Patent ID: 6998731

Claim:
An electronic automotive anti-theft device comprising: a lock pin for engaging and disengaging at least one of a first movable member of a steering mechanism and a second movable member of a driving mechanism in an automobile; an actuator for driving the lock pin; a control unit connected to the actuator to control the actuator; a power supply line connecting the control unit to a power supply; a power supply switch connected to the power supply line to supply the control unit with power, wherein the power supply switch disconnects the power supply line when the automobile is being driven or when the automobile is allowed to be driven; and a lock detection switch connected parallel to the power supply switch, wherein the lock detection switch opens when the lock pin is disengaged from the at least one of the first and second movable members and closes when the lock pin is engaged with the at least one of the first and second movable members.