Patent ID: 6522251
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
A method of securing a machine having a machine security system, the machine security system including, a primary controller, a key switch associated with the primary controller and adapted to receive a key, the key switch being configurable to a plurality of positions, comprising the steps of:delivering power to the primary controller in response to the key switch being configured in a predetermined position; activating the security system in response to said power delivery; receiving an identification code from said key in response to said security system being active; comparing said received identification code to at least one authorized key identification code, said authorized key code having an associated key activation period; determining a first operating characteristic of said machine; comparing said first operating characteristic with said key activation period; and disarming said machine security system in response to an access key list including said received identification code, and said first operating characteristic being within said key activation period.