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Biometric characteristic vehicle control system having verification and reset features

  • US 6,140,939 A
  • Filed: 03/04/1998
  • Issued: 10/31/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/14/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vehicle security system comprising:

  • at least one vehicle security sensor;

    an alarm controller switchable between an armed mode for generating an alarm responsive to the at least one vehicle security sensor, and a disarmed mode;

    a biometric characteristic sensor for sensing a unique biometric characteristic of an individual;

    said alarm controller further comprising biometric learning means cooperating with said biometric characteristic sensor for learning a unique biometric characteristic of an individual to define a learned individual for switching said alarm controller; and

    learned individual verifying means for generating an indication relating to whether a new individual has been learned by said biometric learning means to thereby provide an indication of a potentially unauthorized learned individual.

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