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Wireless vehicle security motion sensor and related methods

  • US 9,694,785 B1
  • Filed: 06/23/2016
  • Issued: 07/04/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/31/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A vehicle security system comprising:

  • a vehicle controller carried by the vehicle;

    a first wireless communications device carried by the vehicle and coupled to said vehicle controller;

    at least one wireless security sensor comprisinga portable housing,a motion sensor carried by said portable housing to detect motion thereof,a second wireless communications device carried by said portable housing to communicate with said first wireless communications device, anda sensor controller carried by said portable housing and configured to cooperate with said motion sensor and said second wireless communications device todetermine when motion of said portable housing exceeds a first security alert threshold, and send a first security alert message to said vehicle controller based thereon, anddetermine when the first security alert threshold is exceeded for a predetermined time and enter a power saving mode based thereon, anda battery carried by said portable housing and powering said motion sensor, second wireless communications device and sensor controller;

    said vehicle controller generating a first alarm responsive to the first security alert message.

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