Systems and methods for immobilizing a vehicle
US12391212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2325/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device may receive an arming signal associated with immobilizing a vehicle. The device may monitor, based on receiving the arming signal, a current associated with an electrical power output from a battery of the vehicle. The device may detect that a measurement of the current satisfies a threshold associated with an ignition component starting an engine of the vehicle. The device may control, based on detecting that the current satisfies the threshold, a bypass circuit to reduce the electrical power output to prevent the ignition component from starting the engine.
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