Home security system with vehicle interface, and remote vehicle monitor
US7081813B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2325/304
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A home or other building security system is interfaced with a vehicle control system, such as for an automobile. The vehicle control system includes a transceiver for receiving commands from the home security system for performing certain actions, such as arming or disarming an alarm system, unlocking or locking doors, opening or closing windows, and starting or stopping the engine. The vehicle control system also transmits status information regarding the vehicle to the home security system. The vehicle can be protected as a zone or partition of the home security system. Furthermore, a remote vehicle monitoring apparatus may be provided that triggers an alarm or annunciation based on its control mode when a change of status signal is received from the vehicle. The control mode is optionally tied to the status of a home security system.
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