US5469151A
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Remote control car alarm system with wireless module interconnect
Assignee: Audiovox Corp
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Filing: 1994-01-14
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Granted: 1995-11-21
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Expires: 2014-01-14
Abstract
Abstract An easy-to-install automotive security system mounts a siren assembly in the engine compartment and a sensor assembly in the passenger compartment. The assemblies are in wireless, radio frequency communication, thereby eliminating wires extending between the compartments.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick M. Lavelle
- 👤 John DiCroce
- 👤 Thomas C. Malone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/10; B60R25/1001; B60R25/1003; B60R2025/1013; B60R2025/1016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A security system for deterring a security breach in an unattended vehicle having passenger and engine compartments, comprising: a) sensor means for sensing a security compromising event and including timer means and a transmitter module for transmitting a wireless signal having a predetermined length in response to said sensed event; b) means for interiorly mounting the sensor means within the passenger compartment; c) siren means, including a receiver module having a receiving antenna for receiving said wireless signal, and for sounding an alarm in response to receiving said wireless signal; and d) means for interiorly mounting the siren means within the engine compartment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A security system for deterring a security breach in an unattended vehicle having passenger and engine compartments, comprising: a) sensor means for sensing a security compromising event and including timer means and a transmitter module for transmitting a wireless signal having a predetermined length in response to said sensed event; b) means for interiorly mounting the sensor means within the passenger compartment; c) siren means, including a receiver module having a receiving antenna for receiving said wireless signal, and for sounding an alarm in response to receiving said wireless signal; and d) means for interiorly mounting the siren means within the engine compartment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the sensor means includes a voltage detector for detecting a drop in vehicle battery voltage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system according to claim 2, wherein the sensor means includes means for adjusting the voltage drop detected by the voltage detector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the sensor means includes a shock detector unit for detecting shocks imparted to any part of the vehicle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system according to claim 4, wherein the sensor means includes means for adjusting the magnitude of the shock detected by the shock detector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the siren means includes an on-board antenna for receiving the wireless signal provided by said sensor means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system according to claim 1 wherein said sensor means further includes auxiliary power means for supplying electrical power in the event that the vehicle battery does not supply power.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the sensor means includes an on-board antenna for transmitting the wireless signal to said siren means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
The system according to claim 1 further comprising: means for remotely arming and disarming the sensor means, including a portable transmitter for transmitting radio frequency arming and disarming signals on a carrier frequency distinct from the carrier frequency of the wireless signal provided by said sensor means and an arming/disarming antenna on-board the sensor means for receiving said arming and disarming signals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the means for mounting the sensor means includes a clip for detachably mounting the sensor means to a sun visor in the passenger compartment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the means for mounting the sensor means includes hook-and-loop fastener means for detachably mounting the sensor means on a dashboard in the passenger compartment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the sensor means is adapted to operate on power supplied by the vehicle cigarette lighter receptacle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the sensor means is adapted to operate on power supplied by the vehicle fuse block.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system according to claim 13, wherein said sensor means further includes auxiliary power means for supplying electrical power in the event that the vehicle battery does not supply power.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the siren means is adapted to be electrically connected to a vehicle battery, and includes a rechargeable power means adapted for supplying electrical power in the event that the vehicle battery does not supply power.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein the means for mounting the siren means includes a magnetic mount for detachably connecting the siren means on a metal support.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein said predetermined length is one minute long.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
67 words
The system according to claim 1, wherein said transmitter module transmits a first wireless signal having a first predetermined code and said receiver module sounds said alarm in response to a second wireless signal having a second predetermined code said system further comprising: means for selectably determining one of said first and second codes so that the first code that said transmitter transmits matches said second code.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system according to claim 2, wherein said vehicle battery voltage drop is a voltage drop produced by actuation of an electric accessory connected to said vehicle battery.
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