Communications: electrical – Land vehicle alarms or indicators – Of burglary or unauthorized use
Patent
1997-07-22
1999-12-14
Swarthout, Brent A.
Communications: electrical
Land vehicle alarms or indicators
Of burglary or unauthorized use
180287, 307 102, 340937, 348148, 348152, B60R 2510
Patent
active
060023260
ABSTRACT:
An automotive vehicle anti-theft anti-vandalism and anti-carjacking system utilizing both an audible alarm and visual monitor system for reducing the incidence of theft or vandalism of an automotive vehicle and an emergency alarm device in connection with an emergency alarm station for preventing carjacking or emergency type situation involving the vehicle or the individuals of the vehicle. The alarm and monitor system comprises one or more video cameras mounted within a vehicle and which are adapted for scanning movement by means of a simple oscillating scanning motor. The video camera is equipped with an emergency alarm device designed to signal the emergency alarm station of an emergency type situation. The emergency alarm station comprises video monitor operators responsible for monitoring and handling an emergency situation then informing a 911 emergency station and video monitor units which are capable of receiving signals from the emergency alarm device for tracking and video recording an emergency situation involving the individuals of the vehicle or the vehicle itself. Motion or vibration sensors are also mounted on the vehicle in selected locations to detect movement of the vehicle or activity in proximity to the vehicle beyond a certain threshold level. A remote unit containing a video screen is also provided for viewing the actual conditions or emergency surrounding the automotive vehicle, as detected by one or more of the video cameras. The remote unit is also equipped with an emergency alarm device for a quick response to any emergency situation. The system also includes a tracking mechanism upon emergency situation the tracking mechanism could cause the cameras to rotate a separate path to view second display signs scenery and or building for tracking purposes.
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Swarthout Brent A.
Turner Valerie
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