Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
340426180 | Remote alarm | 25 |
20090109008 | ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - The anti-theft device contains a control circuit housed in a casing. The control circuit contains a microprocessor, a memory, a detection unit, a radio unit, and a GPS unit, and is connected to a supersonic sensor, a microwave sensor, an air-pressure sensor, and one ore more image capturing elements. When the motor vehicle is broken in, the control circuit detects such an event by evaluating the multiple signals collected by the sensors, and by processing the images captured by the image capturing elements. The control circuit then dials a preset numbers and plays a pre-recorded voice message asking for help. In the mean time, the continuous images captured by the image capturing elements are delivered a predetermined mobile phone or a computer so that the owner of the motor vehicle or some other people could monitor what is happening at the scene. | 04-30-2009 |
20090309709 | Vehicle Security And Monitoring System - A vehicle monitoring system includes a communication subsystem configured to provide two-way wireless communication, and a controller mounted in a vehicle and configured to receive data indicative of a location of the vehicle and to control the communication subsystem to transmit the data indicative of the vehicle location toward a remote communication center and receive operational information transmitted from the remote communication center. The controller receives a mode change command included in the operational information and in response changes operating mode between an authorization mode, in which the controller transmits an alert signal to the remote communication center, and a tracking mode, in which the controller transmits the data indicative of vehicle location continuously at predetermined intervals regardless of the authorization signal. | 12-17-2009 |
20100141412 | Vehicle location reminder system and method - A vehicle location reminder system having a vehicle positioning system operable to provide an approximate location of a vehicle and record the approximate location of the vehicle. A status check system monitors use of the vehicle and sends a signal to the vehicle positioning system to record the approximate location of the vehicle when the vehicle is no longer in use. A memory system is connected to the status check system and the vehicle positioning system, the memory system being adapted to determine if the approximate location of the vehicle, when no longer in use, is in a familiar location. An alert system is connected to the memory system. The alert system prompts a vehicle user to record data on a mobile device pertaining to the approximate location of the vehicle when the location of the vehicle, when no longer in use, is not in a familiar location. A replay system is adapted to replay the recorded data. | 06-10-2010 |
20120188067 | Alarm Sound Activated Module for Remote Notification - An alarm sound activated module is to improve exist security alarm systems by providing a convenient and low cost way of instant alarm remote notifications for almost all exist alarm systems without such functions yet through the use of general available communication devices and networks. Said alarm sound module is capable of detecting exist alarm sound, sending corresponding signal to a near by communication device for establishing a path through available communication networks to notify a remote user of an alarm event. Said alarm systems can be any of existing type capable of generating alarm sound in the case of an alarm event and requiring not any specific connection and modification with said alarm sound activated module. Said communication devices can be any commonly available type without the need of any or with minimum modification to support said alarm remote notifications. | 07-26-2012 |
20120319829 | "DAVID" - A hand held wireless apparatus (Key Fob) that is configured and is in sync with your anti-theft vehicular alarm system and your cell phone to “Alert” the person carrying the hand held wireless device called a “Key Fob” that your vehicle's alarm system has been dis-armed, though a unique signal back to my “Key Fob” from my vehicle's anti-theft alarm, simultaneously sending an “Alert” through FCC approved frequencies and GSM and GPS Capable DSP and Digital Text Messages to your Cell Phone to “Alert” the holder of the wireless device. Thus taking the guess work out of the safety of your vehicle and possibly preventing a theft. | 12-20-2012 |
20130271273 | KEYFOB PROXIMITY THEFT NOTIFICATION - A method of providing a notification following a passive, keyless start of a vehicle when a keyfob for the vehicle is not within a passenger compartment of the vehicle. Where a motor is started using a passive keyless start (PKS) system having a keyfob transceiver within the keyfob and a vehicle transceiver (VT) within the vehicle, the absence of the keyfob may be determined by the failure to receive an accurate response signal from the keyfob transceiver following the transmission of a vehicle challenge signal from the vehicle transceiver. Upon this determination, a notification may be provided directly or indirectly to the vehicle user via a wireless carrier system. | 10-17-2013 |
20140062686 | PORTABLE VEHICLE SECURITY DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING REMOTE VEHICLE MONITORING - A vehicle security system is provided. A compact security device is portable between vehicles and connectable to a 12V DC vehicle power supply for charging an internal power source. The security device communicates with an electronic device of the user to provide information about the vehicle status to the user upon detection of a triggering event. | 03-06-2014 |
20140070929 | Key Fob with Alarm Notification - A key fob with alarm notification is disclosed herein. The key fob notifies a user when a vehicle's alarm system has been triggered. Notification can occur by way of a visual notification, such as flashing light; an audible notification, such as a speaker that emits an alarm tone; or by way of a vibrating notification that causes the key fob to vibrate when an alarm event has occurred. The key fob contains buttons that control features commonly found in vehicular alarm system. These buttons may include a lock/arm button, an unlock/disarm button, or a button controlling any other feature found in a vehicle's alarm system. | 03-13-2014 |
20140240111 | Method and Apparatus for In-Vehicle Alarm Activation and Response Handling - A system includes one or more processors configured to detect activation of an alarm trigger in communication with the one or more processors. The processors are further configured to determine a type of trigger and provide a subtle feedback response, based on the type of trigger, designed to avoid detection by an assailant. The processors are additionally configured to wirelessly contact an emergency responder and provide data usable in determining a vehicle location and a vehicle identification | 08-28-2014 |
20140240112 | Method and Apparatus for Tracking Device Connection and State Change - A system includes a processor configured to determine if a vehicle computing system (VCS) has been placed in a monitoring mode. The processor is also configured to detect and log the connection or disconnection of any remote devices. The processor is further configured to flag logs if the VCS is in a monitoring mode. Also, the processor is configured to detect the presence of a known vehicle driver or the termination of the monitoring mode and report any flagged logs upon known driver detection or monitoring mode termination. | 08-28-2014 |
20150109116 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FINDER SYSTEM - An electronic device finder system includes a vehicle having a door handle, a piezo switch operatively positioned within the door handle, and a signal transmitter operatively connected to the piezo switch. The piezo switch has an on state that is triggered by door handle movement, and the signal transmitter is to generate a signal in response to detection of the on state of the piezo switch. An electronic device, selected from the group consisting of a key-fob and a mobile device, includes a signal receiver to receive the signal from the signal transmitter and an alarm system operatively connected to the signal receiver. The alarm system is to generate an alarm in response to the signal receiver receiving the signal. | 04-23-2015 |
20150314752 | TIRE THEFT ALARM SYSTEM - A tire theft alarming system includes a vehicular device mounted to a vehicle and a mobile device carried by a user of the vehicle. When a main power supply of the vehicle is in an OFF state, the vehicular device transmits a radio wave including a first alarm based on having a variation in air pressure or acceleration of a tire, which is mounted to the vehicle, detected by a sensor transmitter for detecting and transmitting the air pressure of the tire or the acceleration applied to the tire. The mobile device carries out a warning notification to a user based on having reception of a radio wave including a first alarm transmitted by the vehicular device. | 11-05-2015 |
20160096507 | THEFT PROTECTION SYSTEM - A theft protection system for an electrical component mounted on a vehicle has an electronic device attached to a case housing the electrical component, a theft detection unit for detecting that connection of the electronic device is disconnected, and a notification for notifying a detection result by the theft detection unit. When theft detection unit detects that connection of the electronic device is disconnected, a result of the detection is notified by notification unit. | 04-07-2016 |
340426190 | Using GPS (i.e., location) | 10 |
20120242470 | Automated Geo-Fence Boundary Configuration and Activation - A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof. | 09-27-2012 |
20130057396 | Enhanced Vehicle Security System - An enhanced vehicle security system comprising a camera mounted within a cabin of a vehicle, where upon activation the camera begins recording; a GPS tracker equipped within the vehicle, where upon activation the GPS tracker monitors a global positioning of the vehicle; an alarm within the vehicle, where the alarm is triggered when the vehicle is tampered with, and where when the alarm is triggered the camera and the GPS tracker are activated; a signal sent from the alarm when the alarm is triggered; and a handheld device transported with a user, where the handheld device receives the signal from the alarm. | 03-07-2013 |
20130106592 | AUTOMATED GEO-FENCE BOUNDARY CONFIGURATION AND ACTIVATION | 05-02-2013 |
20130214917 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A VEHICLE THEFT PREVENTION SERVICE - A vehicle theft prevention service method and system is capable of estimating theft of a vehicle even in the case where such a two-wheeled vehicle can be moved without start-up to be stolen and a vehicle theft prevention service method and system where a user is informed of location of a vehicle at the time of estimating theft of the vehicle, so that it is possible to accurately determine the theft based on the location of the vehicle at the time of estimating the theft of the vehicle. The vehicle theft prevention service system includes an electronic key and a theft monitoring device. The theft monitoring device is installed in a vehicle and determines that the vehicle is in a theft-estimated state and transmits an alarm message if a sensed acceleration value obtained by sensing a movement of the vehicle is a predetermined value or more. The electronic key outputs an alarm if the alarm message is received. Herein, the external apparatus may be a user terminal or a server. | 08-22-2013 |
20130278403 | AUTOMATED GEO-FENCE BOUNDARY CONFIGURATION AND ACTIVATION - A geo-fence is defined and established automatically based on a current location of an asset along with some range or distance, avoiding the need for a user to manually specify a location by drawing a perimeter, specifying a point location, or by any other means. Once established, the geo-fence can be activated so as to notify the owner of the asset and/or some other entity of movement of the asset beyond the boundary specified by the geo-fence. In one embodiment, the geo-fence can be automatically activated upon certain conditions, or can be manually activated, or any combination thereof. | 10-24-2013 |
20140139330 | WARNING OF DANGER OF UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO A PARKED VEHICLE - The invention concerns a process and assistance system for warning of an unauthorized access to a parked vehicle. The process includes a first step for providing a communication as to whether the vehicle is at least partially unlocked. In a second step, in the case of an affirmative communication, the transmission of the current location of the vehicle takes place. In a third step, a comparison is made between the current location with at least one predetermined home location. In a fourth step, in the case in which the current location does not correspond with at least one home location, a wireless transmission of a warning signal to a mobile unit is given. In a fifth step, following the receipt of the warning signal by the mobile unit, a warning that is perceptible optically and/or acoustically and/or haptically is undertaken. | 05-22-2014 |
20140139331 | Real-Time Vehicle Alarm Communication System - A vehicle alarm communication system is provided, comprising a handheld electronic device and a vehicle system that utilizes a global positioning satellite (GPS) network and a cellular network to communicate the status of a parked vehicle. The vehicle system comprises a vehicle alarm that monitors the vehicle status when parked, a processing means, and a pair of antennas for communicating data to the key fob using a cellular network and a GPS network. The location of the vehicle is tracked in real-time via the GPS network for vehicle tracking or vehicle locating, while the cellular network is used to communicate status alerts to the key fob. The alerts communicate possible break-ins, vehicle collisions or similar vehicle alarm system changes in state. The use of dual networks allows the systems to communicate data to the user simultaneously, or in lieu of one another if one network is not available. | 05-22-2014 |
20140266653 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO REMOTE TAMPER DETECTION - Remote tamper detection. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: tracking location of an asset by an onboard device mechanically coupled to the asset, the onboard device electrically coupled to a source of power of the asset, and the onboard device receiving power from the asset; detecting a loss of power provided to the onboard device, the loss of power indicative of tampering with the onboard device, and the detecting by the onboard device; and sending a message by wireless transmission, the message indicative of tampering with the onboard device, and the sending by the onboard device during the loss of power. | 09-18-2014 |
20150084754 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATED TO REMOTE POWER LOSS DETECTION - Remote power loss detection. At least some of the example embodiments are methods including: tracking location of an asset by an onboard device mechanically coupled to the asset, the onboard device electrically coupled to a source of power of the asset, and the onboard device receiving power from the asset; charging a supercapacitor coupled to the onboard device; and then detecting a complete loss of power provided to the onboard device, and the detecting by the onboard device; and after the complete loss of power sending a message by wireless transmission, the sending based on power derived from the supercapacitor, and the message including an indication of a last known voltage provide by the asset prior to the complete loss of power, and the sending by the onboard device after the complete loss of power. | 03-26-2015 |
20150116100 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING NOTIFICATION THAT A VEHICLE HAS BEEN ACCESSED - Computer-implemented methods, systems and apparatus are disclosed for providing a notification when a vehicle has been accessed by an unauthorized person. An onboard computer system of a vehicle is activated in response to a trigger event indicating that the vehicle has been accessed. It is determined whether an authorized consumer electronics device (CED), that is associated with an authorized person, is connected to a wireless communication interface of an onboard computer system. When an authorized CED has not connected to the wireless communication interface, a notification message is communicated that indicates that the vehicle has been accessed and that an authorized CED has not connected to the wireless communication interface. | 04-30-2015 |
340426200 | Cellular | 1 |
20150321640 | VEHICLE THEFT ALERT SYSTEM - A vehicle theft alert system includes a lock state determination portion and a transmission control portion. The lock state determination portion determines whether doors of a vehicle have entered locked states after main power of the vehicle is turned off. The transmission control portion switches from normal mode to alarm mode when the lock state determination portion determines that the doors are locked. When a change amount of an air pressure of a tire of the vehicle is greater than a first pressure range in the alarm mode, or when a change amount of an acceleration applied to the tire is greater than a predetermined acceleration range in the alarm mode, the transmission control portion controls a mobile communication apparatus equipped to the vehicle to transmit an alarm information to an external apparatus located outside the vehicle. | 11-12-2015 |
340426210 | Paging | 1 |
20120223825 | SILENT CAR ALARM - The Present Invention is pre-programmed cellular telephone device capable of placing calls over the cellular telephone network that is hidden somewhere in an automobile in order to prevent or discourage theft. The device auto dials any pre-programmed existing phone numbers. The triggering mechanism alerts the owner in a sequence of warnings. The first warning alerts that door handle is being compromised. The second warning is an alert that the car door has been opened. The third warning alerts that the ignition has started. The fourth warning alerts that the car is in motion. After the fourth warning, the auto dial system prompts the owner to alert the police. It need not emit any sound. It only transmits an instant message using a working cellular telephone. | 09-06-2012 |