Monitoring and security system and method
First Claim
1. An interactive monitoring and security system comprising:
- a central communication and data processing station;
a plurality of portable remote user stations in communication with the central station; and
a plurality of vehicles, each vehicle having a control unit that monitors vehicle systems and a communications interface operatively connected to the control unit, each vehicle communications interface being in wireless communication with one of the portable remote user stations.
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Abstract
A system and method simplifying, combining and improving vehicle diagnostic monitoring and reporting, automatic vehicle emergency event notification, personal emergency distress notification, vehicle and personal location notification, vehicle and personal threat notification and remote vehicle operation (door locks, lights, horn and other systems). System and method include a device within the vehicle, coupled to the vehicle'"'"'s monitoring systems, with a wireless communication capability, providing two way communication of data via a hand-held device or key fob, and a remote call center capable of storing, analyzing and assessing services required and communicating back the results of that assessment. Services would include roadside mechanic assistance, towing, informed Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) notification (including assessment of severity of emergency) and threat notification.
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7 Claims
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1. An interactive monitoring and security system comprising:
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a central communication and data processing station;
a plurality of portable remote user stations in communication with the central station; and
a plurality of vehicles, each vehicle having a control unit that monitors vehicle systems and a communications interface operatively connected to the control unit, each vehicle communications interface being in wireless communication with one of the portable remote user stations. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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