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System and method for self-detecting vehicle theft

US8474569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2011
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04K2203/22
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for self-detecting vehicle theft is provided that includes a first antenna and a second antenna, both located on a vehicle. The first antenna transmits the signal and the second antenna receives the signal. A monitoring module in communication with the second antenna is configured to determine whether the signal has changed. A vehicle security system is configured to activate based on a change in the signal.

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