Abstract:
A car alarm is providing including an annunciator for providing an alarm signal from a car alarm system and n automatic dialer that provides automatic dialing capabilities to a wireless phone or pager upon initiation of said annunciator.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
   The present invention was first described in U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/366,288, filed on Mar. 22, 2002. 

   BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
   1. Field of the Invention 
   The present invention relates generally to car alarms and, more particularly, to an apparatus that provides automatic dialing capabilities to a wireless phone or pager when presented an alarm signal from a car alarm system. 
   2. Description of the Related Art 
   Since the automobile was invented, mankind has been figuring out how to secure them from theft and unauthorized use. Many different methods of securing motor vehicles have been invented, but each has had its associated drawbacks. Door and ignition keys can be lost or picked. Anti-theft clubs or locking bars are clumsy, difficult to use as well as time consuming. Additionally, these clubs are easily defeated by bending or cutting the steering wheel. Kill switches are difficult to install, can malfunction and can also be bypassed by a semi-knowledgeable thief. Various electronic alarms provide good results, but as their use and popularity grows, they are being subjected to be being ignored. Also, if the owner or driver is out of hearing distance of the alarm horn or siren, he or she will not know of the attempted break-in, and thus will not be able to take any pre-emptive action such as calling the police. Electronic paging systems do exist to alert the owner of a possible theft via a RF link, but their range is usually limited to a few miles at best. 
   Numerous attempts have been made to correct for the foregoing. However, a search of the prior art did not disclose any patents that read directly on the claims of the instant invention, but the following references were considered related:
         U.S. Pat. No. 6,107,914, issued in the name of Desmond Greene, describes a vehicle anti-theft and anti-vandalism alarm system;   U.S. Pat. No. 6,240,365, issued in the name of Frank E. Bunn, describes an automated vehicle tracking and service system;   U.S. Pat. No. 6,028,506, issued in the name of Wei Hao Xiao, describes a car alarm with a transmitting and paging system;   U.S. Pat. No. 6,150,923, issued in the name of William N. H. Johnson, et al, describes an alarm system for detecting theft of an article; and   U.S. Pat. No. 6,268,793, issued in the name of Francesco Rossi, describes an electronic device which transmits a telephone number and/or message to another vehicle.       

   The following patents describe an apparatus and method for location determination and reporting
         U.S. Pat. No. 5,629,693, issued in the name of James M. Janky;   U.S. Pat. No. 6,046,687, issued in the name of James M. Janky; and   U.S. Pat. No. 6,184,801, issued in the name of James M. Janky.       

   Consequently, a need has been felt for providing an apparatus and method which provides automatic dialing capabilities to a wireless phone or pager when presented an alarm signal from a car alarm system. 
   SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
   It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved car alarm. 
   It is a feature of the present invention to provide an improved car alarm that provides automatic dialing capabilities to a wireless phone or pager when presented an alarm signal from a car alarm system. 
   Briefly described according to one embodiment of the present invention, a Car Alarm with Automatic Dialer is provided as an apparatus that provides automatic dialing capabilities to a wireless phone or pager when presented an alarm signal from a car alarm system. The invention provides an interface and link between the car alarm system and the user or owner of the car, no matter the distance separating the two. The invention will provide numeric or alphanumeric messaging based upon the capabilities of the receiving wireless phone or pager. The invention is also capable of reporting various stages of theft to the user by way of descriptive messages that are displayed on the text readout of the receiving wireless device. These varying stages can range from minor bumping of the car, to glass breakage, to attempted starting, to engine running and the like. Additionally, in the case of a wireless phone, the user can dial up emergency law enforcement personnel also instantaneously after receiving the alarm, resulting in faster response time and the likelihood of apprehension. 
   An advantage of the present invention is that it discourages vehicle theft, while at the same time informs owner/driver that a theft may be occurring. 
   Further, the present invention uses wireless reporting device that utilizes wireless/cellular phone or pager. 
   DESCRIPTIVE KEY 
   
       
         10  car alarm with automatic dialer 
         15  vehicle 
         20  first wireless telephone tower 
         25  first wireless telephone radio frequency wave 
         30  first private land-line connection 
         35  central switching office 
         40  land-line telephone 
         45  second private land-line connection 
         50  second wireless telephone tower 
         55  third private land-line module connection 
         60  second wireless telephone radio frequency wave 
         65  user 
         70  personal wireless device 
         75  alarm siren or horn 
         80  key fob transceiver 
         85  first local radio frequency link 
         90  main controller 
         95  vehicle battery 
         100  overcurrent protective device 
         105  low-power transceiver 
         110  arm pushbutton switch 
         115  disarm pushbutton switch 
         120  recall pushbutton switch 
         125  small speaker 
         130  vibration sensor 
         135  glass breakage sensor 
         140  normally closed pin switches 
         145  ignition system input 
         150  anti-car jacking switch 
         155  local key fob locator switch 
         160  main control interface panel 
         165  remote key fob locator panel/switch 
         170  second local radio frequency link 
         175  fuel pump relay 
         180  brake solenoid relay 
         185  door lock relay 
         190  wireless telephone interface module 
         195  wireless telephone radio 
         200  multiplex driver circuit 
         205  multi-line alpha-numeric readout 
         210  numeric pushbutton switches 
         215  function column 
         220  input devices column 
         225  transmission medium column 
         230  output column 
         250  remote start signal 
         260  time and date signal 
         270  memory module 
         280  engine disabling signal 
         290  tracking signal 
         300  global position system (GPS) 
     
  

   
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
     The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which: 
       FIG. 1  is a pictorial representation of the communication path utilized by the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
       FIG. 2  is a functional block diagram which depicts the major internal components and functionality of the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 ; 
       FIG. 3  is a chart depicting the various input and output functions afforded by the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 ; and 
       FIG. 4  is a chart depicting additional input and output functions afforded by the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 . 
   

   DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
   The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within the  FIGS. 1 through 4 . 
   1. Detailed Description of the Figures 
   Referring first to  FIG. 1 , a pictorial representation of the communication path utilized by the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 , according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. A vehicle  15  is located such that it is within range of a first wireless telephone tower  20 . In the event of an alarm condition or in the event of remote data connection, a first wireless telephone radio frequency wave  25  passes data in a duplex fashion from the vehicle  15  to the first wireless telephone tower  20 . The conditions under which data is passed, will be described in greater detail herein below. A first private land-line connection  30  routes the data to a central switching office  35  as would be normally expected. From the central switching office  35 , the data is then routed to a land-line telephone  40  via a second private land-line connection  45 , dependent on the routing information contained in the data in the first wireless telephone radio frequency wave  25 . An even more useful scenario would be the routing of the data to a second wireless telephone tower  50  via a third private land-line connection  55 . This would allow for the generation and transmission of second wireless telephone radio frequency wave  60  to a user  65 , preferably the driver, who is in possession of a personal wireless device  70 , which can be a one-way device such as a numeric or alphanumeric pager, or a two-way device such as a wireless phone. Since the user  65  would normally be in constant possession of the personal wireless device  70 , instant notification of a possible event occurring at the vehicle  15 , could occur. It is envisioned that if the personal wireless device  70  is a wireless phone, it would work with an analog cellular telephone, a digital cellular phone, a PCS telephone, a radio-telephone or the like. In addition to the remote communication link as aforementioned described, the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  also affords local annunciation via an alarm siren or horn  75 . Also, a key fob transceiver  80 , customarily provided on the user&#39;s key ring, is provided to allow for close proximity communication via a first local radio frequency link  85 . 
   Referring next to  FIG. 2 , a functional block diagram which depicts the major internal components and functionality of the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  is shown. A main controller  90  provides all control and logic functions associated with the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 . The main controller  90  deciphers various inputs and provides output functions based upon a set of programmed logic. The main controller  90  is envisioned to be a programmable low-level computer chip with onboard memory, but other various such as BASIC stamp module, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and other devices familiar to those skilled in the art will work with equal effectiveness and as such, should not be interpreted as a limiting factor of the present invention. The main controller  90  receives continues power from a vehicle battery  95  through an overcurrent protective device  100  such as a fuse. Activation of the main controller  90  is initiated through the key fob transceiver  80  in two-way communication with a low-power transceiver  105  via a first local radio frequency link  85 . The key fob transceiver  80  includes an arm pushbutton switch  110 , a disarm pushbutton switch  115 , a recall pushbutton switch  120 , and a small speaker  125 . The arm pushbutton switch  110  and the disarm pushbutton switch  115  is used to arm and disarm the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 , respectively in a conventional manner from close range within 100′. The recall pushbutton switch  120 , when pressed, will cause the emission of two beeps from the small speaker  125 , if the last command issued from the key fob transceiver  80  was from the arm pushbutton switch  110 , or will cause the emission of one beep from the small speaker  125 , if the last command issued from the key fob transceiver  80  was from the disarm pushbutton switch  115 . This feature is viewed as being particularly useful if the user  65  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ) forgets whether or not he or she armed the system when last leaving the vehicle  15  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ). A vibration sensor  130  provides an activation signal to the main controller  90  in the event of tampering with the vehicle  15  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ). Said vibrations can arise from attempted door opening, jacking up of the vehicle, towing of the vehicle, or the like. A glass breakage sensor  135  provides an activation signal to the main controller  90  in the event of glass breakage on the vehicle  15  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ). Said breakage can occur when a thief attempt to gain entry to a vehicle for purposes of theft of the vehicle, or during a “smash and grab” in which the thief grabs objects such as purses, electronics, briefcases or the like from the interior of the vehicle. A series of normally closed pin switches  140  located on all doors, trunks, hoods and hatches of the vehicle provide an activation signal to the main controller  90  in the event of said openings being accessed. An ignition system input  145  provides an activation signal to the main controller  90  in the event of the ignition system being energized which is indicative of the engine running. An anti-car jacking switch  150  is provided near the seat belt release for the driver and of a protected nature so not as to be accidently activated. The anti-car jacking switch  150  provides a signal to the main controller  90  that an attempted car jacking has occurred. Should the user  65  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ) lose their keys and the key fob transceiver  80  within the vehicle confines, a local key fob locator switch  155  is provided on a main control interface panel  160 , which, when activated, instructs the low-power transceiver  105  to send a first local radio frequency link  85  instructing the small speaker  125  on the key fob transceiver  80  to beep. If the key loss should occur away from the vehicle  15  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ), such as in the home of the user  65  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ), a remote key fob locator panel/switch  165  will issue a second local radio frequency link  170  instructing the small speaker  125  on the key fob transceiver  80  to beep. The remote key fob locator panel/switch  165  is envisioned to plug into a conventional 120 VAC, 60 hZ, wall outlet, such that its location will always be known and easy to find. In addition to the customary output of the alarm siren or horn  75 , a fuel pump relay  175  is provided to disengage the fuel pump on the vehicle  15 , after a set time delay envisioned to be approximately 30 seconds, but adjustable by the user  65  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ) via the main control interface panel  160 . A brake solenoid relay  180  is provided to gently engage the brake system on the vehicle  15 , after a set time delay envisioned to be approximately 35 seconds, but adjustable by the user  65  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ) via the main control interface panel  160 . A door lock relay  185  is provided to automatically lock and unlock the power door locks (if so equipped) on the vehicle  15  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ). A wireless telephone interface module  190 , with a corresponding wireless telephone radio frequency antenna  195 , is provided to allow the main controller  90  to interface with a telephone network, thus allowing full duplex communication via the first wireless telephone radio frequency wave  25 . The commands and information issued by the wireless telephone interface module  190  will be described in greater detail in  FIG. 3 . The main control interface panel  160  provides all programming and interface instructions to the main controller  90  via a multiplex driver circuit  200 . Instructional output from the main controller  90  is displayed on a multi-line alpha-numeric readout  205  on the main control interface panel  160 , and instructional input is provided by a plurality of numeric pushbutton switches  210 . The numeric pushbutton switches  210  in their normal configuration provided numeric input, but can be modified by well-known internal programming of the multiplex driver circuit  200  and main control interface panel  160  to provide alphanumeric input as well. The main control interface panel  160  is envisioned to be located within the passenger compartment of the vehicle  15  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ) so as to provide easy access. The main controller  90  along with most of the aforementioned described elements are envisioned to be located within a hidden location on the vehicle  15  (as seen in  FIG. 1 ) so as to prevent tampering and removal by an unauthorized individual. Should the main control interface panel  160  be forcibly removed by an unauthorized individual, the main controller  90  will continue to perform its various input and output activities per its latest received commands. 
   Referring finally to  FIG. 3 , a chart depicting the various input and output functions afforded by the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 , is depicted. Due to the fact that the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  is capable of operating in multiple modes, the chart format of  FIG. 2 , best demonstrates the multiple modes of operation. Element numbers previously used are as seen and described in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 . A function column  215  describes the operating mode or modes at the various stages of operation. An input devices column  220  describes the corresponding input functions and/or devices that go with the respective function. A transmission medium column  225  describes the corresponding transmission medium that occurs, whether it is a long distance RF link, a local RF link, or a hardwired electrical connection. Finally, an output column  230  describes the corresponding output functions that occur as a result of the respective function. 
   Initial utilization of the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  occurs with system arming by the use of the key fob transceiver  80  via the first local radio frequency link  85  in a manner customarily familiar to conventional automobile alarm systems. As a result of this function, the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  is armed. 
   Should the vehicle  15  be subject to tampering that causes vibrations to be felt throughout the vehicle, the vibration sensor  130  will be activated. This will cause the alarm siren or horn  75  to be activated as well as a connection to the telephone network through the wireless telephone interface module  190  if so desired by the user  65  and programmed via the main control interface panel  160 . The preferred connection is via a text message to a personal wireless device  70  such as a wireless telephone or alphanumeric pager. Such a feature allows notification of unauthorized tampering anywhere in the world. The notification can also be made to a land-line telephone  40  with notification via voice synthesis from the wireless telephone interface module  190  in lieu of text messaging. Should the vehicle  15  be subject to impacted or broken glass, the glass breakage sensor  135  will be activated. This will cause the alarm siren or horn  75  to be activated as well as a connection to the telephone network through the wireless telephone interface module  190  if so desired by the user  65  and programmed via the main control interface panel  160 , as aforementioned described. Should entry be gained to the vehicle  15 , the corresponding normally closed pin switches  140  will issue a signal to the main controller  90 . This will cause the alarm siren or horn  75  to be activated as well as a connection to the telephone network through the wireless telephone interface module  190 . An identical response will occur should the ignition system of the vehicle  15  be activated causing the ignition system input  145  to issue a signal. 
   If an attempt by an unauthorized individual be made to car-jack the vehicle  15 , the user  65  would activate the anti-car jacking switch  150 , located near the seat belt release, as he or she leaves the vehicle. After a suitable time delay, the main controller  90  will stop fuel flow to the engine of the vehicle  15  by activation of the fuel pump relay  175 , followed shortly by the gentle activation of the braking system by the door lock relay  185 . Additionally, the alarm siren or horn  75  will begin sounding after the brakes, further drawing attention to the stolen vehicle  15 . 
   If the user  65  should lose his or her keys with the key fob transceiver  80  attached inside of the vehicle  15 , a press of the local key fob locator switch  155  will cause the small speaker  125  on the key fob transceiver  80  to beep, thus aiding in their location. If the user  65  should lose his or her keys with the key fob transceiver  80  attached inside of a home, activation of the remote key fob locator panel/switch  165  will cause the small speaker  125  on the key fob transceiver  80  to beep, thus aiding in their location. 
   Should the user  65  forget whether or not the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  was armed when last leaving the vehicle, a simple press of the recall pushbutton switch  120  will cause the emission of two beeps from the small speaker  125 , if the last command issued from the key fob transceiver  80  was from the arm pushbutton switch  110 , or will cause the emission of one beep from the small speaker  125 , if the last command issued from the key fob transceiver  80  was from the disarm pushbutton switch  115 . While this will not allow the user  65  to arm or disarm the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 , as the distance between the key fob transceiver  80  and the low-power transceiver  105  is too great, it will reduce anxiety of the user  65  or instruct the user  65  to return to the vehicle  15  to protect it by arming the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 . 
   If so desired, the main controller  90  has the capability to automatically lock the doors of the vehicle  15  by use of the door lock relay  185  when the vehicle  15  is running by use of the ignition system input  145  input signal. This would allow for the automatic locking of the doors when the vehicle ignition is deactivated as well. Should the user  65  wish, the doors can be automatically locked when the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  is armed and automatically unlocked when the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  is disarmed as well. These features and their levels of activation are enabled and disabled through a menu-driven system on the main control interface panel  160 . 
   The car alarm with automatic dialer  10  is capable of remote arming and disarming through the wireless telephone interface module  190  as well. Should the user wish to disarm the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 , a telephone call, from any phone in the world, is placed to the wireless telephone interface module  190 . After an authorization code is entered, the user  65  is granted permission to activate or deactivate the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 . This feature is envisioned as being particularly beneficial in cases where the vehicle  15  is under the supervision of another person, such as when it is in for service. After dropping the vehicle  15  off, the user  65  would activate the system via the key fob transceiver  80 , and only leave the keys with the service attendant. When the attendant was ready to work on the vehicle  15 , a call would be placed to the user  65  who would then place another call to the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  to deactivate it. Thus, complete protection and knowledge of work is afforded without compromising security. 
   The car alarm with automatic dialer  10  through use of the main control interface panel  160  is enabled to preprogram the messages that are transmitted as text messages, or as voice synthesis messages, for each instance of activation or interface. This allows the user  65  who has two or more vehicles equipped with the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  to differentiate between the vehicles. Such tagging is envisioned to be the year and make of the vehicle, such as “1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE” or “2000 HONDA PRELUDE.” Additionally, the nature of the problem, such as “VIBRATION,” “GLASS BREAKAGE,” “UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY,” or “VEHICLE ENGINE RUNNING,” could also be displayed or annunciated. 
   The car alarm with automatic dialer  10  through on board programming, would allow the entry of up to 20 different telephone numbers to be called and the order to call them. Such action ensures security actions will be taken eventually regardless of unanswered calls, wireless service interruption, wireless devices that are out of range or turned off, or the like. Such a feature allows the user  65  to program in different number as telephone numbers change, the user  65  moves, or the user  65  sells the vehicle  15  with the installed car alarm with automatic dialer  10  to another individual. 
   Finally, the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  through onboard memory is capable of retaining a history of stored events. Said log is available through the main control interface panel  160  and a menu-driven system. Such a feature is envisioned as being valuable for usage monitoring, and possible legal evidence in the event of a theft or attempted theft. 
   Other options possible with the aforementioned input or outputs along with the addition of minimal hardware are also envisioned. First, the addition of a battery back is envisioned. This will still allow the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  to operate in the event the cable going to the vehicle battery  95  are cut, or the vehicle battery  95  is dead. Second, the addition of another relay would allow for the automatic closing and opening of power windows and power roofs upon alarm activation and deactivation respectively. Third, the addition of a starting relay would allow the remote starting of the vehicle  15  via the wireless telephone interface module  190  on cold days and morning. Activated run time can be programmed by the user  65  at the main control interface panel  160 . This feature will automatically stop the vehicle  15  unless a key is inserted into the ignition. Fourth, with the addition of a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  would be capable of reporting its position in electronic format via the wireless telephone interface module  190 . This could also be used in car-jacking or hijacking situations where the user  65  remains driving the car under duress. An additional hidden switch will activate such tracking and reporting to another telephone number not carried by the user  65 . Fifth, the addition of one or more cameras will allow the recording of drivers, operating conditions, surrounding scenery and the like. Such information would be recorded and time-stamped on a CD or DVD for later use as legal evidence in the case of a theft or attempted theft. Such video images can also be transmitted in real time by the wireless telephone interface module  190  to other devices capable of displaying such images. 
   As seen by  FIG. 4 , an additional embodiment is envisioned in which a remote start signal  250  is provided to permit ignition engagement of any type of vehicle, and including engine types varying between four cylinders up to and including twelve cylinders. Furthermore, the remote start signal  250  permits ignition engagement of automatic and/or manual transmissions. It is envisioned that a user desirous of the remote start signal  250  option will be able to purchase the option tailored to the type of vehicle the user operates. 
   A further additional embodiment includes the incorporation of a time and date  260  display accurately calibrated via electronic communication with recognized standards, such as atomic clocks (including one of the type found at Fort Collins, Colo.). It is envisioned that the time and date  260  display is automatically adjustable for daylight savings and leap year calculations, among other similar adjustments. 
   An additional embodiment includes a memory module  270  for the storage of information. The inclusion of a memory module  270  permits restoration of phone lists, codes, times, dates, locations, histories, and other important data if power source disconnection is experienced. 
   An additional embodiment includes a engine disabling signal  280 . The inclusion of the engine disabling signal  280  permits remote shut-down of the user&#39;s automobile engine in case of theft, for instance. By way of example, and not a means for limiting the scope of the application and claims, if a thief should abscond with a user&#39;s keys by either force or deception, the user can depress the engine disabling signal  280  to initiate the shut-down of the automobile engine. In one example, the engine disabling signal  280  will permit the automobile to travel a predetermined distance from the point of theft before the engine cuts-out and/or a constant application of brake is applied to slow and then stop the vehicle. It is further envisioned that in tandem with disabling the engine, the engine disabling signal  280  will entrap the thief within the vehicle, locking all means of escape, with the goal of restraining the thief until the proper authorities apprehend the thief. It is also envisioned that the actuation of the engine disabling signal  280  will also actuate a tracking signal  290 , thereby permitting tracking of the stolen vehicle if the predetermined distance is impracticable for foot pursuit or visual recognition. 
   A further embodiment includes the incorporation of a mechanism for bypassing devices that presently permit thieves to use a separate transmitter to override the present invention and then control the present invention. As such, the user may input an additional remote transmitter before theft, and will allow the user to later override one of the transmitters and actuating the second inputted transmitter. The override to the second transmitter will then allow the user to disable the original transmitter being used by the thief. Also envisioned is the capability of the transmitter to remotely contact the user via phone, or other similar means, to provide instruction as to the present situation. Furthermore, the user is envisioned to be able to return a signal to the transmitter so as to disarm the transmitter. 
   A further embodiment includes the incorporation of a portable global positioning system (GPS)  300  in which the portable GPS  300  provides two outlet sources, one in which directly draws power from the car alarm dialer  10 . The portable GPA  300  includes an integrated monitor to disseminate visual information, including video transmission or graphical display of a map, for instance. The GPS  300  includes features such as zoom in and zoom out, routing, and pagination, among other possibilities. The GPS  300  may receive data transmission via satellite communication, therefore averting the need for dial-up downloading of data. 
   Another embodiment envisions the integration of a menu system allowing for the choice and application of various languages, including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and other popular international languages. It is also envisioned that the system will allow for interlanguage translations of texts, etc. 
   Other embodiments envisioned include the incorporation of caller ID display, a history recall, a door and/or trunk actuation key, and other similar means. 
   It is envisioned that other styles and configurations of the present invention can be easily incorporated into the teachings of the present invention, and only one particular configuration shall be shown and described for purposes of clarity and disclosure and not by way of limitation of scope. 
   2. Operation of the Preferred Embodiment 
   The preferred embodiment of the present invention can be utilized by the common user in a simple and effortless manner with little or no training. After acquisition of the car alarm with automatic dialer  10 , it must be installed on the vehicle  15  in general accordance with  FIG. 2 . The user  65  would then program the main controller  90  through the main control interface panel  160  with regards to password selection, option activation, telephone numbers to call and the like. After testing, the car alarm with automatic dialer  10  is ready for use. 
   To use the present invention, the user would simply press the arm pushbutton switch  110  on the key fob transceiver  80  in a customary manner when leaving the vehicle. Upon returning, a press of the disarm pushbutton switch  115  on the key fob transceiver  80  would disarm it. Should an attempt be made to gain unauthorized access to the vehicle  15 , the various aforementioned sensors would initiate input signals to the main controller  90 . These inputs would then be acted up, dependent on prior programming as aforementioned described, to activate various output scenarios, activate local alarm horns, or place a telephone call via the wireless telephone interface module  190 . These actions allow the user  65  to take immediate action by calling local law enforcement personnel to thus avoid possible theft of the vehicle  15 . 
   The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalents. Therefore, the scope of the invention is to be limited only by the following claims.