Vehicle alarm system for alerting a vehicle operator that the vehicle is still occupied with a child or pet
First Claim
1. An automobile alarm system comprising:
- a. at least one first portable wireless alarm unit having a speaker for generating an audible alarm, a microprocessor in communication with a transmitter and receiver, and a power source, wherein said unit is adapted to remain within possession of a driver/user when said driver exits a vehicle;
b. a second portable wireless unit in communication with said first alarm unit and having a microprocessor in communication with a transmitter and receiver, and a power source;
c. said second wireless unit having attachment means for attachment to an object;
d. an activation sensor for detecting a disengagement action related to a vehicle in communication with at least said first alarm unit for activating said unit from a standby mode;
e. a distance/range sensor having a selected range integrated within said first or second wireless unit, wherein if said selected range is exceeded an audible alarm is actuated from said first unit.
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Abstract
A portable vehicle alarm system alerts a vehicle operator of the presence of a child/pet left in the vehicle. The system includes at least one first portable wireless alarm unit in communication with a second portable wireless unit. The first and second portable wireless alarm units include a microprocessor in communication with a transmitter and receiver, having a power supply. The first portable unit is located on a key chain. The second wireless unit has attachment means for attachment to a seat belt associated with a child'"'"'s car seat or a pet'"'"'s collar. An activation sensor detects a disengagement action related to the vehicle, including powering-off of the vehicle ignition or unbuckling of the driver'"'"'s seat belt. A distance sensor has a selected range. If the range is exceeded, an audible alarm is actuated from the first unit.
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17 Claims
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1. An automobile alarm system comprising:
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a. at least one first portable wireless alarm unit having a speaker for generating an audible alarm, a microprocessor in communication with a transmitter and receiver, and a power source, wherein said unit is adapted to remain within possession of a driver/user when said driver exits a vehicle; b. a second portable wireless unit in communication with said first alarm unit and having a microprocessor in communication with a transmitter and receiver, and a power source; c. said second wireless unit having attachment means for attachment to an object; d. an activation sensor for detecting a disengagement action related to a vehicle in communication with at least said first alarm unit for activating said unit from a standby mode; e. a distance/range sensor having a selected range integrated within said first or second wireless unit, wherein if said selected range is exceeded an audible alarm is actuated from said first unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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