Patent ID: 10391977

Abstract:
A device and a method for detecting tampering of a vehicle and notifying an owner of the vehicle are disclosed. The device is placed at a rearview mirror of the vehicle. The device comprises at least one Infrared Light Emitting Diode (LED) to detect presence of a vehicle key in the vehicle. The device comprises a motion sensor to detect motion or movement of the vehicle. The device comprises a camera to detect presence of an occupant in the vehicle and to capture an image of the occupant in the vehicle. When the motion sensor detects motion of the vehicle or the camera captures movement of the occupant in the vehicle when the vehicle key is not in the vehicle, the device transmits a notification to an owner of the vehicle. The notification includes an audible alarm or vibration. Further, the device transmits the notification to a home speaker placed in a house of the owner of the vehicle.