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Method for remote vehicle ignition enablement and disablement via broadband enabled security mechanisms

  • US 7,088,219 B2
  • Filed: 01/16/2004
  • Issued: 08/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/16/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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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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