Method and apparatus for detecting the removal of a vehicle antenna and subsequently authenticating the user
US6999858B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04K2203/22
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle security apparatus for preventing unauthorized use of a vehicle includes an antenna communicating with at least one remote device. Detection circuitry detects damage to and/or removal of the antenna. An operator authentication device determines whether a operator has authorization to operate the vehicle. A shutdown device at least partially disables the vehicle if the detection circuitry detects the damage to and/or removal of the antenna, and if the operator authentication device determines that the operator does not have authorization to operate the vehicle.
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