Vehicle data communications bus disrupter and associated methods
US7061137B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R25/1018
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle security system may disrupt communications on a vehicle data communications bus, such as to prevent starting of the vehicle engine. The vehicle security system may include at least one vehicle security sensor, a vehicle data communications bus disrupter for disrupting communications on the vehicle data communications bus, and a security controller for selectively operating the vehicle data communications bus disrupter. The disrupter may be operated based upon the at least one vehicle security sensor to thereby disable the vehicle engine. The disrupter may alternately be operated based on a signal from a monitoring station that receives position information from the vehicle.
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