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Vehicle security system including fingerprint and eyeball part identification
Assignee: RFC CAPITAL HOLDINGS Inc
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Filing: 1996-06-21
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Granted: 1997-11-11
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Expires: 2016-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A system is provided for use with an automotive vehicle having a normally disabled ignition system. The system includes a reader, such as a fingerprint reader or retina reader, to identify the driver. The output from the reader is compared to corresponding physiological data stored in memory to determine if the driver is authorized to operate the vehicle. Optionally, a timer is employed to permit operation of the vehicle only during preset prescribed time periods.
Inventors
- 👤 Valdemar L. Washington
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/10; B60R25/102; B60R25/01; B60R25/04; B60R25/20; B60R25/2018; B60R25/25; B60R25/252; B60R25/255; G; G07; G07C; G07C5/00; G07C5/008; G07C5/08; G07C5/0841; G07C5/085; G07C5/0858; G07C9/00; G07C9/00174; G07C9/00563; G07C9/00658; G07C9/00674; G07C9/0069; G07C9/20; G07C9/22; G07C9/23; G07C9/25; G07C9/257; G07C2009/00753; G07C2009/00769
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
For use with an automotive vehicle having a normally disabled ignition system, a system for selectively enabling said ignition system comprising: means for reading a person's preselect physiological identification member and for generating a physiological identification signal representative thereof, memory means for storing physiological identification data representative of authorized drivers for the vehicle, means for comparing said physiological identification signal with said stored physiological identification data in said memory means, means for enabling the vehicle ignition system when said physiological identification signal corresponds to said stored physiological identification data, a central station containing stored data representative of a plurality. of drivers' physiological identification data. means in the vehicle responsive when said physiological identification signal does not correspond to said stored physiological identification data for transmitting a signal representative of the physiological identification signal to said central station. means at said central station for receiving the physiological identification signal and for comparing the received signal with stored physiological identification data at the central station. means responsive to said comparison at said central station for transmitting an output signal to said vehicle. means at said vehicle for receiving said output signal from said central station and for enabling said ignition system in response thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
202 words
For use with an automotive vehicle having a normally disabled ignition system, a system for selectively enabling said ignition system comprising: means for reading a person's preselect physiological identification member and for generating a physiological identification signal representative thereof, memory means for storing physiological identification data representative of authorized drivers for the vehicle, means for comparing said physiological identification signal with said stored physiological identification data in said memory means, means for enabling the vehicle ignition system when said physiological identification signal corresponds to said stored physiological identification data, a central station containing stored data representative of a plurality. of drivers' physiological identification data. means in the vehicle responsive when said physiological identification signal does not correspond to said stored physiological identification data for transmitting a signal representative of the physiological identification signal to said central station. means at said central station for receiving the physiological identification signal and for comparing the received signal with stored physiological identification data at the central station. means responsive to said comparison at said central station for transmitting an output signal to said vehicle. means at said vehicle for receiving said output signal from said central station and for enabling said ignition system in response thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said comparing means comprises a microprocessor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said transmitting means comprises a radio transmitter and said receiving means comprises a radio receiver.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 and comprising means for determining if operation of the vehicle corresponding to said physiological identification signal is restricted to preset times of use and, if so, means for selectively enabling the vehicle ignition only during said preset time periods.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said comparing means comprises means for periodically comparing said physiological identification signals with said stored physiological identification data during operation of the vehicle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 and comprising means for activating a signaling means prior to each activation of said periodic comparing means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined in claim 6 and comprising means responsive to a predetermined signal from said periodic comparing means for disabling the vehicle ignition system after a predetermined time period.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as defined in claim 6 and comprising means for activating an alarm signal at the beginning of said predetermined time period.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as defined in claim 5 and comprising a driver's license having data representative of a physiological identification of a driver, and means for reading and storing said driver license data as said stored physiological identification data.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said physiological identification member is a fingerprint.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said physiological identification member is an eyeball part.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
114 words
For use with an automotive vehicle having a normally disabled ignition system, a system for selectively enabling said ignition system comprising: means for reading a person's preselect physiological identification member and for generating a physiological identification signal representative thereof, memory means for storing physiological identification data representative of authorized drivers for the vehicle, means for comparing said physiological identification signal with said stored physiological identification data in said memory means, and means for enabling the vehicle ignition system when said physiological identification signal corresponds to said stored physiological identification data wherein said comparing means comprises means for periodically comparing said physiological identification signals with said stored physiological identification data during operation of the vehicle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
114 words
For use with an automotive vehicle having a normally disabled ignition system, a system for selectively enabling said ignition system comprising: means for reading a person's preselect physiological identification member and for generating a physiological identification signal representative thereof, memory means for storing physiological identification data representative of authorized drivers for the vehicle, means for comparing said physiological identification signal with said stored physiological identification data in said memory means, and means for enabling the vehicle ignition system when said physiological identification signal corresponds to said stored physiological identification data wherein said comparing means comprises means for periodically comparing said physiological identification signals with said stored physiological identification data during operation of the vehicle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as defined in claim 12 wherein said comparing means comprises a microprocessor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention as defined in claim 12 and comprising means for determining if operation of the vehicle corresponding to said physiological identification signal is restricted to preset times of use and, if so, means for selectively enabling the vehicle ignition system only during said preset time periods.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention as defined in claim 12 and comprising means for activating a signaling means prior to each activation of said periodic comparing means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined in claim 15 and comprising means responsive to a predetermined signal from said periodic comparing means for disabling the vehicle ignition system after a predetermined time period.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as defined in claim 16 and comprising means for activating an alarm signal at the beginning of said predetermined time period.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as defined in claim 12 and comprising a driver's license having data representative of a physiological identification of a driver, and means for reading and storing said driver license data as said stored physiological identification data.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 12 wherein said physiological identification member is a fingerprint.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 12 wherein said physiological identification member is an eyeball part.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
122 words
For use with an automotive vehicle having a normally disabled ignition system, a system for selectively enabling said ignition system comprising: means for reading a person's preselect physiological identification member and for generating a physiological identification signal representative thereof, memory means for storing physiological identification data representative of authorized drivers for the vehicle, means for comparing said physiological identification signal with said stored physiological identification data in said memory means, and means for enabling the vehicle ignition system when said physiological identification signal corresponds to said stored physiological identification data, and means for determining if said physiological identification signal is restricted to preset times of use and, if so, means for selectively enabling the vehicle ignition only during said preset time periods.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
122 words
For use with an automotive vehicle having a normally disabled ignition system, a system for selectively enabling said ignition system comprising: means for reading a person's preselect physiological identification member and for generating a physiological identification signal representative thereof, memory means for storing physiological identification data representative of authorized drivers for the vehicle, means for comparing said physiological identification signal with said stored physiological identification data in said memory means, and means for enabling the vehicle ignition system when said physiological identification signal corresponds to said stored physiological identification data, and means for determining if said physiological identification signal is restricted to preset times of use and, if so, means for selectively enabling the vehicle ignition only during said preset time periods.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention as defined in claim 21 wherein said comparing means comprises a microprocessor.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention as defined in claim 21 wherein said comparing means comprises means for periodically comparing said physiological identification signals with said stored physiological identification data during operation of the vehicle and means for activating a signaling means prior to each activation of said periodic comparing means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
31 words
The invention as defined in claim 23 and comprising means responsive to a predetermined signal from said periodic comparing means for disabling the vehicle ignition system after a predetermined time period.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
23 words
The invention as defined in claim 23 and comprising means for activating an alarm signal at the beginning of said predetermined time period.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention as defined in claim 23 and comprising a driver's license having data representative of a physiological identification of a driver, and means for reading and storing said driver license data as said stored physiological identification data.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention as defined in claim 21 wherein said physiological identification member is a fingerprint.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 21 wherein said physiological identification member is an eyeball part.
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