Method for releasing secret number of theft prevention function in transportation means

• US 6,894,599 B2
• Filed: 09/11/2002
• Issued: 05/17/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 09/18/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Honda Motor Company)
• Original Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha (Honda Motor Company)
• Inventors: Hasegawa, Toru, Yashiro, Tomohiko, Funayose, Yusuke
• Primary Examiner(s): Zimmerman, Brian
• Assistant Examiner(s): YANG, CLARA I
• Application Number:
  US10/238,579
• Publication Number:
  US 20030062987A1
• Time in Patent Office: 979 Days
• Field of Search: 340/5.54, 340/5.51, 340/5.2, 340/425.5, 340/426.11, 307/9.1, 307/10.2, 307/10.3, 307/10.4
• US Class Current: 340/5.54
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/04 operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/20 Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off

Abstract

A method is provided for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in jet propulsion boat, which is equipped with the theft prevention function. The theft preventing function is capable of turning a power source ON by an occupant inputting the secret number. In the method, at least one of a plurality of harness connected to the theft prevention function is removed to input, a predetermined number (number for release), whereby the secret number is rendered capable of being released. Since the secret number is rendered capable of being released by removing at least one of a plurality of harnesses connected to the theft prevention function, and by inputting a predetermined number, it is possible to make forgetting the secret number and maintenance of the theft prevention function compatible.

Claims

1. A method for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means, the transportation means being equipped with a theft prevention function capable of turning a power source ON by an occupant inputting the secret number, said method comprising the steps of:

removing at least one of a plurality of harnesses connected to said theft prevention function; and

inputting, with said at least one harness removed, a predetermined number, wherein said secret number is rendered capable of being released.

2. The method for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 1, wherein said step of removing includes the step of removing a harness from a fuel sensor of a fuel injection system of the transportation means.

3. The method for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 2, further comprising the steps of:

turning on a main switch of a power source system of the transportation means; and

simultaneously depressing a set switch and a mode switch of an operation switch of the transportation means for a predetermined period of time.

4. The method for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 3, wherein said step of inputting includes the step of inputting through the use of an ID number switch of the operation switch of the transportation means.

5. The method for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 2, wherein said step of inputting includes the step of inputting through the use of an ID number switch of an operation switch of the transportation means.

6. The method for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of:

turning on a main switch of a power source system of the transportation means; and

simultaneously depressing a set switch and a mode switch of an operation switch of the transportation means for a predetermined period of time.

7. The method for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 6, wherein said step of inputting includes the step of inputting through the use of an ID number switch of the operation switch of the transportation means.

8. The method for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 1, wherein said step of inputting includes the step of inputting through the use of an ID number switch of an operation switch of the transportation means.

9. A device for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means, the transportation means being equipped with a theft prevention function capable of turning a power source ON by an occupant inputting the secret number, said device comprising:

a plurality of harnesses connected to said theft prevention function, at least one of said plurality of harnesses being removable; and

means for inputting, with at least one of said harnesses removed, a predetermined number, wherein said secret number is rendered capable of being released.

10. The device for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 9, wherein said at least one harness is a harness from a fuel sensor of a fuel injection system of the transportation means.

11. The device for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 10, further comprising:

a main switch of a power source system of the transportation means; and

a set switch and a mode switch of an operation switch of the transportation means,

wherein releasing the secret number includes turning the main switch on and simultaneously depressing the set switch and the mode switch for a predetermined period of time.

12. The device for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 11, further comprising an ID number switch of the operation switch of the transportation means for inputting the predetermined number.

13. The device for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 10, further comprising an ID number switch of an operation switch of the transportation means for inputting the predetermined number.

14. The device for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 9, further comprising:

a main switch of a power source system of the transportation means; and

a set switch and a mode switch of an operation switch of the transportation means,

wherein releasing the secret number includes turning the main switch on and simultaneously depressing the set switch and the mode switch for a predetermined period of time.

15. The device for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 14, further comprising an ID number switch of the operation switch of the transportation means for inputting the predetermined number.

16. The device for releasing a secret number of a theft prevention function in a transportation means according to claim 9, further comprising an ID number switch of an operation switch of the transportation means for inputting the predetermined number.