AUTOMOTIVE SECURITY SYSTEM

• US 20140327773A1
• Filed: 05/02/2014
• Published: 11/06/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 05/02/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Ilectra Scott-Cook
• Original Assignee: Ilectra Scott-Cook
• Inventors: Scott-Cook, Ilectra
• Application Number:
  US14/269,053
• Publication Number:
  US 20140327773A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 348/148
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/305 using a camera
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19647 Systems specially adapted for intrusion detection in or around a vehicle
• CPC Class Codes: G08B 13/19665 Details related to the storage of video surveillance data television signal recording H04N5/76
• CPC Class Codes: H04N 7/188 Capturing isolated or intermittent images triggered by the occurrence of a predetermined event, e.g. an object reaching a predetermined position signal generation from motion picture films H04N5/253

Abstract

An automotive security system enables users to remotely monitor their vehicles with the system providing a complete, recorded view of the interior and exterior of the car, while at the same time offering a remote alert that their car'"'"'s security has been breached. The system comprises a 360 degree rotating camera mounted in the vehicle and a remote handheld, companion video monitor receiving s and control system for viewing and receiving an audible signal.

Claims

1. An automotive security system comprising:

automotive security system providing a camera and recorder system for automotive vehicles comprised of a digital camera, placed at a vantage point within the vehicle, further comprising a remote handheld, companion video monitor receiving and control system.

2. The automotive security system of claim 1 wherein the camera is a compact, digital camera, with at least 2 to 3 megapixel resolution.

3. The automotive security system of claim 1, further comprising a sensor mechanism mounted on or near the camera, wherein the sensor activates the system if someone other than the owner approaches the vehicle, wherein the activation comprises transmitting recorded images, and an audio alert, to the remote handheld companion video monitor receiving and control system.

4. The automotive security system of claim 1 wherein the remote handheld companion video monitor receiving and control system comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD) to display images.

5. The automotive security system of claim 1 wherein the remote handheld companion video monitor receiving and control system further comprises operational buttons to allow for operational aspects such as system programming, remote camera adjustment, and a voice transfer component that allows an owner to verbally confront a would-be intruder from the safety of a remote location.

6. The automotive security system of claim 1 wherein the remote handheld companion video monitor receiving and control system further comprises capacity for saving and storing recorded images.

7. The automotive security system of claim 1 wherein the remote handheld companion video monitor receiving and control system can be configured for voice activation and for manual input.

8. The automotive security system of claim 6 wherein the remote handheld companion video monitor receiving and control system deletes images after 24 hours.

9. The automotive security system of claim 6 wherein the remote handheld companion video monitor receiving and control system saves images until deleted by the user.

10. The automotive security system of claim 1 wherein the camera is capable of rotating 360 degrees to ensure coverage of the front, back, and both sides of the vehicle, both inside and outside.

11. The automotive security system of claim 3, wherein activation comprises detecting a presence, generating and transmitting a signal to the remote handheld companion video monitor receiving and control system, wherein the receiving system is tuned to a specific frequency generated by the transmitter, further wherein reception of the signal generates an “

enable”

signal to a logic device (an “

AND”

integrated circuit chip or comparable) which applies a voltage level to the remote receiver system, causing it to be activated, further wherein the receiving system emits a continuous audible sound and displays the images recorded by the camera.

12. The automotive security system of claim 11, further wherein the displayed images are viewable by a user, and the user can then press the appropriate buttons for storing the images and speaking to the intruder.

13. The automotive security system of claim 11, further comprising a voice command preprogrammed to emanate from the camera car vocally informing anyone that he is being watched and recorded.