Alarm system and kit with event recording
First Claim
1. A stand-alone system kit for use with a vehicle having a tractor and a trailer of multiple types, comprising:
- a housing having an interior volume for receiving components for attachment to said vehicle, said housing being made of substantially rigid material;
a alarm module;
a sensor;
a siren; and
a strobe light;
said alarm module being contained sealably within said housing and electrically connectable to said sensor, said siren and said strobe light;
a keypad couplable to said alarm module and located within said housing;
a rechargeable battery for supplying DC power to said alarm module when connected thereto;
a transmitter located within said housing to transmit a signal when a triggering event occurs;
a receiving device locatable on said tractor that receives said signal from said transmitter and indicates said alarm module is activated; and
a remote receiver that receives a signal and alerts the user that said alarm module is activated;
said housing, with said keypad, alarm module and transmitter comprising the components contained therein, being sealably affixable to said vehicle in a manner that insulates the components of said housing from the surrounding environment;
said components cooperating to permit said housing to be attached to multiple configurations of tractors and trailers with electrical connecting devices connecting said sensor, said siren to said alarm module independently of the varying distance from said housing that may occur as a result of different size tractors or trailers.
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Abstract
A stand alone alarm system and kit for vehicles are disclosed. The alarm system includes an alarm module connected to an audio and visual device and at least one sensor. The alarm system also includes an input device coupled to the alarm module. The alarm system also includes a housing that encloses the alarm module, battery, anti-tamper devices, a transmitter, a receiver, an unauthorized connect sensor, a reefer fault sensor, and a keypad. Upon triggering the alarm module, a signal is transmitted to a remote device or a receiving device. The alarm system further includes a mechanism for automated, long-term tracking of events relating to operation of the vehicle.
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2 Claims
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1. A stand-alone system kit for use with a vehicle having a tractor and a trailer of multiple types, comprising:
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a housing having an interior volume for receiving components for attachment to said vehicle, said housing being made of substantially rigid material;
a alarm module;
a sensor;
a siren; and
a strobe light;
said alarm module being contained sealably within said housing and electrically connectable to said sensor, said siren and said strobe light;
a keypad couplable to said alarm module and located within said housing;
a rechargeable battery for supplying DC power to said alarm module when connected thereto;
a transmitter located within said housing to transmit a signal when a triggering event occurs;
a receiving device locatable on said tractor that receives said signal from said transmitter and indicates said alarm module is activated; and
a remote receiver that receives a signal and alerts the user that said alarm module is activated;
said housing, with said keypad, alarm module and transmitter comprising the components contained therein, being sealably affixable to said vehicle in a manner that insulates the components of said housing from the surrounding environment;
said components cooperating to permit said housing to be attached to multiple configurations of tractors and trailers with electrical connecting devices connecting said sensor, said siren to said alarm module independently of the varying distance from said housing that may occur as a result of different size tractors or trailers. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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