Obtaining identifying information when intrusion is detected
First Claim
1. A method for obtaining identification information from a potential trespasser responsive to a detection of a potential theft, vandalism, or intrusion into a vehicle, the method comprising:
- receiving a signal from at least one sensor in communication with a vehicle controller and configured to sense a change in an external environment or a status of the vehicle;
determining that the signal represents or contains information indicative of a theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion into the vehicle;
obtaining, using a receiver device, identification information from a personal electronic device of the potential trespasser that is in proximity of the vehicle; and
sending a notification to a user indicating that the vehicle may have been subjected to theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion.
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Abstract
A vehicle monitoring system is provided for obtaining identification information from a personal electronics device of a potential trespasser responsive to a potential theft, vandalism, or intrusion into a vehicle. The system includes a sensor system including at least one sensor configured to sense a change in an external environment or a status of the vehicle. A receiver device is provided, configured to receive wireless communications. A processor is provided, operatively connected to the sensor system and the receiver device. The processor is programmed to initiate executable operations such as: receiving a signal or information from the at least one sensor of the sensor system; and determining that the signal or information represents or contains information indicative of a theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion into the vehicle. The executable instructions also include obtaining, using the receiving device, identification information from a personal electronic device in proximity of the vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for obtaining identification information from a potential trespasser responsive to a detection of a potential theft, vandalism, or intrusion into a vehicle, the method comprising:
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receiving a signal from at least one sensor in communication with a vehicle controller and configured to sense a change in an external environment or a status of the vehicle; determining that the signal represents or contains information indicative of a theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion into the vehicle; obtaining, using a receiver device, identification information from a personal electronic device of the potential trespasser that is in proximity of the vehicle; and sending a notification to a user indicating that the vehicle may have been subjected to theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A vehicle monitoring system for obtaining identification information from a personal electronic device of a potential trespasser responsive to a potential theft, vandalism, or intrusion into a vehicle, the vehicle monitoring system comprising:
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a sensor system including at least one sensor configured to sense a change in an external environment or a status of the vehicle; a receiver device configured to receive wireless communications; and a processor operatively connected to the sensor system and the receiver device, the processor being programmed to initiate executable operations comprising; receiving a signal or information from the at least one sensor of the sensor system; determining that the signal or information represents or contains information indicative of a theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion into the vehicle; and obtaining, using the receiving device, identification information from the personal electronic device of the potential trespasser that is in proximity of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A vehicle, comprising:
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a sensor system including at least one sensor configured to sense a change in an external environment or a status of the vehicle; a receiver device configured to receive wireless communications; a camera system configured to capture still images, video data, and/or audio data of the external environment; a communications device; and a vehicle control system including a processor operatively connected to the sensor system, the receiver device, the camera system, and the communications device;
the processor being programmed to initiate executable operations comprising;receiving a signal or information from the at least one sensor of the sensor system; determining that the signal or information represents or contains information indicative of a theft, vandalism, or unauthorized intrusion into the vehicle; obtaining still images, video data, and/or audio data of the external environment; and obtaining, using the receiving device, identification information from a personal electronic device of a potential trespasser that is in proximity of the vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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