Patent ID: 6859138

Claim:
A vehicle entry and security system comprising: a key cylinder that is operated using a key; a first cable having one end attached to said key cylinder; a mechanical actuator attached to an opposite end of said first cable; a second cable having one end attached to said mechanical actuator; a latch that is connected to an opposite end of said second cable and that is operable to release one of a door and a trunk of a vehicle; a switch that has a first and second state, wherein said mechanical actuator moves said switch from said first state to said second state when said key operates said key cylinder; a key fob including a key fob controller in communication with a controller of the vehicle entry and security system; a transmitter connected to said key fob controller; a receiver connected to said key fob controller; a plurality of buttons connected to said key fob controller; wherein said vehicle security system triggers an alarm when said one of said door and said trunk is opened without using said key fob; and wherein said vehicle security system monitors said state of said switch and prevents said alarm from being triggered when switch is in said second state.