Security for vehicle starting
First Claim
12. A method of providing security for a vehicle starting system, the method comprising the steps of:
- storing secure information identifying an authorized user of a vehicle;
detecting an attempt to start a vehicle without an authorized key;
placing a telephone call using a vehicle communication device to a service operator requesting service and sending identification information of the vehicle;
calling the vehicle by the service operator;
confirming the particular user of the vehicle using the stored information; and
authorizing the starting of the vehicle.
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Abstract
A system and method of providing security for a vehicle starting system. The method including a first step of storing secure information identifying an authorized user of a vehicle. A next step includes detecting an attempt to start a vehicle without an authorized coded starting device. A next step includes placing a telephone call using a vehicle communication device to a service operator requesting service. A next step includes calling the vehicle by the service operator. A next step includes confirming the particular user of the vehicle using the stored information. A next step includes authorizing the starting of the vehicle. Unauthorized coded starting devices can include a non-programmable key, an unprogrammed programmable key, and a code scanning device.
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20 Claims
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12. A method of providing security for a vehicle starting system, the method comprising the steps of:
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storing secure information identifying an authorized user of a vehicle;
detecting an attempt to start a vehicle without an authorized key;
placing a telephone call using a vehicle communication device to a service operator requesting service and sending identification information of the vehicle;
calling the vehicle by the service operator;
confirming the particular user of the vehicle using the stored information; and
authorizing the starting of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15)
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13-1. The method of claim 12, wherein the detecting step includes detecting that a user is using a non-programmable key that is mechanically keyed to turn the ignition switch of the vehicle for starting the vehicle, and wherein the placing step includes a request to start the vehicle using the non-programmable key, and wherein the confirming step includes asking the user for secure information identifying the particular user and comparing this to the stored information, and wherein the authorizing step includes the service operator sending information to temporarily override a vehicle starting lockout system.
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16. A vehicle starting system with improved security for a vehicle, comprising:
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a radio communication device incorporated in the vehicle;
a service operator operable to provide service for the radio communication device, the service operator having stored secure information identifying an authorized user of a vehicle;
a controller included in the vehicle starting system and coupled to the radio communication system; and
an unauthorized coded starting device for operating the starting system, wherein when the controller detects an unauthorized attempt to start the vehicle, the controller directs the radio communication device to contact the service operator to send an identification of the vehicle and to report the attempt, wherein the service operator calls the vehicle communication device and confirms the particular user of the vehicle using the stored information, wherein the service operator authorizes the starting of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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