Weight sensing anti-theft vehicle system
US6369459B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 16, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A weight sensing anti-theft vehicle system for preventing theft and carjacking of vehicles. The weight sensing anti-theft vehicle system includes weight sensors comprising a mat, a microprocessor unit connected to the weight sensors for controlling the starting and stopping of a vehicle, a keypad data entry device for entering the weight of the driver into the microprocessor unit, a power source such as a battery connected to the microprocessor unit, and an ignition coil also connected to the microprocessor unit which turns on and off the engine if no weight is detected by the weight sensors and if the correct weight is not keyed into the microprocessor unit.
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