CA2036131A1 - Monitored auto protection system (maps) - Google Patents
Monitored auto protection system (maps)Info
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Abstract
Abstract By incorporating currently available intruder detection devices with mobile communica-tion devices and/or audio-video equipment, via the adaptation of a specially designed "controller unit", we intend to provide a monitored, central station, alarm system for automobiles.
The "Controller Unit" (C.U.) is the central nervous system that makes all of the options and special functions perform as they are designed to. The C.U. is a specially designed electronic device that will accept incoming data from any of the sensors and/or audio/video equipment and translate that data into the correct response. The outgoing data transmitted by the C.U.
is sent to the monitor station, via cellular telephone, and to the special devices within the auto if applicable. The C.U. can also accept instructions, via cellular telephone, from central monitor station to activate or deactivate any of the special devices within the auto.
The "Controller Unit" (C.U.) is the central nervous system that makes all of the options and special functions perform as they are designed to. The C.U. is a specially designed electronic device that will accept incoming data from any of the sensors and/or audio/video equipment and translate that data into the correct response. The outgoing data transmitted by the C.U.
is sent to the monitor station, via cellular telephone, and to the special devices within the auto if applicable. The C.U. can also accept instructions, via cellular telephone, from central monitor station to activate or deactivate any of the special devices within the auto.
Description
Monitore(l Allto Protection Sys~ems ~PS) By incorporating currently available intruder detection rlevices with mobile commwnication devices and/or video equipment we intend to provide a monitored central station alarm system for automo-biles.
This will be accomplished through the usual methods of auto intruder detection coupled to a two way mobile communication link to a monitoring station. At the time of detection a microphone will be activated by the station. This microphone is concealed within the auto along with a speaker ana is not readily accessible to a potential thief. Wherever required a video link can be installed as well.
The monitoring station will automatically begin taping iincoming audio and/or video for future use of proper authorities should it become necessary.
The monitor station will take the appropriate action based on what can be ascestained from incoming audiohideo; should there be no correct coded response from the authorized operator of the vehicle within the prearranged time.
The monitor station has immediate access to owner/operator and vehicle information via computer terminal. Auto dialers will b~- in place for quick emergency calls.
If necessary the station can open the two way link and advise potential thieves that police have been dispatched.
The above described alarm should virtually eliminate false alarms and be of substantial aid to recovery of stolen autos.
A high visibility slicker will be placed on rear window of clients auto with phone number of station for any inquires. Should police suspect a vehicle with this sticker on it has been stollen, we can quickly veri~.
Sys~en~ Op~ons S~robe ~ght A strobe light would be activated by the monitoring station, when a vehicle is suspected of being stolen for the purpose of identi~ying the suspected vehicle, to such authorities as the police. This light would be activated by the monitor station at such time as the police requi~e so as to make visual, the exact vehicle in question.
~3ngine Kill Switch ~is switcb will be used to kill power to the en~ine when it is determined safe to do so. The switch would be controlled from the monitoring station. (i.e. If the police were in a high speed chase regarding a vehicle monitored by the station, if requcsted by the police this switch could be activated to cut the power to the stolen vehicle.) Direction Finder In addition to all afore named and discribed services and equipment it is our intention to add on a direction and location finding device.
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Specificatialns By incorporating currently available intruder detection devices with mobile communica-tion devices and/or audio-video equipment, via the adaptation of a specially designed controller unit, we intend to provide a monitored, central station, alarm system for automobiles.
Prior to this there has never beèn anything other than the standard on-board audible type of auto alarms that rely entirely on the noise they make to either scare away the intruder or attract attention t~ car in the hope that someone will do something before ~he auto is stolen or damaged.
Now with the type of 24 hour monitored alarm I propose it will be possible to have the same type of alarm that was previously only available to homes and businesses in permanent structures.
This alarm system will be fully operational whether or no~ the auto is parked, mobile, motor on Ot off, vacant or occupied. The owner of the auto will determine which of the above cond~tions apply an notifg monitor station and they will make it so.
~e Controller Unit will be the central nervous system that makes all of the options and special functions perform as they are designed to. The controller unit, (C.U.), is a specially designed electronic device that will accept incomin~ data from any of the sensors and/o}
audioh ideo equipment and translate that data into the correct response. The outgoing data transmitted by the C.U. is sent to ~he monitor station, via cellular telephone, and to the special devices with in the auto if applicable. The C.U. can also accept instructions, Yia cellular telephone, from central monitor station to activate or deactivate any of the special deYi~s within the auto.
~W T~ "~APS" SY~TE~ WORKS
Using intruder detection devices such as power drain sensors,door contacts, hood and trunk contacts, movement sensors, motion detectors, sound detectors or o~her such devices an un-authorized use of auto will be detected. Once ~he intrusion has been detected the C.U.
instantly activa~es any of the on-board devices ~hat it has been programmed to, plus it will aut~matically access the cellular phone and auto-dial the central station. At the same time the call is transmitted the cellular network company will be able to establish the location of the si~nal within a four city block ~rea. ~he location of the auto can be maintained whether the auto is mobile or sthlionary.
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SYSTE~I O~ ON!;
On-board Concealed Microphone The purpose of the microphone is to allow central station to listen in during an alarm and record any incoming audio for possible use of the proper authorities. Once audio link is es-tablished central station will be in a position to better determine if there is an actual alarm or false alarm and take the appropriate action.Audio link can be activated by central station during an alarm or automatically as part of the C.U. program or by the operator of the auto at any time if he or she chooses to,providing one ~f the two methods of doing this is known to the operator.
Customer Services The operator of the auto can call central station by pressing a code number on the cellular phone key pad that will au~o-dial the number. When this method is used the station is made aware that this is not an alarm but a request for a service or information. Some of the services available will be to call for emergency road service or repairs, directions, to book airline or hotel reservations, look up phone numbers or addresses and many more services to be determined at a later date.
P~nic Button Concealed in a location convenient for the customer a panic button can be installed. When pressed, central station is automatically dialled and the station will open the concealed microphone and listen. If ~equired by customer a tone or light will alert the customer that central station ~C.S.) is now listening. The GS.will start the location finding process and begin recording audio. At this point the custorner should be talking directly to C.S. or to who ever is in the auto wilh them. The customer, by using a prearranged verbal code, can alert C.S. that they are under duress and the police will be called. If the conversation heard is enough to determine the nature of the situation without verbal response from the çustomer C.S. can take the appropriate action required. Should it become safe to do so C.S.
has the option of establishing direct two way communication with the customer if necessary.
If thP custorner is in need of medical help the ambulance service can be dispatched to the location that C.S. has determined by use of the cellular network. With each and every use of this system a personal identification code is automatically transmitted to C.S. for the pur pose of instant and accurate retrieval of all customer information.
Strobe L,igh~
A timed flashing strobe light can be placed somewhere on thc body of the auto where the flash will not be obvious to the occupants. The light can be triggered by a break in attempt or by C.S. when the police are closing in on the stolen auto and they require a positive visual identification of the particular vehicle.
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Specificalions Continued ... ;~ 6 Eng~e Ri~ Switch This switch can cut power to the motor at the time of a break in attempt to prevent thieves from driving away. The C.S. can also activate this switch when requested to do so by pursuing policemen when they have determined it is safe to do so. Thiis particular fea~ure could be of great benefit and interest to the police when the loss of life and property during high speed chases is considered. Where it is true that an engine kill switch is not in itself an original idea the ability to perform this after the auto is mobile through the combination of the controller unit and cellular phone link is unique.
~LAIMS MADE
It is our claim that this monitored auto alarm system will provide a level of theft protection\recovery that was never before available to or possible for automoblles. After many telephone consultations with a large local cellular company in late 1988, ear}y 1989 it is known to us that all of the options and features and functions described here are able to be put into practice. We will accomplish this by routing all incoming data from the burglar detection sensors installed on the auto into a specially designed electronic c()ntroller unit. The controller unit in turn will activate any prepro-grammed features or options and access the cellular phone and call central station . When the person at central station acknowledges the call and the accompanying I.D.code he would s~art the location and customer identi9cation process and activate the concealed microphone in the auto if it wasn't preprogrammed. Next the audiohideo recordillg devices are started and the station operator tries as quickly as possible to determine if a attempt theft is taking place or the customer caused a false alarm. If a theft is taking place the opera~or then calls police with the location and/or direction of travel. When police are within eyesight of the auto and require a positive visual identification of the auto in question the station operator can then activate the strobe flash option. Again, when required by the pursuing police, the station operator can activate the engine kill switch thus disabling the stolen auto motor.
Should a potential thief cut the antenna in order to defeat the alarm a back up is within the ` ~ ! , , ~ , ., . ~ ,, ' ; i ' .'
This will be accomplished through the usual methods of auto intruder detection coupled to a two way mobile communication link to a monitoring station. At the time of detection a microphone will be activated by the station. This microphone is concealed within the auto along with a speaker ana is not readily accessible to a potential thief. Wherever required a video link can be installed as well.
The monitoring station will automatically begin taping iincoming audio and/or video for future use of proper authorities should it become necessary.
The monitor station will take the appropriate action based on what can be ascestained from incoming audiohideo; should there be no correct coded response from the authorized operator of the vehicle within the prearranged time.
The monitor station has immediate access to owner/operator and vehicle information via computer terminal. Auto dialers will b~- in place for quick emergency calls.
If necessary the station can open the two way link and advise potential thieves that police have been dispatched.
The above described alarm should virtually eliminate false alarms and be of substantial aid to recovery of stolen autos.
A high visibility slicker will be placed on rear window of clients auto with phone number of station for any inquires. Should police suspect a vehicle with this sticker on it has been stollen, we can quickly veri~.
Sys~en~ Op~ons S~robe ~ght A strobe light would be activated by the monitoring station, when a vehicle is suspected of being stolen for the purpose of identi~ying the suspected vehicle, to such authorities as the police. This light would be activated by the monitor station at such time as the police requi~e so as to make visual, the exact vehicle in question.
~3ngine Kill Switch ~is switcb will be used to kill power to the en~ine when it is determined safe to do so. The switch would be controlled from the monitoring station. (i.e. If the police were in a high speed chase regarding a vehicle monitored by the station, if requcsted by the police this switch could be activated to cut the power to the stolen vehicle.) Direction Finder In addition to all afore named and discribed services and equipment it is our intention to add on a direction and location finding device.
, ' ,~ ' . ' , , ::' - ,Vi l3 ~J~
Specificatialns By incorporating currently available intruder detection devices with mobile communica-tion devices and/or audio-video equipment, via the adaptation of a specially designed controller unit, we intend to provide a monitored, central station, alarm system for automobiles.
Prior to this there has never beèn anything other than the standard on-board audible type of auto alarms that rely entirely on the noise they make to either scare away the intruder or attract attention t~ car in the hope that someone will do something before ~he auto is stolen or damaged.
Now with the type of 24 hour monitored alarm I propose it will be possible to have the same type of alarm that was previously only available to homes and businesses in permanent structures.
This alarm system will be fully operational whether or no~ the auto is parked, mobile, motor on Ot off, vacant or occupied. The owner of the auto will determine which of the above cond~tions apply an notifg monitor station and they will make it so.
~e Controller Unit will be the central nervous system that makes all of the options and special functions perform as they are designed to. The controller unit, (C.U.), is a specially designed electronic device that will accept incomin~ data from any of the sensors and/o}
audioh ideo equipment and translate that data into the correct response. The outgoing data transmitted by the C.U. is sent to ~he monitor station, via cellular telephone, and to the special devices with in the auto if applicable. The C.U. can also accept instructions, Yia cellular telephone, from central monitor station to activate or deactivate any of the special deYi~s within the auto.
~W T~ "~APS" SY~TE~ WORKS
Using intruder detection devices such as power drain sensors,door contacts, hood and trunk contacts, movement sensors, motion detectors, sound detectors or o~her such devices an un-authorized use of auto will be detected. Once ~he intrusion has been detected the C.U.
instantly activa~es any of the on-board devices ~hat it has been programmed to, plus it will aut~matically access the cellular phone and auto-dial the central station. At the same time the call is transmitted the cellular network company will be able to establish the location of the si~nal within a four city block ~rea. ~he location of the auto can be maintained whether the auto is mobile or sthlionary.
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Specifications Continued...
SYSTE~I O~ ON!;
On-board Concealed Microphone The purpose of the microphone is to allow central station to listen in during an alarm and record any incoming audio for possible use of the proper authorities. Once audio link is es-tablished central station will be in a position to better determine if there is an actual alarm or false alarm and take the appropriate action.Audio link can be activated by central station during an alarm or automatically as part of the C.U. program or by the operator of the auto at any time if he or she chooses to,providing one ~f the two methods of doing this is known to the operator.
Customer Services The operator of the auto can call central station by pressing a code number on the cellular phone key pad that will au~o-dial the number. When this method is used the station is made aware that this is not an alarm but a request for a service or information. Some of the services available will be to call for emergency road service or repairs, directions, to book airline or hotel reservations, look up phone numbers or addresses and many more services to be determined at a later date.
P~nic Button Concealed in a location convenient for the customer a panic button can be installed. When pressed, central station is automatically dialled and the station will open the concealed microphone and listen. If ~equired by customer a tone or light will alert the customer that central station ~C.S.) is now listening. The GS.will start the location finding process and begin recording audio. At this point the custorner should be talking directly to C.S. or to who ever is in the auto wilh them. The customer, by using a prearranged verbal code, can alert C.S. that they are under duress and the police will be called. If the conversation heard is enough to determine the nature of the situation without verbal response from the çustomer C.S. can take the appropriate action required. Should it become safe to do so C.S.
has the option of establishing direct two way communication with the customer if necessary.
If thP custorner is in need of medical help the ambulance service can be dispatched to the location that C.S. has determined by use of the cellular network. With each and every use of this system a personal identification code is automatically transmitted to C.S. for the pur pose of instant and accurate retrieval of all customer information.
Strobe L,igh~
A timed flashing strobe light can be placed somewhere on thc body of the auto where the flash will not be obvious to the occupants. The light can be triggered by a break in attempt or by C.S. when the police are closing in on the stolen auto and they require a positive visual identification of the particular vehicle.
: . . ., ., . :: . ., . , , .. . , . ,. ,. . .. .. } .. ... .. ..... . ..
Specificalions Continued ... ;~ 6 Eng~e Ri~ Switch This switch can cut power to the motor at the time of a break in attempt to prevent thieves from driving away. The C.S. can also activate this switch when requested to do so by pursuing policemen when they have determined it is safe to do so. Thiis particular fea~ure could be of great benefit and interest to the police when the loss of life and property during high speed chases is considered. Where it is true that an engine kill switch is not in itself an original idea the ability to perform this after the auto is mobile through the combination of the controller unit and cellular phone link is unique.
~LAIMS MADE
It is our claim that this monitored auto alarm system will provide a level of theft protection\recovery that was never before available to or possible for automoblles. After many telephone consultations with a large local cellular company in late 1988, ear}y 1989 it is known to us that all of the options and features and functions described here are able to be put into practice. We will accomplish this by routing all incoming data from the burglar detection sensors installed on the auto into a specially designed electronic c()ntroller unit. The controller unit in turn will activate any prepro-grammed features or options and access the cellular phone and call central station . When the person at central station acknowledges the call and the accompanying I.D.code he would s~art the location and customer identi9cation process and activate the concealed microphone in the auto if it wasn't preprogrammed. Next the audiohideo recordillg devices are started and the station operator tries as quickly as possible to determine if a attempt theft is taking place or the customer caused a false alarm. If a theft is taking place the opera~or then calls police with the location and/or direction of travel. When police are within eyesight of the auto and require a positive visual identification of the auto in question the station operator can then activate the strobe flash option. Again, when required by the pursuing police, the station operator can activate the engine kill switch thus disabling the stolen auto motor.
Should a potential thief cut the antenna in order to defeat the alarm a back up is within the ` ~ ! , , ~ , ., . ~ ,, ' ; i ' .'
Claims (10)
1. To provide a twenty four hour, fully "monitored" vehicle alarm.
2. To provide the means of locating and identifying the particular auto in question, wether the auto is mobile or stationary.
3. The system has the ability to identify which door or hood etc has been opened or from where access has been gained.
4. To be able to remotely cut power to engine wether stationary or mobile.
5. To be able to remotely activate an on board concealed microphone and or video equipment to record incoming data at central station.
6. To supply an on demand two way communication access, to central station for customer services.
7. To make available a concealed panic button for use in emergency situations.
8. To provide visible local identification through a strobe flash unit.
9. System will contain an additional back up power supply to maintain power when auto battery is stolen or inactive.
10. A secondary concealed antenna to maintain contact in the event primary antenna is damaged or missing.
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Cited By (4)
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| AU699045B2 (en) * | 1994-11-15 | 1998-11-19 | Absolute Software Corporation | Security apparatus and method |
| US6244758B1 (en) | 1994-11-15 | 2001-06-12 | Absolute Software Corp. | Apparatus and method for monitoring electronic devices via a global network |
| US8601606B2 (en) | 2002-11-25 | 2013-12-03 | Carolyn W. Hafeman | Computer recovery or return |
| US9547780B2 (en) | 2005-03-28 | 2017-01-17 | Absolute Software Corporation | Method for determining identification of an electronic device |
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| AU699045B2 (en) * | 1994-11-15 | 1998-11-19 | Absolute Software Corporation | Security apparatus and method |
| US6244758B1 (en) | 1994-11-15 | 2001-06-12 | Absolute Software Corp. | Apparatus and method for monitoring electronic devices via a global network |
| US6507914B1 (en) | 1994-11-15 | 2003-01-14 | Absolute Software Corporation | Computer security monitoring apparatus and system |
| US7945709B2 (en) | 1994-11-15 | 2011-05-17 | Absolute Software Corporation | Security apparatus and method |
| US8601606B2 (en) | 2002-11-25 | 2013-12-03 | Carolyn W. Hafeman | Computer recovery or return |
| US9547780B2 (en) | 2005-03-28 | 2017-01-17 | Absolute Software Corporation | Method for determining identification of an electronic device |
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