Vehicle surveillance and control system
First Claim
1. ). A vehicle surveillance system comprising:
- a mirror assembly comprising;
a housing, a one-way mirror coupled to the housing, a camera concealed between the housing and the one-way mirror for providing surveillance data.
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Abstract
A vehicle surveillance and control system is provided which has a camera for creating video data and a transmitter coupled to the camera for transmitting the video data to a receiver. The surveillance system can also have a microphone for providing audio data for transmission. The receiver is then coupled to a recorder and possibly a monitor. If the operator of the vehicle is not authorized to operate the vehicle (a thief) or to perform an activity (operation of the vehicle recklessly or while intoxicated) then the activities of the operator can be recorded or monitored and the data can be utilized to convict, penalize, or fine an individual or to implement remote control of the vehicle. The camera can also monitor activity outside the vehicle such as a hit and run, a parking lot impact or theft of a tire. In one embodiment, the receiver can be coupled to a monitor and the video data can be viewed in real-time. The system can also include an Input/Output module and a vehicle system control module, wherein the Input/Output module can receive and display video and send a control signal having an identification code to the vehicle system control module wherein the vehicle system control module can control the operation of a vehicle system such as the ignition system or the fuel system thereby stopping dangerous operation of the vehicle and reducing potential economic losses and loss of life.
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20 Claims
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1. ). A vehicle surveillance system comprising:
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a mirror assembly comprising;
a housing, a one-way mirror coupled to the housing, a camera concealed between the housing and the one-way mirror for providing surveillance data. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. ). A vehicle surveillance system comprising:
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a vehicular mirror assembly having a reflective surface;
at least one camera concealed behind the reflective surface;
a transmitter coupled to the camera for transmitting video data;
a storage device for storing the video data, wherein activities proximate to the vehicle can be stored. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 20)
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13. ). A vehicle surveillance and control system comprising:
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at least one camera for creating video data;
at least one transmitter coupled to said at least one camera for transmitting said video data;
at least one receiver for receiving said video data;
a second transmitter for transmitting a control signal; and
a vehicle system control module for receiving the control signal and responsive to the control signal controlling a system on said vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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