Automobile security system
First Claim
1. A security device comprising:
- an imaging device, an override device, and a management device;
wherein the imaging device is adapted to capture an image of a person who is attempting to initiate an operation of a vehicle;
wherein the management device is adapted to compare the captured image to previously captured images of people who are authorized to operate the vehicle;
wherein the security device is configured for use with said vehicle;
wherein the vehicle is adapted to be operated by said person;
wherein the security device is adapted to prevent the operation of the vehicle by an unauthorized person;
wherein the security device is adapted to disable an ignition of the vehicle until an authority of said person attempting to operate the vehicle is verified by the security device;
wherein an override code is adapted to be entered by said person;
wherein if a recognized override code is entered through the override device said ignition of the vehicle is enabled;
wherein the vehicle is further defined with a vehicle electrical control unit, a dash board, and a key;
wherein the override device comprises a keypad and a shutter;
wherein the override device attaches to the dash board of the vehicle;
wherein the keypad is an electronic device that comprises one or more switches;
wherein the shutter is a switch;
wherein the shutter manually initiates an operation of a camera.
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Abstract
The automobile security system prevents the unauthorized operation of a vehicle. The automobile security system comprises an imaging device, an override device, and a management device. The imaging device captures an image of a person that is attempting to initiate the operation of the vehicle. The management device compares the captured image to images of people authorized to operate the vehicle. If a match if found, the automobile security system enables the operation of the vehicle. Further opportunities are then given to: 1) review a display of images of people who operated or attempted to operate the vehicle; and, 2) authorize an additional person to operate the vehicle. The override device is provided to enable temporary operation of the vehicle.
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18 Claims
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1. A security device comprising:
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an imaging device, an override device, and a management device; wherein the imaging device is adapted to capture an image of a person who is attempting to initiate an operation of a vehicle; wherein the management device is adapted to compare the captured image to previously captured images of people who are authorized to operate the vehicle; wherein the security device is configured for use with said vehicle; wherein the vehicle is adapted to be operated by said person; wherein the security device is adapted to prevent the operation of the vehicle by an unauthorized person; wherein the security device is adapted to disable an ignition of the vehicle until an authority of said person attempting to operate the vehicle is verified by the security device; wherein an override code is adapted to be entered by said person; wherein if a recognized override code is entered through the override device said ignition of the vehicle is enabled; wherein the vehicle is further defined with a vehicle electrical control unit, a dash board, and a key; wherein the override device comprises a keypad and a shutter; wherein the override device attaches to the dash board of the vehicle; wherein the keypad is an electronic device that comprises one or more switches; wherein the shutter is a switch; wherein the shutter manually initiates an operation of a camera. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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