Vehicle alarm

• US 9,744,904 B1
• Filed: 02/09/2016
• Issued: 08/29/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 02/09/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Corinne Tolliver
• Original Assignee: Corinne Tolliver
• Inventors: Tolliver, Corinne
• Primary Examiner(s): Previl, Daniel
• Application Number:
  US15/019,503
• Publication Number:
  US 20170225616A1
• Time in Patent Office: 567 Days
• Field of Search: 3404261, 340428-429, 340435-436, 34042616, 34042619, 34042622, 34042636, 34042634, 34042635, 340439, 340441, 3405721-5729
• CPC Class Codes: B60Q 9/00 Arrangement or adaptation of signal devices not provided for in one of main groups B60Q1/00 - B60Q7/00 , e.g. haptic signalling
• CPC Class Codes: G01S 19/17 Emergency applications
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/14 Short messaging services, e.g. short message services [SMS] or unstructured supplementary service data [USSD]
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/90 Services for handling of emergency or hazardous situations, e.g. earthquake and tsunami warning systems [ETWS]

Abstract

The vehicle alarm communication module is a communication device that is adapted to work with and be integrated into vehicle alarm system. The vehicle alarm communication module incorporates text-messaging capability into vehicle alarm system. The vehicle alarm communication module is able to text changes in a location of the vehicle to a video receiver box that can be accessed through a television to allow users to see the location of their car. In addition, the vehicle alarm communication module provides text to 911 capability, which allows the user to send a text message to participating emergency services organizations containing a distress message and the GPS location of the vehicle. The vehicle alarm communication module comprises a control box, a key fob, and a station box.

Claims

1. An alarm system comprising:

a control box, a key fob, and a station box;

wherein the alarm system is a communication device;

wherein the alarm system is adapted to work with a vehicle;

wherein the alarm system is adapted to work with a vehicle alarm system;

wherein the alarm system is integrated into the vehicle alarm system;

wherein the alarm system incorporates text messaging capability into vehicle alarm system;

wherein the alarm system texts changes in location of the vehicle to a video receiver box;

wherein the texts containing changes in the location of the vehicle can be accessed through a television;

wherein the alarm system has text to 911 messaging capability;

wherein the control box further comprises a first logic module, a first transceiver, a GPS module, a power switch, a first panic switch, a first 911 switch, a first light switch, and a second transceiver;

wherein the first logic module is a programmable device that is used to control and operate the control box;

wherein the first transceiver is an SMS capable cellular device;

wherein the GPS module is an electronic device that uses the GPS to track the position of the vehicle the control box is installed in;

wherein the first logic module queries the GPS module to download the GPS coordinates of the vehicle which are contained with the GPS module;

wherein the first panic switch is a normally open single pole single throw momentary switch that is accessible from within the vehicle;

wherein the first panic switch signals the first logic module to activate the audible alarm of the vehicle alarm system;

wherein the first 911 switch is a normally open single pole single throw momentary switch that is accessible from within the vehicle;

wherein the first 911 switch signals the first logic module to send a text to 911 message to a local emergency services center;

wherein the text to 911 message contains the GPS coordinates of the vehicle at the time the text to 911 message was initiated;

wherein the first light switch signals the first logic module to disconnect all lights within the vehicle;

wherein the second transceiver receives radio signals transmitted by the key fob and operates a plurality of remote controlled relays that signal the first logic module to perform actions.

2. The alarm system according to claim 1 wherein the key fob further comprises a third transceiver, a battery, a housing, a second panic switch, a second 911 switch, and a second light.

3. The alarm system according to claim 2 wherein

the second panic switch is a switch that operates as a normally open single pole single throw momentary switch;

wherein the second panic switch is mounted such that it is accessible from the exterior of the housing.

4. The alarm system according to claim 3 wherein when activated, the second panic switch, through the third transceiver, the second transceiver and the plurality of relays, signals the first logic module to initiate the audible alarm of the vehicle alarm system.

5. The alarm system according to claim 4 wherein

the second 911 switch is a switch that operates as a normally open single pole single throw momentary switch;

wherein when the second 911 switch is mounted such that it is accessible from the exterior of the housing.

6. The alarm system according to claim 5 wherein

activation of the second 911 switch signals the first logic module to send a text to 911 message to a local emergency services center,

wherein activation of the second 911 switch to the first logic module is accomplished via the third transceiver, the second transceiver and the plurality of relays;

wherein the text to 911 message contains the GPS coordinates of the vehicle at the time the text to 911 message was initiated.

7. The alarm system according to claim 6 wherein the second light switch, through the third transceiver, the second transceiver and the plurality of relays, signals the first logic module to disconnect all lights within the vehicle.

8. The alarm system according to claim 7 wherein the station box is adapted for use with a video receiver box;

wherein the station box further comprises a second logic module and a fourth transceiver;

wherein the second logic module is a programmable device that is used to control and operate the station box;

wherein the fourth transceiver is an SMS capable cellular device;

wherein the first logic module is programmed to send the GPS coordinates of the vehicle to the station box at regular intervals.

9. The alarm system according to claim 8 wherein the station box stores the GPS coordinates of the vehicle and provides this information as a television signal input to the video receiver box such that the information can be displayed on the television.

10. The alarm system according to claim 9 wherein the station box can send an SMS text to the control box requesting GPS coordinates of the vehicle.