Remote engagement of coupling mechanism for vehicle intrusion detection device
US10981540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/021
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle theft-prevention apparatus can include a locking mechanism, at least one computing device, and a cylindrical body including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion can be configured to rotate about the second portion. The at least one computing device can be configured to determine that the locking mechanism has transitioned from an unlocked state to a locked state. In response to determining that the locking mechanism has transitioned to the locked state, the at least one computing device can disable an engaging component of the locking mechanism. The at least one computing device can be configured to receive, via a network, a command to enable the engaging component. In response to receiving the command, the at least one computing device can enable the engaging component of the locking mechanism.
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