Patent ID: 7327228
Filing Date: 2008-02-05
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An installation and maintenance method for maintaining a control module for remote starter and alarm system for vehicles, comprising the steps of: a) establishing an electronic connection between the control module and a first information processing device; b) obtaining a control information for the control module; and c) applying the control information on the control module; wherein the step of obtaining a control information comprises the steps of: a) establishing a connection between the first information processing device and a second information processing device through a communication network; and b) downloading an information from the second information processing device; wherein the first information processing device verifies the operation of input and output functions of the control module, wherein the first information processing device provides operating modes of test-and-debug, option programming, and firmware-and-software upgrades, wherein the mode of option programming allows programming the options and features of the system according to the type of vehicle, wherein the options and features are stored as a configuration file either locally in the first information processing device or to the server through the communication network, wherein with the off-connection to the control module, the mode of option programming provides selection routine for passing the control of the mode to the program mode screen, passing the control of the mode to diagnostics mode and input screen, connecting the system to the control module.