Patent ID: 6028507
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A device for use on a motor vehicle with a manufacturer's electrical ignition system, wherein the device comprises:electronic means for controlling the device, wherein the electronic means is electrically coupled: to at least one sensing means, at least one warning means, and at least one immobilizing means, and wherein the electronic means receives electronic sensor signals from the at least one sensing means and sends electronic activation signals to the warning means and to the immobilizing means;potting means for excluding moisture, heat and vibration from the electronic means, wherein the potting means is disposed upon the electronic means;said at least one sensing means comprising means for detecting tampering with the motor vehicle, and wherein the at least one sensing means is electrically coupled to the electronic means, and wherein the at least one sensing means upon sensing tampering with the motor vehicle provides said electronic sensor signals to the electronic means;said at least one warning means comprising means for electrically coupling to the electronic means, and wherein the at least one warning means is activated by the electronic means when the electronic means receives the electronic sensor signals from the at least one sensing means;said at least one immobilizing means electrically coupled to the electronic means, wherein the immobilization means is activated by the electronic means when the electronic means receives the electronic sensor signals from at least one sensing means;connective means that electrically couples: the at least one sensing means to the electronic means, the electronic means to the warning means, the electronic means to the immobilization means, and the electronic means to the motor vehicle manufacturer's electrical ignition system; andremote-control means for remotely controlling the device, which remote-control means is resistant to scanning-type interference, and wherein the remote-control means further comprises: a receiving means for receiving radio control signals, and a transmitting means for transmitting a multiplicity of radio control signals, wherein said transmitting means further comprises at least: signals for changing the sensitivity of the at least one sensing means, signals for activating and deactivating the electronic means, and signals for immediate activation of the warning means.