System and methods for remote control of a motor vehicle and theft prevention
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1. A remote control system for a motor vehicle engine comprising:
- a first wireless receiver for receiving communication over a first network;
a controller for receiving communication from the first wireless receiver, the controller directly connected to a starter; and
a second wireless receiver for receiving communication over a second network, the second wireless receiver coupled to the starter.
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Abstract
A remote control system for a motor vehicle uses a wide area network to enable a starter on the motor vehicle. A user uses a communication device, such as a telephone, to send instructions to the starter by way of the wide area network. A controller enables or disables various components within the motor vehicle. To further enhance the utility of the remote control system, the system can disable the operation of the motor vehicle by disabling the fuel pump on the motor vehicle. In order to reduce the likelihood of an accident, disabling of the fuel pump occurs only after a signal, such as a tachometer signal, indicates that it is safe to disable the fuel pump.
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1. A remote control system for a motor vehicle engine comprising:
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a first wireless receiver for receiving communication over a first network;
a controller for receiving communication from the first wireless receiver, the controller directly connected to a starter; and
a second wireless receiver for receiving communication over a second network, the second wireless receiver coupled to the starter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of operating a remote starting system for a motor vehicle comprising:
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receiving a message from a messaging system;
validating a passcode contained within the message;
if the passcode is valid, parsing the message into a command; and
performing the command. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A method of remotely disabling a motor vehicle comprising:
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receiving a message from a messaging system;
determining whether it is safe to disable the motor vehicle; and
if it is safe to disable the motor vehicle, then disabling the motor vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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