Device, system and method for preventing vehicle theft

• US 7,173,348 B2
• Filed: 03/03/2003
• Issued: 02/06/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 03/03/2003
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Startech Automotive Anti Theft Systems Ltd.
• Original Assignee: Startech Automotive Anti Theft Systems Ltd.
• Inventors: Makover, David, Voda, Benny
• Primary Examiner(s): Deberadinis; Robert L.
• Application Number:
  US10/376,744
• Publication Number:
  US 20040174070A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,436 Days
• Field of Search: 307/10.2
• US Class Current: 307/10.2
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2325/105 Radio frequency identification data [RFID]
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/04 operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 25/045 by limiting or cutting the electrical supply to the propulsion unit

Abstract

A system for preventing theft of a vehicle having at least one essential module being essential to mobilization of the vehicle. The system comprises a control apparatus for controlling operation of the at least one essential module, and at least one armored encapsulation, encapsulating the control apparatus and at least a portion of the essential module. At least one of a shape, configuration, material, size and location of the armored encapsulation within the vehicle is selected so as to prevent accessing the control apparatus without substantially damaging at least one of the armored encapsulation and the essential module, thereby preventing the mobilization of the vehicle.

Claims

1. A system for preventing theft of a vehicle having at least one essential module being essential to mobilization of the vehicle, the system comprising:

a control apparatus for controlling operation of the at least one essential module;

at least one armored encapsulation, encapsulating said control apparatus and at least a portion of the at least one essential module; and

a self-destructing assembly positioned within said at least one armored encapsulation, said self-destructing assembly being designed and constructed so that if said at least one armored encapsulation is at least partially damaged, said self-destructing assembly disintegrates, hence providing said damaging of the at least one essential module;

wherein at least one of a shape, configuration, material, size and location of said at least one armored encapsulation within the vehicle is selected so as to prevent accessing said control apparatus without substantially damaging said at least one armored encapsulation and the at least one essential module, thereby preventing the mobilization of the vehicle.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one essential module is selected from the group consisting of a starter, an integrated starter-alternator device, a dynostart device, a starter-generator, a power-supply unit, a hand brake, a gearshift selector and an electric part of a hybrid-powered vehicle.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein said armored encapsulation being at least partially damaged is selected from the group consisting of said armored encapsulation being at least partially bended, said armored encapsulation being at least partially twisted, said armored encapsulation being at least partially strained, said armored encapsulation being at least partially opened and said armored encapsulation being at least partially broken.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein said self-destructing assembly comprises a conducting foil.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation is designed and constructed so as to prevent heating of said control apparatus.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a material characterized by low heat capacity.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least one reflective layer capable of reflecting heat radiation therefrom.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least two layers separated by a medium capable of preventing heat convection.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein a body of said at least one armored encapsulation is selected from the group consisting of a shell body and a solid body.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein said control apparatus and said at least said portion of the at least one essential module are each independently integrated in said solid body of said at least one armored encapsulation.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a first part, and a second part being geometrically compatible with said first part, said first and said second parts being rotatable to a plurality of angles.

12. The system of claim 11, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a plurality of positioning pairs, each corresponding to one angle of said plurality of angles.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein said plurality of positioning pairs comprise at least one pin-groove pair.

14. The system of claim 1, further comprising a heat isolating interface, positioned between said at least one armored encapsulation and an engine bay of the vehicle, for preventing heat transfer from said engine to said at least one armored encapsulation.

15. The system of claim 1, wherein said control apparatus comprises at least one electronic circuit assembly being formed in a dielectric material selected to withstand any one of high temperature, moisture, electrical sparks, mechanical vibrations and chemical vapors.

16. The system of claim 1, further comprising a user interface device, electrically communicating with said control apparatus, said user interface device being designed and constructed for activating and deactivating said control apparatus.

17. The system of claim 16, wherein said user interface device comprises recognition circuitry for recognizing a user prior to said activating and deactivating.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein said recognition circuitry is selected from the group consisting of keyed-in password recognition circuitry, spoken password recognition circuitry, biometric voice recognition circuitry, biometric fingerprint recognition circuitry, biometric bone structure recognition circuitry and biometric iris-patterns recognition circuitry.

19. The system of claim 1, further comprising a communication device, being able to communicate with a remote control center, said communication device being operable to transmit signals to said remote control center and receive responses, if said at least one armored encapsulation is at least partially damaged, thereby to apply activation or deactivation commands to said control apparatus.

20. The system of claim 1, further comprising at least one locking device for allowing a removal of at least a portion of said at least one armored encapsulation by a predetermined procedure, without causing damage to said at least one armored encapsulation.

21. The system of claim 20, wherein said at least one locking device is selected from the group consisting of a key-based locking device and a password-based locking device.

22. The system of claim 20, wherein said at least one locking device comprises an electrical switch connected to the at least one essential module so that if said predetermined procedure is executed, said control apparatus is bypassed.

23. The system of claim 1, further comprising a bypassing device for bypassing said control apparatus by a predetermined procedure.

24. The system of claim 23, wherein said bypassing device comprises an electrical switch connected to the at least one essential module so that if said predetermined procedure is executed, said control apparatus is bypassed.

25. The system of claim 1, wherein said control apparatus is designed and constructed so as to control motion of an internal plunger of a starter solenoid of the vehicle, thereby to indirectly prevent a starter motor of the vehicle from rotating an engine of the vehicle.

26. The system of claim 25, wherein said control apparatus comprises an electrical switch operable to control electrical signals transmitted through a wire winding said internal plunger, so that when said electrical signals are transmitted, said motion of said internal plunger is allowed, and when said electrical signals are terminated, said motion of said internal plunger is disabled.

27. The system of claim 25, wherein said control apparatus comprises a mechanical actuator operable to limit said motion of said internal plunger.

28. The system of claim 27, further comprising a bypassing device for bypassing said control apparatus by a predetermined procedure.

29. The system of claim 25, wherein said bypassing device is operable to disable said mechanical actuator in such a manner that said motion of said internal plunger is allowed.

30. The system of claim 25, wherein said control apparatus comprises an elongation rod, connected to said internal plunger, and a blocking mechanism, compatible with said elongation rod and positioned opposite thereto, said blocking mechanism and said elongation rod being designed and constructed so as to selectively limit said motion of said internal plunger.

31. The system of claim 30, further comprising a bypassing device for bypassing said control apparatus by a predetermined procedure.

32. The system of claim 31, wherein said bypassing device is operable to disable said blocking mechanism in such a manner that said motion of said internal plunger is allowed.

33. A system for preventing theft of a vehicle having at least one essential module being essential to mobilization of the vehicle, the system comprising:

a control apparatus for controlling operation of the at least one essential module; and

at least one armored encapsulation, encapsulating said control apparatus and at least a portion of the at least one essential module,

said at least one armored encapsulation is designed to be locatable within an engine bay of the vehicle;

wherein at least one of a shape, configuration, material, size and location of said at least one armored encapsulation within the vehicle is selected so as to prevent accessing said control apparatus without substantially damaging said at least one armored encapsulation and the at least one essential module, thereby preventing the mobilization of the vehicle.

34. The system of claim 33, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation is designed to be sufficiently small so as to allow ventilation within said engine bay.

35. The system of claim 33, wherein the at least one essential module is selected from the group consisting of a starter, an integrated starter-alternator device, a dynostart device, a starter-generator, a power-supply unit, a hand brake, a gearshift selector and an electric part of a hybrid-powered vehicle.

36. The system of claim 33, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation is designed and constructed so as to prevent heating of said control apparatus.

37. The system of claim 33, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a material characterized by low heat capacity.

38. The system of claim 33, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least one reflective layer capable of reflecting heat radiation therefrom.

39. The system of claim 33, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least two layers separated by a medium capable of preventing heat convection.

40. The system of claim 33, wherein a body of said at least one armored encapsulation is selected from the group consisting of a shell body and a solid body.

41. The system of claim 33, wherein said control apparatus and said at least said portion of the at least one essential module are each independently integrated in said solid body of said at least one armored encapsulation.

42. The system of claim 33, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a first part, and a second part being geometrically compatible with said first part, said first and said second parts being rotatable to a plurality of angles.

43. The system of claim 33, further comprising a heat isolating interface, positioned between said at least one armored encapsulation and an engine bay of the vehicle, for preventing heat transfer from said engine to said at least one armored encapsulation.

44. The system of claim 33, wherein said control apparatus comprises at least one electronic circuit assembly being formed in a dielectric material selected to withstand any one of high temperature, moisture, electrical sparks, mechanical vibrations and chemical vapors.

45. The system of claim 33, further comprising a user interface device, electrically communicating with said control apparatus, said user interface device being designed and constructed for activating and deactivating said control apparatus.

46. The system of claim 33, further comprising a communication device, being able to communicate with a remote control center, said communication device being operable to transmit signals to said remote control center and receive responses, if said at least one armored encapsulation is at least partially damaged, thereby to apply activation or deactivation commands to said control apparatus.

47. The system of claim 33, further comprising at least one locking device for allowing a removal of at least a portion of said at least one armored encapsulation by a predetermined procedure, without causing damage to said at least one armored encapsulation.

48. The system of claim 33, further comprising a bypassing device for bypassing said control apparatus by a predetermined procedure.

49. The system of claim 33, wherein said control apparatus is designed and constructed so as to control motion of an internal plunger of a starter solenoid of the vehicle, thereby to indirectly prevent a starter motor of the vehicle from rotating an engine of the vehicle.

50. A system for preventing theft of a vehicle having at least one essential module being essential to mobilization of the vehicle, the system comprising:

a control apparatus for controlling operation of the at least one essential module;

at least one armored encapsulation, encapsulating said control apparatus and at least a portion of the at least one essential module; and

at least one elongator positioned so as to increase a volume defined in said at least one armored encapsulation, said volume being sufficient for encapsulating said control apparatus;

wherein at least one of a shape, configuration, material, size and location of said at least one armored encapsulation within the vehicle is selected so as to prevent accessing said control apparatus without substantially damaging said at least one armored encapsulation and the at least one essential module, thereby preventing the mobilization of the vehicle.

51. The system of claim 50, wherein said at least one elongator is sizewise compatible with said control apparatus and geometrically compatible with said at least one existing component of said at least one essential module, so that said control apparatus, said at least one elongator, said at least one existing component and said at least one armored encapsulation form a substantially compact assembly.

52. The system of claim 51, wherein said at least one existing component of the at least one essential module is selected from the group consisting of a nut a bolt and a thread.

53. The system of claim 50, wherein said at least one elongator is constructed and designed for preventing electric contact between said at least one armored encapsulation and said control apparatus.

54. The system of claim 53, wherein said at least one elongator is made of a combination of a conductive material and an insulating material.

55. The system of claim 50, wherein the at least one essential module is selected from the group consisting of a starter, an integrated starter-alternator device, a dynostart device, a starter-generator, a power-supply unit, a hand brake, a gearshift selector and an electric part of a hybrid-powered vehicle.

56. The system of claim 50, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation is designed and constructed so as to prevent heating of said control apparatus.

57. The system of claim 50, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a material characterized by low heat capacity.

58. The system of claim 50, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least one reflective layer capable of reflecting heat radiation therefrom.

59. The system of claim 50, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least two layers separated by a medium capable of preventing heat convection.

60. The system of claim 50, wherein a body of said at least one armored encapsulation is selected from the group consisting of a shell body and a solid body.

61. The system of claim 50, wherein said control apparatus and said at least said portion of the at least one essential module are each independently integrated in said solid body of said at least one armored encapsulation.

62. The system of claim 50, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a first part, and a second part being geometrically compatible with said first part, said first and said second parts being rotatable to a plurality of angles.

63. The system of claim 50, further comprising a heat isolating interface, positioned between said at least one armored encapsulation and an engine bay of the vehicle, for preventing heat transfer from said engine to said at least one armored encapsulation.

64. The system of claim 50, wherein said control apparatus comprises at least one electronic circuit assembly being formed in a dielectric material selected to withstand any one of high temperature, moisture, electrical sparks, mechanical vibrations and chemical vapors.

65. The system of claim 50, further comprising a user interface device, electrically communicating with said control apparatus, said user interface device being designed and constructed for activating and deactivating said control apparatus.

66. The system of claim 50, further comprising a communication device, being able to communicate with a remote control center, said communication device being operable to transmit signals to said remote control center and receive responses, if said at least one armored encapsulation is at least partially damaged, thereby to apply activation or deactivation commands to said control apparatus.

67. The system of claim 50, further comprising at least one locking device for allowing a removal of at least a portion of said at least one armored encapsulation by a predetermined procedure, without causing damage to said at least one armored encapsulation.

68. The system of claim 50, further comprising a bypassing device for bypassing said control apparatus by a predetermined procedure.

69. The system of claim 50, wherein said control apparatus is designed and constructed so as to control motion of an internal plunger of a starter solenoid of the vehicle, thereby to indirectly prevent a starter motor of the vehicle from rotating an engine of the vehicle.

70. A system for preventing theft of a vehicle having at least one essential module being essential to mobilization of the vehicle, the system comprising:

a control apparatus for controlling operation of the at least one essential module;

at least one armored encapsulation, encapsulating said control apparatus and at least a portion of the at least one essential module; and

at least one security nut for fastening said at least one armored encapsulation to a body of the vehicle, said at least one security nut being designed and constructed for preventing removal of said at least one armored encapsulation;

wherein at least one of a shape, configuration, material, size and location of said at least one armored encapsulation within the vehicle is selected so as to prevent accessing said control apparatus without substantially damaging said at least one armored encapsulation and the at least one essential module, thereby preventing the mobilization of the vehicle.

71. The system of claim 70, wherein at least one of said at least one security nut comprises a first part, a second part and a third part, said second part being positioned between said first and said third part and comprises a detachable material so that if a shear force applied onto said first part exceeds a predetermined maximal value, said first part detaches from said third part.

72. The system of claim 71, wherein a shape of said third part is characterized by smooth edges designed so as to prevent opening of said third part, thereby to prevent removal of said at least one armored encapsulation.

73. The system of claim 71, further comprising at least one elongator positioned so as to increase a volume defined in said at least one armored encapsulation, said volume being sufficient for encapsulating said control apparatus.

74. The system of claim 73, wherein said second part and first part have a sufficiently large combined longitudinal dimension so as to encapsulate said at least one elongator.

75. The system of claim 70, wherein the at least one essential module is selected from the group consisting of a starter, an integrated starter-alternator device, a dynostart device, a starter-generator, a power-supply unit, a hand brake, a gearshift selector and an electric part of a hybrid-powered vehicle.

76. The system of claim 70, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation is designed and constructed so as to prevent heating of said control apparatus.

77. The system of claim 70, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a material characterized by low heat capacity.

78. The system of claim 70, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least one reflective layer capable of reflecting heat radiation therefrom.

79. The system of claim 70, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least two layers separated by a medium capable of preventing heat convection.

80. The system of claim 70, wherein a body of said at least one armored encapsulation is selected from the group consisting of a shell body and a solid body.

81. The system of claim 70, wherein said control apparatus and said at least said portion of the at least one essential module are each independently integrated in said solid body of said at least one armored encapsulation.

82. The system of claim 70, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a first part, and a second part being geometrically compatible with said first part, said first and said second parts being rotatable to a plurality of angles.

83. The system of claim 70, further comprising a heat isolating interface, positioned between said at least one armored encapsulation and an engine bay of the vehicle, for preventing heat transfer from said engine to said at least one armored encapsulation.

84. The system of claim 70, wherein said control apparatus comprises at least one electronic circuit assembly being formed in a dielectric material selected to withstand any one of high temperature, moisture, electrical sparks, mechanical vibrations and chemical vapors.

85. The system of claim 70, further comprising a user interface device, electrically communicating with said control apparatus, said user interface device being designed and constructed for activating and deactivating said control apparatus.

86. The system of claim 70, further comprising a communication device, being able to communicate with a remote control center, said communication device being operable to transmit signals to said remote control center and receive responses, if said at least one armored encapsulation is at least partially damaged, thereby to apply activation or deactivation commands to said control apparatus.

87. The system of claim 70, further comprising at least one locking device for allowing a removal of at least a portion of said at least one armored encapsulation by a predetermined procedure, without causing damage to said at least one armored encapsulation.

88. The system of claim 70, further comprising a bypassing device for bypassing said control apparatus by a predetermined procedure.

89. The system of claim 70, wherein said control apparatus is designed and constructed so as to control motion of an internal plunger of a starter solenoid of the vehicle, thereby to indirectly prevent a starter motor of the vehicle from rotating an engine of the vehicle.

90. A system for preventing theft of a vehicle having at least one essential module being essential to mobilization of the vehicle, the system comprising:

a control apparatus for controlling operation of the at least one essential module,

said control apparatus is designed and constructed so as to control electrical signals transmitted through a signal wire connecting an ignition switch of the vehicle and a starter solenoid of the vehicle; and

at least one armored encapsulation, encapsulating said control apparatus and at least a portion of the at least one essential module;

wherein at least one of a shape, configuration, material, size and location of said at least one armored encapsulation within the vehicle is selected so as to prevent accessing said control apparatus without substantially damaging said at least one armored encapsulation and the at least one essential module, thereby preventing the mobilization of the vehicle.

91. The system of claim 90, wherein said control apparatus comprises a relay and an electronic circuit controlling said relay so as to toggle a state of said signal wire from a transmissive state to a non-transmissive state.

92. The system of claim 90, wherein said size of said at least one armored encapsulation is selected to substantially encapsulate said control apparatus and said signal wire.

93. The system of claim 90, wherein the at least one essential module is selected from the group consisting of a starter, an integrated starter-alternator device, a dynostart device, a starter-generator, a power-supply unit, a hand brake, a gearshift selector and an electric part of a hybrid-powered vehicle.

94. The system of claim 90, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation is designed and constructed so as to prevent heating of said control apparatus.

95. The system of claim 90, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a material characterized by low heat capacity.

96. The system of claim 90, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least one reflective layer capable of reflecting heat radiation therefrom.

97. The system of claim 90, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least two layers separated by a medium capable of preventing heat convection.

98. The system of claim 90, wherein a body of said at least one armored encapsulation is selected from the group consisting of a shell body and a solid body.

99. The system of claim 90, wherein said control apparatus and said at least said portion of the at least one essential module are each independently integrated in said solid body of said at least one armored encapsulation.

100. The system of claim 90, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a first part, and a second part being geometrically compatible with said first part, said first and said second parts being rotatable to a plurality of angles.

101. The system of claim 90, further comprising a heat isolating interface, positioned between said at least one armored encapsulation and an engine bay of the vehicle, for preventing heat transfer from said engine to said at least one armored encapsulation.

102. The system of claim 90, wherein said control apparatus comprises at least one electronic circuit assembly being formed in a dielectric material selected to withstand any one of high temperature, moisture, electrical sparks, mechanical vibrations and chemical vapors.

103. The system of claim 90, further comprising a user interface device, electrically communicating with said control apparatus, said user interface device being designed and constructed for activating and deactivating said control apparatus.

104. The system of claim 90, further comprising a communication device, being able to communicate with a remote control center, said communication device being operable to transmit signals to said remote control center and receive responses, if said at least one armored encapsulation is at least partially damaged, thereby to apply activation or deactivation commands to said control apparatus.

105. The system of claim 90, further comprising at least one locking device for allowing a removal of at least a portion of said at least one armored encapsulation by a predetermined procedure, without causing damage to said at least one armored encapsulation.

106. The system of claim 90, further comprising a bypassing device for bypassing said control apparatus by a predetermined procedure.

107. The system of claim 90, wherein said control apparatus is designed and constructed so as to control motion of an internal plunger of a starter solenoid of the vehicle, thereby to indirectly prevent a starter motor of the vehicle from rotating an engine of the vehicle.

108. A system for preventing theft of a vehicle having at least one essential module being essential to mobilization of the vehicle, the system comprising:

a control apparatus for controlling operation of the at least one essential module,

said control apparatus is operable to limit a motion of a mechanical shift lever being operatively associated with a starter motor of the vehicle, thereby to indirectly prevent said starter motor from rotating an engine of the vehicle; and

at least one armored encapsulation, encapsulating said control apparatus and at least a portion of the at least one essential module;

wherein at least one of a shape, configuration, material, size and location of said at least one armored encapsulation within the vehicle is selected so as to prevent accessing said control apparatus without substantially damaging said at least one armored encapsulation and the at least one essential module, thereby preventing the mobilization of the vehicle.

109. The system of claim 108, wherein the at least one essential module is selected from the group consisting of a starter, an integrated starter-alternator device, a dynostart device, a starter-generator, a power-supply unit, a hand brake, a gearshift selector and an electric part of a hybrid-powered vehicle.

110. The system of claim 108, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation is designed and constructed so as to prevent heating of said control apparatus.

111. The system of claim 108, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a material characterized by low heat capacity.

112. The system of claim 108, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least one reflective layer capable of reflecting heat radiation therefrom.

113. The system of claim 108, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least two layers separated by a medium capable of preventing heat convection.

114. The system of claim 108, wherein a body of said at least one armored encapsulation is selected from the group consisting of a shell body and a solid body.

115. The system of claim 108, wherein said control apparatus and said at least said portion of the at least one essential module are each independently integrated in said solid body of said at least one armored encapsulation.

116. The system of claim 108, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a first part, and a second part being geometrically compatible with said first part, said first and said second parts being rotatable to a plurality of angles.

117. The system of claim 108, further comprising a heat isolating interface, positioned between said at least one armored encapsulation and an engine bay of the vehicle, for preventing heat transfer from said engine to said at least one armored encapsulation.

118. The system of claim 108, wherein said control apparatus comprises at least one electronic circuit assembly being formed in a dielectric material selected to withstand any one of high temperature, moisture, electrical sparks, mechanical vibrations and chemical vapors.

119. The system of claim 108, further comprising a user interface device, electrically communicating with said control apparatus, said user interface device being designed and constructed for activating and deactivating said control apparatus.

120. The system of claim 108, further comprising a communication device, being able to communicate with a remote control center, said communication device being operable to transmit signals to said remote control center and receive responses, if said at least one armored encapsulation is at least partially damaged, thereby to apply activation or deactivation commands to said control apparatus.

121. The system of claim 108, further comprising at least one locking device for allowing a removal of at least a portion of said at least one armored encapsulation by a predetermined procedure, without causing damage to said at least one armored encapsulation.

122. The system of claim 108, further comprising a bypassing device for bypassing said control apparatus by a predetermined procedure.

123. The system of claim 108, wherein said control apparatus is designed and constructed so as to control motion of an internal plunger of a starter solenoid of the vehicle, thereby to indirectly prevent a starter motor of the vehicle from rotating an engine of the vehicle.

124. A system for preventing theft of a vehicle having at least one essential module being essential to mobilization of the vehicle, the system comprising:

a control apparatus for controlling operation of the at least one essential module,

said control apparatus comprises a short circuit controlled by a switching device, said short circuit being connected to a power-supply unit of the vehicle so as to bypass at least one electrolytic cell of said power-supply, thereby to control a value of voltage supplied by said power-supply unit; and

at least one armored encapsulation, encapsulating said control apparatus and at least a portion of the at least one essential module;

wherein at least one of a shape, configuration, material, size and location of said at least one armored encapsulation within the vehicle is selected so as to prevent accessing said control apparatus without substantially damaging said at least one armored encapsulation and the at least one essential module, thereby preventing the mobilization of the vehicle.

125. The system of claim 124, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation is designed and constructed so as to encapsulate at least one terminal of said power-supply unit, at least one terminal of a starter solenoid of the vehicle and at least one wire connecting said at least one terminal of said power-supply unit and said at least one terminal of said starter solenoid.

126. The system of claim 124, wherein the at least one essential module is selected from the group consisting of a starter, an integrated starter-alternator device, a dynostart device, a starter-generator, a power-supply unit, a hand brake, a gearshift selector and an electric part of a hybrid-powered vehicle.

127. The system of claim 124, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation is designed and constructed so as to prevent heating of said control apparatus.

128. The system of claim 124, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a material characterized by low heat capacity.

129. The system of claim 124, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least one reflective layer capable of reflecting heat radiation therefrom.

130. The system of claim 124, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises at least two layers separated by a medium capable of preventing heat convection.

131. The system of claim 124, wherein a body of said at least one armored encapsulation is selected from the group consisting of a shell body and a solid body.

132. The system of claim 124, wherein said control apparatus and said at least said portion of the at least one essential module are each independently integrated in said solid body of said at least one armored encapsulation.

133. The system of claim 124, wherein said at least one armored encapsulation comprises a first part, and a second part being geometrically compatible with said first part, said first and said second parts being rotatable to a plurality of angles.

134. The system of claim 124, further comprising a heat isolating interface, positioned between said at least one armored encapsulation and an engine bay of the vehicle, for preventing heat transfer from said engine to said at least one armored encapsulation.

135. The system of claim 124, wherein said control apparatus comprises at least one electronic circuit assembly being formed in a dielectric material selected to withstand any one of high temperature, moisture, electrical sparks, mechanical vibrations and chemical vapors.

136. The system of claim 124, further comprising a user interface device, electrically communicating with said control apparatus, said user interface device being designed and constructed for activating and deactivating said control apparatus.

137. The system of claim 124, further comprising a communication device, being able to communicate with a remote control center, said communication device being operable to transmit signals to said remote control center and receive responses, if said at least one armored encapsulation is at least partially damaged, thereby to apply activation or deactivation commands to said control apparatus.

138. The system of claim 124, further comprising at least one locking device for allowing a removal of at least a portion of said at least one armored encapsulation by a predetermined procedure, without causing damage to said at least one armored encapsulation.

139. The system of claim 124, further comprising a bypassing device for bypassing said control apparatus by a predetermined procedure.

140. The system of claim 124, wherein said control apparatus is designed and constructed so as to control motion of an internal plunger of a starter solenoid of the vehicle, thereby to indirectly prevent a starter motor of the vehicle from rotating an engine of the vehicle.