The security housing. The relay circuitry is electrically connected to the positive terminal of the rechargeable battery, and is connected to the control resistance in parallel. The relay circuitry is normally opened so that only a relatively smaller current is allowed to pass through the security adapter through the control resistance. The controller module is received in the security housing and is programmed to electrically activate the relay circuitry when a security identification is received, so as to allow a relatively larger current to by-pass the control resistance and pass through the security adapter for starting up the vehicle. | 04-28-2016 |
