Method for remote vehicle ignition enablement and disablement via broadband enabled security mechanisms
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1. An apparatus for remotely controlling vehicle ignition, comprising:
- a processor for initiating vehicle ignition or for disabling vehicle ignition, wherein the processor is at least configured to at least require that at least one predetermined, enumerated condition is at least satisfied, wherein the at least one predetermined, enumerated condition is at least based on a history of usage;
a plurality of receivers at least configured to be coupled to the processor, wherein the plurality of receivers are at least configured to receive wireless data;
a plurality of transmitters at least configured to be coupled to the processor, wherein the plurality of transmitters are at least configured to transmit wireless data;
a manual ignition system at least configured to be coupled to the processor, wherein the manual ignition system at least allows a physical occupant of the vehicle to at least attempt vehicle ignition;
wherein the processor is further configured to automatically enable or disable vehicle ignition based on enabling or disabling of the manual ignition system; and
a vehicle ignition system at least coupled to the processor, wherein the vehicle ignition system is configured to at least physically enable ignition and at least physically disable ignition.
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Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer program are provided for remotely controlling the ignition of a vehicle. A variety of conditions can be placed on the vehicle for operation, such as time or geography, from a variety of remote wireless technologies. The ignition control system is also capable of effectively learning safe zones under which the vehicle can operate. Also, the ignition control system can cease operations upon request by an owner or law enforcement.
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1. An apparatus for remotely controlling vehicle ignition, comprising:
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a processor for initiating vehicle ignition or for disabling vehicle ignition, wherein the processor is at least configured to at least require that at least one predetermined, enumerated condition is at least satisfied, wherein the at least one predetermined, enumerated condition is at least based on a history of usage; a plurality of receivers at least configured to be coupled to the processor, wherein the plurality of receivers are at least configured to receive wireless data; a plurality of transmitters at least configured to be coupled to the processor, wherein the plurality of transmitters are at least configured to transmit wireless data; a manual ignition system at least configured to be coupled to the processor, wherein the manual ignition system at least allows a physical occupant of the vehicle to at least attempt vehicle ignition; wherein the processor is further configured to automatically enable or disable vehicle ignition based on enabling or disabling of the manual ignition system; and a vehicle ignition system at least coupled to the processor, wherein the vehicle ignition system is configured to at least physically enable ignition and at least physically disable ignition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for remotely controlling vehicle ignition, comprising:
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receiving at least one condition for enablement; manually enabling or disabling of a manual ignition switch by a physical occupant; determining if the at least one condition is satisfied; if the at least one condition is satisfied, then enabling a vehicle ignition switch; if the at least one condition is not satisfied, then allowing the vehicle to remain disabled; and wherein the receiving at least one condition for enablement further comprises; compiling a history of usage; determining safe zones based on the history; and automatically enabling or disabling based on manual enabling or disabling of a manual ignition switch by a physical occupant. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer program product for remotely controlling vehicle ignition, the computer program product having a medium with a computer program embodied thereon, the computer program comprising:
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computer code for receiving at least one condition for enablement; manually enabling or disabling of a manual ignition switch by a physical occupant; computer code for determining if the at least one condition is satisfied; computer code for, if the at least one condition is satisfied, then enabling a vehicle ignition switch; computer code for, if the at least one condition is not satisfied, then allowing the vehicle to remain disabled; and wherein the computer code for receiving at least one condition for enablement further comprises; computer code for compiling a history of usage; computer code for determining safe zones based on the history; and computer code for automatically enabling or disabling based on manual enabling or disabling of a manual ignition switch by a physical occupant. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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