Electrical transmission or interconnection systems – Vehicle mounted systems – Automobile
Patent
1995-02-15
1997-04-08
Cabeca, John W.
Electrical transmission or interconnection systems
Vehicle mounted systems
Automobile
439621, 307 103, 180287, 34082569, 340426, B60R 2504, H01R 1326
Patent
active
056190743
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to a security system for a motor vehicle, and more specifically, to a security system, with an optional vibration detector and alarm, for automatically disabling an interruptable circuit vital to the operation of the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle ignition is turned off or disabled.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The marketplace teems with motor vehicle security systems ranging from simple mechanical devices to sophisticated electronically controlled security systems. For example, many automobile manufacturers include a mechanical ignition interlock that prevents the steering wheel from turning until the ignition is enabled with a key. After market mechanical devices include a highly visible bar literally locked to the steering wheel to prevent rotation of the wheel. These mechanical devices, however, are but a slight deterrent to a cunning auto thief, or perpetrator, who, with simple tools, can readily hard wire an ignition interlock, or sever the steering wheel and remove the locked bar. In contrast, electronic based systems are much more difficult to disarm, but at the same time are correspondingly more expensive, particularly the security systems offered as an option by automobile manufacturers. Aftermarket electronic systems, though seemingly less expensive than manufacturer options, require partial disassembly of the motor vehicle, and interfacing the security system with the motor vehicle electrical system. However, most consumers are technically incapable of installing an electronic security system, and are particularly unwilling to cut wires in a motor vehicle electrical system as is often required to install the system. Still other consumers simply do not have the proper tools or time to install a motor vehicle security system, and, therefore, installation of electronic security systems likely must be installed, at substantial expense, by a trained technician. Accordingly, there exists a demonstrated need for an advancement in the art of motor vehicle security systems, and specifically, for an effective electronic based security system that can be readily installed without any special tools or expertise.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a novel method and apparatus for an electronic motor vehicle security system.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide a novel security system for a motor vehicle that automatically disables an interruptable circuit vital to the operation of the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle ignition is turned off or disabled.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a novel security system for a motor vehicle that automatically disables the interruptable circuit vital to the operation of the motor vehicle after the motor vehicle ignition is turned off, wherein the disabled interruptable circuit, and the disabled motor vehicle, may be enabled upon actuation of a remote transmitter or a switch on the security system.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a novel security system for a motor vehicle that delays the automatic disabling of the motor vehicle for a predetermined time period after the motor vehicle ignition is turned off.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a novel security system for a motor vehicle that is economical to manufacture, and readily connectable to the interruptable circuit, and to a power supply circuit of the motor vehicle without any special tools or expertise.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a novel security system for a motor vehicle that is connectable to the interruptable circuit and the power supply circuit by merely coupling the security system to a fuse panel of the motor vehicle.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an adaptor for readily coupling the security system to the interruptable circuit and power supply circuit at the fuse panel of the motor vehicle.
It a further object of the present invention to provide a novel
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Bain Charles
Berch Mark E.
Hanzawa George
Kinzelberg Harvey
Sheng Frank
Cabeca John W.
Ganjoo Peter
Sequel Security Systems, Inc.
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