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Vehicle security system with silent arming and/or disarming and associated methods
Assignee: Omega Patents LLC
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Filing: 2000-09-22
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Granted: 2001-11-20
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Expires: 2020-09-22
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle security system can be armed and/or disarmed without sounding the chirp responsive to operation of an auxiliary switch on the remote transmitter two or more times within a predetermined time. The security system may include the remote transmitter including at least one first switch for transmitting at least one first signal, and a second switch for transmitting a second signal. The system may also include an audible indicator for sounding an audible indication, such as a chirp. The security controller is preferably switchable to an armed or disarmed mode responsive to receiving the at least one first signal, and will sound the audible indication as confirmation thereof. The security controller also preferably performs an auxiliary function responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch continuously for greater than a predetermined time. The security controller also preferably toggles to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes without sounding the audible indication responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch a plurality of times in less than the predetermined time.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth E. Flick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R25/00; B60R25/10; B60R25/1003; B60R2225/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 43
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A vehicle security system comprising: a remote transmitter to be carried by a user and comprising at least one first switch for transmitting at least one first signal, and a second switch for transmitting a second signal; an audible indicator for sounding an audible indication; and a security controller switchable to one of an armed mode and a disarmed mode responsive to receiving the at least one first signal and sounding the audible indication as confirmation thereof, said security controller performing an auxiliary function responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch continuously for greater than a predetermined time, said security controller toggling to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes without sounding the audible indication responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch a plurality of times in less than the predetermined time.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A vehicle security system comprising: a remote transmitter to be carried by a user and comprising at least one first switch for transmitting at least one first signal, and a second switch for transmitting a second signal; an audible indicator for sounding an audible indication; and a security controller switchable to one of an armed mode and a disarmed mode responsive to receiving the at least one first signal and sounding the audible indication as confirmation thereof, said security controller performing an auxiliary function responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch continuously for greater than a predetermined time, said security controller toggling to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes without sounding the audible indication responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch a plurality of times in less than the predetermined time.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 wherein said at least one first switch comprises an arm switch for switching said security controller to the armed mode, and a disarm switch for switching said security controller to the disarmed mode.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 wherein said at least one first switch comprises an arm/disarm switch for toggling said security controller to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 wherein the predetermined time is in a range of about two to three seconds.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 wherein said security controller has a timeout delay after switching modes before being able to again switch modes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 5 wherein the timeout delay is in a range of about three to five seconds.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 wherein the vehicle includes a releasable trunk; and wherein the auxiliary function comprises release of the trunk.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 further comprising at least one security sensor for causing said security controller to generate an alarm when in the armed mode.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 wherein the vehicle comprises headlights; and wherein said security controller operates the headlights responsive to switching between armed and disarmed modes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 wherein the vehicle comprises door locks; and wherein said security controller operates the door locks responsive to switching between armed and disarmed modes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 wherein said remote transmitter and said security controller use changing codes for increased security.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 1 wherein said remote transmitter comprises a housing carrying said at least one first switch and said second switch, and a transmitter carried by said housing and connected to said at least one first switch and said second switch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
154 words
A vehicle security system comprising: a remote transmitter to be carried by a user and comprising an arm switch for transmitting an arm signal, a disarm switch for transmitting a disarm signal, and a trunk release switch for transmitting a trunk release signal; an audible indicator for sounding an audible indication; and a security controller switchable to one of an armed mode and a disarmed mode responsive to receiving a respective one of the arm and disarm signals and sounding the audible indication as confirmation thereof, said security controller performing a trunk release based upon the user operating the trunk release switch continuously for greater than a predetermined time, said security controller toggling to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes without sounding the audible indication responsive to receiving the trunk release signal based upon the user operating the trunk release switch a plurality of times in less than the predetermined time.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
154 words
A vehicle security system comprising: a remote transmitter to be carried by a user and comprising an arm switch for transmitting an arm signal, a disarm switch for transmitting a disarm signal, and a trunk release switch for transmitting a trunk release signal; an audible indicator for sounding an audible indication; and a security controller switchable to one of an armed mode and a disarmed mode responsive to receiving a respective one of the arm and disarm signals and sounding the audible indication as confirmation thereof, said security controller performing a trunk release based upon the user operating the trunk release switch continuously for greater than a predetermined time, said security controller toggling to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes without sounding the audible indication responsive to receiving the trunk release signal based upon the user operating the trunk release switch a plurality of times in less than the predetermined time.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 13 wherein the predetermined time is in a range of about two to three seconds.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 13 wherein said security controller has a timeout delay after switching modes before being able to again switch modes.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 15 wherein the timeout delay is in a range of about three to five seconds.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 13 further comprising at least one security sensor for causing said security controller to generate an alarm when in the armed mode.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 13 wherein the vehicle comprises headlights; and wherein said security controller operates the headlights responsive to switching between armed and disarmed modes.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 13 wherein said transmitter and said security controller use changing codes for increased security.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
40 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 13 wherein said remote transmitter comprises a housing carrying said arm, disarm and trunk release switches; and a transmitter carried by said housing and connected to said arm, disarm and trunk release switches.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
151 words
A vehicle security system comprising: a remote transmitter to be carried by a user and comprising an arm/disarm switch for transmitting an arm/disarm toggle signal, and a trunk release switch for transmitting a trunk release signal; an audible indicator for sounding an audible indication; and a security controller toggling to an opposite one of an armed mode and a disarmed mode responsive to receiving the arm/disarm toggle signal and sounding the audible indication as confirmation thereof, said security controller performing a trunk release responsive to receiving the trunk release signal based upon the user operating the trunk release switch continuously for greater than a predetermined time, said security controller toggling to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes without sounding the audible indication responsive to receiving the trunk release signal based upon the user operating the trunk release switch a plurality of times in less than the predetermined time.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
151 words
A vehicle security system comprising: a remote transmitter to be carried by a user and comprising an arm/disarm switch for transmitting an arm/disarm toggle signal, and a trunk release switch for transmitting a trunk release signal; an audible indicator for sounding an audible indication; and a security controller toggling to an opposite one of an armed mode and a disarmed mode responsive to receiving the arm/disarm toggle signal and sounding the audible indication as confirmation thereof, said security controller performing a trunk release responsive to receiving the trunk release signal based upon the user operating the trunk release switch continuously for greater than a predetermined time, said security controller toggling to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes without sounding the audible indication responsive to receiving the trunk release signal based upon the user operating the trunk release switch a plurality of times in less than the predetermined time.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 21 wherein the predetermined time is in a range of about two to three seconds.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 21 wherein said security controller has a timeout delay after switching modes before being able to again switch modes.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
22 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 23 wherein the timeout delay is in a range of about three to five seconds.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 22 further comprising at least one security sensor for causing said security controller to generate an alarm when in the armed mode.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
29 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 21 wherein the vehicle comprises headlights; and wherein said security controller operates the headlights responsive to switching between armed and disarmed modes.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
21 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 21 wherein said transmitter and said security controller use changing codes for increased security.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
42 words
A vehicle security system according to claim 21 wherein said remote transmitter comprises a housing carrying said arm/disarm switch and said trunk release switches, and a transmitter carried by said housing and connected to said arm/disarm switch and said trunk release switch.
Claim 32
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for operating a vehicle security system comprising a remote transmitter to be carried by a user and including at least one first switch for transmitting at least one first signal, and a second switch for transmitting a second signal; an audible indicator for sounding an audible indication; and a security controller switchable to one of an armed mode and a disarmed mode; the method comprising: switching the security controller between one of the armed and disarmed modes responsive to receiving the at least one first signal and sounding the audible indication as confirmation thereof; using the security controller to perform an auxiliary function responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch continuously for greater than a predetermined time; and toggling the security controller to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes without sounding the audible indication responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch a plurality of times in less than the predetermined time.
Claim 33
Independent Claim
170 words
A method for operating a vehicle security system comprising a remote transmitter to be carried by a user and including at least one first switch for transmitting at least one first signal, and a second switch for transmitting a second signal; an audible indicator for sounding an audible indication; and a security controller switchable to one of an armed mode and a disarmed mode; the method comprising: switching the security controller between one of the armed and disarmed modes responsive to receiving the at least one first signal and sounding the audible indication as confirmation thereof; using the security controller to perform an auxiliary function responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch continuously for greater than a predetermined time; and toggling the security controller to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes without sounding the audible indication responsive to receiving the second signal based upon the user operating the second switch a plurality of times in less than the predetermined time.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
39 words
A method according to claim 29 wherein the at least one first switch comprises an arm switch for switching the security controller to the armed mode, and a disarm switch for switching the security controller to the disarmed mode.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method according to claim 29 wherein the at least one first switch comprises an arm/disarm switch for toggling the security controller to an opposite one of the armed and disarmed modes.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 29 wherein the predetermined time is in a range of about two to three seconds.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 29 further comprising implementing a timeout delay after switching modes of the security controller before being able to again switch modes.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 33 wherein the timeout delay is in a range of about three to five seconds.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 29 wherein the vehicle includes a releasable trunk; and wherein the auxiliary function comprises release of the trunk.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 29 wherein the security system further comprises at least one security sensor for causing the security controller to generate an alarm when in the armed mode.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method according to claim 29 wherein the vehicle comprises headlights; and further comprising using the security controller to operate the headlights responsive to switching between armed and disarmed modes.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 29 wherein the vehicle comprises door locks; and further comprising using the security controller operates the door locks responsive to switching between armed and disarmed modes.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 29 wherein the remote transmitter and the security controller use changing codes for increased security.
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