Anti-theft control apparatus
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1. A system for deterring theft of a motor vehicle comprising:
- a battery having a plurality of cells providing electrical energy for the motor vehicle; and
interface means within said battery for electrically connecting adjacent ones of said cells of said battery to provide electrical continuity between said cells by reason of which an EMF is generated, said interface means being selectively operable for disconnecting said adjacent cells to interrupt generation of an EMF thereby rendering said battery inoperative, said interface means including electronic circuitry coupled to a plurality of code entry switches and responsive to a predetermined sequential activation thereof for providing electrical continuity between the cells in one instance and for preventing electrical continuity in another instance.
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Abstract
A theft deterrent system according to which the battery of a motor vehicle is selectively rendered inoperative. A numbered code is manually entered onto a key pad which may be located on the dashboard of the motor vehicle. The key pad is connected to an integrated circuit which is an integral component of the battery. When the proper numbered code is entered, the battery is rendered either operative or inoperative, as desired. When the battery has been inactivated and an incorrect number is entered, as by an unauthorized person, the battery remains inactivated, but an alarm is energized.
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1. A system for deterring theft of a motor vehicle comprising:
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a battery having a plurality of cells providing electrical energy for the motor vehicle; and interface means within said battery for electrically connecting adjacent ones of said cells of said battery to provide electrical continuity between said cells by reason of which an EMF is generated, said interface means being selectively operable for disconnecting said adjacent cells to interrupt generation of an EMF thereby rendering said battery inoperative, said interface means including electronic circuitry coupled to a plurality of code entry switches and responsive to a predetermined sequential activation thereof for providing electrical continuity between the cells in one instance and for preventing electrical continuity in another instance. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 11)
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6. A system for deterring theft of a motor vehicle comprising:
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a battery installed in the motor vehicle providing electrical energy therefor and having at least a pair of adjacent cells; interface means within said battery for electrically connecting said cells to provide electrical continuity therebetween by reason of which an EMF is generated; and switch means selectively operable for disconnecting said cells to interrupt generation of an EMF thereby rendering the battery inoperative, said interface means including electronic circuitry coupled to a plurality of code entry switches and responsive to a predetermined sequential activation thereof for providing electrical continuity between the cells in one instance and for preventing electrical continuity in another instance. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13)
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