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Vehicle security device

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-02-21
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Granted: 1991-06-25
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Expires: 2010-02-21
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Abstract

Abstract A vehicle security device is disclosed which includes a multiplicity of video cameras mounted in a vehicle in hidden fashion, and designed to be activated responsive to sensing of a condition such as, for example, unauthorized entry of a vehicle, striking of the vehicle and the like. A controller controls activation of the cameras as well as activation of a local and remote alarm system. A recording mechanism may be provided to record that which is observed by the cameras and a further transmitter may be employed to transmit video pictures to a remote location.

Inventors

  • 👤 Donald J. Reid

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-24 06:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/10; B60R25/102; B60R25/01; B60R25/018; B60R25/30; B60R25/305; G; G08; G08B; G08B13/00; G08B13/18; G08B13/189; G08B13/194; G08B13/196; G08B13/19639; G08B13/19645; G08B13/19647; G08B13/19654; G08B13/1966; G08B13/19695

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 179 words
An improved security device, mounted in a vehicle having a passenger compartment and comprising: (a) a plurality of cameras, at least one of said cameras being mounted in said vehicle but outside said passenger compartment; (b) first sensor means of sensing an intrusion condition and second sensor means for sensing striking of the vehicle from outside; (c) controller means for receiving signals from said first sensor means indicative of an intrusion and, responsive thereto, activating one of said cameras and further wherein when said controller means receives signals from said second sensor means indicative of a striking of said vehicle, responsive thereto, said controller means activates all of said plurality of cameras; (d) said controller means receiving program signals from said cameras; (e) first transmitter means for transmitting wireless alarm signals to a remote first receiver responsive to said controller means receiving said program signals; (f) second transmitter means for concurrently transmitting further wireless program signals to a remote second receiver, said wireless program signals corresponding to said program signals and; (g) recorder means for recording said program signals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 179 words
An improved security device, mounted in a vehicle having a passenger compartment and comprising: (a) a plurality of cameras, at least one of said cameras being mounted in said vehicle but outside said passenger compartment; (b) first sensor means of sensing an intrusion condition and second sensor means for sensing striking of the vehicle from outside; (c) controller means for receiving signals from said first sensor means indicative of an intrusion and, responsive thereto, activating one of said cameras and further wherein when said controller means receives signals from said second sensor means indicative of a striking of said vehicle, responsive thereto, said controller means activates all of said plurality of cameras; (d) said controller means receiving program signals from said cameras; (e) first transmitter means for transmitting wireless alarm signals to a remote first receiver responsive to said controller means receiving said program signals; (f) second transmitter means for concurrently transmitting further wireless program signals to a remote second receiver, said wireless program signals corresponding to said program signals and; (g) recorder means for recording said program signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 13 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said intrusion condition comprises a sensed motion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 14 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said at least one camera includes a microphone.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 20 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein said first receiver includes means for signalling receipt of alarm signals comprising an alarm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 12 words
The invention of claim 4, wherein said alarm is an audio alarm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 12 words
The invention of claim 4, wherein said alarm is a visual alarm.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1994-06-24 1994-12-24 1995-06-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
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