Vehicle antitheft device and program
US6788189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/33
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Code verification is executed with a surveillance target such as an engine ECU or an immobility ECU installed in a vehicle. Failure of the verification indicates that the corresponding ECU may have been replaced. No reply to the verification indicates that the corresponding ECU may have been removed. The failure or no reply causes bus interference through a bus interference generator. Specifically, the bus interference generator generates to circulate, over the bus, a signal interfering with a signal from the ECUs connected with a local area network to disable a plurality of driver/receiver ICs. This interference with the ECUs results in ceasing normal operations and reducing product value of the vehicle.
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