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Remote ignition, theft detterence, and records keeping system for a vehicle

  • US 8,477,020 B2
  • Filed: 07/22/2011
  • Issued: 07/02/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/29/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An ignition control system for a vehicle, the system permitting the vehicle to be started by the intended user only when pre-defined conditions are met, the pre-defined conditions being established by an administrator, the system comprising:

  • an RFID tag emitting a unique RFID code, the RFID tag being carried by the intended user of the vehicle;

    a centralized base for permitting the administrator to establish the pre-defined conditions, the pre-defined conditions including detection of specific RFID codes, operation within specific date ranges, and operation within specific geographic boundaries;

    a vehicle including an ignition having an activated state and a deactivated state, the vehicle further comprising;

    an RFID reader for use in detecting nearby RFID codes;

    a memory with a database of stored RFID codes and pre-defined conditions;

    a comparator with a microprocessor for comparing RFID codes detected by the RFID reader with RFID codes stored within the memory;

    a controller for bringing the ignition into an activated state when a match is detected between the unique RFID code of the tag and one of the RFID codes stored within the memory and when the other pre-defined conditions are established;

    a wireless modem for use in communicating with the centralized base, whereby the stored RFID codes and pre-defined conditions can be updated via the wireless modem;

    a security gate with a RFID reader, the gate controlling access to the vehicle, the gate permitting access upon detecting the presence of the RFID tag.

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