US4901054A
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Alarm system for an automobile
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-10-16
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Granted: 1990-02-13
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Expires: 2007-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A computerized alarm system for an automobile, which is also capable of rendering the vehicle useless to anyone making a forced entry is disclosed. The invention includes a computer panel which is equipped with a keyboard for entering a secret code. The alarm system of the present invention further includes a voice synthesizer which verbally warns intruders not to take further action in an attempt to deter theft or vandalism.
Inventors
- 👤 Serville Waterman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/01; B60R25/018; B60R25/10; B60R25/104
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
An alarm system for an automobile comprising: a plurality of sensors, including at least one sensor for detecting entry into said automobile; a microcomputer having a control panel, said control panel including a code input and an alarm input, said microcomputer being activated by said sensor to detect entry into said automobile; a siren; a pushbutton on said control panel of said microcomputer which is capable of activating at least one sensor of said plurality of sensors for starting and turning off said automobile, at least one sensor of said plurality of sensors for locking and unlocking doors of said automobile, at least one sensor of said plurality of sensor which is capable of steering said automobile and at least one sensor of said plurality of sensors which is capable of activating said siren; means for voice generation including means for providing voice warning, said means for voice generation activated by said microcomputer; and, a snake being capable of carrying an electrical current from a battery from said automobile to said microcomputer with said snake being threaded, at least partially, through a flexible metal casing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
An alarm system for an automobile comprising: a plurality of sensors, including at least one sensor for detecting entry into said automobile; a microcomputer having a control panel, said control panel including a code input and an alarm input, said microcomputer being activated by said sensor to detect entry into said automobile; a siren; a pushbutton on said control panel of said microcomputer which is capable of activating at least one sensor of said plurality of sensors for starting and turning off said automobile, at least one sensor of said plurality of sensors for locking and unlocking doors of said automobile, at least one sensor of said plurality of sensor which is capable of steering said automobile and at least one sensor of said plurality of sensors which is capable of activating said siren; means for voice generation including means for providing voice warning, said means for voice generation activated by said microcomputer; and, a snake being capable of carrying an electrical current from a battery from said automobile to said microcomputer with said snake being threaded, at least partially, through a flexible metal casing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
The alarm system for an automobile according to claim 1, further comprising means or locking the brakes of said automobile, said brake locking means in communication with said microcomputer, said microcomputer being acted upon by an additional sensor which, in turn, is activated by said pushbutton of said control panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The alarm system for an automobile according to claim 1, further comprising an anti-surge unit in conjunction with said means for starting and turning off said automobile.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The alarm system for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein said flexible metal casing is made of stainless steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The alarm system of an automobile according to claim 1, further comprising at least one resistor for said snake so that current running through said snake is reduced.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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