Patent ID: 6606562
Filing Date: 2003-08-12
Classification: G07C,G07F,G08G

Abstract:
A self-monitoring vehicle alert system comprising:a memory for storing a preselected reference status for a monitored vehicle, the memory being integral to the monitored vehicle, the preselected reference status including data related to a condition of the monitored vehicle within which condition the monitored vehicle is to be maintained; a microprocessor integral to the monitored vehicle, the microprocessor being in communication with the memory; a data entry device adapted to input an actual status of vehicle activity to the microprocessor such that the microprocessor automatically compares the actual status to the preselected reference status to determine an occurrence of difference; a transceiver capable of communicating a signal via a communication system, the transceiver integrating with the microprocessor such that information is passed between the transceiver and the microprocessor, the transceiver being activated by the microprocessor to send the actual status of vehicle activity upon determination by the microprocessor of the occurrence of difference; a power source for providing power to the self-monitoring vehicle alert system; and a home base unit located remotely from the monitored vehicle for receiving the signal sent by the transceiver indicating actual status of the vehicle such that further action can be taken to control the vehicle such that the vehicle is returned to operation within the preselected reference status.