公开(公告)号：US5663704A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-02

申请号：US422516

申请日：1995-04-14

Applicant: Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick ,  David T. Herson

Inventor： Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick ,  David T. Herson

IPC: B60R25/10 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/1001 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  B60R2025/1013 ,  G07C2009/00261 ,  G07C2009/00769 ,  G07C2209/08 ,  Y10T70/5894 ,  Y10T70/5898

Abstract: A vehicle security system includes a vehicle sensor, an alarm indicator, and a controller operatively connected to the vehicle sensor and alarm indicator. The controller includes a remote panic lock control feature for moving one or all of the vehicle door locks to the unlocked position and generating an alarm responsive to receipt of a remote panic signal from a remote transmitter and when the controller is in the armed mode. Accordingly, an owner returning to his vehicle may press the panic button on his handheld remote transmitter thereby causing the alarm to sound and the driver's door or all the doors to be unlocked to permit entry of the owner into the relative safety of his vehicle. The controller also preferably moves an unlocked vehicle door lock to the locked position a first time after receipt of the remote panic signal, such as in the event of an inadvertent pressing of the remote panic switch. Similarly, rearming is also performed for switching the controller to the armed mode the first time after receipt of the remote panic signal. The controller preferably determines whether each vehicle door is in a closed position or an opened position; and immediately moves all unlocked vehicle door locks to the locked position responsive to a last vehicle door being moved to the closed position and when an alarm is being generated by the controller responsive to triggering of the at least one vehicle sensor or responsive to receipt of the remote panic signal. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 车辆安全系统包括车辆传感器，报警指示器和可操作地连接到车辆传感器和报警指示器的控制器。 控制器包括远程紧急锁定控制功能，用于将一个或所有车门锁移动到解锁位置，并且响应于从遥控发射器接收远程紧急信号并且当控制器处于布防模式时产生报警。 因此，返回其车辆的车主可以按下他的手持遥控发射器上的紧急按钮，从而使报警器发出声音，并且驾驶员的门或所有门被解锁以允许车主进入他的车辆的相对安全。 控制器还优选地在接收到远程紧急信号之后，例如在遥控紧急开关的无意按压的情况下，首先将解锁的车门锁移动到锁定位置。 类似地，还在接收到远程紧急信号之后第一次执行重新调整以将控制器切换到布防模式。 控制器优选地确定每个车门是处于关闭位置还是打开位置; 并且响应于最后一个车门被移动到关闭位置并且当控制器响应于至少一个车辆传感器的触发而响应于接收到所述至少一个车辆传感器的响应而正在产生报警时，立即将所有未锁定的车门锁移动到锁定位置 远程紧急信号。 还公开了本发明的方法方面。

公开(公告)号：US06366198B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09707375

申请日：2000-11-07

Applicant: Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

Inventor： Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

IPC: B60R2510

CPC classification number: B60R25/1001 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/1003 ,  B60R25/2009 ,  B60R25/24 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C2009/00222 ,  G07C2009/00261 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00888

Abstract: A vehicle security system includes a transmitter to be carried by a user, and a controller at the vehicle for performing at least one vehicle function responsive to the transmitter. The controller is switchable among a plurality of modes, including a transmitter learning mode and a feature programming mode. A switch, such as a depressable momentary contact switch, is preferably at the vehicle and cooperates with the controller for switching the controller to the transmitter learning mode for learning at least one new uniquely coded transmitter responsive to activations of the switch a plurality of times in a sequence corresponding to a single-digit user code. To place the controller in the feature programming mode, the switch also cooperates with the controller for switching the controller to the feature programming mode for permitting programming of selectable features responsive to activations of the switch a plurality of times in a sequence corresponding to the single-digit user code.

Abstract translation: 车辆安全系统包括由用户携带的发射机和车辆上的控制器，用于响应于发射机执行至少一个车辆功能。 控制器可以在多种模式之间切换，包括发射机学习模式和特征编程模式。 诸如可按压的瞬时接触开关的开关优选地在车辆处，并与控制器配合，用于将控制器切换到发射机学习模式，用于响应于交换机的激活多次学习至少一个新的唯一编码的发射机 与单位用户代码对应的序列。 为了将控制器置于特征编程模式中，开关还与控制器配合，以将控制器切换到特征编程模式，以允许响应于开关多次激活的可选择特征， 数字用户代码。

公开(公告)号：US06184780B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09545264

申请日：2000-04-07

Applicant: Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

Inventor： Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

IPC: B60R2510

CPC classification number: B60R25/1001 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/1003 ,  B60R25/2009 ,  B60R25/24 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C2009/00222 ,  G07C2009/00261 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00888

Abstract: A vehicle security system includes a controller being switchable to a valet mode based upon determining a plurality of successive activations of a valet switch with each activation comprising at least one operation of the valet switch, and based upon determining at least one change in ignition switch position between successive activations of the valet switch. The security system also preferably includes at least one vehicle sensor, an ignition monitor for determining whether a vehicle ignition switch is in an off position or an on position, an alarm indicator for indicating an alarm, and all of which are preferably connected to the controller. The controller may be switchable to an armed mode in which the controller is capable of generating an alarm responsive to triggering of the at least one vehicle sensor. The controller when in the valet mode prevents generation of an alarm responsive to triggering of the at least one vehicle sensor. The controller may be switchable to the valet mode based upon determining the ignition switch being in the on position during each activation of the valet switch. In addition, the at least one change in ignition switch position may comprise a change to the off position. A pseudorandomly coded remote transmitter may be used to switch the controller between armed and disarmed modes.

Abstract translation: 车辆安全系统包括控制器，其可基于确定代客开关的多个连续的激活而切换到代客模式，每个启动包括代客开关的至少一个操作，并且基于确定点火开关位置的至少一个变化 在代客开关的连续激活之间。 安全系统还优选地包括至少一个车辆传感器，用于确定车辆点火开关是处于关闭位置还是接通位置的点火监控器，用于指示报警的报警指示器，并且所有这些都优选地连接到控制器 。 控制器可以切换到布防模式，其中控制器能够响应于至少一个车辆传感器的触发而产生报警。 当处于代客模式时，控制器防止响应于至少一个车辆传感器的触发而产生报警。 基于在代客开关的每次启动期间确定点火开关处于接通位置，控制器可以切换到代客模式。 此外，点火开关位置的至少一个变化可以包括关闭位置的变化。 可以使用伪随机编码的远程发射机在控制器和武装模式之间切换控制器。

公开(公告)号：US5654688A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-05

申请号：US423570

申请日：1995-04-14

Applicant: Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

Inventor： Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

IPC: B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/10 ,  E05B49/00 ,  G07C9/00

CPC classification number: B60R25/1001 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/1003 ,  B60R25/2009 ,  B60R25/24 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C2009/00222 ,  G07C2009/00261 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00888

Abstract: A vehicle security system includes a controller for permitting addition of a coded remote transmitter capable of switching the controller from an armed mode to a disarmed mode, and generates a signal based upon a number of coded remote transmitters capable of switching the controller to the disarmed mode. The remote transmitter verification is preferably communicated to the user by flashing a dashboard mounted light a number of times corresponding to the number of coded remote transmitters responsive to turning vehicle ignition to the on position, and when the controller is in the disarmed mode. Accordingly, the user is ensured that only the coded transmitters under his control may operate the vehicle security system. The controller may also enter the disarmed mode responsive to receiving a predetermined coded signal from a remote transmitter, and generate an alarm based upon receipt of a coded signal other than the predetermined coded signal from the remote transmitter. More particularly, the coded signal may comprise a pseudorandomly coded signal which is decoded by the controller. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 车辆安全系统包括：控制器，用于允许添加能够将控制器从武装模式切换到撤防模式的编码远程发射机，并且基于能够将控制器切换到撤防模式的多个编码的远程发射机生成信号 。 远程发射机验证优选地通过响应于将车辆点火转换到接通位置以及当控制器处于撤防模式时，通过闪烁对应于编码的远程发射机的数量的仪表板安装的光来传达给用户。 因此，用户被确保只有在他的控制下的编码的发射机可以操作车辆安全系统。 控制器还可以响应于从远程发射机接收到预定编码信号而进入撤防模式，并且基于从远程发射机接收到除了预定编码信号之外的编码信号而产生报警。 更具体地，编码信号可以包括由控制器解码的伪随机编码信号。 还公开了本发明的方法方面。

公开(公告)号：US5729191A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-17

申请号：US422517

申请日：1995-04-14

Applicant: Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

Inventor： Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

IPC: G07C9/00 ,  B60R25/10

CPC classification number: G07C9/00182 ,  G07C2009/00222 ,  G07C2009/00261 ,  G07C2009/00793

Abstract: A vehicle security system includes a controller for performing a function responsive to receipt of a corresponding command signal, and a remote transmitter for sending a command signal from a plurality of banks of command signals. More particularly, the remote transmitter includes a plurality of first momentary contact switches for transmitting a first respective command signal responsive to depressing the switch for less than a first time and for transmitting a second respective command signal responsive to depressing the switch for more than the first time. The remote transmitter also includes a bank selector switch for selecting one of the plurality of banks of command signals. A valet switch is included for placing the controller in a valet mode, such as to permit a service technician or valet to use the vehicle without triggering an alarm. The controller permits switching to the valet mode responsive to activating the valet switch whether the ignition switch is on or off and the controller is in the disarmed mode. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 车辆安全系统包括控制器，用于响应于接收相应的命令信号执行功能;以及遥控发射机，用于从多组命令信号发送命令信号。 更具体地，远程发射机包括多个第一瞬时接触开关，用于响应于按下开关少于第一次而发送第一相应的命令信号，并且响应于按下开关多于第一时间发送第二相应的命令信号 时间。 远程发射机还包括用于选择多组命令信号之一的组选择器开关。 包括代客开关以将控制器置于代客模式，例如允许维修技术人员或代客使用车辆而不触发警报。 控制器允许响应于启动代客开关是否打开或关闭点火开关并且控制器处于撤防模式，切换到代客模式。 还公开了本发明的方法方面。

公开(公告)号：US5612669A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-18

申请号：US422519

申请日：1995-04-14

Applicant: Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

Inventor： Geoffrey C. Allen ,  Kenneth E. Flick

IPC: B60R25/10 ,  G01S5/02

CPC classification number: B60R25/104 ,  B60R25/1004

Abstract: A vehicle security system includes a plurality of vehicle sensors; an alarm indicator for indicating an alarm at the vehicle; and a controller for generating a first full duration alarm responsive to an initial triggering of a first vehicle sensor after the controller entered the armed mode, and for generating a first reduced duration alarm relative to the first full duration alarm and responsive to a subsequent consecutive triggering of the first vehicle sensor after the initial triggering of the first vehicle sensor. First and second sensors may be alternately zoned in and out if each is triggered a predetermined number of times. In other words, the controller may zone out the first vehicle sensor after a predetermined number of consecutive triggerings thereof, and zone out a second vehicle sensor responsive to a predetermined number of consecutive triggerings thereof and after zoning out of the first vehicle sensor. However, the controller also preferably restores or zones in the first vehicle sensor responsive to zoning out of the second vehicle sensor. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 车辆安全系统包括多个车辆传感器; 用于在车辆上指示报警的报警指示器; 以及控制器，用于在所述控制器进入所述武装模式之后响应于所述第一车辆传感器的初始触发产生第一全持续时间警报，并且用于相对于所述第一全持续时间警报产生第一减少的持续时间警报并且响应于后续的连续触发 在第一车辆传感器的初始触发之后的第一车辆传感器。 如果每个传感器被触发预定次数，则第一和第二传感器可以被交替地划分出来。 换句话说，控制器可以在其预定数量的连续触发之后将第一车辆传感器区域化，并且响应于预定数量的连续触发并且在从第一车辆传感器分出之后区分出第二车辆传感器。 然而，控制器还优选地响应于从第二车辆传感器中的分区而恢复第一车辆传感器中的区域。 还公开了本发明的方法方面。

公开(公告)号：US5818329A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-06

申请号：US681785

申请日：1996-07-29

Applicant: Geoffrey C. Allen

Inventor： Geoffrey C. Allen

IPC: B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/10 ,  E05B49/00 ,  G07C9/00 ,  B60K25/10

CPC classification number: B60R25/1001 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/1003 ,  B60R25/2009 ,  B60R25/24 ,  G07C9/00182 ,  G07C9/00563 ,  G07C9/00857 ,  G07C2009/00222 ,  G07C2009/00261 ,  G07C2009/00793 ,  G07C2009/00888

Abstract: A vehicle security system includes a controller that may also the disarmed mode responsive to receiving a predetermined coded signal from a remote transmitter, and generate an alarm based upon receipt of a coded signal other than the predetermined coded signal from the remote transmitter. More particularly, the coded signal may comprise a pseudorandomly coded signal which is decoded by the controller. The alarm may be generated based upon detecting a previously received pseudorandomly coded signal. Method aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 车辆安全系统包括控制器，其还可以响应于从远程发射机接收预定编码信号而撤防模式，并且基于从远程发射机接收到除了预定编码信号之外的编码信号而产生报警。 更具体地，编码信号可以包括由控制器解码的伪随机编码信号。 可以基于检测到先前接收到的伪随机编码信号来生成警报。 还公开了本发明的方法方面。