Patents by Inventor Edward Noel Luddy, II

Edward Noel Luddy, II has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for remote vehicle ignition enablement and disablement via broadband enabled security mechanisms
    Patent number: 7088219
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program are provided for remotely controlling the ignition of a vehicle. A variety of conditions can be placed on the vehicle for operation, such as time or geography, from a variety of remote wireless technologies. The ignition control system is also capable of effectively learning safe zones under which the vehicle can operate. Also, the ignition control system can cease operations upon request by an owner or law enforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher James Dawson, Craig William Fellenstein, Rick Allen Hamilton, Edward Noel Luddy, II