Patent ID: 7332998

Claim:
A security system, comprising: a control device that includes a keypad for inputting a request for permission to operate a plurality of vehicle security systems, wherein after the request has been input, a first message that includes the request and an identification of the control device is wirelessly transmitted from the control device; and a control module that includes a database for storing operating parameters that are to be granted to control devices that have permission to operate the vehicle security systems, wherein upon receipt of the first message, the control module grants the control device permission to operate the vehicle security systems if the identification of the control device matches an identification of one of the control devices stored in the database, wherein if there is a match the control module wirelessly transmits a second message to the control device, the second message including operating parameters of the control device, wherein upon receipt of the second message, the control device selectively controls the vehicle security systems in accordance with the operating parameters.