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Methods and systems for automobile security monitoring

US8970699B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2010
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C5/008
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method for monitoring the security of a plurality of automobiles includes receiving a message indicating a potential security threat to an automobile, and sending, over a network to a terminal device associated with an owner of the automobile, an alert indicating the potential security threat to the automobile. The method may further include one or more of: streaming video from a security camera onboard the automobile, streaming video from a public security camera near the automobile, or sending a report to a law enforcement entity.

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