Increased automobile security via use of wireless network
US7801507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2325/205
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus are provided to assist in providing security for vehicles with keyless ignition systems. The present invention involves receiving, via wireless communications, a signal to start an ignition of the vehicle. Upon receipt of the signal, a built-in cellular phone in the vehicle transmits a message to a server to provide a security key to the vehicle and the security key and a message to all mobile phones registered to a driver of the vehicle. The message indicates that an attempt has been made to start the vehicle. Upon receipt of the security key, the driver of the vehicle may input the security key into a key pad of the vehicle. If the security key received by the vehicle from the server matches the security key inputted by the driver of the vehicle, then the keyless ignition system may start the vehicle.
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